On this episode of The Pour, Adam welcomes back a true architect of adventure, Mary Ann Erdos, founder of Cork & Cruise. If you think you’ve been on a wine trip before, think again. Mary Ann has created something completely different: immersive, intimate journeys where you don’t just taste the wine, you taste the place, the story, and the people behind the pour.

From their first Rhône adventure (where Adam joined as a guest), to this summer’s highly anticipated Bordeaux cruise, and already booking fast for Portugal 2026 (with Turtle Rock, Hawks Hill, & Villa Creek), Mary Ann shares how these trips come together, why winemakers keep signing up for more, and what makes guests feel like they’re part of something once in a lifetime.

We dive deep into what sets these experiences apart from truffle hunting in France to seven-course pairing dinners at sea and how Mary Ann obsesses over every detail, from the wine to the swag. Plus: her top travel tips, her jet lag hacks, and the moment she knew this wild idea could actually work.

Don't just travel. Travel well. Travel with wine. Travel with Cork & Cruise.

• Learn more or book your cruise: CORK & CRUISE 

• Follow on Instagram: @corkandcruise 

• Cruise Partner:AMA Waterways



If you’re thinking of joining us on the next adventure or just want to live vicariously, this episode is your boarding pass.

• Instagram: @adamontheair
• Website: adammontiel.com – Find episodes, giveaways, and more.
• Podcasts: Up & Adam, Where Wine Takes You, and The Pour with Adam Montiel—stream wherever you get your podcasts.

Pop the cork and join the conversation—this is one pour you don’t want to miss!

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For info on Tin City Distillery’s Private Barrel Club Click Here

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The Pour 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 Where Wine Takes You. To connect with Adam, learn more, or for Spotify or other pod links, visit AdamMontiel.com

About ‘The Pour with Adam Montiel’:

In 2010, Radio Host Adam Montiel combined his longtime love for broadcasting with his, then, new love for wine. He created and produced, ‘The Cork Dorks’. The show was hosted with Adam and his good friend Jeremy West. It was the first of its kind. It began focusing on central coast wineries but as the show grew, so did their ability to travel and meet other winemakers they found everywhere from Napa to Bordeaux that adopted that same Central Coast quality of people willing to share their wines, and their stories. 

As the area’s producer’s grew, soon Adam’s interview’s covered everything from spirits, craft beer, cider, cuisine, hospitality, and more. Fast forward to today, the spirit and enthusiasm cultivated with the award winning show, is reborn as The Pour with Adam Montiel, this time independently, and unfettered by corporate authority leaving it even more free to share the journey of making wine more approachable and fun for everyone.  

Here, We Taste It. We Spill It. We Leave it All On the Table. This is ‘The Pour’ with Adam Montiel.

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Sincere Thanks to those who support The Pour. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. Thank you for supporting them!

Original Music, ‘Come Alive’ by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective Moonshiner on Spotify HERE

Follow Adam on Instagram HERE

Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast, and learn more at AdamMontiel.com

White wine finally gets top billing in Paso, and we’ve got the guys making it happen. Adam sits down in the LoBro Studios at Timbre with Dave McGee of Monochrome Wines, and Joe Barton & Brad Ely of Barton Family Wines to talk about the second White Wine Invitational. What inspired it? Why now? And how are these winemakers shaking up everything you thought you knew about white wine?

Whether you’re a diehard red drinker or already love whites, this is the episode that just might change your palate.

Get tickets to the White Wine Invitational HERE

Friday June 20 @ Rava - Participating Wineries:

• Rococo
• Paix Sur Terre
• Monochrome
• IIWII
• Kinero
• Lone Madrone
• Barton Family
• Rava
• Giornata
• Union Sacré
• Tablas Creek

Learn more about today’s guests:

• Monochrome Wines – www.monochromewines.com
• Barton Family Wines – www.bartonfamilywines.com

Follow them:

Instagram – @monochromewines | @BartonFamilyEstate

• Instagram: @adamontheair
• Website: adammontiel.com – Find episodes, giveaways, and more.
• Podcasts: Up & Adam, Where Wine Takes You, and The Pour with Adam Montiel—stream wherever you get your podcasts.

Pop the cork and join the conversation—this is one pour you don’t want to miss!

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For info on Tin City Distillery’s Private Barrel Club Click Here

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The Pour 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 Where Wine Takes You. To connect with Adam, learn more, or for Spotify or other pod links, visit AdamMontiel.com

About ‘The Pour with Adam Montiel’:

In 2010, Radio Host Adam Montiel combined his longtime love for broadcasting with his, then, new love for wine. He created and produced, ‘The Cork Dorks’. The show was hosted with Adam and his good friend Jeremy West. It was the first of its kind. It began focusing on central coast wineries but as the show grew, so did their ability to travel and meet other winemakers they found everywhere from Napa to Bordeaux that adopted that same Central Coast quality of people willing to share their wines, and their stories. 

As the area’s producer’s grew, soon Adam’s interview’s covered everything from spirits, craft beer, cider, cuisine, hospitality, and more. Fast forward to today, the spirit and enthusiasm cultivated with the award winning show, is reborn as The Pour with Adam Montiel, this time independently, and unfettered by corporate authority leaving it even more free to share the journey of making wine more approachable and fun for everyone.  

Here, We Taste It. We Spill It. We Leave it All On the Table. This is ‘The Pour’ with Adam Montiel.

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Sincere Thanks to those who support The Pour. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. Thank you for supporting them!

Original Music, ‘Come Alive’ by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective Moonshiner on Spotify HERE

Follow Adam on Instagram HERE

Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast, and learn more at AdamMontiel.com

There’s immersive art… and then there’s FOSO — the Fiber Optic Symphonic Orchestra now glowing at Sensorio in Paso Robles. In this episode of The Pour, Adam goes behind the glow with two world-class creators: internationally acclaimed light artist Bruce Munro, and Emmy-winning composer Nainita Desai.



This is the first time Bruce has created a piece where light is fully synchronized to an original orchestral score. And Nainita? She didn’t write this music for film or screen — she composed it for a landscape. For movement. For light.

• Bruce Munro – brucemunro.co.uk 
• Nainita Desai – nainitadesai.com 
• Sensorio – Paso Robles – sensoriopaso.com 

FOSO – Fiber Optic Symphonic Orchestra -Now open at Sensorio in Paso Robles

• Tickets & Info
• Listen to the FOSO Score by Nainita Desai

• Instagram: @adamontheair
• Website: adammontiel.com – Find episodes, giveaways, and more.
• Podcasts: Up & Adam, Where Wine Takes You, and The Pour with Adam Montiel—stream wherever you get your podcasts.

Pop the cork and join the conversation—this is one pour you don’t want to miss!

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For info on Tin City Distillery’s Private Barrel Club Click Here

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The Pour 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 Where Wine Takes You. To connect with Adam, learn more, or for Spotify or other pod links, visit AdamMontiel.com

About ‘The Pour with Adam Montiel’:

In 2010, Radio Host Adam Montiel combined his longtime love for broadcasting with his, then, new love for wine. He created and produced, ‘The Cork Dorks’. The show was hosted with Adam and his good friend Jeremy West. It was the first of its kind. It began focusing on central coast wineries but as the show grew, so did their ability to travel and meet other winemakers they found everywhere from Napa to Bordeaux that adopted that same Central Coast quality of people willing to share their wines, and their stories. 

As the area’s producer’s grew, soon Adam’s interview’s covered everything from spirits, craft beer, cider, cuisine, hospitality, and more. Fast forward to today, the spirit and enthusiasm cultivated with the award winning show, is reborn as The Pour with Adam Montiel, this time independently, and unfettered by corporate authority leaving it even more free to share the journey of making wine more approachable and fun for everyone.  

Here, We Taste It. We Spill It. We Leave it All On the Table. This is ‘The Pour’ with Adam Montiel.

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Sincere Thanks to those who support The Pour. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. Thank you for supporting them!

Original Music, ‘Come Alive’ by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective Moonshiner on Spotify HERE

Follow Adam on Instagram HERE

Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast, and learn more at AdamMontiel.com

The Pour with Adam Montiel is Recorded Live at The Timbre LoBroStudios, thanks to Timbre Winery.

On this episode of The Pour with Adam Montiel, Adam sits down with Debby Baldwin Mann, a true pioneer of Paso Robles wine country. Debby co-founded Justin Winery as well as channeled her innovative spirit into creating two standout destinations: Paso Market Walk and Coast Village Walk in Montecito.

Paso Market Walk is a vibrant gathering spot on Spring Street between 19th and 20th, showcasing the very best of local flavor and craftsmanship. The market offers a thoughtfully curated mix of artisanal food vendors, boutique shops, restaurants, and locally sourced goods, all housed within a beautifully designed space that embodies the charm and spirit of Paso Robles. Both locals and visitors, as well as those in the industry, can enjoy a unique experience here - from gourmet treats and handmade products to comfortable, high-end accommodations - while savoring the region’s renowned hospitality and warm sense of community.

In this candid conversation, Debby reflects on her experiences navigating the early days of Paso’s wine scene, the monumental sale of Justin Winery, and the personal and professional transitions (and headlines) that followed. She also opens up about the lessons she’s learned from her health challenges and how those experiences have reshaped her perspective on life, community, and success. Packed with insightful stories, humor, and heartfelt wisdom, this episode celebrates the life and legacy of a woman who has profoundly shaped her community, the industry, and those around her.

Find Debby Baldwin Mann online:

• Website: pasomarketwalk.com
• Instagram: @pasomarketwalk

• Instagram: @adamontheair
• Website: adammontiel.com – Find episodes, giveaways, and more.
• Podcasts: Up & Adam, Where Wine Takes You, and The Pour with Adam Montiel—stream wherever you get your podcasts.

Pop the cork and join the conversation—this is one pour you don’t want to miss!

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For info on Tin City Distillery’s Private Barrel Club Click Here

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The Pour 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 Where Wine Takes You. To connect with Adam, learn more, or for Spotify or other pod links, visit AdamMontiel.com

About ‘The Pour with Adam Montiel’:

In 2010, Radio Host Adam Montiel combined his longtime love for broadcasting with his, then, new love for wine. He created and produced, ‘The Cork Dorks’. The show was hosted with Adam and his good friend Jeremy West. It was the first of its kind. It began focusing on central coast wineries but as the show grew, so did their ability to travel and meet other winemakers they found everywhere from Napa to Bordeaux that adopted that same Central Coast quality of people willing to share their wines, and their stories. 

As the area’s producer’s grew, soon Adam’s interview’s covered everything from spirits, craft beer, cider, cuisine, hospitality, and more. Fast forward to today, the spirit and enthusiasm cultivated with the award winning show, is reborn as The Pour with Adam Montiel, this time independently, and unfettered by corporate authority leaving it even more free to share the journey of making wine more approachable and fun for everyone.  

Here, We Taste It. We Spill It. We Leave it All On the Table. This is ‘The Pour’ with Adam Montiel.

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Sincere Thanks to those who support The Pour. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. Thank you for supporting them!

Original Music, ‘Come Alive’ by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective Moonshiner on Spotify HERE

Follow Adam on Instagram HERE

Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast, and learn more at AdamMontiel.com

On this episode of The Pour with Adam Montiel we chat with none other than Chef Rachel Ponce. Known for her inventive, high-energy cooking, Rachel is teaming up with Micah Park, Booker’s hospitality and events guru, to create a one-of-a-kind wine and food experience.

For one night only, Booker Vineyard is turning their tasting room into a full-service restaurant, and the talent behind the menu? 

Happening March 22nd, this isn’t your typical winemaker dinner. No long communal tables, no preset pours—just an intimate, restaurant-style service where guests can enjoy a five-course, wine-paired menu at their own pace. From the mind-blowing ‘Lick Your Plate’ amuse-bouche to a deconstructed Beef Wellington, every dish is designed to elevate Booker’s wines and surprise the senses.

In this episode of The Pour, we dig into how this event came to life, the vision behind transforming a tasting room into a restaurant, and the creative process that makes Rachel’s food so unforgettable. Plus, we get into wine and food trends, behind-the-scenes kitchen chaos, and what it takes to execute a high-level dining experience in a non-traditional space.

• Reserve your seat before it sells out!
• Event Link: Booker Vineyard Exclusive Dinner
• Booker Vineyard Website: www.bookervineyard.com
• Pair With Chef Rachel Website: www.pairwithchefrachel.com
• Chef Rachel’s Instagram: @pair_with_chef_rachel



This one is for the wine lovers, foodies, and anyone who appreciates an unforgettable dining experience. Cheers! 

• Presqu’ile Winery: presquilewine.com
• Center of Effort: centerofeffortwine.com
• Solterra Strategies: solterrastrategies.com
• Tin City Distillery Private Barrel Club: tincitydistillery.com/club/private-barrel-club
• World of Pinot Noir: worldofpinotnoir.com

• Instagram: @adamontheair
• Website: adammontiel.com – Find episodes, giveaways, and more.
• Podcasts: Up & Adam, Where Wine Takes You, and The Pour with Adam Montiel—stream wherever you get your podcasts.

Pop the cork and join the conversation—this is one pour you don’t want to miss!

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For info on Tin City Distillery’s Private Barrel Club Click Here

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The Pour 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 Where Wine Takes You. To connect with Adam, learn more, or for Spotify or other pod links, visit AdamMontiel.com

About ‘The Pour with Adam Montiel’:

In 2010, Radio Host Adam Montiel combined his longtime love for broadcasting with his, then, new love for wine. He created and produced, ‘The Cork Dorks’. The show was hosted with Adam and his good friend Jeremy West. It was the first of its kind. It began focusing on central coast wineries but as the show grew, so did their ability to travel and meet other winemakers they found everywhere from Napa to Bordeaux that adopted that same Central Coast quality of people willing to share their wines, and their stories. 

As the area’s producer’s grew, soon Adam’s interview’s covered everything from spirits, craft beer, cider, cuisine, hospitality, and more. Fast forward to today, the spirit and enthusiasm cultivated with the award winning show, is reborn as The Pour with Adam Montiel, this time independently, and unfettered by corporate authority leaving it even more free to share the journey of making wine more approachable and fun for everyone.  

Here, We Taste It. We Spill It. We Leave it All On the Table. This is ‘The Pour’ with Adam Montiel.

__________

Sincere Thanks to those who support The Pour. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. Thank you for supporting them!

Original Music, ‘Come Alive’ by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective Moonshiner on Spotify HERE

Follow Adam on Instagram HERE

Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast, and learn more at AdamMontiel.com

Paso Robles is set to shine a spotlight on one of the most fascinating and underappreciated varietals in the wine world—Cabernet Franc. Cab Franc Masters is a two-day event happening March 16-17, 2024, dedicated entirely to this complex and elegant grape.

Joining Adam today are Neeta Mitral of LXV Wines and Damian Grimley of Brecon Estate. We talk about what makes Cab Franc special, why it’s gaining momentum, and what guests can expect from this first-of-its-kind celebration.

If you’re a Cab Franc fan—or just looking to expand your palate—this is an episode (and event) you won’t want to miss!

Dates: Sunday & Monday, March 16-17, 2025

Location: Paso Robles, CA

Tickets & Info: www.CabFrancMasters.com

This event is the first of its kind and a must-attend for wine lovers looking to experience the depth and beauty of Cabernet Franc in all its forms.

• Neeta Mitral – LXV Wines (Website)
• Damian Grindley – Brecon Estate (Website)



• Cab Franc Masters – Instagram
• Follow LXV Wines – Instagram
• Follow Brecon Estate – Instagram
• Follow The Pour with Adam Montiel – Instagram

• Presqu’ile Winery: presquilewine.com
• Center of Effort: centerofeffortwine.com
• Solterra Strategies: solterrastrategies.com
• Tin City Distillery Private Barrel Club: tincitydistillery.com/club/private-barrel-club
• World of Pinot Noir: worldofpinotnoir.com

• Instagram: @adamontheair
• Website: adammontiel.com – Find episodes, giveaways, and more.
• Podcasts: Up & Adam, Where Wine Takes You, and The Pour with Adam Montiel—stream wherever you get your podcasts.

Pop the cork and join the conversation—this is one pour you don’t want to miss!

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For info on Tin City Distillery’s Private Barrel Club Click Here

***********

The Pour 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 Where Wine Takes You. To connect with Adam, learn more, or for Spotify or other pod links, visit AdamMontiel.com

About ‘The Pour with Adam Montiel’:

In 2010, Radio Host Adam Montiel combined his longtime love for broadcasting with his, then, new love for wine. He created and produced, ‘The Cork Dorks’. The show was hosted with Adam and his good friend Jeremy West. It was the first of its kind. It began focusing on central coast wineries but as the show grew, so did their ability to travel and meet other winemakers they found everywhere from Napa to Bordeaux that adopted that same Central Coast quality of people willing to share their wines, and their stories. 

As the area’s producer’s grew, soon Adam’s interview’s covered everything from spirits, craft beer, cider, cuisine, hospitality, and more. Fast forward to today, the spirit and enthusiasm cultivated with the award winning show, is reborn as The Pour with Adam Montiel, this time independently, and unfettered by corporate authority leaving it even more free to share the journey of making wine more approachable and fun for everyone.  

Here, We Taste It. We Spill It. We Leave it All On the Table. This is ‘The Pour’ with Adam Montiel.

__________

Sincere Thanks to those who support The Pour. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. Thank you for supporting them!

Original Music, ‘Come Alive’ by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective Moonshiner on Spotify HERE

Follow Adam on Instagram HERE

Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast, and learn more at AdamMontiel.com

On this episode of The Pour with Adam Montiel, we’re coming to you straight from the 25th Anniversary of the World of Pinot Noir at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara—where the pours are deep, the wines are rare, and the conversations go where no tasting notes can take you.

This one’s stacked:

• Dan Kosta—a legend in Pinot Noir—joins The Pour for the first time to break down his next chapter. Why launch three new wine brands instead of one? What has he learned since selling Kosta Browne? And how do Admire, Convene, and DK Grail each tell a different story in the glass?

• Bernard Retornaz—the Burgundy insider who always brings the heat—talks Grand Cru vs. California, how climate is shifting the game, and why he keeps smuggling Chardonnay into World of Pinot Noir.

• Jeremy Retornaz, a Pour veteran, is flipping the script with Onirique Cider—his first-ever cider label. Normandy meets Sebastopol in a way that might just change how you see apples forever.

No scripted PR talk. No filler. Just winemakers, pioneers, and a few bottles you’ll wish you had in front of you.



Dan Kosta & DK Wine Group

• Website: Admire Wines | Convene Wines | DK Grail Wines
• Instagram: @admirebydankosta | @convenebydankosta | @dk_grail

Maison Louis Latour

• Website: Louis Latour
• Facebook: Louis Latour USA

Jeremy Retornaz & Onirique Cider

• Website: Onirique Cider
• Instagram: @onirique.cider | @jeremyretornaz

• Tin City Distillery: Join the Private Barrel Club and craft your own custom whiskey. The Pour has its own barrel - you can too! Check it out here: tincitydistillery.com/club/private-barrel-club.

• Solterra Strategies: solterrastrategies.com
• Tin City Distillery Private Barrel Club: tincitydistillery.com/club/private-barrel-club
• World of Pinot Noir: worldofpinotnoir.com

• Instagram: @adamontheair
• Website: adammontiel.com – Find episodes, giveaways, and more.
• Podcasts: Up & Adam, Where Wine Takes You, and The Pour with Adam Montiel—stream wherever you get your podcasts.

Pop the cork and join the conversation—this is one pour you don’t want to miss!

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For info on Tin City Distillery’s Private Barrel Club Click Here

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The Pour 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 Where Wine Takes You. To connect with Adam, learn more, or for Spotify or other pod links, visit AdamMontiel.com

About ‘The Pour with Adam Montiel’:

In 2010, Radio Host Adam Montiel combined his longtime love for broadcasting with his, then, new love for wine. He created and produced, ‘The Cork Dorks’. The show was hosted with Adam and his good friend Jeremy West. It was the first of its kind. It began focusing on central coast wineries but as the show grew, so did their ability to travel and meet other winemakers they found everywhere from Napa to Bordeaux that adopted that same Central Coast quality of people willing to share their wines, and their stories. 

As the area’s producer’s grew, soon Adam’s interview’s covered everything from spirits, craft beer, cider, cuisine, hospitality, and more. Fast forward to today, the spirit and enthusiasm cultivated with the award winning show, is reborn as The Pour with Adam Montiel, this time independently, and unfettered by corporate authority leaving it even more free to share the journey of making wine more approachable and fun for everyone.  

Here, We Taste It. We Spill It. We Leave it All On the Table. This is ‘The Pour’ with Adam Montiel.

__________

Sincere Thanks to those who support The Pour. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. Thank you for supporting them!

Original Music, ‘Come Alive’ by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective Moonshiner on Spotify HERE

Follow Adam on Instagram HERE

Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast, and learn more at AdamMontiel.com

Adam is giving away tickets to the World of Pinot Noir’s Friday and Saturday Grand Tastings happening February 28 & March 1, 2025, at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara. Head to AdamMontiel.com to enter for your chance to win!

In this special episode of The Pour, Adam dives into one of the most anticipated wine events of the year—the World of Pinot Noir, celebrating its 25th anniversary at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara, February 27 through March 1.

Adam's taped live from Presqu’ile Winery in Santa Maria, sitting down with:

• Nathan Carlson – General Manager of Center of Effort and WOPN board member, sharing why Pinot is the grape that chooses you.
• Tim Wanner – Director of Hospitality at Presqu’ile Winery, breaking down what makes their Pinot stand out.
• Stacie Jacob – CEO of Solterra Strategies, the powerhouse behind WOPN, giving us the inside scoop on Grand Tastings, the Bubbles Lounge, and can't-miss dinners.

• Opening Night Party: Sparkling wine, live music, and bites from top chefs.
• Caviar & Bubbles Lounge: Sip, swirl, and snag a caviar bump before tasting world-class Pinot.
• Epic Seminars & Dinners: Panels led by Esther Mobley of the SF Chronicle and dinners featuring rare Champagne and vintage Burgundy.
• 100+ Wineries: From the Central Coast to Burgundy and beyond, it's Pinot paradise.

Adam’s giving away tickets for both Friday and Saturday's Grand Tastings! Enter to win at adammontiel.com.



• Tin City Distillery: Join the Private Barrel Club and craft your own custom whiskey. The Pour has its own barrel - you can too! Check it out here: tincitydistillery.com/club/private-barrel-club.

• Presqu’ile Winery: presquilewine.com
• Center of Effort: centerofeffortwine.com
• Solterra Strategies: solterrastrategies.com
• Tin City Distillery Private Barrel Club: tincitydistillery.com/club/private-barrel-club
• World of Pinot Noir: worldofpinotnoir.com

• Instagram: @adamontheair
• Website: adammontiel.com – Find episodes, giveaways, and more.
• Podcasts: Up & Adam, Where Wine Takes You, and The Pour with Adam Montiel—stream wherever you get your podcasts.

Pop the cork and join the conversation—this is one pour you don’t want to miss!

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For info on Tin City Distillery’s Private Barrel Club Click Here

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The Pour 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 Where Wine Takes You. To connect with Adam, learn more, or for Spotify or other pod links, visit AdamMontiel.com

About ‘The Pour with Adam Montiel’:

In 2010, Radio Host Adam Montiel combined his longtime love for broadcasting with his, then, new love for wine. He created and produced, ‘The Cork Dorks’. The show was hosted with Adam and his good friend Jeremy West. It was the first of its kind. It began focusing on central coast wineries but as the show grew, so did their ability to travel and meet other winemakers they found everywhere from Napa to Bordeaux that adopted that same Central Coast quality of people willing to share their wines, and their stories. 

As the area’s producer’s grew, soon Adam’s interview’s covered everything from spirits, craft beer, cider, cuisine, hospitality, and more. Fast forward to today, the spirit and enthusiasm cultivated with the award winning show, is reborn as The Pour with Adam Montiel, this time independently, and unfettered by corporate authority leaving it even more free to share the journey of making wine more approachable and fun for everyone.  

Here, We Taste It. We Spill It. We Leave it All On the Table. This is ‘The Pour’ with Adam Montiel.

__________

Sincere Thanks to those who support The Pour. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. Thank you for supporting them!

Original Music, ‘Come Alive’ by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective Moonshiner on Spotify HERE

Follow Adam on Instagram HERE

Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast, and learn more at AdamMontiel.com

Few films have left an imprint on the wine world like Sideways. Two decades later, its influence still ripples through vineyards and tasting rooms, shaping how we talk about Pinot Noir, Merlot, and the culture of wine itself. But how did a single movie change an entire industry?

In this episode, Adam sits down with Mira Advani Honeycutt, a respected wine journalist, and Kirk Honeycutt, a renowned film critic, to discuss their new book Sideways Uncorked: The Perfect Pairing of Film and Wine. Together, they explore the unexpected, lasting impact of Sideways, featuring insights from director Alexander Payne, key industry figures, and winemakers.

Also joining the conversation is Josh Klapper, owner and winemaker of Timbre Winery in San Luis Obispo, where this episode was recorded. As a winemaker deeply connected to the Pinot movement, Josh offers firsthand perspective on how Sideways changed the game.

From behind-the-scenes stories to the lingering Sideways effect on wine culture, this conversation uncorks it all.

Adam is giving away tickets to the World of Pinot Noir’s Friday and Saturday Grand Tastings happening February 28 & March 1, 2025, at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara. Head to AdamMontiel.com to enter for your chance to win!

• Publisher Link: Rowman & Littlefield
• Amazon: Buy on Amazon

Mira Advani Honeycutt – Wine Journalist & Author

• Instagram: @mira_advani_honeycutt

Kirk Honeycutt – Film Critic & Author

• Instagram: @kirkhoneycutt

Josh Klapper – Winemaker & Owner, Timbre Winery

• Website: timbrewinery.com
• Instagram: @timbrewinery

Adam's Other Podcast, Where Wine Takes You Named by Feedspot.com #3 on Their List of Top 100 Podcasts

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Learn more about SLO Restaurant Month: Visit SLO Restaurant Month

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For info on Tin City Distillery’s Private Barrel Club Click Here

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The Pour 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 Where Wine Takes You. To connect with Adam, learn more, or for Spotify or other pod links, visit AdamMontiel.com

About ‘The Pour with Adam Montiel’:

In 2010, Radio Host Adam Montiel combined his longtime love for broadcasting with his, then, new love for wine. He created and produced, ‘The Cork Dorks’. The show was hosted with Adam and his good friend Jeremy West. It was the first of its kind. It began focusing on central coast wineries but as the show grew, so did their ability to travel and meet other winemakers they found everywhere from Napa to Bordeaux that adopted that same Central Coast quality of people willing to share their wines, and their stories. 

As the area’s producer’s grew, soon Adam’s interview’s covered everything from spirits, craft beer, cider, cuisine, hospitality, and more. Fast forward to today, the spirit and enthusiasm cultivated with the award winning show, is reborn as The Pour with Adam Montiel, this time independently, and unfettered by corporate authority leaving it even more free to share the journey of making wine more approachable and fun for everyone.  

Here, We Taste It. We Spill It. We Leave it All On the Table. This is ‘The Pour’ with Adam Montiel.

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Sincere Thanks to those who support The Pour. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. Thank you for supporting them!

Original Music, ‘Come Alive’ by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective Moonshiner on Spotify HERE

Follow Adam on Instagram HERE

Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast, and learn more at AdamMontiel.com

In this episode of The Pour with Adam Montiel, Adam welcomes Michael C. Higgins, PhD—award-winning author, photographer, and storyteller who’s charting the lesser-known corners of the wine world. Michael’s latest book, Exploring Wine Regions – México, brings the spotlight to Mexico’s hidden wine gems. From the powerhouse reds of Valle de Guadalupe to the high-altitude treasures of Guanajuato and the sparkling surprises of Querétaro, this conversation showcases a side of Mexico you didn’t see coming.

Michael doesn’t just share his adventures south of the border—he reflects on his love affair with the Central Coast, the subject of one of his earlier books.

Thanks to Timbre Winery for allowing us to record this episode of The Pour.

Links from the Show:

• Michael’s website: exploringwineregions.com

• Get Exploring Wine Regions – México: Buy Here

• Follow Michael on Instagram: @exploringwineregions

• Explore the full press kit: exploringwineregions.com/press-kit

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The Pour 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 Where Wine Takes You. To connect with Adam, learn more, or for Spotify or other pod links, visit AdamMontiel.com

About ‘The Pour with Adam Montiel’:

In 2010, Radio Host Adam Montiel combined his longtime love for broadcasting with his, then, new love for wine. He created and produced, ‘The Cork Dorks’. The show was hosted with Adam and his good friend Jeremy West. It was the first of its kind. It began focusing on central coast wineries but as the show grew, so did their ability to travel and meet other winemakers they found everywhere from Napa to Bordeaux that adopted that same Central Coast quality of people willing to share their wines, and their stories. 

As the area’s producer’s grew, soon Adam’s interview’s covered everything from spirits, craft beer, cider, cuisine, hospitality, and more. Fast forward to today, the spirit and enthusiasm cultivated with the award winning show, is reborn as The Pour with Adam Montiel, this time independently, and unfettered by corporate authority leaving it even more free to share the journey of making wine more approachable and fun for everyone.  

Here, We Taste It. We Spill It. We Leave it All On the Table. This is ‘The Pour’ with Adam Montiel.

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Sincere Thanks to those who support The Pour. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. Thank you for supporting them!

Original Music, ‘Come Alive’ by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective Moonshiner on Spotify HERE

Follow Adam on Instagram HERE

Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast, and learn more at AdamMontiel.com