Ep 135: A First for Any U.S Winery and a Celebration of CDP – Featuring Tablas Creek
Update: 2025-06-20
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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.
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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!
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Where Wine Takes You (WWTY) is Executive Produced by Joel Peterson and Paso Wine.
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!
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Where Wine Takes You (WWTY) is Executive Produced by Joel Peterson and Paso Wine.
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