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Ep 169: New Tasting Rooms in Paso – Featuring V1NO JUAN | Hawks Hill Ranch Winery | Boutz Cellars
May 10, 2026
Unknown duration
Ep 168: May is Paso Wine Month – Featuring Paso CAB Collective | LXV Wine
Apr 23, 2026
1h 10m 50s
EP 167: ROC – Roots, Responsibility & Future of Farming – Featuring Halter Ranch Vineyard | Booker Vineyard
Apr 17, 2026
1h 18m 16s
Ep 166: Paso Leads in Regenerative Organic Certified – Featuring Robert Hall Winery | Le Cuvier Winery
Apr 10, 2026
1h 11m 36s
Ep 165: You Down with ROC, Yeah You Know Me – Featuring Tablas Creek | Maha Estate
Apr 3, 2026
1h 24m 08s
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| 5/10/26 | ![]() Ep 169: New Tasting Rooms in Paso – Featuring V1NO JUAN | Hawks Hill Ranch Winery | Boutz Cellars | 🍇 WHERE WINE TAKES YOU – EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS 🍷 In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, Adam hangs with three guests who are helping shape the next wave of Paso Robles wine culture, not just through the wines they make, but through the new spaces and experiences they’re building. First up is Juan M. Contreras, owner and winemaker of V1NO JUAN, whose story might be one of the purest Paso stories out there. Juan came to the United States from Mexico in the early ‘90s, started working in the vineyards, moved into the cellar at Robert Hall, and spent more than two decades learning every side of the business before opening his own tasting room across from the downtown Paso park. Alongside his wife and kids, Juan is now crafting bold Paso reds, rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, and Bordeaux blends rooted in hard work, family, and legacy. Then there’s Kit Kuyper of Hawks Hill Ranch, farming some wildly diverse and rugged terrain in the Adelaida District. Massive elevation swings, Rhône varietals, grower-first philosophy, and guidance from winemaker Don Burns of Turtle Rock Vineyard all come together in a project focused on expressing Paso in its own authentic voice. Kit also shares stories about balancing wine life between Paso, Chicago, and Portugal, plus a hilarious detour into bidet culture that absolutely stays in the episode. And returning to the show is James Boutzoukas of Boutz Cellars, who continues pushing the envelope with Greek varietals grown right here in Paso Robles. Inspired by generations of family winemaking traditions in Greece, James and his family are planting and producing wines from grapes like Assyrtiko, Moschofilero, Xinomavro, Agiorgitiko, and more, proving Paso’s versatility might be even broader than we thought. One of the coolest parts of this story? Kit and James now share a tasting room space together, a very Paso-style collaboration rooted in community over competition. Later in the show, Adam catches up with Jill Alexander from the Paso Market Walk in this episode’s Travel Paso Spotlight. From live music nights and outdoor patios to boutique shopping, incredible food, coffee, wine, and the ultra-modern Lofts at Market Walk, the conversation highlights why this growing hub has become one of the coolest gathering places in Paso Robles. 🍷 FEATURED GUESTS + LINKS • V1NO JUAN Official Website • @v1nojuan on Instagram • Hawks Hill Ranch Official Website • @hawkshillranch on Instagram • Boutz Cellars Official Website • @boutz_cellars on Instagram 🌴 TRAVEL PASO SPOTLIGHT • Paso Market Walk Official Website • @pasomarketwalk on Instagram 🎯 PLAN YOUR NEXT PASO GETAWAY TravelPaso.com PASO WINE WIRE THIS WEEK: 🍷 Le Vigne Winery Named U.S. Winery of the Year at the 2026 London Wine Competition The Paso Robles winery earned four gold medals, including honors for its Acquarello Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve. 🔗 Paso Robles Daily News – Le Vigne Winery Wins Top Honors 🌎 Paso Robles Wine Month Launches Nationally Paso takes center stage nationwide with retail partnerships, AI wine pairing tools, restaurant activations, and travel giveaways aimed at introducing the next generation to Paso wine country. 🔗 WineBusiness – Paso Robles Wine Month Launches Nationally 🎉 Paso Wine Fest Weekend Is Here Paired Paso, the Grand Tasting, Sparkling Paso, and a full weekend of events are ready to take over wine country. 🔗 Paso Wine Fest Official Site 🎧 SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW If you love Where Wine Takes You, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your favorite wine-loving humans. 🎉 PASO WINE FEST WEEKEND MAY 15-17 Paso Wine Fest and Paired Paso One of the region’s premier events featuring winemakers and chefs, including Adam as a judge https://pasowine.com/consumer_events/paired-paso/ Sparkling Paso A must for bubble lovers, showcasing sparkling wines from across the region https://pasowine.com/consumer_events/sparkling-paso/ 🎯 Plan your next Paso Robles getaway at travelpaso.com 🎧 Subscribe & Follow Love Where Wine Takes You? Leave a review, subscribe, and share it with a fellow wine (or Paso) lover. 🎙️ Credits Executive Producer: Joel Peterson + Paso Wine Associate Producer: Krista Smith Recorded, edited, hosted by Adam Montiel Follow Adam: @AdamOnTheAir Explore all things Adam: AdamMontiel.com Listen to Adam’s other shows: Up + Adam (daily) and The Pour (wine & more, travel, culture) Learn more, connect, or say hey at AdamMontiel.com/connect 🎵 Original music by Moonshiner Collective 📱 Download the Paso Wine App 🍷 Plan your trip at PasoWine.com and follow @PasoWine 🎯 Plan your next Paso Robles getaway at travelpaso.com 🎧 Subscribe & Follow If you love Where Wine Takes You, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your favorite wine or Paso lover. ©2026 Where Wine Takes You, All Rights Reserved.   | — | ||||||
| 4/23/26 | ![]() Ep 168: May is Paso Wine Month – Featuring Paso CAB Collective | LXV Wine✨ | Paso Wine Monthwine discovery+3 | Linda SanpeiKrista Smith+1 | Paso Robles CAB CollectivePaso Robles Wine Country Alliance+1 | Paso Robles | Paso Wine MonthPaso Robles+5 | — | 1h 10m 50s | |
| 4/17/26 | ![]() EP 167: ROC – Roots, Responsibility & Future of Farming – Featuring Halter Ranch Vineyard | Booker Vineyard✨ | Regenerative Organic Certifiedfarming+3 | Hilary GravesKevin Sass+1 | Booker VineyardHalter Ranch+1 | Paso Robles | ROCfarming practices+3 | — | 1h 18m 16s | |
| 4/10/26 | ![]() Ep 166: Paso Leads in Regenerative Organic Certified – Featuring Robert Hall Winery | Le Cuvier Winery✨ | Regenerative Organic CertifiedPaso Robles+3 | Clay SelkirkAmanda Gorter | Le Cuvier WineryRobert Hall Winery+3 | — | regenerative farmingPaso Robles+3 | — | 1h 11m 36s | |
| 4/3/26 | ![]() Ep 165: You Down with ROC, Yeah You Know Me – Featuring Tablas Creek | Maha Estate✨ | regenerative farmingsoil health+4 | Jason HaasCris Cherry | Tablas Creek VineyardVilla Creek+2 | Paso Robles | regenerative organic certifiedsoil health+5 | — | 1h 24m 08s | |
| 3/27/26 | ![]() Ep 164: Exploring the Creston District Sub AVA – Featuring Ella’s Vineyard | Defiance Vineyard✨ | Creston Districtwine production+3 | Erin FaulknerJosh Morris | Defiance VineyardElla’s Vineyard+1 | Creston DistrictPaso Robles+1 | Creston DistrictDefiance Vineyard+7 | — | 1h 14m 39s | |
| 3/20/26 | ![]() Ep 163: Atascadero: Paso Wine’s Next Scene – Featuring Marin’s Vineyard | Ruby Cellars✨ | Paso WineAtascadero+4 | Ryan KirkpatrickMarin Wolgamott | Ruby CellarsMarin’s Vineyard+3 | AtascaderoPaso Robles+1 | AtascaderoPaso Robles+5 | — | 1h 21m 23s | |
| 3/12/26 | ![]() Ep 162: Wine Country for Everyone: Family Friendly Wineries – Featuring Glunz Family Winery | Dark Star Cellars✨ | family-friendly wineriesPaso Robles+3 | Michael EmlieMatt Glunz+1 | Dark Star CellarsGlunz Family Winery & Cellars | Paso RoblesChicago+1 | Paso Roblesfamily-friendly+5 | — | 1h 24m 34s | |
| 2/26/26 | ![]() EP 161: Paso AVA Series: The Willow Creek District – Featuring Caliza Winery | Jack Creek Cellars✨ | Paso Robles wineWillow Creek District+3 | Carl BowkerJohn Lemstra | Caliza WineryJack Creek Cellars | Willow Creek DistrictPaso Robles+1 | Paso RoblesCaliza Winery+5 | — | 1h 32m 42s | |
| 2/13/26 | ![]() Ep 160: Paso Wine by the Sea – Featuring Absolution Cellars | Hearst Ranch Winery✨ | wine tastingcoastal wineries+4 | Soren ChristensenDirk Neumann+2 | Hearst Ranch WineryAbsolution Cellars+1 | Morro BaySan Simeon+2 | Paso RoblesHearst Ranch Winery+5 | — | 1h 24m 32s | |
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| 1/30/26 | ![]() Ep 159: Paso AVA Series – The Adelaida District – Featuring Kiamie Wine Cellars | Ciento Cellars✨ | Paso Robleswine+4 | Dave CarpenterAntonia Carpenter+1 | Ciento CellarsKiamie Wine Cellars+2 | Paso RoblesAdelaida District | Paso RoblesAdelaida District+5 | — | 1h 27m 54s | |
| 1/23/26 | ![]() EP 158: Paso Wine Industry Persons of the Year – Brian & Stephy Terrizzi of Giornata & Etto Pastificio | 🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode 158: This episode celebrates two people who define what Paso Robles is all about — Brian and Stephy Terrizzi, this year’s Paso Wine Industry Persons of the Year. Brian and Stephy are the powerhouse duo behind Giornata Wines and Etto Pastificio, both based in Paso’s Tin City. Together, they’ve blended Old World Italian sensibility with the creative pulse of Paso — crafting wines that rival the best of Italy and pasta that’s become a staple from local kitchens to Michelin-level restaurants. We talk about their path from Fresno State to Italy, how they built two thriving brands rooted in authenticity, and how they’ve made community impact part of their business — including thousands of pasta meals donated to local schools. 🍝 FEATURED GUESTS Brian & Stephy Terrizzi — Owners of Giornata Wines & Etto Pastificio Giornata Wines Etto Pastificio 📍 Tin City, Paso Robles, CA 📸 Instagram: @giornatawines | @ettopastificio 🌟 TRAVEL PASO SPOTLIGHT Our spotlight this episode shines on Branden Cancino, President of the Downtown Paso Wine District and Tasting Room Manager at Tank Garage Winery. Branden shares how Paso’s downtown tasting scene has evolved into one of California’s most exciting wine destinations — and gives us a look at their upcoming February 28 event, bringing together 20+ wineries, food, and live music. 🎟️ Tickets & info → DowntownWineDistrictPaso.com | ThePasoVibe.com ✨ Plan your next trip → TravelPaso.com 📰 PASO WINE WIRE Paso Robles Wine Month goes national (May 2026) — A collaboration between the Paso Robles CAB Collective, Paso Wine Country Alliance, and Travel Paso bringing Paso to new audiences nationwide. Learn more → PasoRoblesWineMonth.com Paso Robles makes East Coast headlines — Nantucket Magazine calls Paso “The Classic American Wine Story,” celebrating its pioneer roots and terroir diversity. Paso Wine 2025 DTC Report — Paso held strong with just a 2% dip in direct-to-consumer sales versus 6% statewide, proving the region’s loyal following. Read more → PasoWine.com 🎟️ EVENTS & LINKS Paso Wine Fest 2026 → May 15–17, 2026 🎫 Locals Only tickets available through Feb 28 for $99 Buy in person at the Paso or SLO Chamber of Commerce with local ID. Full details → PasoWine.com 🎯 Plan your next Paso Robles getaway at travelpaso.com 🎧 Subscribe & Follow Love Where Wine Takes You? Leave a review, subscribe, and share it with a fellow wine (or Paso) lover. 🎙️ Credits Executive Producer: Joel Peterson + Paso Wine Associate Producer: Krista Smith Recorded, edited, hosted by Adam Montiel Follow Adam: @AdamOnTheAir Explore all things Adam: AdamMontiel.com Listen to Adam’s other shows: Up + Adam (daily) and The Pour (wine & more, travel, culture) Learn more, connect, or say hey at AdamMontiel.com/connect 🎵 Original music by Moonshiner Collective 📱 Download the Paso Wine App 🍷 Plan your trip at PasoWine.com and follow @PasoWine 🎯 Plan your next Paso Robles getaway at travelpaso.com 🎧 Subscribe & Follow If you love Where Wine Takes You, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your favorite wine or Paso lover. ©2025 Where Wine Takes You, All Rights Reserved.   | — | ||||||
| 1/21/26 | ![]() Ep 157 – Part 2 | 20 Years of Torrin Wines: From Helping Others to Holding His Own | 🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode 156: Part 2: 20 Years of Torrin: From Helping Others to Holding His Own In this follow-up to our deep dive with Scott and Viquel Hawley of Torrin, Adam picks up right where we left off. More stories from 20 vintages of balance, grit, and staying true to their winemaking vision and their family. If you loved Part 1, this pour is even deeper. • Torrin Wines: torrinwines.com • IG: @torrinwines 🎯 Travel Paso Spotlight This week’s spotlight takes us to Willow Creek Distillery, located at Opolo Vineyards. Head Distiller Kevin Coulton joins Adam to talk about the art of small-batch spirits, how Opolo’s wines inspired the distillery’s unique approach, and what makes their Paso-grown ingredients so special. They also unveil their brand new gin — a fresh expression of Paso in a bottle. Plan your trip at travelpaso.com 📰 PASO WINE WIRE • Remembering Jake Beckett The Paso Robles wine community is mourning the sudden loss of Jake Beckett, beloved GM of Peachy Canyon Winery and son of founders Doug and Nancy Beckett. Jake was instrumental in running day-to-day operations while his brother Josh built out Thibido and Écluse. His passion, warmth, and leadership left a lasting mark on West Side Paso. 🔗 Family Statement • Paso Wine Fest 2026 — Locals Only Ticket Window Now Open San Luis Obispo County residents can lock in early-bird Grand Tasting tickets for just $99 through Feb. 28. Tickets must be purchased in person at the Paso or SLO Chamber of Commerce with a valid local ID. 🔗 PasoWine.com • Hope Family Wines Named Official Wine of Vina Robles Amphitheatre The 2026 concert season at Vina Robles will feature wines exclusively from the Austin Hope portfolio, including Treana, Liberty School, and more. Club members will enjoy early ticket access and special perks. 🔗 Read the story 🎧 Subscribe & Follow Love Where Wine Takes You? Leave a review, subscribe, and share it with a fellow wine (or cocktail) lover. 🎙️ Credits Executive Producer: Joel Peterson + Paso Wine Associate Producer: Krista Smith Recorded, edited, hosted by Adam Montiel Follow Adam: @AdamOnTheAir Explore all things Adam: AdamMontiel.com Listen to Adam’s other shows: Up + Adam (daily) and The Pour (wine & more, travel, culture) Learn more, connect, or say hey at AdamMontiel.com/connect 🎵 Original music by Moonshiner Collective 📱 Download the Paso Wine App 🍷 Plan your trip at PasoWine.com and follow @PasoWine 🎯 Plan your next Paso Robles getaway at travelpaso.com 🎧 Subscribe & Follow If you love Where Wine Takes You, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your favorite wine or Paso lover. ©2025 Where Wine Takes You, All Rights Reserved.   | — | ||||||
| 1/17/26 | ![]() Ep 156: 20 Years of Torrin: From Helping Others to Holding His Own (Part 1)- Featuring Torrin Wines | 🍷 Where Wine Takes You – Episode 156: 20 Years of Torrin: From Helping Others to Holding His Own 🍇 In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, Adam sits down with one of Paso’s most respected and quietly legendary winemaking couples, Scott and Viquel Hawley of Torrin Wines, as they mark their 20th vintage. From their landlocked beginnings between Booker and L’Aventure to becoming one of Paso’s benchmark brands, the Hawleys share their winemaking philosophy, what balance means to them, and the soulful evolution of their wines. They even open a bottle of their very first vintage — 2006 — and talk about what’s changed, what hasn’t, and how Torrin continues to define West Side Paso. In the Paso Wine Wire, Adam reflects on the sudden loss of Jake Beckett of Peachy Canyon, and honors his impact on Paso wine. Plus, a locals-only deal for Paso Wine Fest 2026, and Hope Family Wines takes center stage as the new official wine of Vina Robles Amphitheatre. This episode’s Travel Paso Spotlight features the newly renovated Bellesera Hotel, now part of the Hilton Tapestry Collection. Adam chats with GM Benny Cendali about the hotel’s full transformation, new dining direction, and why Bellesera is a true local-meets-luxury experience for visitors and staycationers alike. • Torrin Wines: torrinwines.com • IG: @torrinwines 🎯 Travel Paso Spotlight • Bellesera Hotel: belleserapasorobles.com • Enoteca: Dining at Bellesera • Plan your trip: travelpaso.com 📰 PASO WINE WIRE • Remembering Jake Beckett The Paso Robles wine community is mourning the sudden loss of Jake Beckett, beloved GM of Peachy Canyon Winery and son of founders Doug and Nancy Beckett. Jake was instrumental in running day-to-day operations while his brother Josh built out Thibido and Écluse. His passion, warmth, and leadership left a lasting mark on West Side Paso. 🔗 Family Statement • Paso Wine Fest 2026 — Locals Only Ticket Window Now Open San Luis Obispo County residents can lock in early-bird Grand Tasting tickets for just $99 through Feb. 28. Tickets must be purchased in person at the Paso or SLO Chamber of Commerce with a valid local ID. 🔗 PasoWine.com • Hope Family Wines Named Official Wine of Vina Robles Amphitheatre The 2026 concert season at Vina Robles will feature wines exclusively from the Austin Hope portfolio, including Treana, Liberty School, and more. Club members will enjoy early ticket access and special perks. 🔗 Read the story 🎧 Subscribe & Follow Love Where Wine Takes You? Leave a review, subscribe, and share it with a fellow wine (or cocktail) lover. 🎙️ Credits Executive Producer: Joel Peterson + Paso Wine Associate Producer: Krista Smith Recorded, edited, hosted by Adam Montiel Follow Adam: @AdamOnTheAir Explore all things Adam: AdamMontiel.com Listen to Adam’s other shows: Up + Adam (daily) and The Pour (wine & more, travel, culture) Learn more, connect, or say hey at AdamMontiel.com/connect 🎵 Original music by Moonshiner Collective 📱 Download the Paso Wine App 🍷 Plan your trip at PasoWine.com and follow @PasoWine 🎯 Plan your next Paso Robles getaway at travelpaso.com 🎧 Subscribe & Follow If you love Where Wine Takes You, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your favorite wine or Paso lover. ©2025 Where Wine Takes You, All Rights Reserved.   | — | ||||||
| 1/3/26 | ![]() Ep 155 In Good Spirits: The Proof is in Paso – Featuring Donati Family Vineyard | Re:Find Distillery | 🍸 Where Wine Takes You – Episode 155: “A Spirited Start to 2026” 🥃 In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, Adam kicks off the new year with a deep pour into Paso’s cocktail and distillery scene. He’s joined by Alex and Monica Villicana, founders of Re:Find Distillery, who pioneered Paso’s sustainable spirits movement using free-run wine juice, aka saignée, to create premium vodka, gin, and more. Also in the mix is Briana Heywood, head winemaker and distiller at Donati Family Vineyard, who brings her deep winemaking chops to both wine and spirits production. Together, they talk trends, challenges, and what it means to distill with purpose in a wine-first town. In the Paso Wine Wire, Adam recaps a rain-drenched but spirited New Year’s Eve celebration in Downtown Paso, where he emceed under the stars and met amazing fans of the show (shout out to Angie & Eric from San Jose and Kim & Brett from Redondo Beach). He also pays tribute to the legendary Norma Moye, who recently passed away at 92 and leaves behind an unmatched legacy of civic love and downtown revitalization. Plus, big changes at Villa San Juliette Winery, where the celeb ownership era ends and a new chapter begins with Continental Vineyards. This episode’s Travel Paso Spotlight features two of Paso’s coolest hidden gems: the candlelit speakeasy 1122, recently named one of the world’s best, and The Remedy, a tucked-away cocktail bar inside The Alchemists’ Garden. Adam shares a special recorded convo with Tony Bennett, co-owner of The Remedy, about creating intimate cocktail experiences with soul. • Re:Find Distillery: refinddistillery.com • IG: @refinddistillery • Donati Family Vineyard: donatifamilyvineyard.com • Donati Spirits: donatispirits.com • IG: @donatifamilyvineyard 🎯 Travel Paso Spotlight • The Remedy: theremedyca.com • The Alchemists’ Garden: alchemistsgarden.com • 1122 Speakeasy: eleven-twentytwo.com • Plan your trip: travelpaso.com 📰 PASO WINE WIRE • Paso Rings in 2026 Downtown — Rain, live music, and major vibes 🔗 Event Recap • Norma Moye Remembered — Civic matriarch, downtown champion 🔗 Tribute Story • Villa San Juliette Winery Sold — Celebrity era ends, new vision begins 🔗 Ownership Change 🎧 Subscribe & Follow Love Where Wine Takes You? Leave a review, subscribe, and share it with a fellow wine (or cocktail) lover. 🎙️ Credits Executive Producer: Joel Peterson + Paso Wine Associate Producer: Krista Smith Recorded, edited, hosted by Adam Montiel Follow Adam: @AdamOnTheAir Explore all things Adam: AdamMontiel.com Listen to Adam’s other shows: Up + Adam (daily) and The Pour (wine & more, travel, culture) Learn more, connect, or say hey at AdamMontiel.com/connect 🎵 Original music by Moonshiner Collective 📱 Download the Paso Wine App 🍷 Plan your trip at PasoWine.com and follow @PasoWine 🎯 Plan your next Paso Robles getaway at travelpaso.com 🎧 Subscribe & Follow If you love Where Wine Takes You, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your favorite wine or Paso lover. ©2025 Where Wine Takes You, All Rights Reserved. | — | ||||||
| 12/27/25 | ![]() Ep 154: West of Hell’s Kitchen – Featuring Jada Vineyard & Winery | 🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, Adam sits down with Nate Hall, head winemaker at Jada Vineyard & Winery in the Willow Creek District of Paso Robles. Nate didn’t grow up in the wine world. He studied ecology and marine biology at Cal Poly, then taught high school and did environmental research before answering the call of the cellar. After learning the ropes at places like Sextant and Kukkula, Nate joined Jada in 2017 and was named Head Winemaker in 2024, bringing a fresh, soil-first focus to their Rhône-style and Bordeaux-inspired program. And while Nate is shaping the future of Jada, the roots go back to one of Paso’s most respected names. Scott Hawley was Jada’s original consulting winemaker, helping launch their estate program and set the tone for what the vineyard would become. Later in the show, Adam makes a spontaneous call to Scott. A real, unfiltered convo that captures what makes Paso tick. Community, mentorship, and the magic that happens when the right people show up. In this episode’s Travel Paso Spotlight, Adam shines a light on Studios on the Park, the creative heart of downtown Paso Robles. This isn’t just a gallery. It’s a working art space where you can watch painters, sculptors, and makers do their thing in real time. Founded by artist Anne Laddon, Studios is all about access, connection, and community. The perfect artistic pairing to wine country vibes. Jada Vineyard & Winery: jadavineyard.com • IG: @jadawinery • Torrin Wine (Scott Hawley cameo): torrinwine.com Studios on the Park: studiosonthepark.org • IG: @studiospr PASO WINE WIRE: CJ Gormley Named Paso’s 2025 Hospitality Star Hope Family Wines’ national brand ambassador is recognized by the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance for his hospitality leadership and ability to light up every room. 🔗 Read More Remembering Winemaker Christian Roguenant (1959–2025) The Central Coast sparkling wine pioneer, mentor, and musician leaves a lasting legacy. Celebration of Life is January 9, 2026. 🔗 Obituary 🔗 Tribute Article Vineyard Team Recaps 2025 Milestones SIP Certified hits 41,000 acres across CA, OR, and MI. Sustainable Ag Expo celebrates 20 years with 479 attendees and 80+ hours of education. 🔗 WineBusiness Story 🔗 Vineyard Team Website New Year’s Eve in Paso — Hosted by Adam Montiel Live music, food trucks, bonfire, and a 9 PM countdown in Downtown Paso’s City Park. 🔗 Event Info 🎉 Win an overnight stay at Paso Robles Inn and NYE dinner — enter now at adammontiel.com 🎯 Plan your next Paso Robles getaway at travelpaso.com 🎧 Subscribe & Follow If you love Where Wine Takes You, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your favorite wine lover. Where Wine Takes You is Executive Produced by Joel Peterson and Paso Wine Associate Producer: Krista Smith Recorded, edited, produced, and hosted by Adam Montiel 📱 Download the free Paso Wine App — your ultimate guide to wine country. For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out PasoWine.com and follow @PasoWine Follow Adam on IG → @AdamOnTheAir Listen to Adam’s other shows: Up + Adam (daily) and The Pour (wine, travel, culture) Learn more, connect, or say hey at AdamMontiel.com 🎵 Original music by Moonshiner Collective If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, leave a review, and share it! ©2025 Where Wine Takes You, All Rights Reserved.   | — | ||||||
| 12/5/25 | ![]() Ep 153 – Harvest Wrap Up: The Long Game & The Leap – Featuring Oso Libre Winery | Shadow Run Vineyards |   🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, Adam sits down with two winemakers that have stepped into new chapters: Aaron Hunt of Shadow Run Vineyards and Michael Barretto of Oso Libre Winery. The conversation uncorks harvest reflections, the transition from family stewardship to full ownership, and what it means to go from the cellar to the boardroom. Aaron shares how taking over Shadow Run has reshaped his vision, while Michael opens up about becoming a partner at Oso Libre after years of hands-on hustle. Later, we spotlight Allegretto Vineyard Resort and their upcoming 12 Days of Festive Celebration, a magical holiday experience wrapped in wine country luxury. GUEST LINKS • Shadow Run Vineyards: shadowrunvineyards.com • IG: @shadowrunvineyards • Oso Libre Winery: osolibre.com • IG: @osolibrewinery TRAVEL PASO SPOTLIGHT • Allegretto Vineyard Resort: allegrettovineyardresort.com • IG: @allegrettoresort PASO WINE WIRE SOURCES • Thomas Hill Organics / Chef Mike Espy: GoFundMe – Support the Espy Family • Wine Country Christmas Market (Dec 7 @ McPrice Myers): Event Info • Caliza Winery’s New Location: Paso Robles Daily News 🎯 Plan your next Paso Robles getaway at travelpaso.com 🎧 Subscribe & Follow If you love Where Wine Takes You, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your favorite wine lover. Where Wine Takes You is Executive Produced by Joel Peterson and Paso Wine Associate Producer: Krista Smith Recorded, edited, produced, and hosted by Adam Montiel 📱 Download the free Paso Wine App — your ultimate guide to wine country. For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out PasoWine.com and follow @PasoWine Follow Adam on IG → @AdamOnTheAir Listen to Adam’s other shows: Up + Adam (daily) and The Pour (wine, travel, culture) Learn more, connect, or say hey at AdamMontiel.com 🎵 Original music by Moonshiner Collective If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, leave a review, and share it! ©2025 Where Wine Takes You, All Rights Reserved.   | — | ||||||
| 11/21/25 | ![]() Ep 152 Like a Boss: From Reality TV to Reality Check – Featuring Vinyl Vineyards | Wine Boss | 🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, Adam sits down with three bold names shaking up Paso Robles: Tommy Booth of Wine Boss, and Dina & Jeff Hevert of Vinyl Vineyards. From Hollywood reality TV to rockstar collabs, this episode is a journey through reinvention, hustle, and the kind of creativity that makes Paso wine country unlike anywhere else. Recorded live at Lobro, the conversation dives into Tommy’s wild ride from Cal Poly viticulture student to crafting wine for Kevin Hart and Pepper, and how Jeff & Dina turned their passion for vintage trailers and music into a soulful, boutique vineyard experience. Later, we spotlight Tin City with Bri Brighlane, who shares what’s in store for the holidays at Paso’s urban wine collective with 44 creative producers packed into one unforgettable block. GUEST LINKS • Wine Boss: winebosspasorobles.com • IG: @wineboss_pasorobles • Vinyl Vineyards: vinylvin.com • IG: @vinylvineyards TRAVEL PASO SPOTLIGHT • Tin City: tincitypasorobles.com PASO WINE WIRE SOURCES • Jenny Heinzen Real Estate Feature: Paso Market Outlook 2025 • Grey Wolf Earthquake Story: The Tribune – SLO Earthquake 🎯 Plan your next Paso Robles getaway at travelpaso.com 🎧 Subscribe & Follow If you love Where Wine Takes You, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your favorite wine lover. Where Wine Takes You is Executive Produced by Joel Peterson and Paso Wine Associate Producer: Krista Smith Recorded, edited, produced, and hosted by Adam Montiel 📱 Download the free Paso Wine App as your guide to all things wine country. For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out PasoWine.com and follow @PasoWine. Follow Adam on Instagram → @AdamOnTheAir Listen to Adam’s other shows: Up + Adam (daily podcast) and The Pour (wine, spirits, brews, lifestyle) Learn more, reach out, or connect at AdamMontiel.com 🎵 Original music by Moonshiner Collective If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, leave a review, and share it! ©2025 Where Wine Takes You, All Rights Reserved.   | — | ||||||
| 11/15/25 | ![]() Ep 151 Sip, Sleep, Repeat: Pondside Trailers & Pillow-Top Suites – Featuring SummerWood Inn & Winery | The Trailer Pond at Alta Colina | 🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 This week on Where Wine Takes You, we’re exploring what happens when world-class wine meets next-level hospitality. Because in Paso Robles, where you lay your head after that last pour can shape the entire experience. Joining Adam are the dream team from SummerWood Winery & Inn: Winemaker Mauricio Marchant, Tasting Room & Wine Club Manager Margaret Shirley, and Inn Manager Angie Vazquez – alongside Maggie Tillman of Alta Colina Winery and the one-of-a-kind Trailer Pond glamping experience. This episode is a deep dive into how you sip and how you feel hospitality, and why the full wine country experience is worth getting right. It’s wine-story, and soulful-stay… straight from the source. 🍷 This episode features: Mauricio Marchant, Winemaker, SummerWood Winery • Margaret Shirley, Tasting Room & Wine Club Manager, SummerWood • Angie Vazquez, Inn Manager, SummerWood Inn • Maggie Tillman, HBIC, Alta Colina Winery & The Trailer Pond 🔗 Links SummerWood Winery & Inn • Alta Colina Winery • The Trailer Pond • Paso Robles Vacation Rentals – PasoStay • TravelPaso.com 📲 Follow on Instagram @summerwoodwinery • @altacolina • @thetrailerpond • @pasoroblesvacationrentals • @travelpaso 🧭 Travel Paso Spotlight Later in the episode, we spotlight Paso Robles Vacation Rentals, aka PasoStay.com, a locally owned service helping visitors book thoughtfully curated stays throughout Paso, from vineyard estates to charming downtown hideaways. Adam chats with Sandy Oneal about how the right place to stay can transform your trip. Originally founded by Kathy Bonelli with just a handful of properties over 20 years ago, Paso Robles Vacation Rentals now features more than 100 unique homes. The team partners with local property owners and works closely with community leaders and task forces to support the evolving landscape of vacation rentals in the region. 🎧 Subscribe & Follow If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your favorite wine and travel junkies. Where Wine Takes You is Executive Produced by Joel Peterson and Paso Wine Associate Producer: Krista Smith Recorded, edited, produced, and hosted by Adam Montiel 📱 Download the free Paso Wine App 🔗 PasoWine.com 📸 Follow: @PasoWine, @AdamOnTheAir 🎙 Listen to Adam’s other shows: Up+Adam and The Pour 💻 Connect or reach out at AdamMontiel.com – Learn about Adam’s Breaking & Entering Christmas 🎵 Original music by Moonshiner Collective ©2025 Where Wine Takes You. All Rights Reserved.   | — | ||||||
| 10/31/25 | ![]() Ep 150: Wine Life at the Intersection of Collaboration & Community – Featuring Gravesend | Cairjn Wine Cellars | STRAUSS | 🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 Episode 150 turns a new page in Paso Robles. Adam sits down with the founders of Gravesend Paso, Matt Reese and Keith Robinson (also of Saint K Wines) along with Chef Amy Baer and rising winemaker Andy Neja of Cairjn Wine Cellars. We dig into why a name like Gravesend matters, how a kitchen is built entirely by women, how small lot winemaking finds new voice in Paso, and why hospitality is getting reimagined up and down Spring Street. Recorded at LoBro Studios in downtown Paso Robles. This episode features: • Matt Reese, Co-owner, Gravesend and Saint K Wines • Keith Robinson, Co-owner, Gravesend and Saint K Wines • Chef Amy Baer, Founder and Owner of Epicurean Santa Barbara and Executive Chef at Gravesend • Andy Neja, Owner and Winemaker at Cairjn Wine Cellars Links • Gravesend Paso • Saint K Wines • Cairjn Wine Cellars Follow on Instagram: Cairjn Wine Cellars → @cairjnwines Gravesend Wine Merchant & Eatery → @gravesendpaso Saint K Wines → @saintkwines We also spotlight our unique partnership with Engelbert Strauss, the official workwear partner of Paso Robles Wine Country, and why it matters in the vineyard, the cellar, and beyond. I picked up the phone and spoke with Cris Cherry of Villa Creek & MAHA Estate and Janell Dusi of J Dusi Wines – two makers who know that craft isn’t just what happens in the glass, but who shows up in the fields, in the hands, in the gear. Their insights on harvest, community, and what it takes to make it count in Paso bring context to a partnership that’s built for the people doing the work. Paso Wine Wire • Garagiste Wine Festival returns Nov 7-8, in Paso Robles for its 15th anniversary → garagistefestival.com • Firestone Walker Brewing Company unveils a new CO2 recovery system in Paso Robles, expected to save four million pounds of emissions annually → firestonewalker.com • Ancient Peaks Winery hosted the 4th Annual Walk for Cancer at Santa Margarita Ranch → pasoroblespress.com Travel Paso Spotlight Later in the show we spotlight Taste! Craft Eatery in downtown Paso Robles, the same concept featured on Diners, Drive Ins and Dives. They offer over 60 mini dishes, sliders, mac and cheese, big flavor, and local wine pairing energy. • tastepasorobles.com   🎯 Plan your next Paso Robles getaway at travelpaso.com 🎧 Subscribe & Follow If you love Where Wine Takes You, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your favorite wine lover. Where Wine Takes You is Executive Produced by Joel Peterson and Paso Wine Associate Producer: Krista Smith Recorded, edited, produced, and hosted by Adam Montiel 📱 Download the free Paso Wine App as your guide to all things wine country. For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out PasoWine.com and follow @PasoWine. Follow Adam on Instagram → @AdamOnTheAir Listen to Adam’s other shows: Up + Adam (daily podcast) and The Pour (wine, spirits, brews, lifestyle) Learn more, reach out, or connect at AdamMontiel.com 🎵 Original music by Moonshiner Collective If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, leave a review, and share it! ©2025 Where Wine Takes You, All Rights Reserved.   | — | ||||||
| 10/24/25 | ![]() Ep 149: Before the Buzz: Paso’s Tried and True Tasting Better than Ever – Featuring Caparone | RN Estate | 🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 Two Paso originals, zero gimmicks. This week Adam sits down with Marc Caparone of Caparone Winery (owner/winemaker, founded 1979) and Roger Nicolas of RN Estate (owner/winemaker, launched 2000) to talk patience, classic craft, and why less can taste like more. We dig into moderate alcohols, neutral oak, and Italian/Bordeaux varieties that age into real conversations. Plus, a Travel Paso Spotlight on the Garagiste Wine Festival turning 15. Recorded at Timbre LoBro Studios, this episode features: • Marc Caparone — Owner/Winemaker, Caparone Winery • Roger Nicolas — Owner/Winemaker, RN Estate Vineyard & Winery We explore Caparone’s father-and-son “simple winery, complex wines” ethos and their pioneering work with Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, and Aglianico. Then we head to RN Estate’s hilltop lens on Paso: Bordeaux-inspired reds, finesse-first blending, and SRH Pinot Noir when the coast calls. If you’re chasing origin stories in the glass, start here. Paso Wine Wire Dream Big Darling opens 2026 FLOurish leadership track — six months of coaching, peer mentoring, and skill-building → https://dreambigdarling.org/flourish • Cambria Hotel Templeton–Paso Robles is now open at 1000 Las Tablas Rd, Templeton → https://www.choicehotels.com/cambria • National love for locals: Yes Cocktail Co. named #1 Best Craft Mixer Brand in USA TODAY 10Best; Allegretto Vineyard Resort ranked #3 Best Wine Country Hotel → https://www.yescocktailco.com • https://www.allegrettovineyardresort.com Travel Paso Spotlight We check in with Stewart McLennan, co-founder of the Garagiste Wine Festival, celebrating 15 years of discovery in Paso — small-lot producers, first-name energy, and the best place to stumble into your new favorite label. • Festival info & schedule → https://www.garagistefestival.com/paso-robles • Plan your trip → https://travelpaso.com 🎯 Plan your next Paso Robles getaway at TravelPaso.com Links & Follow Wineries • Cparone Winery (est. 1979) → https://www.caparone.com • RN Estate Vineyard & Winery (est. 2000) → https://www.rnestate.com 🎯 Plan your next Paso Robles getaway at TravelPaso.com 🎧 Subscribe & Follow If you love Where Wine Takes You, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your favorite wine lover. Where Wine Takes You is Executive Produced by Joel Peterson and Paso Wine Associate Producer: Krista Smith Recorded, edited, produced, and hosted by Adam Montiel 📱 Download the free Paso Wine App as your guide to all things wine country. For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out PasoWine.com and follow @PasoWine. Follow Adam on Instagram → @AdamOnTheAir Listen to Adam’s other shows: Up + Adam (daily podcast) and The Pour (wine, spirits, brews, lifestyle) Learn more, reach out, or connect at AdamMontiel.com 🎵 Original music by Moonshiner Collective If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, leave a review, and share it! ©2025 Where Wine Takes You, All Rights Reserved. | — | ||||||
| 10/10/25 | ![]() Ep 148: Canopy Cowboys: Riding Ripeness & Harvest Hunches from Vintage 2025 | 🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 This week we saddle up with the Canopy Cowboys of Alterra Solutions — a vineyard management supergroup shaping some of the most coveted sites in Paso. We’re talking legacy, precision farming, and how to ride ripeness like a pro, and what Paso is learning from Harvest 2025, from the brightest minds farming it. Recorded at LoBro Studios in Paso Robles, this ep features: • Kevin Wilkinson (the thinker), founder & vineyard strategist • Lucas Pope (the kind & sensitive one), VP, sparkling evangelist, and co-founder of Haliotide Wines • Chris Hammell (token bad boy), vineyard whisperer (formerly Bien Nacido) We dig into Alterra’s 2025 rebrand from Coastal Vineyard Services and why it signals more than just a name change. It’s a full-circle moment for founder Kevin Wilkinson, who has spent decades shaping the region from behind the scenes. Lucas Pope shares his wild entry into farming, managing vineyards for Silicon Valley’s elite in the hills of Santa Cruz, and how that path eventually led to launching Haliotide, a sparkling wine project with his wife Nicole. Chris Hammell reflects on his years managing Bien Nacido Vineyard, and why his quiet, humble demeanor masks one of the most accomplished vineyard résumés on the West Coast. Paso Wine Wire • New Decemil Wine Lounge brings micro-estate Rhône energy to downtown Paso inside the 1888 Grangers Union Building → decemilwines.com • Garagiste Wine Festival turns 15 — Nov 7–8 at Paso Robles Event Center → garagistefestival.com • Opolo’s Harvest Grape Stomp Dinner is back Oct 17 — lamb roast, Balkan beats, and stomping galore → opolo.com Travel Paso Spotlight This week we check in to Hotel Cheval, the boutique gem of downtown Paso. GM Jayne Christman joins us to talk about warm service, world-class comfort, and what makes Cheval one of Paso’s most beloved places to stay. • Learn more: hotelcheval.com • Plan your trip: TravelPaso.com 🎯 Plan your next Paso Robles getaway at TravelPaso.com 🎧 Subscribe & Follow If you love Where Wine Takes You, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your favorite wine lover. Where Wine Takes You is Executive Produced by Joel Peterson and Paso Wine Associate Producer: Krista Smith Recorded, edited, produced, and hosted by Adam Montiel 📱 Download the free Paso Wine App as your guide to all things wine country.   For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out PasoWine.com and follow @PasoWine. Follow Adam on Instagram → @AdamOnTheAir Listen to Adam’s other shows: Up + Adam (daily podcast) and The Pour (wine, spirits, brews, lifestyle) Learn more, reach out, or connect at AdamMontiel.com 🎵 Original music by Moonshiner Collective If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, leave a review, and share it! ©2025 Where Wine Takes You, All Rights Reserved.   | — | ||||||
| 10/3/25 | ![]() Ep 147: First Castle on the Right: The Drawbridge Between Craft & Collaboration – Featuring Fortress Custom Crush | The Anderson | Serial Wines | 🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 This week we go inside the new life breathed into Paso’s ‘first castle on the right’, the newest hospitality power duo: Fortress Custom Crush (production, collaboration, small-lot craft) and The Anderson Paso (flexible hospitality and events next door). I’m joined by Jeremy Leffert (Fortress), Azurae Shults (The Anderson Paso), and Jeff Kandarian of Serial Wines to talk about harvest 2025, how resident winemakers sharpen each other, and all what we can expect when all the curtains are pulled back. We taste through Serial’s current lineup and dig into the drawbridge between craft and collaboration. Paso Wine Wire Linne Calodo stays “all in on Zin,” highlighting heritage sites and Willow Creek spice with 2023 releases Problem Child and Cherry Red. → linnecalodo.com Booker achieves CCOF organic certification in the winery, completing vine-to-bottle organic status. → Read: Paso Robles Daily News • Visit: bookerwines.com Robb Report spotlights Libretto as a downtown Paso jazz magnet built around a rare 2012 Steinway Model D. → Read: Robb Report • Visit: librettopaso.com Travel Paso Spotlight We’re shining the light on the Paderewski Festival in Paso Robles, November 6–9, 2025, a multi-day celebration of music and legacy. Build your weekend around the concerts, the wine, and the vibe. • Learn more: paderewskifest.com • Plan your trip: TravelPaso.com Special Mini-Segment A quick recognition of our partnership with Strauss, including a short chat with Henning Strauss on why supporting local storytelling matters to makers and travelers alike. 🎯 Plan your next Paso Robles getaway at TravelPaso.com 🎧 Subscribe & Follow If you love Where Wine Takes You, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your favorite wine lover. Where Wine Takes You is Executive Produced by Joel Peterson and Paso Wine Associate Producer: Krista Smith Recorded, edited, produced, and hosted by Adam Montiel Download the free Paso Wine App as your guide to all things wine country. For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out PasoWine.com and follow @PasoWine. Follow Adam on Instagram → @AdamOnTheAir Listen to Adam’s other shows: Up + Adam (daily podcast) and The Pour (wine, spirits, brews, lifestyle) Learn more, reach out, or connect at AdamMontiel.com 🎵 Original music by Moonshiner Collective If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, leave a review, and share it! Thank you. ©2025 Where Wine Takes You, All Rights Reserved.   | — | ||||||
| 9/26/25 | ![]() Ep 146: Where the Wild Wines Are – Featuring Paix Sur Terre | Brecon | Cordant | 🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 This week on Where Wine Takes You, we’re going Where the Wild Wines Are with three winemakers who represent the energy and evolution of Paso: Ryan Pease of Paix Sur Terre, Alex Kemp of Brecon Estate, and Ryker Wall of Cordant Winery. Ryan has carved out a cult following with Paix Sur Terre, crafting Rhône-driven wines that overdeliver in character and soul. Alex is leading the charge at Brecon, one of Paso’s most acclaimed tasting rooms, while also exploring his Grenache obsession through Terranean Wines. And Ryker is steering winemaking at Cordant, continuing its legacy of thoughtful, vineyard-driven blends, while building his personal project Idola Wines into something truly exciting. Together, we dig into what it means to make wine in Paso right now — the harvest surprises, the challenges, the camaraderie, and the creativity. You’ll hear stories that connect the dots between established brands and the next generation of labels that are quietly rising up in Paso. Paso Wine Wire Paso featured in Forbes: “Outstanding Cabernet Year” for 2025 — cooler weather + drought conditions could deliver one of Paso’s most exciting vintages yet. Sensorio issues global open call for new immersive art installations — artists, designers, and creators invited to light up Paso in new ways. California Wine Month — celebrating the $2.8 billion impact of wine and tourism on Paso and the many events happening across the state wrapping up September. Travel Paso Spotlight This week we’re shining the light on The Bovine Classic, Paso’s gravel cycling adventure happening October 25, 2025, that mixes endurance with pure SLO CAL beauty. Riders take on rugged vineyard trails, rolling hills, and backcountry routes that show off Paso in a whole new way. Last year I even got to call riders across the finish line, and the vibe was unreal, more a fun and memorable community festival than race. This year promises the same: world-class cycling, live music, food, and plenty of Paso wine and beer to keep the celebration rolling. Whether you’re a cyclist or just want to be part of the scene, it’s a can’t-miss weekend. 👉 Learn more and register: The Bovine Classic Featured Wineries this episode: Paix Sur Terre Brecon Estate Cordant Winery Terranean Wines Idola Wines 🎯 Plan your next Paso Robles getaway at TravelPaso.com 🎧 Subscribe & Follow If you love Where Wine Takes You, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your favorite wine lover. Where Wine Takes You is Executive Produced by Joel Peterson and Paso Wine Associate Producer: Krista Smith Recorded, edited, produced, and hosted by Adam Montiel Download the free Paso Wine App as your guide to all things wine country.   For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out PasoWine.com and follow @PasoWine. Follow Adam on Instagram → @AdamOnTheAir Listen to Adam’s other shows: Up + Adam (daily podcast) and The Pour (wine, spirits, brews, lifestyle) Learn more, reach out, or connect at AdamMontiel.com 🎵 Original music by Moonshiner Collective If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, leave a review, and share it! Thank you. ©2025 Where Wine Takes You, All Rights Reserved.   | — | ||||||
| 9/20/25 | ![]() Ep 145: Still Pouring, Still Roaring: Opolo at 25, Still Making History | 🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 This week we’re celebrating a Paso institution: Opolo Vineyards. Co-founder Rick Quinn joins me for a one-on-one conversation about 25 years of Opolo, how Paso has grown alongside them, and the historic debut of Vranac — a Balkan grape now officially recognized and bottled in the U.S. for the first time. We also check in with the latest Paso Wine Wire headlines, and in our Travel Paso Spotlight we turn the love toward Thomas Hill Organics, a restaurant and community hub that needs our support right now. Paso Wine Wire Paso Robles Wine Country Virtual Auction is live Sept. 15–20, with proceeds funding local student scholarships. Join the auction Alterra Solutions rebrands and expands: Kevin Wilkinson’s vineyard management firm takes on a new name and new horizons. Read more ONX Wines launches Sunprint, their first mentorship-driven chillable red. Learn more Travel Paso Spotlight This week we shine the light on Thomas Hill Organics, owned by Chefs Lisa and Mike. Mike is in the fight of his life against cancer, and Lisa is back in the kitchen while still holding everything together. Paso takes care of its own, so if you know them, love them, or just love good food, please show them support with a visit, a kind message, or by sharing their story. Visit Thomas Hill Organics Links + Resources Opolo Vineyards Paso Wine Virtual Auction Thomas Hill Organics   🎯 Plan your next Paso Robles getaway at TravelPaso.com 🎧 Subscribe & Follow If you love Where Wine Takes You, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your favorite wine lover. Where Wine Takes You is Executive Produced by Joel Peterson and Paso Wine Associate Producer: Krista Smith Recorded, edited, produced, and hosted by Adam Montiel Download the free Paso Wine App as your guide to all things wine country.   For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out PasoWine.com and follow @PasoWine. Follow Adam on Instagram → @AdamOnTheAir Listen to Adam’s other shows: Up + Adam (daily podcast) and The Pour (wine, spirits, brews, lifestyle) Learn more, reach out, or connect at AdamMontiel.com 🎵 Original music by Moonshiner Collective If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, leave a review, and share it! Thank you. ©2025 Where Wine Takes You, All Rights Reserved.   | — | ||||||
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