Rick Craig

The Decanted Podcast

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Decanted is where culinary craftsmanship meets soulful storytelling. Hosted by restaurateur and wine professional Rick Craig, this podcast uncorks raw, real conversations with chefs, winemakers, sommeliers, hospitality insiders, and flavor-obsessed visionaries. From farm to table, vineyard to glass, we dive deep into the passions, pressures, and philosophies that define great food and unforgettable wine. Each episode explores the journey behind the plate and the pour—whether it’s the terroir of a tiny vineyard in Santa Barbara, the reinvention of a legendary OC restaurant, or how authentic Ita...

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Rick Craig

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Pinot, Chardonnay & Next-Gen Winemaking | Audrey Failla Jordan of Failla Wines | Decanted 12.11.2025 44:24

How does a second-generation wine professional balance heritage with innovation? What does the future of winemaking look like through the eyes of a new generation raised in Napa Valley’s vineyards? Join host Rick Craig and guest Audrey Failla Jordan , daughter of renowned winemakers Ehren Jordan and Anne-Marie Failla , for a flavorful conversation about family legacy, modern wine culture, and the...

From Wine Bars to World-Class Rhône Wines | Doug Margerum of Margerum Wine Co. | Decanted 08.10.2025 45:30

How do you turn a teenage love for wine into a lifelong legacy? What does it take to build one of Santa Barbara’s most respected wineries while staying true to your craft? Join host Rick Craig and special guest Doug Margerum — Owner and Director of Winemaking at Margerum Wine Company and Barden — for an inspiring conversation about passion, perseverance, and the evolution of California wine. From...

Honest Food, Real Hospitality | Chef Massimo on Wine Culture & Reinvention | Decanted 03.10.2025 46:23

"It's not a trend. It's not a fashion. It's a lifestyle." — Chef Massimo Navarretta What makes a restaurant unforgettable? Can true hospitality survive in a profit-driven world? In Part 2 of this rich, reflective conversation, Chef Massimo Navarretta returns to explore what it means to cook with purpose. Join host Rick Craig as they dive into Massimo’s evolution from OC icon to micro-experience ma...

Beyond Meatballs & Myths | Chef Massimo’s Culinary Journey from Italy to America | Decanted 03.10.2025 48:23

What happens when an Italian master chef brings old-world food philosophy to a new-world palate? Why do so many Americans get Italian food completely wrong? Join host Rick Craig for Part 1 of a deep, passionate conversation with Chef Massimo Navarretta, founder of Onotria Wine Country Cuisine and longtime OC culinary icon. From growing up on a 200-acre Italian farm to reinventing restaurant cultur...

From Burgundy Dreams to Santa Barbara Wines | Jeff Nelson of Liquid Farm | Decanted 02.04.2025 29:30

Can Santa Barbara rival Burgundy? What happens when passion, place, and precision collide in the glass? Join host Rick Craig for the premiere episode of Decanted with special guest Jeff Nelson, founder and CEO of Liquid Farm, one of Santa Barbara’s most distinctive wineries. In this rich, insightful conversation, Jeff shares the origins of Liquid Farm, his obsession with Chardonnay, and why blendi...