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VINTed by Scout DriscollWinery Spotlight: Hobo Wine Company on 20 Years of Growing as You GoKenny Likitprakong, a Santa Rosa native, is the Owner and Winemaker of the Hobo Wine Company. For the last 20 years, he has tried to balance the building of his business with his life while taking care of his employees. He prioritizes decreasing the winery's carbon footprint by making smart environmental decisions that are good for the planet and the brand. These include organic farming, reduced packaging, and green winery practices. Kenny has been featured in the San Francisco Chronicle, The New York Times, Sunset Magazine, Modern Farmer, and various other wine publications. He supports the local community t...2022-05-0436 min
The Wine WorldKenny Likitprakong of Hobo Winery"THE HOBO WINE COMPANY IS THE BRAINCHILD, SIDE JOB, MENACE TO THE WINE INDUSTRY, HEDGED BET, CASH STRAIN, MENTAL ANGUISH, LATE NIGHT MUSING, BRUISED HANDS, DIRTY T-SHIRTS, AND CONSTANT COMPANION OF KENNY LIKITPRAKONG. DESPITE KNOWING BETTER, HE STARTED HIS OWN LABEL IN 2002 WITH THE SIMPLE IDEA TO HAVE SOME GOOD FUN." That's how Kenny Likitprakong likes to describe his wine venture. For almost 20 years, he's still going strong in California!In this episode Kenny talks about the americana culture that has inspired him, and in wanting to make wines at a price point that he could afford...2020-03-2024 min
On The Wine Road PodcastHobo Wine CompanyOn Earth Day my guest was Kenny Likitprakong of Hobo Wine Company. He was a good fit. He's a guy who loves the land, the freedom of the road and wearing out a pair of shoes. It's no wonder he chose a career that would take him into the vineyards along country roads to produce a product from the soil. Kenny and his wife Lynn are also environmentally conscious and choose to use 100% geothermal clean energy to run the production facility. But don't let the name fool you. He's making world class wine and getting noticed. OnTheWineRoad...2017-04-2618 minOn The Wine Road PodcastHobo Wine CompanyOn Earth Day my guest was Kenny Likitprakong of Hobo Wine Company. He was a good fit. He's a guy who loves the land, the freedom of the road and wearing out a pair of shoes. It's no wonder he chose a career that would take him into the vineyards along country roads to produce a product from the soil. Kenny and his wife Lynn are also environmentally conscious and choose to use 100% geothermal clean energy to run the production facility. But don't let the name fool you. He's making world class wine and getting noticed. OnTheWineRoad...2017-04-2618 min