<description>&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;"&gt;🍷 Where Wine Takes You – Episode 156: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;20 Years of Torrin: From Helping Others to Holding His Own 🍇&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;In this episode of &lt;/span&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Where Wine Takes You&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;, 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.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;"&gt;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.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;"&gt;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.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;"&gt;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.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;• Torrin Wines:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://torrinwines.com"&gt; &lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;torrinwines.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;• IG:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/torrinwines"&gt; &lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;@torrinwines&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;🎯 Travel Paso Spotlight&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;• Bellesera Hotel: belleserapasorobles.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;• Enoteca: Dining at Bellesera&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;• Plan your trip:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.travelpaso.com"&gt; &lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;travelpaso.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;📰 PASO WINE WIRE&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;• Remembering Jake Beckett&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;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.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;🔗&lt;/span&gt;&lt;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/"&gt; &lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Family Statement&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;• Paso Wine Fest 2026 — Locals Only Ticket Window Now Open&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;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.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;🔗&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://pasoroblesdailynews.com/paso-wine-fest-offering-locals-only-tickets-through-feb-28/217348/"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt; PasoWine.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;• Hope Family Wines Named Official Wine of Vina Robles Amphitheatre&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;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.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;🔗&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://pasoroblesdailynews.com/hope-family-wines-becomes-official-wine-of-vina-robles-amphitheatre/217340/"&gt; &lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Read the story&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;🎧 Subscribe &amp;#38; Follow&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Love Where Wine Takes You? Leave a review, subscribe, and share it with a fellow wine (or cocktail) lover.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;🎙️ Credits&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Executive Producer: Joel Peterson + Paso Wine&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Associate Producer: Krista Smith&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Recorded, edited, hosted by Adam Montiel&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Follow Adam:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/adamontheair"&gt; &lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;@AdamOnTheAir&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Explore all things Adam:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://adammontiel.com/"&gt; &lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;AdamMontiel.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Listen to Adam’s other shows: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://adammontiel.com/up-adam-show"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Up + Adam&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt; (daily) and &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://adammontiel.com/the-pour"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;The Pour&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt; (wine &amp;#38; more, travel, culture)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt; Learn more, connect, or say hey at&lt;/span&gt; &lt;a href="https://adammontiel.com/connect"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;AdamMontiel.com/connect&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;🎵 Original music by &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.moonshinercollective.com/"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Moonshiner Collective&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;📱 Download the &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://prwca.provindre.net/paso-wine-app/"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Paso Wine App&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;🍷 Plan your trip at&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://pasowine.com/"&gt; &lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;PasoWine.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt; and follow&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/pasowine"&gt; &lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;@PasoWine&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;🎯 Plan your next Paso Robles getaway at&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.travelpaso.com/"&gt; &lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;travelpaso.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;🎧 Subscribe &amp;#38; Follow&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt; If you love &lt;/span&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Where Wine Takes You&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your favorite wine or Paso lover.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt; ©2025 &lt;/span&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Where Wine Takes You&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;, All Rights Reserved.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Where Wine Takes You - A Paso Wine Podcast

Adam Montiel

Ep 156: 20 Years of Torrin: From Helping Others to Holding His Own (Part 1)- Featuring Torrin Wines

JAN 17, 202670 MIN
Where Wine Takes You - A Paso Wine Podcast

Ep 156: 20 Years of Torrin: From Helping Others to Holding His Own (Part 1)- Featuring Torrin Wines

JAN 17, 202670 MIN

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<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? 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="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;"> ©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>