Where Wine Takes You - A Paso Wine Podcast

🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 In this episode, Adam sits down with two of Paso's freshest big winners — Winemaker of the Year and Wine Grape Grower of the Year — for a deep, soulful convo about hustle, heartbreak, harvest, and hope. Molly Bohlman, longtime winemaker at Niner Wine Estates, shares her journey from Midwest roots to SLO Coast Pinot royalty. Aron Nevarez, a fourth-generation land steward and head of viticulture at McPrice Myers, reflects on arriving in California at 15, learning English while working the vines, and becoming one of the most respected growers in Paso. This conversation, recorded at LoBro Studios in downtown Paso, honors legacy, labor, and the beautiful alchemy that happens between vine and wine. 🌐 PASO WINE WIRE — This Week’s Headlines: 1️⃣ JUSTIN Winery Powers Youth Basketball with 3Ball Academy JUSTIN Vineyards sponsors a free multi-week basketball training program for local youth athletes, led by Cal Poly Hall of Famer Mike Wozniak. Full Story » 2️⃣ Hope Family Wines Launches Game-Changing One-Liter Bottle Austin Hope’s flagship Cabernet is now in an innovative 1L format — perfect for restaurant pours and built for value. Read More » 3️⃣ Serial Wines Celebrates Fall with a National Sweepstakes + Harvest Events Big scores, big flavors, and their iconic Masquerade returns November 8. Explore Events & Sweepstakes » 4️⃣ Paso Wine Tasting Tour Heads to Fresno & Bakersfield Taste Paso from 50+ producers at two upcoming Central Valley events: Sept 5 – Bakersfield Tasting Tour » Sept 19 – Fresno Tasting Tour » TRAVEL PASO SPOTLIGHT: Meet Kimberly Walker, the vision behind two of Paso’s most stylish boutique stays — The Farmhouse and River Lodge. From curated design to next-level vibes, she’s redefining what it means to stay in Paso. 🎯 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.

🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 Four women. One region. A future uncorked. In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, Adam sits down with four trailblazing Central Coast women named to Wine Enthusiast’s prestigious Future 40 list for 2025: Nancy Ulloa, the spiritual force behind Ulloa Cellars, whose winemaking blends energy, heritage, and healing intention • Neeta Mittal, co-founder of LXV Wine, redefining elegance through the sensual pairing of wine and spice • Katy Rogers & Tamara Bingham, the brand architects of Likely Story Strategies, helping wineries craft their voice and stand out in a crowded market Together in the studio, these innovators talk entrepreneurship, representation, identity, and what it means to shape the wine world on their own terms with Paso Robles as both canvas and catalyst. Paso Wine Wire Stories: Martinelli Vineyard Hits the Market Read the article McPrice Myers Opens New Estate Tasting Room in Adelaida Read more at mcpricemyers.com Autumn Soirée at Hotel SLO Set for October 12 More details here Travel Paso Spotlight: Discover the elevated charm of Hotel Ava, Paso’s newest luxury boutique hotel in the heart of downtown. With rooftop views, a saltwater pool, and culinary experiences led by Chef Julien Asseo and Beverage Director Lannon Rust, this is Paso from the top. hotelava.com Other Mentions: • LXV Wine – lxvwine.com • Ulloa Cellars – ullloacellars.com • Likely Story Strategies – likelystorystrategies.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! Thank you. ©2025 Where Wine Takes You, All Rights Reserved.

🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, Adam Montiel brings together two voices that showcase the heart and soul of Paso Robles wine country in very different ways. First, Mike Adams, the founder of the Facebook group Paso Robles Wine Fanatics, joins the conversation. What started as a small place to swap tasting notes has grown into a digital community of nearly 25,000 members who share their Paso bottles, adventures, and recommendations every day. Also in studio is Josh Beckett, a name synonymous with Paso. His family launched Peachy Canyon back in the 1980s, he and his brother created Chronic Cellars, and now with his wife Gibsey, Josh is crafting estate wines at Thibido. Most recently, the couple took over one of Paso’s heritage brands, Ecluse Winery, continuing a story of legacy and reinvention that reflects Paso itself. Later in the show, our Travel Paso Spotlight shines on the Whale Rock Music & Arts Festival. Adam chats with Luke Udsen of Castoro Cellars about how this annual September celebration has grown into one of Paso’s most beloved events, blending music, art, food, wine, and community in a way only Paso can. In this week’s Paso Wine Wire, Adam shares some of the latest headlines from around the region: Tobin James Cellars – 30th Annual James Gang Festival March 20–21, 2026 — a milestone weekend of live music, dancing, Tobin James wines, barrel samples, and food from more than 20 chefs, all under 30,000 square feet of tented space. Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance Foundation Awards $18,000 in Scholarships Twelve local high school seniors received scholarships funded through the Paso Wine Virtual Auction, which returns September 15–20, 2025. LXV Wine + Ulloa Cellars Named to Wine Enthusiast’s Future 40 Neeta & Kunal Mittal of LXV and Nancy Gonzales of Ulloa Cellars were recognized among innovators shaping the future of wine in America. Stay tuned for a full episode featuring these Paso tastemakers. Whether it’s online communities, family wineries, or festivals that bring thousands together, this episode is all about connection — and how Paso keeps finding new ways to share its story. Links from this episode: Paso Robles Wine Fanatics (Facebook Group) Thibido Wines Ecluse Winery Whale Rock Music & Arts Festival Travel Paso     🎯 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.

🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 This one’s not recorded in studio… or even in Paso. It’s recorded on a riverboat in Bordeaux, France - but don’t let the setting fool you. The soul of this episode is 100% Paso Robles. I sat down with two of the most influential winemakers in our region: Eric Jensen of Booker Wines and Stephan Asseo of L’Aventure Winery. Stephan left Bordeaux to escape the rules. Eric? He never followed them to begin with. Together, they’ve shaped not just vineyards, but a movement, redefining what’s possible in Paso and proving you don’t need permission to make great wine, just vision. We talk legacy, freedom, and what it feels like to sip wine in the place one of them left, and both outgrew. Plus: I catch up with Stacie Jacob of Travel Paso on how Paso wine is showing up in a major way in LA this summer, turning casual sippers into true believers. Let’s go. This… is Where Wine Takes You. 🎙️ GUESTS: Eric Jensen, Founder – Booker Wines Stephan Asseo, Founder – L’Aventure Winery Stacie Jacob, Executive Director – Travel Paso 🔗 RESOURCES & MENTIONS: Cork & Cruise – Paso River Cruise Info https://www.corkandcruise.com Paso in LA – Farmers Market Pop-up Series https://www.travelpaso.com/articles/post/paso-robles-invites-you-to-experience-a-taste-of-wine-country-in-the-heart-of-los-angeles/ Hope Family Wines acquires Tufera Farms https://pasoroblesdailynews.com/hope-family-wines-adds-vineyard-and-truffle-orchard-in-paso-robles/213536/ Gifford Fire + Ancient Peaks community response https://www.sfgate.com/centralcalifornia/article/megafire-san-luis-obispo-county-20813014.php 🎯 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.

🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 What happens when the voice of Paso’s future sits down with the keeper of its past? In this episode, Adam welcomes two legends who’ve shaped how Paso Robles is seen, celebrated, and remembered: Chris Taranto, Communications Director for the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance – recently named the 2025 Wine Industry Person of the Year. • Libbie Agran, Director of the SLO County Wine History Project – this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Together, they dive into the roots of SLO County’s wine culture led by Paso, from early French plantings and Gold Rush refugees to modern multi-generational legacies and the new wave of young winemakers taking over historic vineyards. 🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance → www.pasowine.com • SLO County Wine History Project → www.winehistoryproject.org • Libbie Agran’s Lifetime Achievement Award → Read more • 2025 Industry Honorees via Paso Wine → View Full List • Paso Robles Daily News Coverage → Industry Awards Article • Wine Business Feature → Read Here 🎯 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.

🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 Today’s episode explores The Bottle Shop, Paso Robles’ newest shared tasting room space that’s shaking up downtown with wine, food, and community all under one roof. Adam sits down with two fresh faces to the Paso wine scene: Bill Lap, co-founder of mid•point, and Fiorella “Fio” DeRodeff, the founder and winemaker at Rockbound Cellars. They each bring a distinct voice, a different path, and a shared passion for building something meaningful. This episode digs into the journey behind the wines, the rebirth of the historic Rotta property, and the importance of making wine that reflects who you are. Stick around to the end for something wild, Bill opens the oldest bottle Adam has ever tasted / seen in his life. You won’t believe the vintage.  📰 PASO WINE WIRE Hope Family Wines Golf Invitational Raises $160K for must! Charities • 26th Annual Winemakers’ Cookoff Raises Over $1.1M for Scholarships • Alternative Tastes Wine Festival Returns Aug. 1–2 🌴 TRAVEL PASO SPOTLIGHT This week’s spotlight takes you to The Lofts at the Market — a boutique stay right above the bustling Paso Market Walk. Learn more at: • The Lofts at the Market • Paso Market Walk • TravelPaso.com 🍷 TODAY’S GUESTS Bill Lap — Co-Founder, mid•point Winery Fiorella DeRodeff — Winemaker/Owner, Rockbound Cellars   🎯 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.

🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 Episode Title: Small Lot, Big Soul: Paso’s Newest, Best-Kept Secrets In this episode, we shine a spotlight on three Paso winemakers and vineyard owners who are putting everything into the bottle — and nothing into the hype. These are the small-lot producers who quietly shape what makes Paso Robles such a powerful, soulful, and personal wine region. You’ll meet: Eric Morley of Red Door Ranch Vineyards — alongside his wife Holly, Eric is building a boutique estate in the Templeton Gap focused on organic farming and site-driven wines with purpose. • Anthony Yount of Royal Nonesuch Farm and Kinero Cellars — Anthony and his wife Hillary farm their York Mountain estate by hand, crafting Rhône-style blends and crisp whites with depth and soul. • Paul “P‑Lo” Lopez of Lopai Cellars — a sixth-generation Paso farmer who makes powerful estate wines from Willow Creek fruit with his son Brian. They’re not chasing trends. They’re making wine on their own terms — with heart, hustle, and heritage. This is small-lot winemaking with big soul. This is Paso at its most personal. 📰 PASO WINE WIRE HIGHLIGHTS Paso Robles Named Among World's Smartest Wine Regions Tech, climate, and culture converge in this feature from The Buyer that puts Paso on a global innovation map. → Read the story J. Lohr Launches “Share The Lohr” Podcast A new behind-the-scenes podcast from one of Paso’s most iconic wine families. → Read the story Templeton Feed & Grain Silos Lost to Fireworks Fire An accidental blaze takes down a piece of the Templeton skyline — and part of its history. → Read the story 🌴 TRAVEL PASO SPOTLIGHT This episode's Travel Paso Spotlight features Becky Gray, Executive Director of Must! Charities. Becky joins us to talk about long-term community investment and how Must! helps Paso grow with purpose — one story, one family, and one partnership at a time. 🎯 Plan your next Paso Robles getaway at TravelPaso.com 🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES Guests & Wineries • Red Door Ranch Vineyards • Royal Nonesuch Farm • Kinero Cellars • Lopai Cellars Featured Organization • Must! Charities More from Travel Paso • 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.

🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 Today: We’re all about Paso’s experiential side,  from curated events to ziplines and escape rooms, featuring Shelbi & Molly (Destination Paso), Meghan Ball (Somm’s Kitchen / VinLumia), Barry White (Ancient Peaks, Margarita Adventures), and later, Monica Villicana guiding us through the Paso Robles Distillery Trail Weekend Aug 8-10! 📰 PASO WINE WIRE HIGHLIGHTS • Il Cortile Ristorante earns its 11th consecutive Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Sister-spot Parchetto wins its first. Four Paso favorites land on the 2025 list including Les Petites Canailles and The Pony Club at Hotel Cheval → Read about it HERE Vina Robles opens The Eatery in its new Ramada Drive tasting room, led by Chef Nicola Allegretta (Mama’s Meatball, Mistura) → Vina Robles Paso Wine Country Alliance honors 2025 industry standouts Aron Nevarez – Grape Grower of the Year Molly Bohlman (Niner Wine Estates) – Winemaker of the Year Christopher Taranto – Wine Industry Person of the Year Libbie Agran – Lifetime Achievement Award → Paso Robles Daily News 🌴 TRAVEL PASO SPOTLIGHT Featuring Monica Villicana of Re:Find Distillery and the Paso Robles Distillery Trail, including the Copper Card and the Distillery Trail Weekend this August. Plan your next Paso getaway at TravelPaso.com 🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES Destination Paso Somm’s Kitchen VinLumia Ancient Peaks Margarita Adventures Paso Robles Distillery Trail Re:Find Distillery   For planning your next adventure in Paso Robles, check out TravelPaso.com. If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, leave a review, and share it! Thank you. Where Wine Takes You (WWTY) is Executive Produced by Joel Peterson and Paso Wine. Associate Producer: Krista Smith WWTY is recorded, edited, produced, and hosted by Adam Montiel. Follow Adam on Instagram @AdamOnTheAir and check out his daily podcast Up + Adam as well as The Pour. To connect with Adam, ask a question, or learn more about reaching our audience, visit AdamMontiel.com or PasoWine.com. For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out PasoWine.com and follow @PasoWine. Download the free Paso Wine App as your guide to all things wine country. 🎵 Original music on WWTY, “Good Company,” performed by Moonshiner Collective. ©2025 Where Wine Takes You, All Rights Reserved.

🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 Today, we head out to the westside of Paso, to a stretch of Arbor Road that’s waking up in a whole new way. It’s a story about building something from scratch, betting on family, and crafting wines that are deeply personal. This episode features two Paso newcomers turning heads for all the right reasons. Cliff Cate of Zobèto Wines left his old life behind to create soulful Rhône-style blends on Paso’s westside, learning the ropes hands-on with some of the region’s most respected winemakers. Kyle Jury of Truss Wines brings an architect’s eye to his minimalist, design-forward wines, building his brand with intention, family, and structure at the core. Both are doing it their way on Arbor Road, and both are names to watch. 📰 Paso Wine Wire Highlights • Community Wine Awards – 2025 Winners Announced Master Marketer: Justin Rapolas (Aaron Wines) Unsung Hero: Ryan Kemp (Adelaida Cellars) Good Neighbors: Lars & Kristina (Toast Tours) Le Vigne Winery wins big — TWICE in a week! Central Coast Wine Comp + New York Int’l Wine Comp Double Golds, 96-pt Cab, and Paso pride ONX “Mad Crush” & Pear Valley Albariño sweep the OC Wine Comp Best in Show (ONX) + Best White (Pear Valley) Travel Paso Spotlight: Freda Berman from the City of Paso shares details on Paso’s legendary Fourth of July celebration -  where to park, what to bring, and why it’s a can’t-miss. For planning your next adventure in Paso Robles, check out TravelPaso.com. If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, leave a review, and share it! Thank you. 🔗 LINKS + RESOURCES: • Zobèto Wines • Truss Wines • Travel Paso – Plan Your Trip • Paso Wine – Latest Happenings • Le Vigne Winery • ONX + Pear Valley in New Times SLO • MoonshinerCollective.com Where Wine Takes You (WWTY) is Executive Produced by Joel Peterson and Paso Wine. Associate Producer: Krista Smith WWTY is recorded, edited, produced, and hosted by Adam Montiel. Follow Adam on Instagram @AdamOnTheAir and check out his daily podcast Up + Adam as well as The Pour. To connect with Adam, ask a question, or learn more about reaching our audience, visit AdamMontiel.com or PasoWine.com. For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out PasoWine.com and follow @PasoWine. Download the free Paso Wine App as your guide to all things wine country. 🎵 Original music on WWTY, “Good Company,” performed by Moonshiner Collective. ©2025 Where Wine Takes You, All Rights Reserved.

🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 Today, we uncork a milestone decades in the making. Paso’s own Tablas Creek Vineyard just became the first winery in the U.S. to bottle all 14 traditional Châteauneuf-du-Pape grape varieties as single-varietal wines. And we’ve got the full dream team in the room:  • Jason Haas, Partner & General Manager • Neil Collins, Director of Winemaking • Chelsea Franchi, Senior Assistant Winemaker They share how this decades-long vision came together, what each grape reveals on its own, and how their work continues to shape the Rhône movement in California. ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: • Paso Wine Wire: JUSTIN Vineyards Awards $350K to Local Nonprofits & Classrooms   Paso Wine Industry Generates $2.8 Billion in Economic Impact   Tablas Creek Completes All 14 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Varietals   • Travel Paso Spotlight: Angela McGee of the Best Western Plus Black Oak shares the  family’s history and hospitality legacy   🔗 LINKS + RESOURCES: • Tablas Creek Vineyard • Decanter Coverage on Tablas' 14-Grape Milestone • JUSTIN Community Grants Program • Travel Paso – Plan Your Trip • Best Western Plus Black Oak • The Pour – White Wine Invitational Episode   📰 Paso Wine Wire Highlights • RIDGE Vineyards Opens New Tasting Room in Paso Robles One of California’s most iconic producers has officially landed in Paso. RIDGE opens its brand-new tasting room on Ramada Drive, deepening its historic ties to the region and giving Zin lovers a fresh reason to visit. • Tablas Creek Completes Full Châteauneuf-du-Pape Lineup A first for any U.S. winery—Tablas Creek has now bottled all 14 traditional Châteauneuf-du-Pape varietals. A decades-long project paying off with limited releases, Rhône passion, and Paso pride. • White Wine Invitational – Tickets via ExploreTock It’s back! The 2nd Annual White Wine Invitational returns to Rava Wines on June 20. Expect crisp whites, summertime bubbles, and community vibes—all to support Must! Charities. ******** For planning your next adventure in Paso Robles, check out TravelPaso.com. Tickets on sale for Paso Wine Fest (May 15–18, 2025). Head to pasowine.com for details and tickets. Use Promo Code ADAM and save $20 per ticket! If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, please leave a review, and share it! Thank you! ******** Where Wine Takes You (WWTY) is Executive Produced by Joel Peterson and Paso Wine.   Associate Producer: Krista Smith WWTY is recorded, edited, produced, and hosted by Adam Montiel. Follow Adam on Instagram @AdamOnTheAir and check out his daily podcast Up + Adam as well as The Pour with Adam Montiel.  To connect with Adam, ask a question, or learn more how you or your business can reach our audience on WWTY visit AdamMontiel.com or PasoWine.com For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out PasoWine.com and follow on Instagram @PasoWine. Download the free Paso Wine App as your guide to all things wine country.  Original music on WWTY, “Good Company,” performed by Moonshiner Collective. ©2025 Where Wine Takes You, All Rights Reserved.

🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, Adam sits down with Christina Turley, the eldest daughter of legendary winemaker Larry Turley, and a powerhouse in her own right. From summers spent working alongside her father to building a serious wine résumé in New York City, Christina’s path has been anything but linear—and that’s exactly what makes her story so compelling. We explore how she’s shaping the next chapter at Turley Wine Cellars, blending heritage with her own sharp perspective. From becoming a Certified Sommelier to leading the voice of one of California’s most iconic Zinfandel producers, Christina shares what it means to carry a legacy—and still make it her own. This is a conversation about voice, values, and vineyards… and yes, we get into why Paso Robles plays a vital role in Turley’s story. Plus, in our Travel Paso Spotlight, Adam chats with John Arnold, GM of the Holiday Inn Express Paso Robles and local community leader, about the return of Paso’s official 4th of July celebration and how the lodging scene is evolving with the town’s growth. 🔗 Links from the Show Christina Turley & Turley Wine Cellars Website: turleywinecellars.com Instagram: @turleywine John Arnold – Travel Paso Spotlight Holiday Inn Express Paso Robles: hotel website 📰 Paso Wine Wire Highlights • RIDGE Vineyards Opens New Tasting Room in Paso Robles One of California’s most iconic producers has officially landed in Paso. RIDGE opens its brand-new tasting room on Ramada Drive, deepening its historic ties to the region and giving Zin lovers a fresh reason to visit. • Tablas Creek Completes Full Châteauneuf-du-Pape Lineup A first for any U.S. winery—Tablas Creek has now bottled all 14 traditional Châteauneuf-du-Pape varietals. A decades-long project paying off with limited releases, Rhône passion, and Paso pride. • White Wine Invitational – Tickets via ExploreTock It’s back! The 2nd Annual White Wine Invitational returns to Rava Wines on June 20. Expect crisp whites, summertime bubbles, and community vibes—all to support Must! Charities. ******** For planning your next adventure in Paso Robles, check out TravelPaso.com. Tickets on sale for Paso Wine Fest (May 15–18, 2025). Head to pasowine.com for details and tickets. Use Promo Code ADAM and save $20 per ticket! If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, please leave a review, and share it! Thank you! ******** Where Wine Takes You (WWTY) is Executive Produced by Joel Peterson and Paso Wine.   Associate Producer: Krista Smith WWTY is recorded, edited, produced, and hosted by Adam Montiel. Follow Adam on Instagram @AdamOnTheAir and check out his daily podcast Up + Adam as well as The Pour with Adam Montiel.  To connect with Adam, ask a question, or learn more how you or your business can reach our audience on WWTY visit AdamMontiel.com or PasoWine.com For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out PasoWine.com and follow on Instagram @PasoWine. Download the free Paso Wine App as your guide to all things wine country.  Original music on WWTY, “Good Company,” performed by Moonshiner Collective. ©2025 Where Wine Takes You, All Rights Reserved.

🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 In this special episode of Where Wine Takes You, host Adam Montiel takes you behind the scenes of Paso Robles' vibrant tourism industry. Recorded during National Travel and Tourism Week and California Tourism Month, this episode shines a spotlight on the individuals and businesses that make Paso Robles a premier destination. You'll hear from: Richard Verruni, General Manager of Allegretto Vineyard Resort, who shares insights into creating exceptional lodging experiences.   Carole MacDonal, proprietor of Il Cortile Ristorante and Parchetto, discussing the art of fine dining in Paso Robles.   Dr. Chris Thornberg, a leading economist from Beacon Economics, providing a data-driven perspective on the economic impact of tourism in the region.   Jo Armstrong, recognized for her work at Hope Family Wines and her role in delivering top-tier wine experiences.   Pati Coelho, co-founder of Criú Hospitality, spotlighting excellence in Paso’s hospitality sector.   Stacie Jacob, President & CEO of Travel Paso, offering a heartfelt message about the people who make Paso Robles special.   This episode is a celebration of the passion, dedication, and community spirit that drive Paso Robles' tourism industry. 🔗 Links & Resources Allegretto Vineyard Resort: Website | Instagram  Il Cortile Ristorante: Website | Instagram   Parchetto: Website | Instagram   Jo Armstrong – Hope Family Wines: Website | Instagram   Pati Coelho – Criú Hospitality: Website | Instagram   Travel Paso: Website | Instagram ******** For planning your next adventure in Paso Robles, check out TravelPaso.com. Tickets on sale for Paso Wine Fest (May 15–18, 2025). Head to pasowine.com for details and tickets. Use Promo Code ADAM and save $20 per ticket! If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, please leave a review, and share it! Thank you! ******** Where Wine Takes You (WWTY) is Executive Produced by Joel Peterson and Paso Wine.   Associate Producer: Krista Smith WWTY is recorded, edited, produced, and hosted by Adam Montiel. Follow Adam on Instagram @AdamOnTheAir and check out his daily podcast Up + Adam as well as The Pour with Adam Montiel.  To connect with Adam, ask a question, or learn more how you or your business can reach our audience on WWTY visit AdamMontiel.com or PasoWine.com For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out PasoWine.com and follow on Instagram @PasoWine. Download the free Paso Wine App as your guide to all things wine country.  Original music on WWTY, “Good Company,” performed by Moonshiner Collective. ©2025 Where Wine Takes You, All Rights Reserved.

🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 There’s Paso… and then there’s Paso during Wine Fest weekend. This episode captures it all — the energy, the people, and the pulse of a region at its most electric. Recorded from the Ponderosa at the Paso Robles Event Center — nestled between In Bloom and Il Cortile — Adam sat down with a lineup of Paso’s most vibrant voices. In three stacked segments, we dive into what makes this festival weekend so special, and why Paso continues to punch above its weight in wine, food, and soul. Segment 1 brings us Nicole Haisma of In Bloom and Nix Cellars, Anthony Yount of Royal Nonesuch Farm, and a surprise drop-in from Madeline Puckette of Wine Folly, fresh off leading her Paso 101 seminar. Segment 2 turns up the heat with Riley Roddick of Hubba Wines, Maggie Tillman of Alta Colina, and Maggie Cameron — the firestarter behind both The Hatch and Della’s. Segment 3 brings the closer with Cris Cherry of Villa Creek / MAHA Estate, Mary Ann Erdos of Cork & Cruise, Kit Kuyper of Hawks Hill Ranch, and Don Burns of Turtle Rock Vineyards — as they talk about their upcoming wine cruise to Portugal and Bordeaux (with two cabins left!). 🛵 Travel Paso Spotlight We also meet Jaydy Gonzales, co-owner of Third Wheel Tours, offering one-of-a-kind motorcycle sidecar wine tours through the backroads of Paso — easily one of the coolest ways to sip, cruise, and experience wine country. 🎟️ Looking to explore Paso Wine Country? Plan your trip, book your stay, and start your story at TravelPaso.com 🔗 Featured Guests + Links Nicole Haisma – In Bloom / Nix Cellars   Anthony Yount – Royal Nonesuch Farm   Madeline Puckette – Wine Folly   Riley Roddick – Hubba Wines   Maggie Tillman – Alta Colina   Maggie Cameron – The Hatch / Della’s   Cris Cherry – Villa Creek / MAHA Estate   Mary Ann Erdos – Cork & Cruise   Kit Kuyper – Hawks Hill Ranch   Don Burns – Turtle Rock Vineyards   Travel Paso   Third Wheel Tours // @thirdwheeltours ******** For planning your next adventure in Paso Robles, check out TravelPaso.com. Tickets on sale for Paso Wine Fest (May 15–18, 2025). Head to pasowine.com for details and tickets. Use Promo Code ADAM and save $20 per ticket! If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, please leave a review, and share it! Thank you! ******** Where Wine Takes You (WWTY) is Executive Produced by Joel Peterson and Paso Wine.   Associate Producer: Krista Smith WWTY is recorded, edited, produced, and hosted by Adam Montiel. Follow Adam on Instagram @AdamOnTheAir and check out his daily podcast Up + Adam as well as The Pour with Adam Montiel.  To connect with Adam, ask a question, or learn more how you or your business can reach our audience on WWTY visit AdamMontiel.com or PasoWine.com For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out PasoWine.com and follow on Instagram @PasoWine. Download the free Paso Wine App as your guide to all things wine country.  Original music on WWTY, “Good Company,” performed by Moonshiner Collective. ©2025 Where Wine Takes You, All Rights Reserved.

🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 This week, we’re diving into the creative current flowing through Downtown Paso’s tasting rooms — and the two distinct winemakers who are helping define the vibe. Joining Adam Montiel in the studio: Jason Bushong, owner & winemaker at Bushong Vintage Company Lauren Lange, winemaker at Sea Shell Cellars   We talk tasting room culture, downtown energy, and how wine can be as much about expression as it is terroir. Expect neon. Vinyl. Maybe some beach sand. And plenty of Paso magic. 🌐 Paso Wine Wire A quick look at what’s buzzing in Paso: • Hope Family Wines Adds Beekeeping to the Farm Regenerative farming takes flight — literally — as Hope Family Wines integrates bees into their vineyard ecosystem. → Read more • Paso Wines Support Cystic Fibrosis Gala Paso producers made a powerful showing at the California Winemasters event, raising millions to fight CF. → Read more • Ridge is Coming to Paso It hasn’t hit the press yet, but the word is out — Ridge Vineyards is setting up shop in Paso. After decades sourcing fruit (like Benito Dusi), the iconic California label is finally calling Paso home. 🌴 Travel Paso Spotlight This week, we check in with Victor Popp, the hospitality powerhouse behind the newly renovated La Quinta Inn in Paso Robles. With a $3M makeover, award-winning service, and the busiest wine weekend of the year on deck — Victor breaks down why Paso’s accommodations game is as strong as its wine list. → Plan your trip now at TravelPaso.com Also Mentioned: 🍷 Visit Sea Shell Cellars 🎸 Visit Bushong Vintage Co. 🎟️ Wine Fest tickets + lineup → PasoWine.com 🎁 Win passes to Wine Fest → AdamMontiel.com 📢 Housekeeping: • Want to WIN tickets to Wine Fest? Enter at AdamMontiel.com. • Shoutout Feedspot for naming Where Wine Takes You a Top 3 Wine Podcast! • Thanks to Million Podcasts for putting us at #11 on their Wine Podcast list worldwide.   🎟 Paso Wine Fest is coming! Get your tickets at PasoWine.com and don’t miss the Paso 101 Wine Seminar with Madeline Puckette of Wine Folly—a can’t-miss masterclass to earn your Paso Wine Certificate during Wine Fest weekend. ******** For planning your next adventure in Paso Robles, check out TravelPaso.com. Tickets on sale for Paso Wine Fest (May 15–18, 2025). Head to pasowine.com for details and tickets. Use Promo Code ADAM and save $20 per ticket! If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, please leave a review, and share it! Thank you! ******** Where Wine Takes You (WWTY) is Executive Produced by Joel Peterson and Paso Wine.   Associate Producer: Krista Smith WWTY is recorded, edited, produced, and hosted by Adam Montiel. Follow Adam on Instagram @AdamOnTheAir and check out his daily podcast Up + Adam as well as The Pour with Adam Montiel.  To connect with Adam, ask a question, or learn more how you or your business can reach our audience on WWTY visit AdamMontiel.com or PasoWine.com For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out PasoWine.com and follow on Instagram @PasoWine. Download the free Paso Wine App as your guide to all things wine country.  Original music on WWTY, “Good Company,” performed by Moonshiner Collective. ©2025 Where Wine Takes You, All Rights Reserved.

🍇 Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights 🍷    Big moves at ONX Wines. This week, we’re talking about the launch of Kiler Canyon Vineyard - a bold new brand carved from one of Paso’s most exciting sites. Joining Adam Montiel in the studio: Jeff Strekas, Director of Operations & Winegrowing Drew Nenow, Winemaker at ONX   What makes Kiler Canyon’s wines different? Why give a vineyard its own label? And what happens when you give a legendary site the spotlight it deserves? 🌐 Paso ine Wire A quick look at what’s buzzing in Paso: • Booker Hires Molly Lonborg as Senior Winemaker Booker just leveled up. Molly Lonborg — known for her Rhône chops and regenerative mindset — steps in to lead winemaking operations. → bookerwines.com • Vina Robles Launches Rookie Club A new wine club aimed squarely at the next generation — think text-only updates, one-bottle drops, and Swiftie-themed tastings. → vinarobles.com • Halter Ranch Reinvents the Vineyard — with Sheep Elevated trellising. Year-round grazing. High-wire thinking. Halter Ranch proves you can farm smart, farm clean, and still break the rules. → halterranch.com 🌴 Travel Paso Spotlight Restaurateur Maggie Cameron has reshaped Paso’s dining game — not once, but twice. At The Hatch, it’s wood-fired everything, killer cocktails, and vibe for days. At Della’s, it’s Southern Italian with California roots — fresh, fun, and Paso as hell. The kind of places that make you linger. And make Paso’s food scene impossible to ignore. → Plan your next trip at TravelPaso.com Also Mentioned: 🍷 Explore Kiler Canyon Vineyard 🍇 Visit ONX Wines 🎟️ Paso Wine Fest → PasoWine.com 🎁 Win passes → AdamMontiel.com 📢 Housekeeping: • Want to WIN tickets to Wine Fest? Enter at AdamMontiel.com. • Shoutout Feedspot for naming Where Wine Takes You a Top 3 Wine Podcast! • Thanks to Million Podcasts for putting us at #11 on their Wine Podcast list worldwide.   🎟 Paso Wine Fest is coming! Get your tickets at PasoWine.com and don’t miss the Paso 101 Wine Seminar with Madeline Puckette of Wine Folly—a can’t-miss masterclass to earn your Paso Wine Certificate during Wine Fest weekend. ******** For planning your next adventure in Paso Robles, check out TravelPaso.com. Tickets are now on sale for Paso Wine Fest (May 15–18, 2025). Head to pasowine.com for details and tickets. If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, please leave a review, and share it! Thank you! ******** Where Wine Takes You (WWTY) is Executive Produced by Joel Peterson and Paso Wine.   Associate Producer: Krista Smith WWTY is recorded, edited, produced, and hosted by Adam Montiel. Follow Adam on Instagram @AdamOnTheAir and check out his daily podcast Up + Adam as well as The Pour with Adam Montiel.  To connect with Adam, ask a question, or learn more how you or your business can reach our audience on WWTY visit AdamMontiel.com or PasoWine.com For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out PasoWine.com and follow on Instagram @PasoWine. Download the free Paso Wine App as your guide to all things wine country.  Original music on WWTY, “Good Company,” performed by Moonshiner Collective. ©2025 Where Wine Takes You, All Rights Reserved.

🍇 Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights 🍷    Greek spirit. Paso soil. A father and son chasing a dream that started generations ago, and pouring it into the Adelaida hills today. James and Manoli Boutzoukas of Boutz Cellars are bringing real Greek wine culture to Paso Robles, planting Assyrtiko, Roditis, Agiorgitiko - and betting on tradition in a whole new land. When your roots run deep and your dreams run wild, you don’t follow maps — you draw new ones. 🌐 Paso Wine Wire: • New stewards at Écluse Wines — as Thibido’s Gibsey and Josh Beckett bring things full circle. Learn more • Charlie Palmer bets big on Paso’s food scene — revamping Paso Robles Inn and the Piccolo rooftop bar into the next culinary hotspots. (Credit: SF Chronicle) • American Idol producers auction off their winery — Ken Warwick and Nigel Lythgoe part ways with Villa San Juliette. (Credit: NY Post) 🍷 Travel Paso Spotlight: This week’s Travel Paso Spotlight honors the AIDS/LifeCycle ride. A seven-day, 545-mile journey from San Francisco to Los Angeles that has included Paso Robles as a heartfelt stop for 30 years. 2025 marks the final AIDS/LifeCycle ride, and Paso gets to be part of the farewell. Thousands of riders will once again roll through our town and into our hearts before crossing the finish line on the California coast. More on TravelPaso.com. 📢 Housekeeping: • Want to WIN tickets to Wine Fest? Enter at AdamMontiel.com. • Shoutout Feedspot for naming Where Wine Takes You a Top 3 Wine Podcast! • Thanks to Million Podcasts for putting us at #11 on their Wine Podcast list worldwide.   🎟 Paso Wine Fest is coming! Get your tickets at PasoWine.com and don’t miss the Paso 101 Wine Seminar with Madeline Puckette of Wine Folly—a can’t-miss masterclass to earn your Paso Wine Certificate during Wine Fest weekend. ******** For planning your next adventure in Paso Robles, check out TravelPaso.com. Tickets are now on sale for Paso Wine Fest (May 15–18, 2025). Head to pasowine.com for details and tickets. If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, please leave a review, and share it! Thank you! ******** Where Wine Takes You (WWTY) is Executive Produced by Joel Peterson and Paso Wine.   Associate Producer: Krista Smith WWTY is recorded, edited, produced, and hosted by Adam Montiel. Follow Adam on Instagram @AdamOnTheAir and check out his daily podcast Up + Adam as well as The Pour with Adam Montiel.  To connect with Adam, ask a question, or learn more how you or your business can reach our audience on WWTY visit AdamMontiel.com or PasoWine.com For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out PasoWine.com and follow on Instagram @PasoWine. Download the free Paso Wine App as your guide to all things wine country.  Original music on WWTY, “Good Company,” performed by Moonshiner Collective. ©2025 Where Wine Takes You, All Rights Reserved.

🍇 Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights 🍷    In this Earth Day-inspired episode, Adam sits down with two leaders shaping the future of Paso from the ground up: Cris Cherry, owner of Villa Creek and the Maha Estate, and Hillary Graves, vineyard manager at Booker Wines. Together, they explore what it means to farm with integrity—from regenerative practices to the emotional reality of tending vines through seasons of change. In honor of Earth Day, we sit down with two Central Coast voices who remind us that wine starts long before the glass. Cris Cherry, owner of Villa Creek Cellars and MAHA Estate, reflects on decades of farming and his deepening connection to the land. It’s a conversation about resilience, respect, and the rhythm of nature. Hillary Graves, vineyard manager at Booker Wines, shares her unique path from library stacks to vineyard rows. She breaks down how sustainability isn't just about what you do, but why you do it—connecting science, soil, and soul. 🌱 Cris Cherry: Villa Creek Cellars / Maha Estate 🌾 Hillary Graves: Booker Wines ✨ FOSO & Sensorio: Blog at AdamMontiel.com 🎟️ Paso Wine Fest tickets: PasoWine.com 🍇 Learn about the Paso Wine 101 Seminar with Wine Folly: Wine Folly Seminar Info   Paso Wine Wire Links: Dream Big Darling Returns to V6 Ranch in Parkfield 25 scholarships for young women in the wine and spirits industry — mentorship, networking, and deep Paso roots. 🔗 Read more Cal Poly Winemaker Showcase Raises Over $630,000 Celebrating 30 years of student-led wine excellence and hands-on education. 🔗 Read more Paso Gets National Praise in Forbes Liz Thach highlights Paso Robles and the CAB Collective’s growing influence on sustainable Cabernet production. 🔗 Read more 🎟 Paso Wine Fest is coming! Get your tickets at PasoWine.com and don’t miss the Paso 101 Wine Seminar with Madeline Puckette of Wine Folly—a can’t-miss masterclass to earn your Paso Wine Certificate during Wine Fest weekend. ******** For planning your next adventure in Paso Robles, check out TravelPaso.com. Tickets are now on sale for Paso Wine Fest (May 15–18, 2025). Head to pasowine.com for details and tickets. If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, please leave a review, and share it! Thank you! ******** Where Wine Takes You (WWTY) is Executive Produced by Joel Peterson and Paso Wine.   Associate Producer: Krista Smith WWTY is recorded, edited, produced, and hosted by Adam Montiel. Follow Adam on Instagram @AdamOnTheAir and check out his daily podcast Up + Adam as well as The Pour with Adam Montiel.  To connect with Adam, ask a question, or learn more how you or your business can reach our audience on WWTY visit AdamMontiel.com or PasoWine.com For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out PasoWine.com and follow on Instagram @PasoWine. Download the free Paso Wine App as your guide to all things wine country.  Original music on WWTY, “Good Company,” performed by Moonshiner Collective. ©2025 Where Wine Takes You, All Rights Reserved.

🍇 Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights 🍷    This week, Where Wine Takes You welcomes one of the most influential voices in wine - Karen MacNeil, author of The Wine Bible, a cornerstone text that’s sold over a million copies worldwide. She’s not only helped define how Americans talk about wine, but she’s spent years spotlighting Paso Robles as one of the world’s most exciting wine regions. In this candid, deep-dive conversation, Karen opens up about her path from dropout to wine authority, why she believes Paso is one of the most expressive regions in the country, and how the wine world needs to evolve if it wants to survive. It’s passionate, unfiltered, and rich with perspective. Also in this episode… Travel Paso Spotlight: We’re joined by Lynette Sonne, Exec Dir of Farmstead Ed and the SLO County Farm Trail. She shares how she’s helping locals and travelers alike connect with the land, and offers a sneak peek at this summer’s Open Farm Days—a celebration of the Central Coast’s agricultural bounty. In the Paso Wine Wire, we’re talking: Paso Wine Country teams up with Strauss Workwear: A fresh partnership aligning style and grit, perfectly matching the energy of Paso’s wine community. Joel Peterson of Paso Wine drops in for a few words on what it means for the region.   CNN covers proposed wine tariffs: CNN’s Natasha Chen reports on how proposed tariffs could impact the American wine industry—particularly small and mid-sized producers like those in Paso. We’ve got a clip from the coverage to break it down.   DAOU Wines joins forces with LIV Golf: A bold move in branding and national visibility—Paso’s own DAOU Family Estates signs on as the official wine sponsor of LIV Golf, expanding Paso’s reach to a whole new crowd.   🎟 Paso Wine Fest is coming! Get your tickets at PasoWine.com and don’t miss the Paso 101 Wine Seminar with Madeline Puckette of Wine Folly—a can’t-miss masterclass to earn your Paso Wine Certificate during Wine Fest weekend.     ******* Cork & Cruise 2025 – The Ultimate Wine Adventure This year, imagine sailing through the Left and Right Banks of Bordeaux, tasting legendary wines with Paso’s most iconic winemakers, Eric Jensen (Booker Vineyard) & Stephan Asseo (L’Aventure) - Hosted by Cork & Cruise on board with AmaWaterways, this all-inclusive luxury wine cruise is an experience like no other. Spots are filling up fast—visit CorkAndCruise.com for details. ******** For planning your next adventure in Paso Robles, check out TravelPaso.com. Tickets are now on sale for Paso Wine Fest (May 15–18, 2025). Head to pasowine.com for details and tickets. If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, please leave a review, and share it! Thank you! ******** Where Wine Takes You (WWTY) is Executive Produced by Joel Peterson and Paso Wine.   Associate Producer: Krista Smith WWTY is recorded, edited, produced, and hosted by Adam Montiel. Follow Adam on Instagram @AdamOnTheAir and check out his daily podcast Up + Adam as well as The Pour with Adam Montiel.  To connect with Adam, ask a question, or learn more how you or your business can reach our audience on WWTY visit AdamMontiel.com  For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out PasoWine.com and follow on Instagram @PasoWine. Download the free Paso Wine App as your guide to all things wine country.  Original music on WWTY, “Good Company,” performed by Moonshiner Collective. ©2025 Where Wine Takes You, All Rights Reserved.

🍇 Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights 🍷    In this episode, we take a flavorful detour off the vineyard path and into the heart of Paso’s culinary scene with Chef Ricky Odbert—owner of Six Test Kitchen and the first to earn San Luis Obispo County its very first Michelin Star. From cooking in his parents’ garage in Arroyo Grande to building one of the most exclusive dining experiences in California wine country, Ricky shares his journey, his approach to creativity, and what it means to operate with discipline and vision. In the Travel Paso Spotlight, we’re joined by Adri Wells, founder of Central Coasting with Adri, who’s helping Paso businesses thrive with powerful content and creative social media strategies. It’s the third week in a row we’re highlighting women-led businesses for Women’s History Month! Today’s Guests: Chef Ricky Odbert – Six Test Kitchen • Website: sixtestkitchen.com • MICHELIN Guide Review: Read here • SFGate Feature – Started in a Garage: Read here Adri Wells – Central Coasting with Adri • Website: centralcoastingwithadri.com • Instagram: @centralcoastingwithadri Also in this episode’s Paso Wine Wire: Brecon Estate earns “Historic Vineyard” status from the Historic Vineyard Society.   Indigené Cellars had a nice write up in the Tribune: How founder Raymond Smith is building community, one bottle at a time.   Paso Robles featured in Vogue, in a glowing write-up by Central Coast native Nicole Kliest—who we hope to have on the pod soon.   Grab your Paso Wine Fest tickets at PasoWine.com Don’t miss the new Paso Robles 101 Seminar hosted by Wine Folly’s Madeline Puckette.   ******* Cork & Cruise 2025 – The Ultimate Wine Adventure This year, imagine sailing through the Left and Right Banks of Bordeaux, tasting legendary wines with Paso’s most iconic winemakers, Eric Jensen (Booker Vineyard) & Stephan Asseo (L’Aventure) - Hosted by Cork & Cruise on board with AmaWaterways, this all-inclusive luxury wine cruise is an experience like no other. Spots are filling up fast—visit CorkAndCruise.com for details. ******** For planning your next adventure in Paso Robles, check out TravelPaso.com. Tickets are now on sale for Paso Wine Fest (May 15–18, 2025). Head to pasowine.com for details and tickets. If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, please leave a review, and share it! Thank you! ******** Where Wine Takes You (WWTY) is Executive Produced by Joel Peterson and Paso Wine.   Associate Producer: Krista Smith WWTY is recorded, edited, produced, and hosted by Adam Montiel. Follow Adam on Instagram @AdamOnTheAir and check out his daily podcast Up + Adam as well as The Pour with Adam Montiel.  To connect with Adam, ask a question, or learn more how you or your business can reach our audience on WWTY visit AdamMontiel.com  For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out PasoWine.com and follow on Instagram @PasoWine. Download the free Paso Wine App as your guide to all things wine country.  Original music on WWTY, “Good Company,” performed by Moonshiner Collective. ©2025 Where Wine Takes You, All Rights Reserved.

🍇 Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights 🍷    From Everywhere to Here: How Paloma Bilson Found Her Frame in Paso In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, Adam sits down with Paloma Bilson, owner and winemaker of Dilecta Wines. Her journey—from Angola and Namibia to the film industry in LA, to founding a visa consultancy for extraordinary talent, and finally planting roots in Paso Robles—is nothing short of cinematic. Paloma’s story is rich, layered, and poured into every bottle she creates. In the Travel Paso Spotlight, Adam catches up with Michelle Barrera, founder of Enjoy SLO, whose platform helps locals and visitors alike discover the best events, bites, and sips in SLO County. She’s a trusted voice in Central Coast culture, and she shares what’s buzzing this season in Paso. Paso Wine Wire Highlights: Paso Cabernet Outpaces California: While statewide Cab sales dropped, Paso’s are up 12%—proving it’s not just a region, it’s a rising force. Read the full story Check it out HERE J. Lohr Hits Sustainability Milestone: Their iconic 2022 Seven Oaks Cab now carries the Certified California Sustainable seal—over 20 million bottles strong, and under $20.Check it out HERE Rockbound Cellars Opens Downtown: A new tasting room on Railroad Street brings Adelaida fruit, minimal intervention winemaking, and a relaxed vibe to the heart of Paso. Check it out HERE Featured Guests & Links: Dilecta Wines (Paloma Bilson): dilectawines.com Enjoy SLO (Michelle Barrera): enjoyslo.com | Instagram @EnjoySLO Paso Wine Fest Info: pasowine.com Plan Your Trip: travelpaso.com   Cork & Cruise 2025 – The Ultimate Wine Adventure This year, imagine sailing through the Left and Right Banks of Bordeaux, tasting legendary wines with Paso’s most iconic winemakers, Eric Jensen (Booker Vineyard) & Stephan Asseo (L’Aventure) - Hosted by Cork & Cruise on board with AmaWaterways, this all-inclusive luxury wine cruise is an experience like no other. Spots are filling up fast—visit CorkAndCruise.com for details. ******** For planning your next adventure in Paso Robles, check out TravelPaso.com. Before we wrap up, don’t miss Adam’s insider info: Tickets are now on sale for Paso Wine Fest (May 15–18, 2025). Head to pasowine.com for details and tickets. ******** Where Wine Takes You (WWTY) is Executive Produced by Paso Wine.   Associate Producer: Krista Smith If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, please leave a review, and share it! Thank you! WWTY is recorded, edited, produced, and hosted by Adam Montiel. Follow Adam on Instagram @AdamOnTheAir and check out his daily podcast Up + Adam as well as The Pour with Adam Montiel.  To connect with Adam, ask a question, or learn more how you or your business can reach our audience on WWTY visit AdamMontiel.com  For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out PasoWine.com and follow on Instagram @PasoWine. Download the free Paso Wine App as your guide to all things wine country.  Original music on WWTY, “Good Company,” performed by Moonshiner Collective. ©2025 Where Wine Takes You, All Rights Reserved.