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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August 16, 2025Ep 141: From Bordeaux to Paso & Back – Featuring Stephan Asseo (L’Aventure) + Eric Jensen (Booker) Live with Audience in Bordeaux
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷
This one’s not recorded in studio… or even in Paso. It’s recorded on a riverboat in Bordeaux, France – but don’t let the setting fool you. The soul of this episode is 100% Paso Robles.
I sat down with two of the most influential winemakers in our region: Eric Jensen of Booker Wines and Stephan Asseo of L’Aventure Winery. Stephan left Bordeaux to escape the rules. Eric? He never followed them to begin with. Together, they’ve shaped not just vineyards, but a movement, redefining what’s possible in Paso and proving you don’t need permission to make great wine, just vision.
We talk legacy, freedom, and what it feels like to sip wine in the place one of them left, and both outgrew.
Plus: I catch up with Stacie Jacob of Travel Paso on how Paso wine is showing up in a major way in LA this summer, turning casual sippers into true believers. Let’s go. This… is Where Wine Takes You.
🎙️ GUESTS:
Eric Jensen, Founder – Booker Wines
Stephan Asseo, Founder – L’Aventure Winery
Stacie Jacob, Executive Director – Travel Paso
🔗 RESOURCES & MENTIONS:
Cork & Cruise – Paso River Cruise Info
https://www.corkandcruise.com
Paso in LA – Farmers Market Pop-up Series
https://www.travelpaso.com/articles/post/paso-robles-invites-you-to-experience-a-taste-of-wine-country-in-the-heart-of-los-angeles/
Hope Family Wines acquires Tufera Farms
https://pasoroblesdailynews.com/hope-family-wines-adds-vineyard-and-truffle-orchard-in-paso-robles/213536/
Gifford Fire + Ancient Peaks community response
https://www.sfgate.com/centralcalifornia/article/megafire-san-luis-obispo-county-20813014.php
🎯 Plan your next Paso Robles getaway at TravelPaso.com
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Where Wine Takes You is Executive Produced by Joel Peterson and Paso Wine
Associate Producer: Krista Smith
Recorded, edited, produced, and hosted by Adam Montiel
Download the free Paso Wine App as your guide to all things wine country.

For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out PasoWine.com and follow @PasoWine.
Follow Adam on Instagram → @AdamOnTheAir
Listen to Adam’s other shows: Up + Adam (daily podcast) and The Pour (wine, spirits, brews, lifestyle)
Learn more, reach out, or connect at AdamMontiel.com
🎵 Original music by Moonshiner Collective
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August 01, 2025Ep 140: Preserving the Past, Shaping the Story – Featuring SLO County Wine Award Recipients Chris Taranto & Libbie Agran
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷
What happens when the voice of Paso’s future sits down with the keeper of its past?
In this episode, Adam welcomes two legends who’ve shaped how Paso Robles is seen, celebrated, and remembered:
Chris Taranto, Communications Director for the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance – recently named the 2025 Wine Industry Person of the Year.
• Libbie Agran, Director of the SLO County Wine History Project – this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.
Together, they dive into the roots of SLO County’s wine culture led by Paso, from early French plantings and Gold Rush refugees to modern multi-generational legacies and the new wave of young winemakers taking over historic vineyards.
🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES
Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance → www.pasowine.com
• SLO County Wine History Project → www.winehistoryproject.org
• Libbie Agran’s Lifetime Achievement Award → Read more
• 2025 Industry Honorees via Paso Wine → View Full List
• Paso Robles Daily News Coverage → Industry Awards Article
• Wine Business Feature → Read Here
🎯 Plan your next Paso Robles getaway at TravelPaso.com
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Where Wine Takes You is Executive Produced by Joel Peterson and Paso Wine
Associate Producer: Krista Smith
Recorded, edited, produced, and hosted by Adam Montiel
Download the free Paso Wine App as your guide to all things wine country.

For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out PasoWine.com and follow @PasoWine.
Follow Adam on Instagram → @AdamOnTheAir
Listen to Adam’s other shows: Up + Adam (daily podcast) and The Pour (wine, spirits, brews, lifestyle)
Learn more, reach out, or connect at AdamMontiel.com
🎵 Original music by Moonshiner Collective
If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, leave a review, and share it! Thank you.
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1h 9min
July 25, 2025Ep 139: In Good Company: When Unlikely Paths Share Ground, Become Neighbors – Featuring Mid•Point Cellars | Rockbound Cellars
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷
Today’s episode explores The Bottle Shop, Paso Robles’ newest shared tasting room space that’s shaking up downtown with wine, food, and community all under one roof.
Adam sits down with two fresh faces to the Paso wine scene: Bill Lap, co-founder of mid•point, and Fiorella “Fio” DeRodeff, the founder and winemaker at Rockbound Cellars. They each bring a distinct voice, a different path, and a shared passion for building something meaningful.
This episode digs into the journey behind the wines, the rebirth of the historic Rotta property, and the importance of making wine that reflects who you are.
Stick around to the end for something wild, Bill opens the oldest bottle Adam has ever tasted / seen in his life. You won’t believe the vintage.
📰 PASO WINE WIRE
Hope Family Wines Golf Invitational Raises $160K for must! Charities
• 26th Annual Winemakers’ Cookoff Raises Over $1.1M for Scholarships
• Alternative Tastes Wine Festival Returns Aug. 1–2
🌴 TRAVEL PASO SPOTLIGHT
This week’s spotlight takes you to The Lofts at the Market — a boutique stay right above the bustling Paso Market Walk.
Learn more at:
• The Lofts at the Market
• Paso Market Walk
• TravelPaso.com
🍷 TODAY’S GUESTS
Bill Lap — Co-Founder, mid•point Winery
Fiorella DeRodeff — Winemaker/Owner, Rockbound Cellars

🎯 Plan your next Paso Robles getaway at TravelPaso.com
🎧 Subscribe & Follow
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 Paso Wine
Associate Producer: Krista Smith
Recorded, edited, produced, and hosted by Adam Montiel
Download the free Paso Wine App as your guide to all things wine country.

For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out PasoWine.com and follow @PasoWine.
Follow Adam on Instagram → @AdamOnTheAir
Listen to Adam’s other shows: Up + Adam (daily podcast) and The Pour (wine, spirits, brews, lifestyle)
Learn more, reach out, or connect at AdamMontiel.com
🎵 Original music by Moonshiner Collective
If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, leave a review, and share it! Thank you.
©2025 Where Wine Takes You, All Rights Reserved.
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1h 31min
July 11, 2025Ep 138 Small Lot, Big Soul – Featuring Red Door Ranch | Royal Nonesuch Farm | Lopai
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷
Episode Title: Small Lot, Big Soul: Paso’s Newest, Best-Kept Secrets
In this episode, we shine a spotlight on three Paso winemakers and vineyard owners who are putting everything into the bottle — and nothing into the hype. These are the small-lot producers who quietly shape what makes Paso Robles such a powerful, soulful, and personal wine region.
You’ll meet:
Eric Morley of Red Door Ranch Vineyards — alongside his wife Holly, Eric is building a boutique estate in the Templeton Gap focused on organic farming and site-driven wines with purpose.
• Anthony Yount of Royal Nonesuch Farm and Kinero Cellars — Anthony and his wife Hillary farm their York Mountain estate by hand, crafting Rhône-style blends and crisp whites with depth and soul.
• Paul “P‑Lo” Lopez of Lopai Cellars — a sixth-generation Paso farmer who makes powerful estate wines from Willow Creek fruit with his son Brian.
They’re not chasing trends. They’re making wine on their own terms — with heart, hustle, and heritage.
This is small-lot winemaking with big soul.
This is Paso at its most personal.
📰 PASO WINE WIRE HIGHLIGHTS
Paso Robles Named Among World’s Smartest Wine Regions
Tech, climate, and culture converge in this feature from The Buyer that puts Paso on a global innovation map.
→ Read the story
J. Lohr Launches “Share The Lohr” Podcast
A new behind-the-scenes podcast from one of Paso’s most iconic wine families.
→ Read the story
Templeton Feed & Grain Silos Lost to Fireworks Fire
An accidental blaze takes down a piece of the Templeton skyline — and part of its history.
→ Read the story
🌴 TRAVEL PASO SPOTLIGHT
This episode’s Travel Paso Spotlight features Becky Gray, Executive Director of Must! Charities. Becky joins us to talk about long-term community investment and how Must! helps Paso grow with purpose — one story, one family, and one partnership at a time.
🎯 Plan your next Paso Robles getaway at TravelPaso.com
🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES
Guests & Wineries
• Red Door Ranch Vineyards
• Royal Nonesuch Farm
• Kinero Cellars
• Lopai Cellars
Featured Organization
• Must! Charities
More from Travel Paso
• TravelPaso.com
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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 Paso Wine
Associate Producer: Krista Smith
Recorded, edited, produced, and hosted by Adam Montiel
Download the free Paso Wine App as your guide to all things wine country.

For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out PasoWine.com and follow @PasoWine.
Follow Adam on Instagram → @AdamOnTheAir
Listen to Adam’s other shows: Up + Adam (daily podcast) and The Pour (wine, spirits, brews, lifestyle)
Learn more, reach out, or connect at AdamMontiel.com
🎵 Original music by Moonshiner Collective
If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, leave a review, and share it! Thank you.
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1h 34min
July 05, 2025Ep 137: Paso Beyond the Bottle – Curated Experiences Uncorked
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷
Today: We’re all about Paso’s experiential side, from curated events to ziplines and escape rooms, featuring Shelbi & Molly (Destination Paso), Meghan Ball (Somm’s Kitchen / VinLumia), Barry White (Ancient Peaks, Margarita Adventures), and later, Monica Villicana guiding us through the Paso Robles Distillery Trail Weekend Aug 8-10!
📰 PASO WINE WIRE HIGHLIGHTS
• Il Cortile Ristorante earns its 11th consecutive Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Sister-spot Parchetto wins its first. Four Paso favorites land on the 2025 list including Les Petites Canailles and The Pony Club at Hotel Cheval
→ Read about it HERE
Vina Robles opens The Eatery in its new Ramada Drive tasting room, led by Chef Nicola Allegretta (Mama’s Meatball, Mistura)
→ Vina Robles
Paso Wine Country Alliance honors 2025 industry standouts
Aron Nevarez – Grape Grower of the Year
Molly Bohlman (Niner Wine Estates) – Winemaker of the Year
Christopher Taranto – Wine Industry Person of the Year
Libbie Agran – Lifetime Achievement Award
→ Paso Robles Daily News
🌴 TRAVEL PASO SPOTLIGHT
Featuring Monica Villicana of Re:Find Distillery and the Paso Robles Distillery Trail, including the Copper Card and the Distillery Trail Weekend this August.
Plan your next Paso getaway at TravelPaso.com
🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES
Destination Paso
Somm’s Kitchen
VinLumia
Ancient Peaks
Margarita Adventures
Paso Robles Distillery Trail
Re:Find Distillery

For planning your next adventure in Paso Robles, check out TravelPaso.com.
If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, leave a review, and share it! Thank you.
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.
To connect with Adam, ask a question, or learn more about reaching our audience, visit AdamMontiel.com or PasoWine.com.
For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out PasoWine.com and follow @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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June 27, 2025Ep 136: Arbor Road Reboot: New Names, New Energy – Featuring Zobèto Wines | Truss Wines
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷
Today, we head out to the westside of Paso, to a stretch of Arbor Road that’s waking up in a whole new way. It’s a story about building something from scratch, betting on family, and crafting wines that are deeply personal.
This episode features two Paso newcomers turning heads for all the right reasons. Cliff Cate of Zobèto Wines left his old life behind to create soulful Rhône-style blends on Paso’s westside, learning the ropes hands-on with some of the region’s most respected winemakers. Kyle Jury of Truss Wines brings an architect’s eye to his minimalist, design-forward wines, building his brand with intention, family, and structure at the core. Both are doing it their way on Arbor Road, and both are names to watch.
📰 Paso Wine Wire Highlights
• Community Wine Awards – 2025 Winners Announced
Master Marketer: Justin Rapolas (Aaron Wines)
Unsung Hero: Ryan Kemp (Adelaida Cellars)
Good Neighbors: Lars & Kristina (Toast Tours)
Le Vigne Winery wins big — TWICE in a week!
Central Coast Wine Comp + New York Int’l Wine Comp
Double Golds, 96-pt Cab, and Paso pride
ONX “Mad Crush” & Pear Valley Albariño sweep the OC Wine Comp
Best in Show (ONX) + Best White (Pear Valley)
Travel Paso Spotlight:
Freda Berman from the City of Paso shares details on Paso’s legendary Fourth of July celebration – where to park, what to bring, and why it’s a can’t-miss.
For planning your next adventure in Paso Robles, check out TravelPaso.com.
If you love Where Wine Takes You, subscribe, leave a review, and share it! Thank you.
🔗 LINKS + RESOURCES:
• Zobèto Wines
• Truss Wines
• Travel Paso – Plan Your Trip
• Paso Wine – Latest Happenings
• Le Vigne Winery
• ONX + Pear Valley in New Times SLO
• MoonshinerCollective.com
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.
To connect with Adam, ask a question, or learn more about reaching our audience, visit AdamMontiel.com or PasoWine.com.
For the latest in Paso Robles Wine Country, check out PasoWine.com and follow @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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June 20, 2025Ep 135: A First for Any U.S Winery and a Celebration of CDP – Featuring Tablas Creek
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷
Today, we uncork a milestone decades in the making.
Paso’s own Tablas Creek Vineyard just became the first winery in the U.S. to bottle all 14 traditional Châteauneuf-du-Pape grape varieties as single-varietal wines. And we’ve got the full dream team in the room:
• Jason Haas, Partner & General Manager
• Neil Collins, Director of Winemaking
• Chelsea Franchi, Senior Assistant Winemaker
They share how this decades-long vision came together, what each grape reveals on its own, and how their work continues to shape the Rhône movement in California.
ALSO IN THIS EPISODE:
• Paso Wine Wire:
JUSTIN Vineyards Awards $350K to Local Nonprofits & Classrooms

Paso Wine Industry Generates $2.8 Billion in Economic Impact

Tablas Creek Completes All 14 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Varietals

• Travel Paso Spotlight: Angela McGee of the Best Western Plus Black Oak shares the family’s history and hospitality legacy

🔗 LINKS + RESOURCES:
• Tablas Creek Vineyard
• Decanter Coverage on Tablas’ 14-Grape Milestone
• JUSTIN Community Grants Program
• Travel Paso – Plan Your Trip
• Best Western Plus Black Oak
• The Pour – White Wine Invitational Episode

📰 Paso Wine Wire Highlights
• RIDGE Vineyards Opens New Tasting Room in Paso Robles
One of California’s most iconic producers has officially landed in Paso. RIDGE opens its brand-new tasting room on Ramada Drive, deepening its historic ties to the region and giving Zin lovers a fresh reason to visit.
• Tablas Creek Completes Full Châteauneuf-du-Pape Lineup
A first for any U.S. winery—Tablas Creek has now bottled all 14 traditional Châteauneuf-du-Pape varietals. A decades-long project paying off with limited releases, Rhône passion, and Paso pride.
• White Wine Invitational – Tickets via ExploreTock
It’s back! The 2nd Annual White Wine Invitational returns to Rava Wines on June 20. Expect crisp whites, summertime bubbles, and community vibes—all to support Must! Charities.
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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.
©2025 Where Wine Takes You, All Rights Reserved.
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June 13, 2025 Ep 134: Zins of the Father, Now Told in Her Voice – Featuring Christina Turley of Turley Wine Cellars
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷
In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, Adam sits down with Christina Turley, the eldest daughter of legendary winemaker Larry Turley, and a powerhouse in her own right. From summers spent working alongside her father to building a serious wine résumé in New York City, Christina’s path has been anything but linear—and that’s exactly what makes her story so compelling.
We explore how she’s shaping the next chapter at Turley Wine Cellars, blending heritage with her own sharp perspective. From becoming a Certified Sommelier to leading the voice of one of California’s most iconic Zinfandel producers, Christina shares what it means to carry a legacy—and still make it her own. This is a conversation about voice, values, and vineyards… and yes, we get into why Paso Robles plays a vital role in Turley’s story.
Plus, in our Travel Paso Spotlight, Adam chats with John Arnold, GM of the Holiday Inn Express Paso Robles and local community leader, about the return of Paso’s official 4th of July celebration and how the lodging scene is evolving with the town’s growth.
🔗 Links from the Show
Christina Turley & Turley Wine Cellars
Website: turleywinecellars.com
Instagram: @turleywine
John Arnold – Travel Paso Spotlight
Holiday Inn Express Paso Robles: hotel website
📰 Paso Wine Wire Highlights
• RIDGE Vineyards Opens New Tasting Room in Paso Robles
One of California’s most iconic producers has officially landed in Paso. RIDGE opens its brand-new tasting room on Ramada Drive, deepening its historic ties to the region and giving Zin lovers a fresh reason to visit.
• Tablas Creek Completes Full Châteauneuf-du-Pape Lineup
A first for any U.S. winery—Tablas Creek has now bottled all 14 traditional Châteauneuf-du-Pape varietals. A decades-long project paying off with limited releases, Rhône passion, and Paso pride.
• White Wine Invitational – Tickets via ExploreTock
It’s back! The 2nd Annual White Wine Invitational returns to Rava Wines on June 20. Expect crisp whites, summertime bubbles, and community vibes—all to support Must! Charities.
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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.
©2025 Where Wine Takes You, All Rights Reserved.
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June 06, 2025Ep 133: Why Tourism Matters – Where Hospitality Meets Heritage – Featuring Travel Paso
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷
In this special episode of Where Wine Takes You, host Adam Montiel takes you behind the scenes of Paso Robles’ vibrant tourism industry. Recorded during National Travel and Tourism Week and California Tourism Month, this episode shines a spotlight on the individuals and businesses that make Paso Robles a premier destination.
You’ll hear from:
Richard Verruni, General Manager of Allegretto Vineyard Resort, who shares insights into creating exceptional lodging experiences.

Carole MacDonal, proprietor of Il Cortile Ristorante and Parchetto, discussing the art of fine dining in Paso Robles.

Dr. Chris Thornberg, a leading economist from Beacon Economics, providing a data-driven perspective on the economic impact of tourism in the region.

Jo Armstrong, recognized for her work at Hope Family Wines and her role in delivering top-tier wine experiences.

Pati Coelho, co-founder of Criú Hospitality, spotlighting excellence in Paso’s hospitality sector.

Stacie Jacob, President & CEO of Travel Paso, offering a heartfelt message about the people who make Paso Robles special.

This episode is a celebration of the passion, dedication, and community spirit that drive Paso Robles’ tourism industry.
🔗 Links & Resources
Allegretto Vineyard Resort: Website | Instagram
Il Cortile Ristorante: Website | Instagram

Parchetto: Website | Instagram

Jo Armstrong – Hope Family Wines: Website | Instagram

Pati Coelho – Criú Hospitality: Website | Instagram

Travel Paso: Website | Instagram
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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.
©2025 Where Wine Takes You, All Rights Reserved.
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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.
©2025 Where Wine Takes You, All Rights Reserved.
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1h 14min

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