Best Wine Enthusiast Magazine Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 143: Paso Wine’s ‘Future 40’ from Wine Enthusiast Magazine 1:17:16

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🍇 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, a…

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Ep 145: Still Pouring, Still Roaring: Opolo at 25, Still Making History 51:11

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🍇 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…

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Ep 144: Rooted & Rising: Winemaker of the Year Molly Bohlman + Wine Grape Grower of the Year Aron Nevarez 1:13:57

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🍇 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…

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Ep 142: From Paso Robles Wine Fanatics to Family Legacies – Featuring Thibido and Ecluse 1:04:49

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🍇 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 s…

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Ep 141: From Bordeaux to Paso & Back – Featuring Stephan Asseo (L’Aventure) + Eric Jensen (Booker) Live with Audience in Bordeaux 1:21:33

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🍇 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 …

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Ep 140: Preserving the Past, Shaping the Story – Featuring SLO County Wine Award Recipients Chris Taranto & Libbie Agran 1:08:25

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🍇 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 Win…

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Ep 139: In Good Company: When Unlikely Paths Share Ground, Become Neighbors – Featuring Mid•Point Cellars | Rockbound Cellars 1:30:45

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🍇 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 an…

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Ep 138 Small Lot, Big Soul – Featuring Red Door Ranch | Royal Nonesuch Farm | Lopai 1:33:20

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🍇 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 …

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Ep 137: Paso Beyond the Bottle – Curated Experiences Uncorked 1:07:29

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🍇 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 Disti…

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Ep 136: Arbor Road Reboot: New Names, New Energy – Featuring Zobèto Wines | Truss Wines 1:10:11

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🍇 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…

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Ep 135: A First for Any U.S Winery and a Celebration of CDP – Featuring Tablas Creek 54:02

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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 • …

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Ep 134: Zins of the Father, Now Told in Her Voice – Featuring Christina Turley of Turley Wine Cellars 59:11

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🍇 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…

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Ep 133: Why Tourism Matters – Where Hospitality Meets Heritage – Featuring Travel Paso 1:08:34

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🍇 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…

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Ep 132: Live from Paso Wine Fest 2025 1:13:35

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🍇 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…

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Ep 131: Downtown & Dialed In – Featuring Bushong Vintage Co. & Sea Shell Cellars 1:11:23

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🍇 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 W…

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Ep 130: Kiler Instinct: A New Era – Featuring ONX Wines 1:16:39

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🍇 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 …

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Ep 129: Breaking Plates, Pouring Paso – Bringing Greek Wines & Culture to Paso – Featuring Boutz Cellars 1:08:43

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🍇 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…

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Ep 128: Earth Day – Earth First Farming – Featuring MAHA Estate | Villa Creek and Booker Vineyard and Winery 59:41

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🍇 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 pr…

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Ep 127: Share and Pair Sundays – Featuring The Wine Bible’s Karen MacNeil 1:11:01

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🍇 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…

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Ep 126: Paso’s First Michelin Star – Featuring Six Test Kitchen 1:06:27

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🍇 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 o…

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Ep 125: From Everywhere to Here: How Paloma Bilson Found Her Frame in Paso – Featuring Dilecta Wines 59:27

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🍇 Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights 🍷 From Everywhere to Here: How Paloma Bilson Found Her Frame in PasoIn 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…

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Ep 124: Cabernet Franc’s Rise in Paso – Featuring LXV Wines and Adelaida Cellars 49:13

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🍇 Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights 🍷 In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, we dive into Cabernet Franc’s moment in the spotlight and how Paso Robles is shaping its future. Once considered just a blending grape, Cab Franc is proving it can stand on its own—with structure, depth, and a signature Paso character.To break it all down, we’re …

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Ep 123: From Pre-Med to Paso: Following Science, Finding Soul – Featuring MCV Wines 1:11:19

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🍇 Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights 🍷 In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, we sit down with Matt Villard, owner and winemaker at MCV Wines, to explore his unexpected journey from pre-med at UC Davis to crafting bold, Petite Sirah-driven wines in Paso Robles. Sometimes, the best path is the one you never planned for, and Matt’s story pro…

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Ep 122: Off the Vine, On the Line: How Great Design Moves Bottles – Featuring Kraftwerk Design 59:44

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🍇 Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights 🍷 In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, we're pulling back the curtain on something you might not think about—but it’s the first thing you see when you pick up a bottle of wine: the label. A great wine label isn’t just about looking pretty—it’s storytelling, branding, and marketing all wrapped into one…

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Ep 121: A Century of Winemaking and Grape Growing – Featuring Janell Dusi & Matt Dusi 1:05:30

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🍇 Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights 🍷 *******Where Wine Takes You Named by Feedspot.com #3 on Their List of Top 100 Podcasts*******In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, we’re celebrating a milestone that’s been a century in the making. The Dusi family has been farming Paso Robles vineyards for 100 years, and today, we’re sitting down wit…

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Ep 120: Not Your Usual Wine Tour – Toasting Tin City – Featuring Toast Wine Tours | Giornata Wines | Etto 1:02:33

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🍇 Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights 🍷 In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, we’re exploring new ways to experience Paso Robles beyond the tasting room. Adam sits down with Kristina Horton, owner of Toast Tours, who is redefining how visitors sip and explore Paso with guided wine tours, insider experiences, and now, a Tin City Walking Tou…

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Ep 119: Crushin’ It in Paso – Featuring Crush Vineyard 1:05:03

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🍇 Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights 🍷 In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, Adam sits down with Scott Schramm, owner of Crush Vineyard, and Tyler Russell, his winemaker and a Paso veteran known for his no-nonsense, instinct-driven approach to crafting wines. Scott’s journey is anything but ordinary—coming from a successful career in the …

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Ep 118: Wine Industry Persons of the Year 2024 – Randy & Jenny Heinzen 47:25

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🍇 Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights 🍷 In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, Adam sits down with Randy and Jenny Heinzen, Paso’s 2024 Wine Industry Persons of the Year. Randy, the mastermind behind Vineyard Professional Services, and Jenny, a leading expert in vineyard real estate, share their journey of building a life and legacy in Paso…

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Ep 117 – Paso’s Movers & Shakers (& Not the Winemakers) Earning National Recognition 1:03:36

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🍇 Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights 🍷 In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, recorded at the renowned Robert Hall Winery in Paso Robles, host Adam Montiel delves into the journeys of three influential figures recently honored as 2024 Wine Industry Leaders by Wine Business Monthly: Maeve Pesquera, Executive Vice President of the Luxury Div…

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Ep 116 Bubbles on Bubbles! – Featuring Rava Wines | Paris Valley Road 1:11:35

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🍇 Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights 🍷 In this sparkling New Year’s episode, host Adam Montiel rings in 2025 with two incredible winemakers who bring the bubbles and Bordeaux brilliance to Paso Robles. Sherri Holzer of Rava Wines shares the story behind Paso’s first sparkling wine-focused winery, crafted using the traditional méthode champen…

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Ep 115: Cruise with Paso Wine in Bordeaux with Paso Legends – Featuring L’Aventure | Booker Vineyard 1:14:00

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🍇 Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights 🍷 Get ready for an episode recorded deep in the stunning limestone caves of L’Aventure Winery. This week, Adam Montiel sits down with two Paso icons: Eric Jensen of Booker Wines and Stephan Asseo of L’Aventure. These two winemaking legends share their journey of shaping Paso Robles into a world-class wine…

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Ep 114: Magic of MICHELIN – Featuring Inn Paradiso | The Restaurant at JUSTIN 1:04:52

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🍇 Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights 🍷In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, Adam Montiel dives into The Magic of Michelin, recorded live at the enchanting Inn Paradiso in Paso Robles. This unique getaway, owned by Steve Werndorf, is unlike any other with its hidden, artistic, and luxurious ambiance. Joining Adam are two stars from Justin …

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Ep 113 Wine & Neighbors: Italian Style – Featuring Bella Luna Wines | Clesi Wines 1:10:16

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🍇 Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights 🍷Welcome back, to another lively episode of Where Wine Takes You, the podcast where we uncork the magic of Paso's vineyards and explore the stories behind the wines that define our region. Today, we're coming to you from a very special place: Bella Luna Winery. It's not just any winery; it's a testament t…

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Ep 112: Next Gen of Paso Wine – Featuring Cal Poly’s Wine & Vit Team 1:08:44

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🍇 Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights 🍷LEARN BY DOING In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, host Adam Montiel takes you inside Cal Poly’s premier JUSTIN and J. Lohr Center for Wine and Viticulture. This world-class facility, located in San Luis Obispo, serves as a state-of-the-art educational hub for the next generation of wine industry le…

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Ep 111: Harvest & Heritage – Featuring Croad Vineyards | Kukkula Wines 1:13:42

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🍇 Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights 🍷Heritage & Harvest In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, host Adam Montiel sits down with two winemakers whose international roots shape their unique approaches to the Paso Robles wine scene: Martin Croad of Croad Vineyards and Kevin Jussila of Kukkula Wines. Recorded live at Croad Vineyards, this epi…

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Ep 110: Sense of Place – Featuring Calcareous Vineyard | Willow Creek Wine Collective 1:30:26

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🍇 Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights 🍷A Sense of Place Willow Creek Wine Collective This episode takes us to the beautiful Willow Creek Wine Collective, where we recorded live with winemakers Natalie and Brian Brown. They’ve created multiple brands under their umbrella, including Rococo Wines, which focuses on old-vine Chenin Blanc, and In M…

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Ep 109: Paso Wine Goes to France – Featuring Turtle Rock Vineyards | Hawks Hill Ranch Vineyards | Riise Wines 49:32

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🍇 Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights 🍷In this special episode of Where Wine Takes You, we’re bringing you a taste of Paso Robles wine straight from the heart of France! Recorded live aboard the AmaKristina cruise ship as we sail along the Rhône River, with Cork and Cruise. This episode captures the unique experience of blending Paso’s vibran…

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Ep 108: Tin City Dwellers – Featuring Levo Vineyard | Jacob Toft 1:12:53

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🍇 Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights 🍷In this episode of “Where Wine Takes You,” we return from a vibrant journey through France with Cork and Cruise, and dive into conversations with Paso Robles’ own Bret Urness of Levo Wine and Jacob Toft of Jacob Toft Wines. Both vintners share insights from their Tin City-based operations, blending local…

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Ep 107 2024 San Luis Obispo County Wine Industry Awards 1:29:08

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🍇 Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights 🍷Welcome to another exciting episode of "Where Wine Takes You"! Today, we have a special show lined up as we celebrate the 2024 San Luis Obispo County Wine Industry Awards. These awards honor the dedication, innovation, and leadership within our local wine community, and we have the privilege of speaking …

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Ep 106: Heritage Speaks: Mavericks Before Paso was Cool – Featuring Midnight Cellars | Level 3 Wines 1:18:15

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🍇 Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights 🍷In this episode of 'Where Wine Takes You,' host Adam Montiel dives deep into the rich heritage and untold stories of Paso Robles with two legendary winemakers. Broadcasting from the heart of Midnight Cellars, Adam is joined by Rich Hartenberger, owner and winemaker of Midnight Cellars, and his longtime f…

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Ep 105: Synergy in the Cellar – Featuring the Team of Caliza | End of the Day Wines 1:17:48

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🍇 Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights 🍷In this episode of "Where Wine Takes You," host Adam Montiel delves into the world of Caliza and End of the Day Wines. We have an exciting lineup featuring Carl Bowker, the visionary owner, along with his talented winemaking team: Josh Harp and Allie Donegan. Get the inside scoop on their latest ventures…

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Ep 104: Live WWTY from Paso Wine Fest Part 2 51:47

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🍇 Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights 🍷Welcome back, wine lovers! We are live at Wine Fest for part two of our very first live podcast for "Where Wine Takes You." If you thought last week with celebrity chef Tyler Florence, Audrey from Epoch, and Jessica from J. Lohr was wild, buckle up because this week is even rowdier! We’re kicking things …

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Ep 103: Live WWTY from Paso Wine Fest 1:18:57

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🍇 Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights 🍷Welcome to a special episode of "Where Wine Takes You," recorded live from the vibrant and energetic Wine Fest that took place on May 18th. Join us as we relive the highlights of this amazing event and talk to some incredible guests who made it truly unforgettable.Segments:Segment 1: Tyler Florence - Mas…

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Ep 102: Small But Mighty Wineries in the Adelaida District 1:30:20

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🍇 Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights 🍷 Welcome to another exciting episode of "Where Wine Takes You." In this episode, titled "High Hopes, Higher Wines: The Heights of Adelaida District," Adam Montiel takes you on an incredible journey through the beautiful Adelaida District in Paso Robles. Joining him are two exceptional guests, Steve Beck …

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Ep 101: Part 2 The OGs of Paso – Gary Eberle & Tobin James 53:00

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🍇 Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights 🍷Part 2 of our 100th episode of "Where Wine Takes You," a milestone celebration that takes us deep into the heart of Paso Robles wine country. In this special edition, host Adam Montiel is joined by two of the region's legendary figures, Tobin James and Gary Eberle. Recorded in the captivating caves of Eb…

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Ep 100 OG’s of Paso – Gary and Toby – Eberle Winery | Tobin James Wine Cellars 1:17:43

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🍇 Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights 🍷 Welcome to the 100th episode of "Where Wine Takes You," a milestone celebration that takes us deep into the heart of Paso Robles wine country. In this special edition, host Adam Montiel is joined by two of the region's legendary figures, Tobin James and Gary Eberle. Recorded in the captivating caves of …

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Ep 99: Masters of Fire – Celebrity Chef Tyler Florence Shares Where Wine Takes Him (to Paso) 46:28

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🍇 Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights 🍷 In today's episode of WWTY, Adam is joined by celebrity chef Tyler Florence to discuss the thrilling Masters of Fire event. They'll dive into Tyler's journey to Paso Wine Country for the first-ever Masters of Fire competition, exploring what inspired this unique celebration of live-fire cooking and loca…

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Ep 98: Discovering New Tasting Rooms 1:13:41

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🍇 Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights 🍷Today we are talking about fresh pours in newer tasting room finds in Paso Wine County. We meet two great winemakers repping their own brands today that are unique, but share some really interesting paths and experiences, and are both really worth checking out. We tape the show at Cairjn Wine Cellars. Th…

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Ep 97: In Love and Paso Wine 1:03:54

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In this exciting episode of Where Wine Takes You, host Adam Montiel dives into the dynamic world of couples who work together, serving up an engaging blend of passion and expertise. First up are Gayle and Curtis Hascall, a power duo redefining wine experiences. Gayle is the force behind Alba Provisions, crafting unforgettable retail winery boxes fe…

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Ep 96: Napa Roots See Paso’s Promise 1:12:06

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🍇 Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights 🍷 🚨 Paso Wine Virtual Auction Ends Sat 3/16 - Check out these great lots - impossible to get wines - one of a kind experiences - All for a great cause! 🚨 In today's episode of "Where Wine Takes You" hosted by Adam Montiel, we explore the theme of "Napa Roots See Paso's Promise," shedding light on establis…