🍇 Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights 🍷   

In this Earth Day-inspired episode, Adam sits down with two leaders shaping the future of Paso from the ground up: Cris Cherry, owner of Villa Creek and the Maha Estate, and Hillary Graves, vineyard manager at Booker Wines. Together, they explore what it means to farm with integrity—from regenerative practices to the emotional reality of tending vines through seasons of change.

In honor of Earth Day, we sit down with two Central Coast voices who remind us that wine starts long before the glass.

Cris Cherry, owner of Villa Creek Cellars and MAHA Estate, reflects on decades of farming and his deepening connection to the land. It’s a conversation about resilience, respect, and the rhythm of nature.

Hillary Graves, vineyard manager at Booker Wines, shares her unique path from library stacks to vineyard rows. She breaks down how sustainability isn't just about what you do, but why you do it—connecting science, soil, and soul.

🌱 Cris Cherry: Villa Creek Cellars / Maha Estate

🌾 Hillary Graves: Booker Wines

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Where Wine Takes You (WWTY) is Executive Produced by Joel Peterson and Paso Wine.

 

Associate Producer: Krista Smith

WWTY is recorded, edited, produced, and hosted by Adam Montiel. Follow Adam on Instagram @AdamOnTheAir and check out his daily podcast Up + Adam as well as The Pour with Adam Montiel. 

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Original music on WWTY, “Good Company,” performed by Moonshiner Collective.

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