Where Wine Takes You - A Paso Wine Podcast

By Adam Montiel

Keeping it real with owners, winemakers, growers and personalities as they discuss the places and wines that have shaped the Paso Robles Wine Region... more

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May 24, 2025Ep 132: Live from Paso Wine Fest 2025
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷

There’s Paso… and then there’s Paso during Wine Fest weekend. This episode captures it all — the energy, the people, and the pulse of a region at its most electric.
Recorded from the Ponderosa at the Paso Robles Event Center — nestled between In Bloom and Il Cortile — Adam sat down with a lineup of Paso’s most vibrant voices. In three stacked segments, we dive into what makes this festival weekend so special, and why Paso continues to punch above its weight in wine, food, and soul.
Segment 1 brings us Nicole Haisma of In Bloom and Nix Cellars, Anthony Yount of Royal Nonesuch Farm, and a surprise drop-in from Madeline Puckette of Wine Folly, fresh off leading her Paso 101 seminar.
Segment 2 turns up the heat with Riley Roddick of Hubba Wines, Maggie Tillman of Alta Colina, and Maggie Cameron — the firestarter behind both The Hatch and Della’s.
Segment 3 brings the closer with Cris Cherry of Villa Creek / MAHA Estate, Mary Ann Erdos of Cork & Cruise, Kit Kuyper of Hawks Hill Ranch, and Don Burns of Turtle Rock Vineyards — as they talk about their upcoming wine cruise to Portugal and Bordeaux (with two cabins left!).
🛵 Travel Paso Spotlight
We also meet Jaydy Gonzales, co-owner of Third Wheel Tours, offering one-of-a-kind motorcycle sidecar wine tours through the backroads of Paso — easily one of the coolest ways to sip, cruise, and experience wine country.
🎟️ Looking to explore Paso Wine Country?
Plan your trip, book your stay, and start your story at TravelPaso.com
🔗 Featured Guests + Links
Nicole Haisma – In Bloom / Nix Cellars

Anthony Yount – Royal Nonesuch Farm

Madeline Puckette – Wine Folly

Riley Roddick – Hubba Wines

Maggie Tillman – Alta Colina

Maggie Cameron – The Hatch / Della’s

Cris Cherry – Villa Creek / MAHA Estate

Mary Ann Erdos – Cork & Cruise

Kit Kuyper – Hawks Hill Ranch

Don Burns – Turtle Rock Vineyards

Travel Paso

Third Wheel Tours // @thirdwheeltours
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For planning your next adventure in Paso Robles, check out TravelPaso.com.
Tickets on sale for Paso Wine Fest (May 15–18, 2025). Head to pasowine.com for details and tickets. Use Promo Code ADAM and save $20 per ticket!
If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, please leave a review, and share it! Thank you!
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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.
To connect with Adam, ask a question, or learn more how you or your business can reach our audience on WWTY visit AdamMontiel.com or PasoWine.com
For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out PasoWine.com and follow on
Instagram @PasoWine. Download the free Paso Wine App as your guide to all things
wine country.
Original music on WWTY, “Good Company,” performed by Moonshiner Collective.
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May 09, 2025Ep 131: Downtown & Dialed In – Featuring Bushong Vintage Co. & Sea Shell Cellars
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷
This week, we’re diving into the creative current flowing through Downtown Paso’s tasting rooms — and the two distinct winemakers who are helping define the vibe.
Joining Adam Montiel in the studio:
Jason Bushong, owner & winemaker at Bushong Vintage Company
Lauren Lange, winemaker at Sea Shell Cellars

We talk tasting room culture, downtown energy, and how wine can be as much about expression as it is terroir. Expect neon. Vinyl. Maybe some beach sand. And plenty of Paso magic.
🌐 Paso Wine Wire
A quick look at what’s buzzing in Paso:
• Hope Family Wines Adds Beekeeping to the Farm
Regenerative farming takes flight — literally — as Hope Family Wines integrates bees into their vineyard ecosystem.
→ Read more
• Paso Wines Support Cystic Fibrosis Gala
Paso producers made a powerful showing at the California Winemasters event, raising millions to fight CF.
→ Read more
• Ridge is Coming to Paso
It hasn’t hit the press yet, but the word is out — Ridge Vineyards is setting up shop in Paso.
After decades sourcing fruit (like Benito Dusi), the iconic California label is finally calling Paso home.
🌴 Travel Paso Spotlight
This week, we check in with Victor Popp, the hospitality powerhouse behind the newly renovated La Quinta Inn in Paso Robles.
With a $3M makeover, award-winning service, and the busiest wine weekend of the year on deck — Victor breaks down why Paso’s accommodations game is as strong as its wine list.
→ Plan your trip now at TravelPaso.com
Also Mentioned:
🍷 Visit Sea Shell Cellars
🎸 Visit Bushong Vintage Co.
🎟️ Wine Fest tickets + lineup → PasoWine.com
🎁 Win passes to Wine Fest → AdamMontiel.com
📢 Housekeeping:
• Want to WIN tickets to Wine Fest? Enter at AdamMontiel.com.
• Shoutout Feedspot for naming Where Wine Takes You a Top 3 Wine Podcast!
• Thanks to Million Podcasts for putting us at #11 on their Wine Podcast list worldwide.

🎟 Paso Wine Fest is coming!
Get your tickets at PasoWine.com and don’t miss the Paso 101 Wine Seminar with Madeline Puckette of Wine Folly—a can’t-miss masterclass to earn your Paso Wine Certificate during Wine Fest weekend.
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For planning your next adventure in Paso Robles, check out TravelPaso.com.
Tickets on sale for Paso Wine Fest (May 15–18, 2025). Head to pasowine.com for details and tickets. Use Promo Code ADAM and save $20 per ticket!
If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, please leave a review, and share it! Thank you!
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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.
To connect with Adam, ask a question, or learn more how you or your business can reach our audience on WWTY visit AdamMontiel.com or PasoWine.com
For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out PasoWine.com and follow on
Instagram @PasoWine. Download the free Paso Wine App as your guide to all things
wine country.
Original music on WWTY, “Good Company,” performed by Moonshiner Collective.
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May 02, 2025Ep 130: Kiler Instinct: A New Era – Featuring ONX Wines
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷
Big moves at ONX Wines. This week, we’re talking about the launch of Kiler Canyon Vineyard – a bold new brand carved from one of Paso’s most exciting sites.
Joining Adam Montiel in the studio:
Jeff Strekas, Director of Operations & Winegrowing
Drew Nenow, Winemaker at ONX

What makes Kiler Canyon’s wines different? Why give a vineyard its own label? And what happens when you give a legendary site the spotlight it deserves?
🌐 Paso ine Wire
A quick look at what’s buzzing in Paso:
• Booker Hires Molly Lonborg as Senior Winemaker
Booker just leveled up. Molly Lonborg — known for her Rhône chops and regenerative mindset — steps in to lead winemaking operations.
→ bookerwines.com
• Vina Robles Launches Rookie Club
A new wine club aimed squarely at the next generation — think text-only updates, one-bottle drops, and Swiftie-themed tastings.
→ vinarobles.com
• Halter Ranch Reinvents the Vineyard — with Sheep
Elevated trellising. Year-round grazing. High-wire thinking. Halter Ranch proves you can farm smart, farm clean, and still break the rules.
→ halterranch.com
🌴 Travel Paso Spotlight
Restaurateur Maggie Cameron has reshaped Paso’s dining game — not once, but twice.
At The Hatch, it’s wood-fired everything, killer cocktails, and vibe for days.
At Della’s, it’s Southern Italian with California roots — fresh, fun, and Paso as hell.
The kind of places that make you linger. And make Paso’s food scene impossible to ignore.
→ Plan your next trip at TravelPaso.com
Also Mentioned:
🍷 Explore Kiler Canyon Vineyard
🍇 Visit ONX Wines
🎟️ Paso Wine Fest → PasoWine.com
🎁 Win passes → AdamMontiel.com
📢 Housekeeping:
• Want to WIN tickets to Wine Fest? Enter at AdamMontiel.com.
• Shoutout Feedspot for naming Where Wine Takes You a Top 3 Wine Podcast!
• Thanks to Million Podcasts for putting us at #11 on their Wine Podcast list worldwide.

🎟 Paso Wine Fest is coming!
Get your tickets at PasoWine.com and don’t miss the Paso 101 Wine Seminar with Madeline Puckette of Wine Folly—a can’t-miss masterclass to earn your Paso Wine Certificate during Wine Fest weekend.
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For planning your next adventure in Paso Robles, check out TravelPaso.com.
Tickets are now on sale for Paso Wine Fest (May 15–18, 2025). Head to pasowine.com for details and tickets.
If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, please leave a review, and share it! Thank you!
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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.
To connect with Adam, ask a question, or learn more how you or your business can reach our audience on WWTY visit AdamMontiel.com or PasoWine.com
For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out PasoWine.com and follow on
Instagram @PasoWine. Download the free Paso Wine App as your guide to all things
wine country.
Original music on WWTY, “Good Company,” performed by Moonshiner Collective.
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April 26, 2025 Ep 129: Breaking Plates, Pouring Paso – Bringing Greek Wines & Culture to Paso – Featuring Boutz Cellars
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷
Greek spirit. Paso soil. A father and son chasing a dream that started generations ago, and pouring it into the Adelaida hills today.
James and Manoli Boutzoukas of Boutz Cellars are bringing real Greek wine culture to Paso Robles, planting Assyrtiko, Roditis, Agiorgitiko – and betting on tradition in a whole new land.
When your roots run deep and your dreams run wild, you don’t follow maps — you draw new ones.
🌐 Paso Wine Wire:

• New stewards at Écluse Wines — as Thibido’s Gibsey and Josh Beckett bring things full circle. Learn more
• Charlie Palmer bets big on Paso’s food scene — revamping Paso Robles Inn and the Piccolo rooftop bar into the next culinary hotspots. (Credit: SF Chronicle) • American Idol producers auction off their winery — Ken Warwick and Nigel Lythgoe part ways with Villa San Juliette. (Credit: NY Post)
🍷 Travel Paso Spotlight:
This week’s Travel Paso Spotlight honors the AIDS/LifeCycle ride. A seven-day, 545-mile journey from San Francisco to Los Angeles that has included Paso Robles as a heartfelt stop for 30 years.
2025 marks the final AIDS/LifeCycle ride, and Paso gets to be part of the farewell. Thousands of riders will once again roll through our town and into our hearts before crossing the finish line on the California coast.
More on TravelPaso.com.
📢 Housekeeping:
• Want to WIN tickets to Wine Fest? Enter at AdamMontiel.com.
• Shoutout Feedspot for naming Where Wine Takes You a Top 3 Wine Podcast!
• Thanks to Million Podcasts for putting us at #11 on their Wine Podcast list worldwide.

🎟 Paso Wine Fest is coming!
Get your tickets at PasoWine.com and don’t miss the Paso 101 Wine Seminar with Madeline Puckette of Wine Folly—a can’t-miss masterclass to earn your Paso Wine Certificate during Wine Fest weekend.
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For planning your next adventure in Paso Robles, check out TravelPaso.com.
Tickets are now on sale for Paso Wine Fest (May 15–18, 2025). Head to pasowine.com for details and tickets.
If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, please leave a review, and share it! Thank you!
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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.
To connect with Adam, ask a question, or learn more how you or your business can reach our audience on WWTY visit AdamMontiel.com or PasoWine.com
For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out PasoWine.com and follow on
Instagram @PasoWine. Download the free Paso Wine App as your guide to all things
wine country.
Original music on WWTY, “Good Company,” performed by Moonshiner Collective.
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April 19, 2025Ep 128: Earth Day – Earth First Farming – Featuring MAHA Estate | Villa Creek and Booker Vineyard and Winery
🍇 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

✨ FOSO & Sensorio: Blog at AdamMontiel.com
🎟️ Paso Wine Fest tickets: PasoWine.com
🍇 Learn about the Paso Wine 101 Seminar with Wine Folly: Wine Folly Seminar Info

Paso Wine Wire Links:
Dream Big Darling Returns to V6 Ranch in Parkfield
25 scholarships for young women in the wine and spirits industry — mentorship, networking, and deep Paso roots.
🔗 Read more
Cal Poly Winemaker Showcase Raises Over $630,000
Celebrating 30 years of student-led wine excellence and hands-on education.
🔗 Read more
Paso Gets National Praise in Forbes
Liz Thach highlights Paso Robles and the CAB Collective’s growing influence on sustainable Cabernet production.
🔗 Read more
🎟 Paso Wine Fest is coming!
Get your tickets at PasoWine.com and don’t miss the Paso 101 Wine Seminar with Madeline Puckette of Wine Folly—a can’t-miss masterclass to earn your Paso Wine Certificate during Wine Fest weekend.
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For planning your next adventure in Paso Robles, check out TravelPaso.com.
Tickets are now on sale for Paso Wine Fest (May 15–18, 2025). Head to pasowine.com for details and tickets.
If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, please leave a review, and share it! Thank you!
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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.
To connect with Adam, ask a question, or learn more how you or your business can reach our audience on WWTY visit AdamMontiel.com or PasoWine.com
For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out PasoWine.com and follow on
Instagram @PasoWine. Download the free Paso Wine App as your guide to all things
wine country.
Original music on WWTY, “Good Company,” performed by Moonshiner Collective.
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April 04, 2025Ep 127: Share and Pair Sundays – Featuring The Wine Bible’s Karen MacNeil
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷
This week, Where Wine Takes You welcomes one of the most influential voices in wine – Karen MacNeil, author of The Wine Bible, a cornerstone text that’s sold over a million copies worldwide. She’s not only helped define how Americans talk about wine, but she’s spent years spotlighting Paso Robles as one of the world’s most exciting wine regions.
In this candid, deep-dive conversation, Karen opens up about her path from dropout to wine authority, why she believes Paso is one of the most expressive regions in the country, and how the wine world needs to evolve if it wants to survive. It’s passionate, unfiltered, and rich with perspective.
Also in this episode…
Travel Paso Spotlight: We’re joined by Lynette Sonne, Exec Dir of Farmstead Ed and the SLO County Farm Trail. She shares how she’s helping locals and travelers alike connect with the land, and offers a sneak peek at this summer’s Open Farm Days—a celebration of the Central Coast’s agricultural bounty.
In the Paso Wine Wire, we’re talking:
Paso Wine Country teams up with Strauss Workwear: A fresh partnership aligning style and grit, perfectly matching the energy of Paso’s wine community. Joel Peterson of Paso Wine drops in for a few words on what it means for the region.
CNN covers proposed wine tariffs: CNN’s Natasha Chen reports on how proposed tariffs could impact the American wine industry—particularly small and mid-sized producers like those in Paso. We’ve got a clip from the coverage to break it down.
DAOU Wines joins forces with LIV Golf: A bold move in branding and national visibility—Paso’s own DAOU Family Estates signs on as the official wine sponsor of LIV Golf, expanding Paso’s reach to a whole new crowd.

🎟 Paso Wine Fest is coming!
Get your tickets at PasoWine.com and don’t miss the Paso 101 Wine Seminar with Madeline Puckette of Wine Folly—a can’t-miss masterclass to earn your Paso Wine Certificate during Wine Fest weekend.

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Cork & Cruise 2025 – The Ultimate Wine Adventure
This year, imagine sailing through the Left and Right Banks of Bordeaux, tasting legendary wines with Paso’s most iconic winemakers, Eric Jensen (Booker Vineyard) & Stephan Asseo (L’Aventure) – Hosted by Cork & Cruise on board with AmaWaterways, this all-inclusive luxury wine cruise is an experience like no other. Spots are filling up fast—visit CorkAndCruise.com for details.
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For planning your next adventure in Paso Robles, check out TravelPaso.com.
Tickets are now on sale for Paso Wine Fest (May 15–18, 2025). Head to pasowine.com for details and tickets.
If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, please leave a review, and share it! Thank you!
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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.
To connect with Adam, ask a question, or learn more how you or your business can reach our audience on WWTY visit AdamMontiel.com
For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out PasoWine.com and follow on
Instagram @PasoWine. Download the free Paso Wine App as your guide to all things
wine country.
Original music on WWTY, “Good Company,” performed by Moonshiner Collective.
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March 28, 2025Ep 126: Paso’s First Michelin Star – Featuring Six Test Kitchen
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷
In this episode, we take a flavorful detour off the vineyard path and into the heart of Paso’s culinary scene with Chef Ricky Odbert—owner of Six Test Kitchen and the first to earn San Luis Obispo County its very first Michelin Star. From cooking in his parents’ garage in Arroyo Grande to building one of the most exclusive dining experiences in California wine country, Ricky shares his journey, his approach to creativity, and what it means to operate with discipline and vision.
In the Travel Paso Spotlight, we’re joined by Adri Wells, founder of Central Coasting with Adri, who’s helping Paso businesses thrive with powerful content and creative social media strategies. It’s the third week in a row we’re highlighting women-led businesses for Women’s History Month!
Today’s Guests:
Chef Ricky Odbert – Six Test Kitchen
• Website: sixtestkitchen.com
• MICHELIN Guide Review: Read here
• SFGate Feature – Started in a Garage: Read here
Adri Wells – Central Coasting with Adri
• Website: centralcoastingwithadri.com
• Instagram: @centralcoastingwithadri
Also in this episode’s Paso Wine Wire:
Brecon Estate earns “Historic Vineyard” status from the Historic Vineyard Society.

Indigené Cellars had a nice write up in the Tribune: How founder Raymond Smith is building community, one bottle at a time.
Paso Robles featured in Vogue, in a glowing write-up by Central Coast native Nicole Kliest—who we hope to have on the pod soon.
Grab your Paso Wine Fest tickets at PasoWine.com
Don’t miss the new Paso Robles 101 Seminar hosted by Wine Folly’s Madeline Puckette.

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Cork & Cruise 2025 – The Ultimate Wine Adventure
This year, imagine sailing through the Left and Right Banks of Bordeaux, tasting legendary wines with Paso’s most iconic winemakers, Eric Jensen (Booker Vineyard) & Stephan Asseo (L’Aventure) – Hosted by Cork & Cruise on board with AmaWaterways, this all-inclusive luxury wine cruise is an experience like no other. Spots are filling up fast—visit CorkAndCruise.com for details.
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For planning your next adventure in Paso Robles, check out TravelPaso.com.
Tickets are now on sale for Paso Wine Fest (May 15–18, 2025). Head to pasowine.com for details and tickets.
If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, please leave a review, and share it! Thank you!
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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.
To connect with Adam, ask a question, or learn more how you or your business can reach our audience on WWTY visit AdamMontiel.com
For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out PasoWine.com and follow on
Instagram @PasoWine. Download the free Paso Wine App as your guide to all things
wine country.
Original music on WWTY, “Good Company,” performed by Moonshiner Collective.
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March 21, 2025Ep 125: From Everywhere to Here: How Paloma Bilson Found Her Frame in Paso – Featuring Dilecta Wines
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From Everywhere to Here: How Paloma Bilson Found Her Frame in Paso
In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, Adam sits down with Paloma Bilson, owner and winemaker of Dilecta Wines. Her journey—from Angola and Namibia to the film industry in LA, to founding a visa consultancy for extraordinary talent, and finally planting roots in Paso Robles—is nothing short of cinematic. Paloma’s story is rich, layered, and poured into every bottle she creates.
In the Travel Paso Spotlight, Adam catches up with Michelle Barrera, founder of Enjoy SLO, whose platform helps locals and visitors alike discover the best events, bites, and sips in SLO County. She’s a trusted voice in Central Coast culture, and she shares what’s buzzing this season in Paso.
Paso Wine Wire Highlights:
Paso Cabernet Outpaces California: While statewide Cab sales dropped, Paso’s are up 12%—proving it’s not just a region, it’s a rising force. Read the full story Check it out HERE
J. Lohr Hits Sustainability Milestone: Their iconic 2022 Seven Oaks Cab now carries the Certified California Sustainable seal—over 20 million bottles strong, and under $20.Check it out HERE
Rockbound Cellars Opens Downtown: A new tasting room on Railroad Street brings Adelaida fruit, minimal intervention winemaking, and a relaxed vibe to the heart of Paso. Check it out HERE
Featured Guests & Links:
Dilecta Wines (Paloma Bilson): dilectawines.com
Enjoy SLO (Michelle Barrera): enjoyslo.com | Instagram @EnjoySLO
Paso Wine Fest Info: pasowine.com
Plan Your Trip: travelpaso.com

Cork & Cruise 2025 – The Ultimate Wine Adventure
This year, imagine sailing through the Left and Right Banks of Bordeaux, tasting legendary wines with Paso’s most iconic winemakers, Eric Jensen (Booker Vineyard) & Stephan Asseo (L’Aventure) – Hosted by Cork & Cruise on board with AmaWaterways, this all-inclusive luxury wine cruise is an experience like no other. Spots are filling up fast—visit CorkAndCruise.com for details.
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For planning your next adventure in Paso Robles, check out TravelPaso.com.
Before we wrap up, don’t miss Adam’s insider info: Tickets are now on sale for Paso Wine Fest (May 15–18, 2025). Head to pasowine.com for details and tickets.
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Where Wine Takes You (WWTY) is Executive Produced by Paso Wine.

Associate Producer: Krista Smith
If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, please leave a review, and share it! Thank you!
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.
To connect with Adam, ask a question, or learn more how you or your business can reach our audience on WWTY visit AdamMontiel.com
For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out PasoWine.com and follow on
Instagram @PasoWine. Download the free Paso Wine App as your guide to all things
wine country.
Original music on WWTY, “Good Company,” performed by Moonshiner Collective.
©2025 Where Wine Takes You, All Rights Reserved.
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March 14, 2025Ep 124: Cabernet Franc’s Rise in Paso – Featuring LXV Wines and Adelaida Cellars
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷
In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, we dive into Cabernet Franc’s moment in the spotlight and how Paso Robles is shaping its future. Once considered just a blending grape, Cab Franc is proving it can stand on its own—with structure, depth, and a signature Paso character.
To break it all down, we’re joined by:
Neeta Mittal, LXV Wines – A master of food & wine pairings who’s helping elevate Cab Franc’s versatility.
Jude Radeski, GM of Adelaida Vineyard – A leader in high-elevation winemaking and site-driven Cab Franc expressions.
We also touch on CabFrancMasters, a one-day only event dedicated to celebrating this complex and elegant varietal.
Travel Paso Spotlight: Parchetto Bistro
We catch up with Carol MacDonal, owner of Parchetto Bistro & Il Cortile, two of Paso’s most celebrated restaurants.
Parchetto Bistro’s Park Street Jazz Night with WhistlePig
A New York-style jazz night featuring WhistlePig whiskey pairings & a four-course dinner.
Live jazz, expertly crafted cocktails, and an elevated dining experience in downtown Paso.
Paso Wine Wire – Latest Paso Wine News
Best of Paso Auction Lot to Honor JoAnn Cherry at T.J. Martell Foundation Event
Paso’s wine community has created a one-of-a-kind auction lot in memory of JoAnn Cherry (Villa Creek & MAHA Estate).
Halter Ranch Achieves Regenerative Organic Certification
Halter Ranch joins Tablas Creek and Robert Hall as one of the only three Paso wineries with Regenerative Organic Certification®.
Miller Family Wine Co. Named Grower of the Year & Launches AI Sommelier Service
Miller Family Wine Co. (owners of French Camp Vineyard) was named Grower of the Year at the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium.

Cork & Cruise 2025 – The Ultimate Wine Adventure
Cork & Cruise is back for 2025. This year, we’re sailing through the Left and Right Banks of Bordeaux, tasting legendary wines with Paso’s most iconic winemakers, Eric Jensen (Booker Vineyard) & Stephan Asseo (L’Aventure)
Hosted by Cork & Cruise on board with AmaWaterways, this all-inclusive luxury wine cruise is an experience like no other. Spots are filling up fast—visit CorkAndCruise.com for details.
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For planning your next adventure in Paso Robles, check out TravelPaso.com.
Before we wrap up, don’t miss Adam’s insider info: Tickets are now on sale for Paso Wine Fest (May 15–18, 2025). Head to pasowine.com for details and tickets.
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Where Wine Takes You (WWTY) is Executive Produced by Paso Wine.

Associate Producer: Krista Smith
If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, please leave a review, and share it! Thank you!
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. He recently dropped an episode from World of Pinot Noir with Louis Latour and Dan Kosta of Kosta Browne fame. More content from WOPN coming soon including a chat with Paso Wine’s Joel Peterson!
To connect with Adam, ask a question, or learn more how you or your business can reach our audience on WWTY visit AdamMontiel.com
For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out PasoWine.com and follow on
Instagram @PasoWine. Download the free Paso Wine App as your guide to all things
wine country.
Original music on WWTY, “Good Company,” performed by Moonshiner Collective.
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March 08, 2025Ep 123: From Pre-Med to Paso: Following Science, Finding Soul – Featuring MCV Wines
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷
In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, we sit down with Matt Villard, owner and winemaker at MCV Wines, to explore his unexpected journey from pre-med at UC Davis to crafting bold, Petite Sirah-driven wines in Paso Robles. Sometimes, the best path is the one you never planned for, and Matt’s story proves that following your passion can lead to extraordinary places.
We dive into:
How a single UC Davis class changed everything
The origin of MCV Wines and Matt’s obsession with Petite Sirah
How family, loss, and perseverance continue to shape his winemaking philosophy
Later, in our Travel Paso Spotlight, we celebrate Women’s Week in Paso! We chat with Joeli Yaguda, co-owner of General Store Paso Robles, about the incredible impact of women-led businesses in Paso and how At Her Table is shining a spotlight on the women shaping the region’s food, wine, and hospitality scene.
And of course, we run down the latest in Paso Wine Wire, including:
Parchetto Bistro’s Park Street Jazz Night – A one-night-only New York-style jazz & WhistlePig whiskey dinner (March 20)
CabFrancMasters Returns to Paso – A deep dive into Paso’s role as a Cabernet Franc powerhouse (March 16-17)
Paso Tourism’s $20.9M Economic Impact – Wine country’s boom is fueling local businesses, public services, and job creation
Links from the Show:
MCV Wines: mcvwines.com
General Store Paso Robles: generalstorepr.com
At Her Table: athertable.com
Travel Paso: travelpaso.com
For planning your next adventure in Paso Robles, check out TravelPaso.com.
Before we wrap up, don’t miss Adam’s insider info: Tickets are now on sale for Paso Wine Fest (May 15–18, 2025). Head to pasowine.com for details and tickets.
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Where Wine Takes You (WWTY) is Executive Produced by Paso Wine.

Associate Producer: Krista Smith
If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, please leave a review, and share it! Thank you!
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. He recently dropped an episode from World of Pinot Noir with Louis Latour and Dan Kosta of Kosta Browne fame. More content from WOPN coming soon including a chat with Paso Wine’s Joel Peterson!
To connect with Adam, ask a question, or learn more how you or your business can reach our audience on WWTY visit AdamMontiel.com
For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out PasoWine.com and follow on
Instagram @PasoWine. Download the free Paso Wine App as your guide to all things
wine country.
Original music on WWTY, “Good Company,” performed by Moonshiner Collective.
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