Where Wine Takes You - A Paso Wine Podcast

<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. 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="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>

<h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>🍇</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Where Wine Takes You – Episode 159 </span></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">We’re kicking off a brand-new </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Where Wine Takes You</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> series spotlighting the 11 sub-AVAs of Paso Robles, and first up: the iconic, elevated, ‘limestone’-rich </span><b>Adelaida District</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Host Adam Montiel</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is joined by:</span></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Dave &#38; Antonia Carpenter</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> – Founders of</span><a href="https://cientocellars.com"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Ciento Cellars</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, a bold, family-run label rooted in the hills of Adelaida</span></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Aram Deirmenjian</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> – Co-owner of</span><a href="https://kiamiewines.com"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Kiamie Wine Cellars</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, known for killer blends sourced from top westside growers like Halter Ranch and Glunz</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">Together, they talk terroir, winemaking dreams, and what makes this high-elevation zone truly one-of-a-kind.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">Also in this episode:</span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>📰 Paso Wine Wire</b></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">🏆 </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Brian &#38; Stephy Terrizzi</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> of</span><a href="https://giornatawines.com"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Giornata Wines</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> +</span><a href="https://ettopastificio.com"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Etto Pastificio</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> named 2025 </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Paso Robles Wine Industry Persons of the Year</span></i><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span></i><a href="https://pasoroblesdailynews.com/brian-and-stephy-terrizzi-named-wine-industry-persons-of-the-year/217757/?utm_source=chatgpt.com"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Read More</span></a></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">📺 </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Vanderpump Rules</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> films in Paso. Rava Wines was featured this week, and</span><a href="https://www.tobinjames.com"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Tobin James Cellars</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is next.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><a href="https://pasoroblesdailynews.com/tobin-james-cellars-featured-on-vanderpump-rules-season-12-episode-9/217760/?utm_source=chatgpt.com"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Episode Coverage</span></a></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">🍇</span><a href="https://tablascreek.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Tablas Creek Vineyard</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> announces new winemaking leadership</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><a href="https://pasoroblesdailynews.com/tablas-creek-vineyard-names-new-winemaking-leadership/217734/?utm_source=chatgpt.com"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Read Story</span></a></span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>🌴 Travel Paso Spotlight: Paso Robles Distillery Trail</b></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">We&#8217;re joined by </span><b>Kathleen Naughton</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, Project Coordinator of the</span><a href="https://pasoroblesdistillerytrail.com"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Paso Robles Distillery Trail</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, to talk:</span></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">🍸 </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">From the Barrel</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> — secret-location, speakeasy-style event (March 30, 2024)</span></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">🥃 </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Copper Card</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> — one tasting at every distillery on the trail for a full year</span></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">🔥 </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Distillery Trail Weekend</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> — coming August 2024</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Join the waitlist or learn more:</span><a href="https://pasoroblesdistillerytrail.com"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">pasoroblesdistillerytrail.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="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>

<h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>🍇</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Where Wine Takes You – Episode 158: </span></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">This episode celebrates two people who define what Paso Robles is all about — </span><b>Brian and Stephy Terrizzi</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, this year’s </span><b>Paso Wine Industry Persons of the Year</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Brian and Stephy are the powerhouse duo behind</span><a href="https://pasowine.com/member/giornata/"> <b>Giornata Wines</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and</span><a href="https://ettopastificio.com"> <b>Etto Pastificio</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, both based in Paso’s </span><b>Tin City</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Together, they’ve blended Old World Italian sensibility with the creative pulse of Paso — crafting wines that rival the best of Italy and pasta that’s become a staple from local kitchens to Michelin-level restaurants.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">We talk about their path from </span><b>Fresno State</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> to </span><b>Italy</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, how they built two thriving brands rooted in authenticity, and how they’ve made community impact part of their business — including thousands of pasta meals donated to local schools.</span></span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>🍝 FEATURED GUESTS</b></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Brian &#38; Stephy Terrizzi</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> — </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Owners of Giornata Wines &#38; Etto Pastificio</span></i></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://giornatawines.com"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Giornata Wines</span></a></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://ettopastificio.com"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Etto Pastificio</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">📍 Tin City, Paso Robles, CA</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">📸 Instagram: @giornatawines &#124; @ettopastificio</span></span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>🌟 TRAVEL PASO SPOTLIGHT</b></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our spotlight this episode shines on </span><b>Branden Cancino</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, President of the </span><b>Downtown Paso Wine District</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and Tasting Room Manager at </span><b>Tank Garage Winery</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Branden shares how Paso’s downtown tasting scene has evolved into one of California’s most exciting wine destinations — and gives us a look at their upcoming </span><b>February 28 event</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, bringing together 20+ wineries, food, and live music.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">🎟️ Tickets &#38; info →</span><a href="https://downtownwinedistrictpaso.com"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">DowntownWineDistrictPaso.com</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> &#124;</span><a href="https://www.thepasovibe.com"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">ThePasoVibe.com</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">✨ Plan your next trip →</span><a href="https://travelpaso.com"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">TravelPaso.com</span></a></span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>📰 PASO WINE WIRE</b></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Paso Robles Wine Month goes national (May 2026)</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> — A collaboration between the </span><b>Paso Robles CAB Collective</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><b>Paso Wine Country Alliance</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and </span><b>Travel Paso</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> bringing Paso to new audiences nationwide.</span><a href="https://pasorobleswinemonth.com"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Learn more → PasoRoblesWineMonth.com</span></a></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Paso Robles makes East Coast headlines</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> — </span><a href="https://www.ack.net/food-drink/a-weekend-in-paso-robles-wine-country/article_54cb591d-7166-4be2-b886-3eb089e488b8.html"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Nantucket Magazine</span></i></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> calls Paso “The Classic American Wine Story,” celebrating its pioneer roots and terroir diversity.</span></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Paso Wine 2025 DTC Report</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> — Paso held strong with just a 2% dip in direct-to-consumer sales versus 6% statewide, proving the region’s loyal following.</span><a href="https://pasowine.com"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Read more → PasoWine.com</span></a></span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>🎟️ EVENTS &#38; LINKS</b></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Paso Wine Fest 2026</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> → </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">May 15–17, 2026</span></i><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">🎫 </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Locals Only tickets available through Feb 28 for $99</span></i><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Buy in person at the </span><b>Paso or SLO Chamber of Commerce</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> with local ID.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><a href="https://pasowine.com"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Full details → PasoWine.com</span></a></span></li> </ul> <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;"> ©2025 </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>

<h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>🍇</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Where Wine Takes You – Episode 156: </span></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Part 2: 20 Years of Torrin: From Helping Others to Holding His Own </b></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this follow-up to our deep dive with </span><b>Scott and Viquel Hawley</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> of </span><b>Torrin</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, Adam picks up right where we left off. More stories from 20 vintages of balance, grit, and staying true to their winemaking vision and their family. If you loved Part 1, this pour is even deeper.</span></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">• Torrin Wines:</span><a href="https://torrinwines.com"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">torrinwines.com</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">• IG:</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/torrinwines"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">@torrinwines</span></a></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">🎯 </span><b>Travel Paso Spotlight</b></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">This week’s spotlight takes us to</span><a href="https://www.willowcreekdistillery.com"> <b>Willow Creek Distillery</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, located at</span><a href="https://www.opolo.com"> <b>Opolo Vineyards</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Head Distiller </span><b>Kevin Coulton</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> joins Adam to talk about the art of small-batch spirits, how Opolo’s wines inspired the distillery’s unique approach, and what makes their Paso-grown ingredients so special. They also unveil their brand new gin — a fresh expression of Paso in a bottle.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Plan your trip 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;">📰 PASO WINE WIRE</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">• Remembering Jake Beckett</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Paso Robles wine community is mourning the sudden loss of Jake Beckett, beloved GM of Peachy Canyon Winery and son of founders Doug and Nancy Beckett. Jake was instrumental in running day-to-day operations while his brother Josh built out Thibido and Écluse. His passion, warmth, and leadership left a lasting mark on West Side Paso.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">🔗</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/peachycanyonwinery/posts/it-is-with-profound-sadness-and-broken-hearts-that-we-share-the-sudden-loss-of-j/1401327715337268/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Family Statement</span></a></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">• Paso Wine Fest 2026 — Locals Only Ticket Window Now Open</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">San Luis Obispo County residents can lock in early-bird Grand Tasting tickets for just $99 through Feb. 28. Tickets must be purchased in person at the Paso or SLO Chamber of Commerce with a valid local ID.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">🔗</span><a href="https://pasoroblesdailynews.com/paso-wine-fest-offering-locals-only-tickets-through-feb-28/217348/"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> PasoWine.com</span></a></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">• Hope Family Wines Named Official Wine of Vina Robles Amphitheatre</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">The 2026 concert season at Vina Robles will feature wines exclusively from the Austin Hope portfolio, including Treana, Liberty School, and more. Club members will enjoy early ticket access and special perks.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">🔗</span><a href="https://pasoroblesdailynews.com/hope-family-wines-becomes-official-wine-of-vina-robles-amphitheatre/217340/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Read the story</span></a></span></h2> <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 cocktail) 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;"> ©2025 </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>

<h2><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">🍷 Where Wine Takes You – Episode 156: </span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>20 Years of Torrin: From Helping Others to Holding His Own 🍇</b></span></h2> <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 sits down with one of Paso’s most respected and quietly legendary winemaking couples, Scott and Viquel Hawley of Torrin Wines, as they mark their 20th vintage. From their landlocked beginnings between Booker and L’Aventure to becoming one of Paso’s benchmark brands, the Hawleys share their winemaking philosophy, what balance means to them, and the soulful evolution of their wines.</span></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">They even open a bottle of their very first vintage — 2006 — and talk about what’s changed, what hasn’t, and how Torrin continues to define West Side Paso.</span></h2> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">In the Paso Wine Wire, Adam reflects on the sudden loss of Jake Beckett of Peachy Canyon, and honors his impact on Paso wine. Plus, a locals-only deal for Paso Wine Fest 2026, and Hope Family Wines takes center stage as the new official wine of Vina Robles Amphitheatre.</span></h2> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">This episode’s Travel Paso Spotlight features the newly renovated Bellesera Hotel, now part of the Hilton Tapestry Collection. Adam chats with GM Benny Cendali about the hotel’s full transformation, new dining direction, and why Bellesera is a true local-meets-luxury experience for visitors and staycationers alike.</span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">• Torrin Wines:</span><a href="https://torrinwines.com"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">torrinwines.com</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">• IG:</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/torrinwines"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">@torrinwines</span></a></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">🎯 Travel Paso Spotlight</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">• Bellesera Hotel: belleserapasorobles.com</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">• Enoteca: Dining at Bellesera</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">• Plan your trip:</span><a href="https://www.travelpaso.com"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">travelpaso.com</span></a></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">📰 PASO WINE WIRE</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">• Remembering Jake Beckett</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Paso Robles wine community is mourning the sudden loss of Jake Beckett, beloved GM of Peachy Canyon Winery and son of founders Doug and Nancy Beckett. Jake was instrumental in running day-to-day operations while his brother Josh built out Thibido and Écluse. His passion, warmth, and leadership left a lasting mark on West Side Paso.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">🔗</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/peachycanyonwinery/posts/it-is-with-profound-sadness-and-broken-hearts-that-we-share-the-sudden-loss-of-j/1401327715337268/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Family Statement</span></a></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">• Paso Wine Fest 2026 — Locals Only Ticket Window Now Open</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">San Luis Obispo County residents can lock in early-bird Grand Tasting tickets for just $99 through Feb. 28. Tickets must be purchased in person at the Paso or SLO Chamber of Commerce with a valid local ID.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">🔗</span><a href="https://pasoroblesdailynews.com/paso-wine-fest-offering-locals-only-tickets-through-feb-28/217348/"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> PasoWine.com</span></a></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">• Hope Family Wines Named Official Wine of Vina Robles Amphitheatre</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">The 2026 concert season at Vina Robles will feature wines exclusively from the Austin Hope portfolio, including Treana, Liberty School, and more. Club members will enjoy early ticket access and special perks.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">🔗</span><a href="https://pasoroblesdailynews.com/hope-family-wines-becomes-official-wine-of-vina-robles-amphitheatre/217340/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Read the story</span></a></span></h2> <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? 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