In this episode, I am joined by the awesome husband and wife team behind The Wine Militiaand Militia Consulting, Lamar Engel and Sonja Strand-Engel. They are some of my favorite people to work with regarding wine, and beyond. They are professionals through and through, but they also bring an unbridled passion to everything they do. We sit down to discuss the upcoming Santa Barbara Vintners Festival, working as a couple, balancing boundaries with clients, and much more!Also, for those who listen to this episode before the Vintner's festival and would like tickets, simply go to sbvintnersweekend.com and I'll see you there! The Best Ceats Podcast brings unprecedented access to the Orange County hospitality industry each and every episode. Bringing you the best stories, and the people behind them with every interview, The Best Ceats Podcast showcases the very best of Southern California’s bars, restaurants, and beyond.You can find more information at https://thebestceats.comFollow Host Crawford McCarthy at https://www.instagram.com/thebestceats/To support content like The Best Ceats Podcast, as well as gain access to the exclusive bonus episodes, and more, please consider supporting The Best Ceats, at: https://patreon.com/thebestceats To learn more about Ali Coyle, as well as her debut track “Trust Me,” please see her official website: https://alicoylemusic.com To find out more about our sponsors for this episode, please visit the following:https://www.heirloompotager.comEnjoy!