Where Wine Takes You - A Paso Wine Podcast
Where Wine Takes You - A Paso Wine Podcast

Where Wine Takes You - A Paso Wine Podcast

Adam Montiel

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Keeping it real with owners, winemakers, growers and personalities as they discuss the places and wines that have shaped the Paso Robles Wine Region

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Ep 164: Exploring the Creston District Sub AVA – Featuring Ella’s Vineyard | Defiance Vineyard
MAR 27, 2026
Ep 164: Exploring the Creston District Sub AVA – Featuring Ella’s Vineyard | Defiance Vineyard
<h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷</b></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode of </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Where Wine Takes You</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, Adam heads east into one of Paso Robles’ most quietly compelling sub-AVAs, the Creston District. It’s a place that doesn’t shout for attention, but once you find it, it sticks with you.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Adam sits down with </span><b>Erin Faulkner</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, co-owner of </span><b>Defiance Vineyard</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and </span><b>Josh Morris</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, owner and winemaker of </span><b>Ella’s Vineyard</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, two producers carving out their own identities in a part of Paso defined by elevation, wind, and independence.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">Erin shares the story behind Defiance, a true family-built operation that started from raw land and evolved into a Bordeaux-focused program rooted in intention and individuality. Josh brings a different lens with Ella’s Vineyard, leaning into Italian varietals, concrete fermentation, and a hospitality-driven experience that reflects both precision and personality.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">Together, the conversation dives into what makes Creston different, not just in terroir, but in mindset. A place where winemakers aren’t following a template, they’re building their own.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Later in the show, Adam shifts from quiet vineyard hills to center stage, catching up with </span><b>Manuel Barba</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> from the </span><b>Vina Robles Amphitheatre</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">. They talk about the upcoming concert season, evolving guest experiences, and why this venue continues to be one of the most unique places to see a show on the Central Coast.</span></span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>🍷 FEATURED GUESTS &#38; WINERIES</b></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Defiance Vineyard</b><b><br /> </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">• Website:</span><a href="https://www.defiancevineyard.com/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.defiancevineyard.com/</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">• IG:</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/defiancevineyard/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.instagram.com/defiancevineyard/</span></a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Ella’s Vineyard</b><b><br /> </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">• Website:</span><a href="https://www.ellasvineyard.com/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.ellasvineyard.com/</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">• IG:</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellasvineyard"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.instagram.com/ellasvineyard</span></a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Learn more about the Creston District AVA</b><b><br /> </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">•</span><a href="https://pasowine.com/creston-district-2/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://pasowine.com/creston-district-2/</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">•</span><a href="https://paso.guides.winefolly.com/regions/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://paso.guides.winefolly.com/regions/</span></a></span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>🌐 PASO WINE WIRE</b></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Opolo Vineyards Releases Second Vintage of Vranac</b><b><br /> </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">America’s only varietal bottling of this bold Balkan grape returns with its 2022 vintage, a unique Paso take on a Montenegrin classic.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">🔗</span><a href="https://www.winebusiness.com/news/article/315639"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.winebusiness.com/news/article/315639</span></a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Solterra Strategies &#38; Sensorio Win Visit California Poppy Award</b><b><br /> </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">A major win for local storytelling and tourism marketing, highlighting Paso’s growing presence on a statewide stage.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">🔗</span><a href="https://www.winebusiness.com/news/article/315619"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.winebusiness.com/news/article/315619</span></a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Halter Ranch Earns Glyphosate Residue Free Certification</b><b><br /> </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">A first for Paso Robles, signaling a deeper push toward transparency and sustainability in the vineyard and in the bottle.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">🔗</span><a href="https://www.winebusiness.com/news/article/315631"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.winebusiness.com/news/article/315631</span></a></span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>🌅 TRAVEL PASO SPOTLIGHT</b></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Vina Robles Amphitheatre</b><b><br /> </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">One of the Central Coast’s premier live music venues, offering an intimate, high-quality concert experience right in the heart of wine country.</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Website:</span><a href="https://www.vinaroblesamphitheatre.com"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.vinaroblesamphitheatre.com</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">• IG: https://www.instagram.com/vinaroblesamphitheatre</span></span></li> </ul> <p>&#160;</p> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>🎉 PASO WINE FEST WEEKEND MAY 15-17</b></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Paso Wine Fest and Paired Paso</b><b><br /> </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">One of the region’s premier events featuring winemakers and chefs, including Adam as a judge</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><a href="https://pasowine.com/consumer_events/paired-paso/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://pasowine.com/consumer_events/paired-paso/</span></a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Sparkling Paso</b><b><br /> </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">A must for bubble lovers, showcasing sparkling wines from across the region</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><a href="https://pasowine.com/consumer_events/sparkling-paso/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://pasowine.com/consumer_events/sparkling-paso/</span></a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">🎯 Plan your next Paso Robles getaway at</span><a href="https://www.travelpaso.com/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">travelpaso.com</span></a></span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">🎧 Subscribe &#38; Follow</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Love Where Wine Takes You? Leave a review, subscribe, and share it with a fellow wine (or Paso) lover.</span></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">🎙️ Credits</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Executive Producer: Joel Peterson + Paso Wine</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Associate Producer: Krista Smith</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Recorded, edited, hosted by Adam Montiel</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Follow Adam:</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/adamontheair"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">@AdamOnTheAir</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">Explore all things Adam:</span><a href="https://adammontiel.com/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">AdamMontiel.com</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">Listen to Adam’s other shows: </span><a href="https://adammontiel.com/up-adam-show"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Up + Adam</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (daily) and </span><a href="https://adammontiel.com/the-pour"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Pour</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (wine &#38; more, travel, culture)</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Learn more, connect, or say hey at</span> <a href="http://adammontiel.com/connect"><span style="font-weight: 400;">AdamMontiel.com/connect</span></a></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">🎵 Original music by </span><a href="https://www.moonshinercollective.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Moonshiner Collective</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">📱 Download the </span><a href="https://prwca.provindre.net/paso-wine-app/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Paso Wine App</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">🍷 Plan your trip at</span><a href="https://pasowine.com/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">PasoWine.com</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and follow</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pasowine"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">@PasoWine</span></a></span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">🎯 Plan your next Paso Robles getaway at</span><a href="https://www.travelpaso.com/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">travelpaso.com</span></a></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">🎧 Subscribe &#38; Follow</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> If you love </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Where Wine Takes You</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your favorite wine or Paso lover.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> ©2026 </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Where Wine Takes You</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, All Rights Reserved.</span></span></p> <p>&#160;</p>
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Ep 163: Atascadero: Paso Wine’s Next Scene – Featuring Marin’s Vineyard | Ruby Cellars
MAR 20, 2026
Ep 163: Atascadero: Paso Wine’s Next Scene – Featuring Marin’s Vineyard | Ruby Cellars
<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">🍇 Where Wine Takes You Episode Highlights 🍷</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">In this episode, Adam heads just south of Paso Robles into Atascadero, a town that is quickly becoming one of the most exciting new pockets of the Central Coast wine scene.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Adam sits down with </span><b>Ryan Kirkpatrick of Ruby Cellars</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and </span><b>Marin Wolgamott of Marin’s Vineyard</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, two winemakers with very different paths but a shared belief in what Atascadero is becoming.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">Ryan, born and raised in Atascadero, brings a family legacy forward while evolving Ruby Cellars into a more expressive, story-driven brand. His work spans Bordeaux blends, experimental wines, and a growing passion for dessert wines that continues to shape the winery’s future.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">Marin, a rising winemaker and entrepreneur, is building something uniquely her own. From her aromatic Viognier-based pét-nat to a welcoming tasting room that reflects her personality and perspective, her approach is intentional, fresh, and deeply personal.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">Together, they represent a new wave of Paso-adjacent energy rooted in community, creativity, and a willingness to take risks.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Later in the show, Adam connects with </span><b>David Morneau of Paso Robles Inn</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, diving into the transformation of this historic property. The conversation explores the reopening of </span><b>Cattlemen’s Bar</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, the upcoming rooftop concept Salina, and a new restaurant called The Pass created in collaboration with Chef Charlie Palmer.</span></span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>🌐 PASO WINE WIRE (WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW)</b></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Calcareous Vineyard celebrates 25 years</b><b><br /> </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">A major milestone for one of Paso’s iconic estates. The winery is marking the occasion with a renovated tasting room, elevated hospitality, and a full calendar of events throughout the year. It’s a reminder that Paso’s early visionaries are still pushing forward.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">🔗</span><a href="https://pasoroblesdailynews.com/winery-celebrates-25-years-with-tasting-room-renovation/218561/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://pasoroblesdailynews.com/winery-celebrates-25-years-with-tasting-room-renovation/218561/</span></a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Firestone Walker releases Sunglider Golden Lager</b><b><br /> </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">This new seasonal beer is more than just a crisp, easy drinker. It highlights California-grown ingredients and the brewery’s sustainability efforts, from solar energy to water recycling. A look at how Central Coast producers are thinking long-term.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">🔗</span><a href="https://pasoroblesdailynews.com/firestone-walker-releases-new-sunglider-golden-lager-brewed-with-california-barley/218546/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://pasoroblesdailynews.com/firestone-walker-releases-new-sunglider-golden-lager-brewed-with-california-barley/218546/</span></a></span></p> <ol> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b> Lohr refreshes its Seven Oaks Cabernet</b><b><br /> </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">One of the most recognizable Paso wines gets a label update that puts Paso Robles front and center. It reflects how far the region has come, from a growing area to a nationally recognized Cabernet destination.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">🔗</span><a href="https://www.winebusiness.com/news/article/315407"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.winebusiness.com/news/article/315407</span></a></span></li> </ol> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>🍷 FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE</b></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Ruby Cellars</b><b><br /> </b><a href="https://rubycellars.com"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://rubycellars.com</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">Instagram</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rubycellars/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.instagram.com/rubycellars/</span></a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Marin’s Vineyard</b><b><br /> </b><a href="https://www.marinsvineyard.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.marinsvineyard.com/</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">Instagram</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/marinsvineyard/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.instagram.com/marinsvineyard/</span></a></span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>🏨 TRAVEL PASO SPOTLIGHT</b></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Paso Robles Inn</b><b><br /> </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">A historic property in the heart of downtown Paso undergoing a major transformation, including new culinary concepts and refreshed guest experiences.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><a href="https://pasoroblesinn.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://pasoroblesinn.com/</span></a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Cattlemen’s Bar</b><b><br /> </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">A revived local institution rooted in Paso’s ranching history. Think strong drinks, community energy, and a true Central Coast vibe.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><a href="https://www.cattlemenspaso.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.cattlemenspaso.com/</span></a></span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>🎉 PASO WINE FEST WEEKEND MAY 15-17</b></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Paso Wine Fest and Paired Paso</b><b><br /> </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">One of the region’s premier events featuring winemakers and chefs, including Adam as a judge</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><a href="https://pasowine.com/consumer_events/paired-paso/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://pasowine.com/consumer_events/paired-paso/</span></a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Sparkling Paso</b><b><br /> </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">A must for bubble lovers, showcasing sparkling wines from across the region</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><a href="https://pasowine.com/consumer_events/sparkling-paso/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://pasowine.com/consumer_events/sparkling-paso/</span></a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">🎯 Plan your next Paso Robles getaway at</span><a href="https://www.travelpaso.com/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">travelpaso.com</span></a></span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">🎧 Subscribe &#38; Follow</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Love Where Wine Takes You? Leave a review, subscribe, and share it with a fellow wine (or Paso) lover.</span></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">🎙️ Credits</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Executive Producer: Joel Peterson + Paso Wine</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Associate Producer: Krista Smith</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Recorded, edited, hosted by Adam Montiel</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Follow Adam:</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/adamontheair"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">@AdamOnTheAir</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">Explore all things Adam:</span><a href="https://adammontiel.com/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">AdamMontiel.com</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">Listen to Adam’s other shows: </span><a href="https://adammontiel.com/up-adam-show"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Up + Adam</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (daily) and </span><a href="https://adammontiel.com/the-pour"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Pour</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (wine &#38; more, travel, culture)</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Learn more, connect, or say hey at</span> <a href="http://adammontiel.com/connect"><span style="font-weight: 400;">AdamMontiel.com/connect</span></a></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">🎵 Original music by </span><a href="https://www.moonshinercollective.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Moonshiner Collective</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">📱 Download the </span><a href="https://prwca.provindre.net/paso-wine-app/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Paso Wine App</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">🍷 Plan your trip at</span><a href="https://pasowine.com/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">PasoWine.com</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and follow</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pasowine"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">@PasoWine</span></a></span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">🎯 Plan your next Paso Robles getaway at</span><a href="https://www.travelpaso.com/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">travelpaso.com</span></a></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">🎧 Subscribe &#38; Follow</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> If you love </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Where Wine Takes You</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your favorite wine or Paso lover.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> ©2026 </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Where Wine Takes You</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, All Rights Reserved.</span></span></p> <p>&#160;</p>
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Ep 162: Wine Country for Everyone: Family Friendly Wineries – Featuring Glunz Family Winery | Dark Star Cellars
MAR 12, 2026
Ep 162: Wine Country for Everyone: Family Friendly Wineries – Featuring Glunz Family Winery | Dark Star Cellars
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">🍇 </span><b>Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights</b> <b>🍷</b></span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode of </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Where Wine Takes You</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, Adam Montiel sits down with Michael Emlie of Dark Star Cellars and brothers Matt and Steve Glunz of Glunz Family Winery &#38; Cellars for a conversation about something Paso Robles does especially well, family-friendly wine country. Recorded at Lobro Studios, the conversation flows the way great wine conversations should, with glasses on the table, stories in the air, and a few laughs along the way.</span></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">Michael Emlie shares the classic Paso story of how a longtime Los Angeles attorney fell in love with Paso Robles while visiting for Wine Fest and eventually traded courtrooms for barrels when he purchased Dark Star Cellars. Over a decade later, Dark Star remains one of Paso’s most relaxed and welcoming spots, a place where guests can enjoy great wine while kids, dogs, and friends all feel right at home.</span></h2> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">Adam is also joined by Matt and Steve Glunz, part of a family wine legacy that stretches back to 1888 Chicago, when their ancestor Louis Glunz opened a wine and spirits shop that would eventually grow into one of the country’s longest-running family wine businesses. Today the brothers continue that legacy in Paso Robles, producing wines at Glunz Family Winery &#38; Cellars, located along Highway 46 East just outside town.</span></h2> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">Together, the group explores the idea that Paso Robles wine country can be both world-class and welcoming, where incredible wines, heritage vineyards, and family-owned wineries coexist with picnic tables, dogs underfoot, and kids running around the property.</span></h2> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">Later in the show, Adam connects with Corey Jordan, founder of Libretto, an intimate live music venue in downtown Paso Robles that has quickly become a cultural gem in wine country. Corey shares the story behind Libretto’s incredible Steinway concert grand piano, the world-class musicians performing in the space, and the upcoming inaugural Paso Robles Jazz Festival, a three-day event that will bring Grammy-winning jazz artists to Paso and culminate with a spectacular performance at Sensorio’s Field of Lights.</span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>🍷 Featured Guests</b></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>• Dark Star Cellars – Paso Robles</b><b><br /> </b><a href="https://www.darkstarcellars.com/"><b>https://www.darkstarcellars.com/</b><b><br /> </b></a><b>Instagram: @darkstarcellars</b></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>• Glunz Family Winery &#38; Cellars – Paso Robles</b><b><br /> </b><a href="https://www.glunzfamilywinery.com/"><b>https://www.glunzfamilywinery.com/</b><b><br /> </b></a><b>Instagram: @glunzfamilywinery</b></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>🌴 Travel Paso Spotlight</b></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>• Libretto – Live Music Venue</b><b><br /> </b><a href="https://www.librettopaso.com/"><b>https://www.librettopaso.com/</b><b><br /> </b></a><b>Instagram: @librettopaso</b></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>• Paso Robles Jazz Festival (Inaugural 2026)</b><b><br /> </b><a href="https://www.pasoroblesjazzfest.com/"><b>https://www.pasoroblesjazzfest.com/</b></a></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>🌐 Paso Wine Wire</b></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>46 West Revives Paso Zinfandel Festival</b><b><br /> </b><b>The wineries of 46 West are bringing back Zinfest Weekend, celebrating Paso’s heritage grape with a grand tasting at Castoro Cellars and events throughout the weekend.</b><b><br /> </b><b>Tickets &#38; Info:</b><b><br /> </b><a href="https://my805tix.com/e/zinfest-weekend-2026"><b>https://my805tix.com/e/zinfest-weekend-2026</b><b><br /> </b></a><a href="https://46west.wine/"><b>https://46west.wine/</b></a></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>McPrice Myers Wines Launches Student Tasting Program</b><b><br /> </b><b>College students 21+ can now enjoy a $10 tasting flight — helping open the door for the next generation of wine lovers and industry professionals.</b><b><br /> </b><b>Read more:</b><b><br /> </b><a href="https://pasoroblesdailynews.com/paso-robles-winery-launches-discounted-tastings-for-college-students/218705/"><b>https://pasoroblesdailynews.com/paso-robles-winery-launches-discounted-tastings-for-college-students/218705/</b></a></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>California Mid-State Fair Opens Home Brewing &#38; Winemaking Competitions</b><b><br /> </b><b>Local makers can enter beer, cider, perry, and wine for judging as part of the fair’s long-running traditions.</b><b><br /> </b><b>Details:</b><b><br /> </b><a href="https://pasoroblesdailynews.com/california-mid-state-fair-opens-entries-for-home-brewing-competitions/218482/"><b>https://pasoroblesdailynews.com/california-mid-state-fair-opens-entries-for-home-brewing-competitions/218482/</b></a></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Remembering Jake Beckett of Peachy Canyon Winery</b><b><br /> </b><b>A moving tribute from writer R.H. Drexel honoring the life and legacy of Jake Beckett.</b><b><br /> </b><b>Read the piece:</b><b><br /> </b><a href="https://jebdunnuck.com/2026/03/r-h-drexel-a-wise-man-makes-his-own-luck-remembering-jake-beckett-of-peachy-canyon-winery/"><b>https://jebdunnuck.com/2026/03/r-h-drexel-a-wise-man-makes-his-own-luck-remembering-jake-beckett-of-peachy-canyon-winery/</b></a></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">🎯 Plan your next Paso Robles getaway at</span><a href="https://www.travelpaso.com/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">travelpaso.com</span></a></span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">🎧 Subscribe &#38; Follow</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Love Where Wine Takes You? Leave a review, subscribe, and share it with a fellow wine (or Paso) lover.</span></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">🎙️ Credits</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Executive Producer: Joel Peterson + Paso Wine</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Associate Producer: Krista Smith</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Recorded, edited, hosted by Adam Montiel</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Follow Adam:</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/adamontheair"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">@AdamOnTheAir</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">Explore all things Adam:</span><a href="https://adammontiel.com/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">AdamMontiel.com</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">Listen to Adam’s other shows: </span><a href="https://adammontiel.com/up-adam-show"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Up + Adam</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (daily) and </span><a href="https://adammontiel.com/the-pour"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Pour</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (wine &#38; more, travel, culture)</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Learn more, connect, or say hey at</span> <a href="https://adammontiel.com/connect"><span style="font-weight: 400;">AdamMontiel.com/connect</span></a></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">🎵 Original music by </span><a href="https://www.moonshinercollective.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Moonshiner Collective</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">📱 Download the </span><a href="https://prwca.provindre.net/paso-wine-app/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Paso Wine App</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">🍷 Plan your trip at</span><a href="https://pasowine.com/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">PasoWine.com</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and follow</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pasowine"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">@PasoWine</span></a></span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">🎯 Plan your next Paso Robles getaway at</span><a href="https://www.travelpaso.com/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">travelpaso.com</span></a></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">🎧 Subscribe &#38; Follow</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> If you love </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Where Wine Takes You</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your favorite wine or Paso lover.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> ©2026 </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Where Wine Takes You</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, All Rights Reserved.</span></span></p> <p>&#160;</p> <p>&#160;</p>
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EP 161: Paso AVA Series: The Willow Creek District – Featuring Caliza Winery | Jack Creek Cellars
FEB 26, 2026
EP 161: Paso AVA Series: The Willow Creek District – Featuring Caliza Winery | Jack Creek Cellars
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">🍇 </span><b>Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> 🌊🐎</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, Adam sits down with two Westside Paso farmers who bet on place and trusted the dirt beneath their feet. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">Carl Bowker of Caliza Winery and John Lemstra of Jack Creek Cellars join the show to talk about the power, elegance and diurnal magic of the Willow Creek District AVA, one of Paso Robles’ most compelling sub appellations.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">From ripping out 30 acres of Pinot and Chardonnay to replant Rhône varieties.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">From 4,000 cow dairy mornings in Tulare to cool climate Pinot Noir near York Mountain.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">This episode is about conviction, farming and crafting wines with both restraint and presence.</span></span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>🍷 Featured Guests</b></span></h2> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Carl Bowker</b></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Caliza Winery</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Estate driven Rhône varietals rooted in limestone soils. Celebrating 20 harvests and a new estate location on Peachy Canyon Road.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://www.calizawinery.com"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.calizawinery.com</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">2570 Peachy Canyon Rd, Paso Robles</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">End of the Day Tasting Room</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tin City, Paso Robles</span></span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>John Lemstra</b></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jack Creek Cellars</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Former dairy farmer turned Pinot Noir specialist farming one of the coolest pockets of the Willow Creek District.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://www.jackcreekcellars.com"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.jackcreekcellars.com</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">5265 Jack Creek Rd, Templeton</span></span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>🏔️ About the Willow Creek District AVA</b></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Established 2014</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Elevation ranges roughly 900 to 1,900 feet</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Approximately 1,400 planted vineyard acres</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Significant diurnal shift driven by Templeton Gap influence</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Limestone and shale based soils</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Known for Rhône varieties, structured Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre and distinctive Pinot Noir</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Learn more</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><a href="https://pasowine.com/willow-creek-district/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://pasowine.com/willow-creek-district/</span></a></span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>🍷 Wines Discussed</b></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">From Caliza Winery:</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Azimuth GSM blend</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">100 percent Syrah</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cohort Cab and Petit Sirah driven blend</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Estate Grenache</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Concrete Grenache</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">End of the Day Albariño</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">End of the Day Graciano</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">From Jack Creek Cellars:</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Concrete Chardonnay</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Estate Pinot Noir</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">100 percent Mourvèdre</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Petit Sirah</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Straight and Narrow GSM blend</span></span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>📰 Paso Wine Wire</b></span></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">Hawks Hill Ranch and Boutz Cellars now share a tasting room inside a heritage barn overlooking the Adelaida District. A Westside collaboration bringing estate Rhône wines and Greek varietals together under one roof.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://www.hawkshillranch.com"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.hawkshillranch.com</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span></a><a href="https://www.boutzcellars.com"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.boutzcellars.com</span></a></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">Wine 4 Paws returns April 25 and 26 benefiting Woods Humane Society. Participating wineries and businesses across SLO County donate 10 percent of sales for the weekend. Since 2009 the event has raised more than 750,000 dollars for homeless pets.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://wine4paws.com"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://wine4paws.com</span></a></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">McPrice Myers Wines collaborates with Hog Island Oyster Co. on Sea Legacy, a limited 100 percent Clairette Blanche release benefiting the White Abalone Project.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://mcpricemyers.com"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://mcpricemyers.com</span></a></span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>🌴 Travel Paso Spotlight</b></span></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">Rhone Rangers March 20 and 21</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">Adam connects with Kim Murphy Rodriguez, Executive Director of Rhone Rangers, to preview their upcoming event celebrating American grown Rhône varieties.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">Seminars. Tastings. Winemaker panels. Rhône education at its best.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://rhonerangers.org"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://rhonerangers.org</span></a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Planning a weekend around it</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Start here: </span><a href="https://travelpaso.com"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://travelpaso.com</span></a></span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>🎉 Paso Wine Fest</b></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Paso Wine Fest returns May 15 through 17.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Locals Only Grand Tasting tickets at $99 are available through February 28 to San Luis Obispo County residents. In-person purchase required.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">🔗</span><a href="https://pasowine.com/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://pasowine.com/</span></a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">🎟️ Win a pair of tickets at</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">🔗</span><a href="https://adammontiel.com/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://adammontiel.com/</span></a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">🎯 Plan your next Paso Robles getaway at</span><a href="https://www.travelpaso.com/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">travelpaso.com</span></a></span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">🎧 Subscribe &#38; Follow</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Love Where Wine Takes You? Leave a review, subscribe, and share it with a fellow wine (or Paso) lover.</span></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">🎙️ Credits</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Executive Producer: Joel Peterson + Paso Wine</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Associate Producer: Krista Smith</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Recorded, edited, hosted by Adam Montiel</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Follow Adam:</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/adamontheair"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">@AdamOnTheAir</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">Explore all things Adam:</span><a href="https://adammontiel.com/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">AdamMontiel.com</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">Listen to Adam’s other shows: </span><a href="https://adammontiel.com/up-adam-show"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Up + Adam</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (daily) and </span><a href="https://adammontiel.com/the-pour"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Pour</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (wine &#38; more, travel, culture)</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Learn more, connect, or say hey at</span> <a href="https://adammontiel.com/connect"><span style="font-weight: 400;">AdamMontiel.com/connect</span></a></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">🎵 Original music by </span><a href="https://www.moonshinercollective.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Moonshiner Collective</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">📱 Download the </span><a href="https://prwca.provindre.net/paso-wine-app/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Paso Wine App</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">🍷 Plan your trip at</span><a href="https://pasowine.com/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">PasoWine.com</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and follow</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pasowine"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">@PasoWine</span></a></span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">🎯 Plan your next Paso Robles getaway at</span><a href="https://www.travelpaso.com/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">travelpaso.com</span></a></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">🎧 Subscribe &#38; Follow</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> If you love </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Where Wine Takes You</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your favorite wine or Paso lover.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> ©2026 </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Where Wine Takes You</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, All Rights Reserved.</span></span></p> <p>&#160;</p>
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Ep 160: Paso Wine by the Sea – Featuring Absolution Cellars | Hearst Ranch Winery
FEB 13, 2026
Ep 160: Paso Wine by the Sea – Featuring Absolution Cellars | Hearst Ranch Winery
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">🍇 </span><b>Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> 🌊🐎</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this coastal-meets-cowboy episode of </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Where Wine Takes You</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, Adam heads west, all the way to the waterline, for a conversation about tasting rooms by the ocean and how proximity to the Pacific changes the wine experience.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">First up, </span><b>Soren Christensen</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, winemaker for </span><b>Hearst Ranch Winery</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, shares what it is like pouring wine across the street from Hearst Castle in San Simeon. With 25 Paso harvests under his belt, including time at Hope Family Wines and Alta Colina, Soren talks about legacy, instinct, and crafting wines worthy of the Hearst name. From Rhône varieties to Bordeaux blends, and even a run-in with ranch longhorns, Soren brings grounded Paso wisdom with an ocean view.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Then meet </span><b>Dirk Neumann</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, owner and winemaker of </span><b>Absolution Cellars</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> in Morro Bay. A second-career winemaker who packed up South Florida and moved west without a master plan, Dirk now produces limited-production, single-vineyard wines from across the Central Coast. His tasting room on the Morro Bay Embarcadero offers albariño, tempranillo, tribiano, and more, often with sea otters floating by outside the patio. It is Old World philosophy, New World creativity, and a whole lot of coastal energy.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Later in the show, Adam connects with </span><b>Tami Rodman</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and </span><b>Ashley Hallinan</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> of the </span><b>Pacific Coast Cutting Horse Association</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">. From lightning-fast turns to “cow sense,” they break down the adrenaline and heritage behind the sport of cutting. The 2026 PCCHA Trainers Gold Club Roundup runs March 3 through 8, a major event showcasing elite horses, riders, and more than one million dollars in purses across premier competitions.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">This episode explores what happens when wine meets water and when Western heritage meets modern Paso culture.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>🍷 Featured Wineries</b></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Hearst Ranch Winery</b><b><br /> </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">San Simeon Tasting Room across from Hearst Castle</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">🔗</span><a href="https://www.hearstranchwinery.com/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.hearstranchwinery.com/</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">📸 IG: @hearstranchwinery</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Absolution Cellars</b><b><br /> </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">Morro Bay Embarcadero Tasting Room</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">🔗</span><a href="https://www.absolutioncellars.com/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.absolutioncellars.com/</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">📸 IG: @absolutioncellars</span></span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>🌐 PASO WINE WIRE</b></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Hope Family Wines Installs Major Rooftop Solar Array</b><b><br /> </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">1,500 solar panels now offset 60 percent of the winery’s energy use, marking another major sustainability milestone.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">🔗</span><a href="https://pasoroblesdailynews.com/paso-robles-winery-installs-major-rooftop-solar-array/218162/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://pasoroblesdailynews.com/paso-robles-winery-installs-major-rooftop-solar-array/218162/</span></a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Robert Hall Winery Marks One-Year Anniversary of Regenerative “One Block Challenge”</b><b><br /> </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">A 40-acre side-by-side regenerative viticulture study continues to position Paso as a leader in climate-smart farming.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">🔗</span><a href="https://www.winebusiness.com/news/article/313815"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.winebusiness.com/news/article/313815</span></a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Celebration of Life for Jake Beckett of Peachy Canyon Winery</b><b><br /> </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">Honoring the legacy of a multi-generational Paso wine leader.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">🔗</span><a href="https://pasoroblesdailynews.com/celebration-of-life-honors-the-legacy-of-jacob-jake-russell-beckett/217825/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://pasoroblesdailynews.com/celebration-of-life-honors-the-legacy-of-jacob-jake-russell-beckett/217825/</span></a></span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>🐎 Travel Paso Spotlight</b></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Pacific Coast Cutting Horse Association</b><b><br /> </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">🔗</span><a href="https://pccha.com/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://pccha.com/</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">📅 2026 PCCHA Trainers Gold Club Roundup, March 3 through 8</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">🔗 Event Info:</span><a href="https://pccha.com/shows.asp?id=75"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://pccha.com/shows.asp?id=75</span></a></span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>🎉 Paso Wine Fest</b></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Paso Wine Fest returns May 15 through 17.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Locals Only Grand Tasting tickets at $99 are available through February 28 to San Luis Obispo County residents. 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