Where Wine Takes You - A Paso Wine Podcast

NOV 21, 2025

Ep 152 Like a Boss: From Reality TV to Reality Check – Featuring Vinyl Vineyards | Wine Boss

🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, Adam sits down with three bold names shaking up Paso Robles: Tommy Booth of Wine Boss, and Dina & Jeff Hevert of Vinyl Vineyards. From Hollywood reality TV to rockstar collabs, this episode is a journey through reinvention, hustle, and the kind of creativity that makes Paso wine country unlike anywhere else. Recorded live at Lobro, the conversation dives into Tommy’s wild ride from Cal Poly viticulture student to crafting wine for Kevin Hart and Pepper, and how Jeff & Dina turned their passion for vintage trailers and music into a soulful, boutique vineyard experience. Later, we spotlight Tin City with Bri Brighlane, who shares what’s in store for the holidays at Paso’s urban wine collective with 44 creative producers packed into one unforgettable block. GUEST LINKS • Wine Boss:<a href="https://www.winebosspasorobles.com"> winebosspasorobles.com </a> • IG:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/wineboss_pasorobles"> @wineboss_pasorobles </a> • Vinyl Vineyards:<a href="https://www.vinylvin.com"> vinylvin.com </a> • IG:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/vinylvineyards"> @vinylvineyards</a> TRAVEL PASO SPOTLIGHT • Tin City:<a href="https://www.tincitypasorobles.com"> tincitypasorobles.com</a> PASO WINE WIRE SOURCES • <a href="https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataid=276805">Jenny Heinzen Real Estate Feature: Paso Market Outlook 2025 </a> • <a href="https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/article288978465.html">Grey Wolf Earthquake Story: The Tribune – SLO Earthquake</a> 🎯 Plan your next Paso Robles getaway at<a href="https://www.travelpaso.com"> travelpaso.com</a> <h2>🎧 Subscribe & Follow</h2> If you love Where Wine Takes You, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your favorite wine lover. Where Wine Takes You is Executive Produced by Joel Peterson and <a href="http://www.pasowine.com">Paso Wine </a>Associate Producer: Krista Smith Recorded, edited, produced, and hosted by Adam Montiel 📱 Download the free <a href="https://prwca.provindre.net/paso-wine-app/">Paso Wine App</a> as your guide to all things wine country. For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out<a href="https://pasowine.com/"> PasoWine.com</a> and follow<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pasowine"> @PasoWine</a>. Follow Adam on Instagram →<a href="https://instagram.com/adamontheair"> @AdamOnTheAir</a> Listen to Adam’s other shows: <a href="https://adammontiel.com/up-adam-show">Up + Adam</a> (daily podcast) and <a href="https://adammontiel.com/the-pour">The Pour</a> (wine, spirits, brews, lifestyle) Learn more, reach out, or connect at<a href="https://adammontiel.com"> AdamMontiel.com</a> 🎵 Original music by<a href="https://moonshinercollective.com"> Moonshiner Collective</a> If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, leave a review, and share it! ©2025 Where Wine Takes You, All Rights Reserved.

82 MIN

NOV 15, 2025

Ep 151 Sip, Sleep, Repeat: Pondside Trailers & Pillow-Top Suites – Featuring SummerWood Inn & Winery | The Trailer Pond at Alta Colina

79 MIN

OCT 31, 2025

Ep 150: Wine Life at the Intersection of Collaboration & Community – Featuring Gravesend | Cairjn Wine Cellars

🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 Episode 150 turns a new page in Paso Robles. Adam sits down with the founders of <a href="https://gravesendpaso.com/">Gravesend Paso</a>, Matt Reese and Keith Robinson (also of Saint K Wines) along with Chef Amy Baer and rising winemaker Andy Neja of <a href="https://cairjnwinecellars.com/">Cairjn Wine Cellars</a>. We dig into why a name like Gravesend matters, how a kitchen is built entirely by women, how small lot winemaking finds new voice in Paso, and why hospitality is getting reimagined up and down Spring Street. Recorded at LoBro Studios in downtown Paso Robles. This episode features: • Matt Reese, Co-owner, Gravesend and <a href="https://www.saintkwines.com/">Saint K Wines </a> • Keith Robinson, Co-owner, Gravesend and <a href="https://www.saintkwines.com/">Saint K Wines </a> • Chef Amy Baer, Founder and Owner of Epicurean Santa Barbara and Executive Chef at <a href="https://gravesendpaso.com/">Gravesend </a> • Andy Neja, Owner and Winemaker at <a href="https://cairjnwinecellars.com/">Cairjn Wine Cellars</a> Links •<a href="https://www.gravesendpaso.com"> Gravesend Paso </a> •<a href="https://www.saintkwines.com"> Saint K Wines </a> • <a href="https://cairjnwinecellars.com/">Cairjn Wine Cellars</a> Follow on Instagram: Cairjn Wine Cellars →<a href="https://www.instagram.com/cairjnwines/?hl=en&utm_source=chatgpt.com"> @cairjnwines </a>Gravesend Wine Merchant & Eatery →<a href="https://www.instagram.com/gravesendpaso/?utm_source=chatgpt.com"> @gravesendpaso </a>Saint K Wines →<a href="https://www.instagram.com/saintkwines/?hl=en"> @saintkwines</a> We also spotlight our unique partnership with <a href="https://us.strauss.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopMOHtM-scHOEh5n6AaeoE0jWaYIV67xeSzzCVOnUpXuHJeC4kN">Engelbert Strauss</a>, the official workwear partner of <a href="https://pasowine.com/">Paso Robles Wine Country</a>, and why it matters in the vineyard, the cellar, and beyond. I picked up the phone and spoke with Cris Cherry of <a href="https://www.villacreek.com/">Villa Creek & MAHA Estate</a> and Janell Dusi of <a href="https://www.jdusiwines.com/">J Dusi Wines</a> – two makers who know that craft isn’t just what happens in the glass, but who shows up in the fields, in the hands, in the gear. Their insights on harvest, community, and what it takes to make it count in Paso bring context to a partnership that’s built for the people doing the work. Paso Wine Wire • Garagiste Wine Festival returns Nov 7-8, in Paso Robles for its 15th anniversary →<a href="https://www.garagistefestival.com/paso-robles-nov-2025?utm_source=chatgpt.com"> garagistefestival.com </a> • Firestone Walker Brewing Company unveils a new CO2 recovery system in Paso Robles, expected to save four million pounds of emissions annually →<a href="https://www.firestonewalker.com/firestone-walker-unveils-co%E2%82%82-recovery-system/?utm_source=chatgpt.com"> firestonewalker.com </a> • Ancient Peaks Winery hosted the 4th Annual Walk for Cancer at Santa Margarita Ranch →<a href="https://pasoroblespress.com/lifestyle/events/ancient-peaks-winery-hosts-4th-annual-walk-for-cancer-on-oct-26/?utm_source=chatgpt.com"> pasoroblespress.com</a> Travel Paso Spotlight Later in the show we spotlight<a href="https://www.tastepasorobles.com"> Taste! Craft Eatery</a> in downtown Paso Robles, the same concept featured on Diners, Drive Ins and Dives. They offer over 60 mini dishes, sliders, mac and cheese, big flavor, and local wine pairing energy. •<a href="https://www.tastepasorobles.com"> tastepasorobles.com</a>   🎯 Plan your next Paso Robles getaway at<a href="https://www.travelpaso.com"> travelpaso.com</a> <h2>🎧 Subscribe & Follow</h2> If you love Where Wine Takes You, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your favorite wine lover. Where Wine Takes You is Executive Produced by Joel Peterson and <a href="http://www.pasowine.com">Paso Wine </a>Associate Producer: Krista Smith Recorded, edited, produced, and hosted by Adam Montiel 📱 Download the free <a href="https://prwca.provindre.net/paso-wine-app/">Paso Wine App</a> as your guide to all things wine country. For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out<a href="https://pasowine.com/"> PasoWine.com</a> and follow<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pasowine"> @PasoWine</a>. Follow Adam on Instagram →<a href="https://instagram.com/adamontheair"> @AdamOnTheAir</a> Listen to Adam’s other shows: <a href="https://adammontiel.com/up-adam-show">Up + Adam</a> (daily podcast) and <a href="https://adammontiel.com/the-pour">The Pour</a> (wine, spirits, brews, lifestyle) Learn more, reach out, or connect at<a href="https://adammontiel.com"> AdamMontiel.com</a> 🎵 Original music by<a href="https://moonshinercollective.com"> Moonshiner Collective</a> If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, leave a review, and share it! ©2025 Where Wine Takes You, All Rights Reserved.

92 MIN

OCT 24, 2025

Ep 149: Before the Buzz: Paso’s Tried and True Tasting Better than Ever – Featuring Caparone | RN Estate

🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 Two Paso originals, zero gimmicks. This week Adam sits down with Marc Caparone of Caparone Winery (owner/winemaker, founded 1979) and Roger Nicolas of RN Estate (owner/winemaker, launched 2000) to talk patience, classic craft, and why less can taste like more. We dig into moderate alcohols, neutral oak, and Italian/Bordeaux varieties that age into real conversations. Plus, a Travel Paso Spotlight on the Garagiste Wine Festival turning 15. Recorded at Timbre LoBro Studios, this episode features: • Marc Caparone — Owner/Winemaker, <a href="https://www.caparone.com/">Caparone Winery </a> • Roger Nicolas — Owner/Winemaker, <a href="https://www.rnestate.com/">RN Estate Vineyard & Winery</a> We explore Caparone’s father-and-son “simple winery, complex wines” ethos and their pioneering work with Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, and Aglianico. Then we head to RN Estate’s hilltop lens on Paso: Bordeaux-inspired reds, finesse-first blending, and SRH Pinot Noir when the coast calls. If you’re chasing origin stories in the glass, start here. <h3>Paso Wine Wire</h3> <ul> <li>Dream Big Darling opens 2026 FLOurish leadership track — six months of coaching, peer mentoring, and skill-building →<a href="https://dreambigdarling.org/flourish?utm_source=chatgpt.com"> https://dreambigdarling.org/flourish </a> • Cambria Hotel Templeton–Paso Robles is now open at 1000 Las Tablas Rd, Templeton → <a href="https://www.choicehotels.com/cambria">https://www.choicehotels.com/cambria </a> • National love for locals: Yes Cocktail Co. named #1 Best Craft Mixer Brand in USA TODAY 10Best; Allegretto Vineyard Resort ranked #3 Best Wine Country Hotel → <a href="https://www.yescocktailco.com">https://www.yescocktailco.com</a> •<a href="https://www.allegrettovineyardresort.com"> https://www.allegrettovineyardresort.com</a></li> </ul> <h3>Travel Paso Spotlight</h3> We check in with Stewart McLennan, co-founder of the Garagiste Wine Festival, celebrating 15 years of discovery in Paso — small-lot producers, first-name energy, and the best place to stumble into your new favorite label. • Festival info & schedule → <a href="https://www.garagistefestival.com/paso-robles">https://www.garagistefestival.com/paso-robles </a> • Plan your trip →<a href="https://travelpaso.com"> https://travelpaso.com</a> 🎯 Plan your next Paso Robles getaway at TravelPaso.com <h3>Links & Follow</h3> Wineries • Cparone Winery (est. 1979) →<a href="https://www.caparone.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com"> https://www.caparone.com </a> • RN Estate Vineyard & Winery (est. 2000) →<a href="https://www.rnestate.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com"> https://www.rnestate.com</a> 🎯 Plan your next Paso Robles getaway at <a href="http://travelpaso.com">TravelPaso.com</a> <h2>🎧 Subscribe & Follow</h2> If you love Where Wine Takes You, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your favorite wine lover. Where Wine Takes You is Executive Produced by Joel Peterson and <a href="http://www.pasowine.com">Paso Wine </a>Associate Producer: Krista Smith Recorded, edited, produced, and hosted by Adam Montiel 📱 Download the free <a href="https://prwca.provindre.net/paso-wine-app/">Paso Wine App</a> as your guide to all things wine country. For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out<a href="https://pasowine.com/"> PasoWine.com</a> and follow<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pasowine"> @PasoWine</a>. Follow Adam on Instagram →<a href="https://instagram.com/adamontheair"> @AdamOnTheAir</a> Listen to Adam’s other shows: <a href="https://adammontiel.com/up-adam-show">Up + Adam</a> (daily podcast) and <a href="https://adammontiel.com/the-pour">The Pour</a> (wine, spirits, brews, lifestyle) Learn more, reach out, or connect at<a href="https://adammontiel.com"> AdamMontiel.com</a> 🎵 Original music by<a href="https://moonshinercollective.com"> Moonshiner Collective</a> If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, leave a review, and share it! ©2025 Where Wine Takes You, All Rights Reserved.

78 MIN

OCT 10, 2025

Ep 148: Canopy Cowboys: Riding Ripeness & Harvest Hunches from Vintage 2025

🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 This week we saddle up with the Canopy Cowboys of <a href="https://www.alterrasol.com/">Alterra Solutions</a> — a vineyard management supergroup shaping some of the most coveted sites in Paso. We’re talking legacy, precision farming, and how to ride ripeness like a pro, and what Paso is learning from Harvest 2025, from the brightest minds farming it. Recorded at LoBro Studios in Paso Robles, this ep features: • Kevin Wilkinson (the thinker), founder & vineyard strategist • Lucas Pope (the kind & sensitive one), VP, sparkling evangelist, and co-founder of <a href="https://www.haliotide.com/">Haliotide Wines </a> • Chris Hammell (token bad boy), vineyard whisperer (formerly Bien Nacido) We dig into Alterra’s 2025 rebrand from Coastal Vineyard Services and why it signals more than just a name change. It’s a full-circle moment for founder Kevin Wilkinson, who has spent decades shaping the region from behind the scenes. Lucas Pope shares his wild entry into farming, managing vineyards for Silicon Valley’s elite in the hills of Santa Cruz, and how that path eventually led to launching Haliotide, a sparkling wine project with his wife Nicole. Chris Hammell reflects on his years managing Bien Nacido Vineyard, and why his quiet, humble demeanor masks one of the most accomplished vineyard résumés on the West Coast. Paso Wine Wire • New Decemil Wine Lounge brings micro-estate Rhône energy to downtown Paso inside the 1888 Grangers Union Building →<a href="https://decemilwines.com"> decemilwines.com </a> • Garagiste Wine Festival turns 15 — Nov 7–8 at Paso Robles Event Center →<a href="https://www.garagistefestival.com/paso-robles-nov-2025"> garagistefestival.com </a> • Opolo’s Harvest Grape Stomp Dinner is back Oct 17 — lamb roast, Balkan beats, and stomping galore →<a href="https://www.opolo.com"> opolo.com</a> Travel Paso Spotlight This week we check in to Hotel Cheval, the boutique gem of downtown Paso. GM Jayne Christman joins us to talk about warm service, world-class comfort, and what makes Cheval one of Paso’s most beloved places to stay. • Learn more:<a href="https://www.hotelcheval.com"> hotelcheval.com </a> • Plan your trip:<a href="https://www.travelpaso.com"> TravelPaso.com</a> 🎯 Plan your next Paso Robles getaway at <a href="http://travelpaso.com">TravelPaso.com</a> <h2>🎧 Subscribe & Follow</h2> If you love Where Wine Takes You, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your favorite wine lover. Where Wine Takes You is Executive Produced by Joel Peterson and <a href="http://www.pasowine.com">Paso Wine </a>Associate Producer: Krista Smith Recorded, edited, produced, and hosted by Adam Montiel 📱 Download the free <a href="https://prwca.provindre.net/paso-wine-app/">Paso Wine App</a> as your guide to all things wine country.   For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out<a href="https://pasowine.com/"> PasoWine.com</a> and follow<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pasowine"> @PasoWine</a>. Follow Adam on Instagram →<a href="https://instagram.com/adamontheair"> @AdamOnTheAir</a> Listen to Adam’s other shows: <a href="https://adammontiel.com/up-adam-show">Up + Adam</a> (daily podcast) and <a href="https://adammontiel.com/the-pour">The Pour</a> (wine, spirits, brews, lifestyle) Learn more, reach out, or connect at<a href="https://adammontiel.com"> AdamMontiel.com</a> 🎵 Original music by<a href="https://moonshinercollective.com"> Moonshiner Collective</a> If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, leave a review, and share it! ©2025 Where Wine Takes You, All Rights Reserved.

84 MIN

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