Ep. 37 From Proud Roots to Fine Wines: The Kaena Wine Journey with Sally Sigouin

Chakras & Chardonnay

In Episode 37 Maria is joined by Sally Sigouin, owner of Kaena Wine Company where they discuss Sally's journey into winemaking with her husband and the unique story behind Kaena Wine. Sally shares that Kaena, meaning "proud" in Hawaiian, was a name given to her husband by his great-grandmother, representing something one is “really proud of”. They began their winemaking journey after working in fine-dining restaurants and realizing their passion for wine.

Specializing in Grenache varietals, Kaena Wine focuses on creating wines they love to drink. Sally explains the challenges and rewards of working with Grenache, highlighting its unique characteristics and the importance of patience in winemaking. She also discusses their expansion to a second location in Solvang and the experience they offer there, complete with a 65,000-square-foot tasting room set in a picturesque barn setting.

Sally emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries to balance work and family life, sharing her approach to prioritizing family time and being present for her children. She also discusses the mindfulness practices she incorporates into her routine, particularly emphasizing the role of exercise in maintaining mental well-being.

Listeners are invited to explore Kaena Wine's offerings through their website and are encouraged to join virtual tastings or visit their tasting rooms in Los Olivos or Solvang.

The episode concludes with Maria leading us through a short guided mindfulness journey.

To learn more or order from Kaena:

https://www.kaenawine.com/

https://www.instagram.com/kaenawines

Order the Mindful Tasting Trio: A special three-pack of Grenache that comes with the mindful tasting experience: https://www.kaenawine.com/product/Mindful-Tasting-Trio

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