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I AM WRITING THIS ON MAY 1, BUT BY THE TIME YOU READ THIS COLUMN IT WILL BE JUNE. Hopefully the vice grip of the pandemic will have weakened even more and our lives will have continued to brighten and become almost “normal”—

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sacrifice of behavioral freedom has played a key role in our community and state presently having the lowest percentage of population Covid infections in the U.S. That’s not to say that everyone complied. I have friends and associates who have not done so and unless they had a genuine medical reason for not doing so, I do not admire them for it.

However, they seem to have benefitted from the rest of us doing the right thing.

Our May issues featured some very admirable women. The response from our readers has been very gratifying. Actual equality between men and women remains a goal and not yet a complete reality. Many men are still behaving like boorish jerks and a whole lot worse. However, I do think that we are closer to that goal than ever before. This is our June Men’s issue. The men we feature are absolutely admirable and deserving of

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IN A COMMUNITY TEEMING WITH ACCOMPLISHED MEN WORKING AT THE TOP OF THEIR FIELDS, CHOOSING JUST A FEW TO HIGHLIGHT PRESENTS A CONSIDERABLE FEAT. These local legends represent the best of men, known by many for their positive impact and varied contributions that make our lives brighter and our world a little better than they found it.

Local Living Legends: Devoted to Community

RONALD MERRIMAN LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER; FORMER TEACHER & PRINCIPAL; MALIBU OPTIMIST CLUB CHARTER MEMBER Longtime Malibu resident Ronald Merriman was recently recognized for a lifetime of serving others during a surprise visit at his Malibu residence.

On March 20, 2021, the International Day of Happiness, Ron received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Optimist Club of Malibu, to thank him for his ongoing support, commitment and dedication to the Optimists’ values and goals as a “Friend of Youth” and his many years of service to the Malibu community. The only

becoming the Acting Dean and Counselor. Taking on even greater

surviving charter member of The Optimist Club of Malibu, Ron

leadership roles through the years, Ron served as Vice Principal at

has been a role model and mentor to many, having served more

Franklin Elementary School and Principal of Madison Elementary

than 45 years as a local educator, first as a teacher and counselor,

School in Santa Monica before returning to Malibu to serve as Principal

then principal and subsequently taking on the role of Director and

of Juan Cabrillo Elementary School, Assistant Principal at Malibu Park

Assistant Superintendent of Education. He was also presented

Jr. High School, and Principal at Webster Elementary School. Even

with Proclamations from the City of Malibu and State Senator

after retiring in 1990, Ron continued to serve as a substitute teacher

Henry Stern, a Member Resolution from Assemblyman Richard

and administrator for the next 10 years.

Bloom and a Letter of Commendation from Dr. Ben Drati, the Superintendent of the SMMUSD.

Greatest Accomplishment(s): Preparing to serve Santa Monica/ Malibu School District by graduating from UCLA and USC, as well as

“The Excellence in Education Award is annually presented by

working part-time to pay for my entire education. I worked for Vons

the Optimists to honor local teachers who have demonstrated

Grocery Co. from age 14 for 31 years. I also put Julie through college

an exemplary dedication to serving youth in the community

while we were both at UCLA.

and a passion for helping students achieve their full potential.

Volunteer/Charitable Activities: Serving and supporting four

Recognizing Ron Merriman as the ultimate ‘Friend of Youth,’ it

missionaries around the world that spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

was unanimously decided by the Malibu Optimists to rename

Favorite Book: The Bible; it’s the perfect foundation for one’s life.

the award so it will hereinafter be known as the Optimist Club

Best $100 You’ve Ever Spent: Spent on my wife, Julie, for an

of Malibu ‘Ronald E. Merriman’ Excellence in Education Award,” says Mona L. Kyle, president of the Optimist Club of Malibu.

A U.S. Army veteran of WWII, Ron began his teaching career in 1954 at Will Rogers Elementary School in Santa Monica. He

engagement/wedding ring in 1952.

Best Kept Secret: I owned a 1946 Harley Davidson with a suicide clutch when I was 15.

Vision: I am looking forward to sharing my faith in Jesus Christ and

and his wife, Julie, built a house on Point Dume and moved to

someday seeing Him in heaven!

Malibu in 1958. For the following decade, Ron taught at Webster

Future Goals: Fly a plane!

Elementary and Washington Elementary before moving to

R&R: Restoring old cars, including a 1927 Model T, 1930 Model A,

Malibu Park Jr. High School, where he taught math, English and

1931 Chevy coupe, 1946 GMC pick-up truck, and a 1929 International

industrial arts and took the leap from teacher to administrator,

Harvester 1.5-ton stake bed truck.

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MIKEY EASTERLING FILMMAKER “I was born a dreamer; as a kid growing up in North Carolina, we had the time of our lives. I dreamed of being in the movies, so my mom got an agent for me and my sister. We would work on local film productions and in high school, all I could think about was making movies. I would film my friends getting kicked out of places like Bed, Bath & Beyond,” says Mikey Easterling, adding, “That was my first art—exposing the corporate world—my way of saying, ‘I will never be one of you.’”

Attending an independent film school in Sedona, Arizona, Mikey spent “a couple years of hanging with UFO abductees and psychics,” before “finally making it to the real land of psychopaths—Hollywood.” Trying his bent at acting gigs and music videos, Mikey discovered the magic of the set before being called back home to care for his mother.

“My mom was diagnosed with brain cancer. My life changed,”

a while to keep it interesting and healthy. Be a light for others in the dark and push yourself beyond the limits.

he says, spending the next few years with his mom in North

Favorite Book: I’m reading a novel entitled, Screw Jack—I love any-

Carolina and realizing “my life mission was to make films with a

thing by Hunter S. Thompson—it’s about a mescaline-fueled night on

meaning behind them.”

the Sunset Strip.

Returning to Malibu grief-stricken but full of purpose, Mikey met Jaala Ruffman and fell madly in love.

Best $100 You’ve Ever Spent: I received a $100 gift card for referring a friend to work at Domino’s Pizza. My friend and I drove a Golden

“We directed our first music video with Shwayze, which helped

Cadillac into Vegas for the first time. We went to the high stakes room

launch our careers. Since then, we’ve produced and directed

at the Bellagio and bet it all on a hand of blackjack. We had absolutely

music videos for many of today’s top artists and have premiered

no other money between us at this point, not enough gas to get home

short films at Sundance, LA Shorts, Beverly Hills Film Festival,

and we hit 21. We lived like kings and spent it all on plastic poker hats

Malibu Film Festival and many more. Our company, Talkboy TV,

and baby tees.

has amassed over 150 million views in the past decade,” says

Best Kept Secret: I left my hometown in pursuit of the great

Mikey. “We took on the music video industry as a Mom and Pop

American Dream. I’ve driven across the country multiple times—my

studio that could compete with the big studios and keep every-

favorite time was a greyhound bus from Charlotte to Arizona to work for

thing in-house. In 2018, we were given the name ‘Dynamic Duo

a congressional campaign. I’ve lived all over the country, found storage

on the Rise’ by Huffington Post and are currently in pre-produc-

units to live in, tents to sleep in, but when it’s all said and done, that’s just

tion of two feature films. Our goal is to create original films with an

a part of the American dream and I wouldn’t have done it any other way.

authentic voice that evoke honest human connection.”

Greatest Accomplishment(s): Producing the number one music video this year on iTunes music charts! Also premiering my short films at top festivals.

Volunteer/Charitable Activities: I volunteer for the Olivia Newton-John Foundation for finding kinder treatments for cancer.

Words of Wisdom: Create a balance, have multiple projects going on and eventually one will pop off. It’s okay to fail as long as you don’t let that define you. Sell yourself, always value your time, be open to change and take plant medicine every once in

Inspiration: Real individuals who think outside the box and have integrity. Particularly I’m inspired by my mom, Vivian—she’s now an angel that has hovered over me thus far and gave me the light in my eyes.

Vision: I’m looking forward to directing many beautiful feature films with my sweetheart Jaala, my daughter Gia and a promise to change the world for her.

Future Goals: To continue to write, direct, edit and create art that contributes to the nonconformity of the youth. #AnalogFuture R&R: I love the idea of lying in a hammock and spending time with my wife and daughter.

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LOCAL LIVING LEGENDS: DEVOTED TO COMMUNITY

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MIKKE PIERSON MAYOR OF MALIBU “Having an amazing wife and great kids that have their own lives and doing well—I can’t think of anything that brings me more satisfaction or happiness,” says Mikke Pierson, a Malibu native whose family has lived in the city for four generations.

Elected the Mayor of Malibu in July 2020, Mikke has been involved in Malibu politics for many years as a Planning Commissioner and a Public Works Commissioner. He is also a co-chair on the Santa Monica Homelessness Steering Committee and has been involved in SurfAid International—a nonprofit that runs health and mother/child wellness programs in remote areas of Indonesia—as an International Board member and U.S. Board member since 2000.

Mikke has been an entrepreneur since college and has owned several businesses. Currently the owner of Pierson Business Growth Solutions, he is a business growth expert, public speaker and certified business coach, helping businesses define and achieve their goals.

He and his wife, Maggie, have three children: Colin, Emmet and Gracie.

Volunteer/Charitable Activities: I have been really involved with Arson Watch, particularly since the Woolsey Fire. I’ve also been involved with SurfAid International for a long time—working in remote areas of Indonesia is a life-changing experience.

Words of Wisdom: My coaching with small business owners is centered around leadership and communication—if you improve on leadership and communication, all the other skills fall into place.

Favorite Song: “With A Little Help From My Friends,” the Joe Cocker version. I can’t think of a song that evokes more emotion or feelings inside of me about the connection we have with other people and how important they are.

Best $100 You’ve Ever Spent: Years ago, I loaned $100 to an amazing employee of mine to help her with a college application fee—she was not only working for me, she was going to school in Monterey to get a degree in human trafficking and was sleeping in her car. Now, she’s helping youth offenders reintegrate when in and out of prison. She’s doing so many amazing things in the world right now and helping so many people.

Best Kept Secret: I feel very blessed to have been adopted at birth and raised in Malibu.

Inspiration: People that do great things. Right now, the person that inspires me more than everyone is Amanda Gorman—she’s a world changer and so impressive.

Vision: Me and my buddies riding our motorcycles around the country…and continuing our adventures.

Future Goals: I live in the moment…every day I think about my North Star. It really matters to me to not listen to all the noise and do the right thing. I don’t have a long-range future goal other than to make a positive difference every day.

R&R: I’m addicted to mountain biking in the Santa Monica Mountains.

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Greatest Accomplishment(s): My two books, The Man I Was Supposed to Be (Loom Press) and The Work of a Genius (Finishing Line Press), along with poems in various publications, including The Atlantic, The Sun, The Southern Review and PN Review (UK).

Best Kept Secret: I was destined to be a scientist!

Volunteer/Charitable Activities: For more than a decade I have volunteered as the Chair of Creative Writing at the interdisciplinary Christian Scholars’ Conference. I also help with literary events and publications in the Malibu area.

Words of Wisdom: My first piece of advice [for aspiring poets] is just to read a lot of poetry—it’s the part that you can’t skip; especially look for poets who capture your attention and you can’t stop thinking about them; very often this can guide you to the writing you need to do.

Second, write some every day, at least a little bit—I do that as often as I can.

And third, find a community of writers and spend time with them; join other people, share your work and listen.

Favorite Book: Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy. While researching Tolstoy’s life for a biographical work in 2009, I stayed at his estate in Russia, walked his paths, and visited his personal library to immerse myself in his world.

Best $100 You’ve Ever Spent: My favorite memory that comes

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astonished and excitedly began planning what he was going to do with it! It always makes me smile.

Inspiration: After Einstein became famous, he devoted much of

While growing up in the coastal rainforests of Oregon, John

his time to helping people, and he actually saved lives. In 1933, he

Struloeff dreamed of becoming a scientist. Nicknamed “Einstein”

gave up his German citizenship and moved to Princeton, New Jersey,

early on because of his propensity for math and science, John

and worked tirelessly to get Jewish scientists out of Germany as the

majored in Physics in college, studying the subject for three years

Nazis took power.

until he was struck by a thought that changed the course of his life.

After WWII, he was an important figure in developing the country

“While reading biographies of people doing what I was

of Israel…and he spent a lot of time working for civil rights for African

going to be doing [professionally], I was feeling angst, concern

Americans, giving speeches and publishing persuasive essays to

and uncertainty, so I started writing short stories for a stress

influence people to change their perspectives; I’m inspired by that

release. Midway through that quarter, I had the thought ‘I need

part of his life.

to be a writer.’ As soon as I had that thought, it seemed right to

Also, Tolstoy helped to revolutionize education in Russia and

me. The next day I changed my major,” says John, who today

create public schools; he taught local children in his home, and his

directs the Creative Writing Program at Pepperdine University

textbook became the standard in the first Russian public schools.

and serves as Malibu’s third Poet Laureate.

I admire these social efforts of Tolstoy and Einstein and others;

A former Stegner and NEA Fellow and author of several

even on a local level…people that I work with and see around who

poetry collections, John marvels about his life’s journey, not-

inspire me include Ann Buxie, who founded the Poetry by the Sea

ing that with the publishing of his first verse-biography about

reading series and hosts wonderful events, and Ricardo Means

Albert Einstein, The Work of a Genius, “My physics world came

Ybarra, Malibu’s first Poet Laureate who spends time every year

full circle. He was the guiding light for me in terms of my phys-

teaching poetry in the local schools and helps bring about celebra-

ics life, clear back to when I was a child.”

tions of poetry and art—he’s a real force.

On the Creative Writing faculty since 2007, John has taught

Future Goals: I have a lot of goals, including a few books I’d really like

at Pepperdine’s Malibu and Switzerland campuses. Prior to

to finish—challenging projects that I’ve been developing for several years.

Pepperdine, he taught at Stanford University where he was a

I’m planning to work on them during my sabbatical next year in Idaho.

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R&R: I love to read, write, travel and learn about new things.

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2021 Porsche Taycan: Porsche Styling Plus the Virtues of a Full Electric

ARTICLE WALLACE WYSS THE EUROPEAN LUXURY CAR MAKERS TOOK A WHILE TO

Both brands have positive associations with modernism and

RESPOND TO TESLA, A LUXURY ELECTRIC THAT CAME

high technology but a key divergence is that Porsche’s history is

OUT OF NOWHERE AND NOW DOMINATES ELECTRIC CAR

mostly with racing cars where Tesla's shorter history is about the

SALES IN SEVERAL COUNTRIES. But now new models like

world moving ASAP into The Electric Age.

the Porsche Taycan shows European automakers can compete

The 2021 Porsche Taycan (pronounced tie-kahn) is the first

in the field of luxury electrics. The Porsche Taycan design fol-

production EV with an 800-volt architecture and a multispeed

lows classic Porsche design language but there is a major detail

transaxle. Any image you have of electric cars being slow should

switch to rectangular headlamps. With a Taycan, you will turn

be banished. Porsche says its top model—the 750-hp Turbo S—

heads because people expect a high performance-looking car

goes 0-to-60 mph in 2.4 seconds, as fast as a $2 million Bugatti.

to be making RHUMPA-RHUMPA sounds. But it does not.

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Here’s my take on the Taycan design: The front is too plain,

The brand images of Porsche and Tesla are very different.

especially for a car that starts at over $100,000. The headlights

Teslas are good-looking cars but the company had no heritage

have an unfortunate look of black adhesive tape used to divide

(other than a sports car designed by Lotus); they had to develop

it into four sections. The vertical slots at the front of the body no

a style for their sedans and come across as techy and nerdy,

doubt have a use but are distracting. And you wonder if they are

like we don’t need a grille because we’re electric. On the other

air intakes, why there is no internal combustion engine to cool?

hand, Porsche had a double challenge, to first build a car that

Like adding propellers from old technology to a jet plane.

can compete with Tesla mechanically but also radiate what peo-

The side view is the best. Making the door handles flush

ple buy Porsches for: luxury, iconic design, class and an enviable

cleans up the look and making the center B pillar black makes it

heritage of car racing victories.

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In the rearview, even though full width taillights go back (1966 Dodge Charger?), these still look modern. I like the way the boot lid curls up around the racer backlight. The horizontal ribs on the lower half appear less expensive than the rest of the car and seem to have no reason for being (unless covering the batteries?).

The interior is totally modern but still has the DNA of Porsche race cars where instrumentation is of key importance.

In sum, the car has considerable “stance,” a way of standing on its four wheels like a thoroughbred horse that’s saying: “What are we waiting for–let’s go!” It is about 20% more adventurous than the Tesla Model S, but let’s be fair–Musk started out selling the Model S as a family sedan rather than a sport sedan and he had no heritage to harken back to (not counting the Lotus design for that first sports car…).

It surprised me that the Taycan costs less than the Tesla Model S but that’s the “base” Taycan. The Tesla Model S is $139,000, $141,190 if you opt for the Plaid model. The Porsche Taycan starts out cheaper at $104,000 but keep adding options and you can end up paying more than $230,000.

Enthusiasts are coming to realize that they can still have sports car handling and performance in an electric and who would know better about sports cars than a firm that started out with a sports car as their very first model? Porsche.

Wallace Wyss is a long-time motoring journalist and author of 18 books, including his recently completed anthology of Twilight Zone-esque car fantasy stories. He can be reached at photojournalistpro2@gmail.com.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

ARTICLE DR. M. ASIF TAQI

The Latest in Brain Aneurysm Treatment Options

IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE HAS

found to either be ruptured (leaking) or

BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH A BRAIN

unruptured (not leaking).

ANEURYSM,

YOU

WILL

SURELY

A brain aneurysm may rupture if the

WANT TO KNOW WHAT TREATMENT

bulge’s blood vessel walls become too thin

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severe headache, nausea, vomiting, blurred

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or loss of consciousness. If an aneurysm

aneurysm treatment.

ruptures, blood begins to spill into the surrounding tissue; this event is called

WHAT ARE BRAIN ANEURYSMS?

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a

subarachnoid

hemorrhage

and

is

A brain aneurysm—or a cerebral aneu-

particularly dangerous as it may lead to

rysm, presents as a balloon-like bulge

brain damage, stroke, coma, and even

that comes off a brain blood vessel. It is

death. About a third of patients do not

a relatively rare and severe medical con-

survive an aneurysm rupture.

dition that requires intervention, often

An unruptured aneurysm is more

immediately upon diagnosis. The bulges

challenging to diagnose because patients

vary in size, shape, and location and are

often do not experience symptoms as

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such—it is likely to be caught during brain imaging for a seemingly

New age technology for endovascular treatment of brain aneurysms

unrelated symptom. Imaging that can confirm a cerebral aneurysm,

allows an interventionalist to place a flow-diverting stent across the

include computerized tomography angiography (CTA) or magnetic

aneurysm. The flow diverter has allowed complex aneurysms that

resonance angiography (MRA) or catheter angiogram. Patients with

require embolization with coils to be treated simply by placing a

a family history of brain aneurysms are highly recommended to have

stent/flow diverter across the aneurysm. Another option is the

a non-invasive vascular study performed to rule out brain aneurysm.

placement of a Web Intrasaccular Device which may be inserted into an aneurysm to disrupt the blood flow.

TREATMENT OPTIONS

Advancements in endovascular technique with the latest technology,

To effectively manage your cerebral aneurysm, your physicians

like the flow diverter or the intrasaccular device, have made endovascular

will need to assess your unique circumstances and risk factors. Most

treatment even less risky and more efficient. Most brain aneurysms can

ruptured aneurysms will require emergent intervention to stop the

now be treated with very low risk through these techniques.

brain bleeding as soon as possible. Unruptured aneurysms may or may not require immediate intervention—some patients opt for a

SURGICAL CLIPPING

preventive procedure if there is a risk of rupture during their lifetime.

Neurosurgical clipping of a cerebral aneurysm requires a

Outside of aneurysm morphology, your age, family medical history,

neurosurgeon to perform a craniotomy in an operating room under

and underlying health conditions must be considered when deciding

general anesthesia. The procedure involves the temporary removal of a

if the benefits of having treatment outweigh the potential risks.

part of the skull to gain access to the aneurysm through the many layers

If intervention is the right option, you may want to know more

of brain tissue. Once the aneurysm is identified on a vessel, a permanent

about the two well-established options: surgical clipping and endo-

surgical clip is placed on the aneurysm opening (also called “the neck”)

vascular repair (also known as embolization). There are potential

to stop blood flow from entering. After the procedure, you can expect to

risks to each procedure; your treating physician will likely discuss

spend time in the Intensive Care Unit for comprehensive neurological

these with you during your consultation.

assessments. Recovery time may last a few days to a few weeks.

ENDOVASCULAR REPAIR

To more about brain aneurysms and treatment options, visit VNSC.org.

Endovascular treatment for a cerebral aneurysm is a minimally invasive technique to cure an aneurysm. The entire procedure takes

Dr. Asif Taqi is a triple board-certified interventional and stroke

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neurologist with a background in neuroendovascular surgery,

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vascular neurology and neurocritical care. He has been treating

wrist all the way up to the brain and inside or along the aneurysm.

brain aneurysms for more than a decade and has worked on the

Once the brain aneurysm has been located, your physician may

front lines to advance brain aneurysm treatments. Dr. Taqi has

choose to use coils to pack the aneurysm until it no longer allows

also conducted several clinical trials and published numerous

blood flow to course through the bulge.

scientific papers on brain aneurysms.

A brain aneurysm—or a cerebral aneurysm, presents a s a b a l l o o n - l i k e b u l g e t h at comes off a brain blood vessel.

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tions to fit each client’s unique space.

EXCEPT FOR A PLACE TO STORE HIS EXTENSIVE TREASURED WINE COLLECTION.

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Serving Ventura, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Orange and Riverside Counties since 1990, Cellar Masters has installed

Enter Cellar Masters and Owner Scott Berry, a Newbury

thousands of custom wine cellars throughout California and

Park-based fully bonded and licensed contractor spe-

greater North America. From traditional wine cellars made

cializing in the design, construction and installation of

from the finest quality woods and cut to precision to sleek and

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elegant contemporary wine cellars designed with frameless glass, acrylic and stainless steel, Cellar Masters works with clients to create the perfect wine storage and displays.

In Jeff’s case, “We had a blank wall and wanted to turn it into a wine wall.”

After an initial site visit and a discussion about Jeff’s ARTICLE TRACY MARCYNZSYN PHOTOGRAPHY GREG BARNETT

vision, Scott and the Cellar Masters’ team designed a wine wall to fit the unique space.

“The house is very modern, so we went with a very contemporary wine wall in his dining room that is both beautiful and very functional to meet his needs,” says Scott, who designed, built and installed Jeff’s custom 732-bottle glass-enclosed wine feature into the dining room wall, blending contemporary and traditional elements balancing capacity and aesthetic.

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did a good job of keeping it isolated. It was a smooth experience done in a timely manner and it turned out

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great. I would definitely recommend it!”

Designing a myriad of wine cellars, from full basements or rooms to spaces within closets, under stairs or on empty walls, Cellar Masters employs their experience and knowledge to ensure the quality of every custom creation.

“We know the proper handling, storage and organization of wine. This expertise is an unrivaled asset in the design and construction of your cellar,” notes Scott, who shares a passion about wine with his clients.

As the principals at Cellar Masters are actively involved as vineyard owners, winemakers and avid wine collectors, “We understand and appreciate our clients’ passion for wine because we have the same passion,” says Scott, who grew up around wine on his aunt and uncle’s vineyard in Mendocino County.

“We are seeing more wine features in the living space—wine is social and it is best when shared with others. A wine cellar or wine wall provides a showcase for folks to share their wine,” says Scott, noting the trend to bring wine out of the traditional basement or cellar and into the dining room and kitchen or closer to the bar, where people “The combination of cork views and label view pins display some of the homeowner’s favorites with walnut cladding wood case storage

congregate while entertaining. “The wine feature becomes kind of a statement piece.”

below and with three sliding glass doors access,” notes Scott.

“It’s beautiful and I get lots of comments about it,” says Jeff, adding,

Whether storing 100 or 1,000 bottles, Cellar Masters helps clients design the wine cellar of their dreams.

“Cellar Masters was great to work with. They did everything they said they were going to do, and the process was very enjoyable. We had a good

To

collaboration of putting together what we had in mind. It worked out great

and build for you, call 805.375.5040 or email

and the work and construction that went on was relatively quick; they

info@cellarmastersinc.com.

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