Renowned winemaker Seth Kunin died of a heart attack while sleeping on Saturday night, and the Santa Barbara wine country community has been struggling to cope with the sudden loss ever since.
Kunin, who was 50 years old, was widely respected for being a warm friend and supportive colleague to many within the industry, and is being remembered across the American wine landscape by a wide swath of fans, including sommeliers, distributors, and winemakers from New York City to Los Angeles.
He leaves behind his wife and business partner, Magan Eng, and his 8-year-old daughter, Phoebe, with whom he enjoyed an especially deep, loving connection that was recognized by many.