The wine tastes a lot better nowadays around Kevin Buckler’s Petaluma shop.
The gold medals are prominently displayed in a tasting room toward the back of the building. A rich scent fills the air and a delightful young lady pours samples of Adobe Road wine from behind the bar.
Walk through the large wooden doors, though, and Buckler’s other obsession, noisy and greasy as it might be, is on display. The garage is abuzz with mechanics and engineers working on powerful Porsches for an upcoming race.
It’s an unusual transition and, like stepping off a snowy slope to go to the beach, one that is uniquely California.
The Racer’s Group headquarters is home to Buckler’s pride and joy, though it’s hard to tell if he’s more excited about his racing program or his winery…Â Details