Kim Stemler on Sustainability in Monterey County Winemaking

MIIS Radio

I had the sincere pleasure to discuss winemaking with Kim Stemler, Executive Director of The Monterey County Vintners & Growers Association. Ms. Stemler is a brilliant mind and breath of fresh air with her in-depth knowledge and experience working closely with winemakers here in the local area. After attending a workshop at Esalen Institute in Big Sur, Kim fell in love with the land and made the transition to move to California. Kim's awe inspiring bold decision to move to Big Sur gave way towards cultivating her professional career and family life in the Monterey Bay Area. The transition from East Coast to the West brought experiences with Esalen Institute and the commencement of her own management consultant firm, Stemler & Associates in Monterey. The encouragement of her friends brought her to applying and becoming the Executive Director of The Monterey County Vinters & Growers Association.

We discussed wine culture with our families, what's currently happening with sustainability in the vineyard as well as the strong sense of community here with humble determined farmers, intellectually stimulating winemakers and locals alike sharing in the wonders & magic in enjoying wine. The hardships that come with legal and natural hurdles still don't deter the creativity that keeps the wine businesses together are a testament to the wine industry here in Monterey County. Ms. Stemler highlights the industry's dedication to long night harvests, treating employees like family, and adhering to the County's water sustainability plan by 2020. Without further ado, I am very pleased to bring to you our podcast session with Kim Stemler ~ Enjoy

"It's the marriage of earth & nature, and bringing that to your table in a delicious way... It's so beautiful." ~ Kim Stemler

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