Where Wine Takes You - A Paso Wine Podcast

Mar 07 2025 123 ep. 67 mins 44
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Keeping it real with owners, winemakers, growers and personalities as they discuss the places and wines that have shaped the Paso Robles Wine Region

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Ep 123: From Pre-Med to Paso: Following Science, Finding Soul – Featuring MCV Wines

Mar 07 2025 71 mins  
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 ca

Ep 122: Off the Vine, On the Line: How Great Design Moves Bottles – Featuring Kraftwerk Design

Feb 21 2025 59 mins  
Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, we're pulling back the curtain on something you might not think about—but it’s the first thing you see when you pick up a bottle of wine: the label. A great wine label isn’t just about looking pretty—it’s storytelling, branding, and marketing all wrapped into one, and it can make or break

Ep 121: A Century of Winemaking and Grape Growing – Featuring Janell Dusi & Matt Dusi

Feb 14 2025 65 mins  
Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights ******* Where Wine Takes You Named by Feedspot.com #3 on Their List of Top 100 Podcasts ******* In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, we’re celebrating a milestone that’s been a century in the making. The Dusi family has been farming Paso Robles vineyards for 100 years, and today, we’re sitting down with Janell Dusi of J Dusi

Ep 120: Not Your Usual Wine Tour – Toasting Tin City featuring Toast Wine Tours | Giornata Wines | Etto

Feb 07 2025 62 mins  
Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, we’re exploring new ways to experience Paso Robles beyond the tasting room. Adam sits down with Kristina Horton, owner of Toast Tours, who is redefining how visitors sip and explore Paso with guided wine tours, insider experiences, and now, a Tin City Walking Tour. Joining the conversation is Ste

Ep 119: Crushin’ It in Paso – Featuring Crush Vineyard

Jan 31 2025 65 mins  
Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, Adam sits down with Scott Schramm, owner of Crush Vineyard, and Tyler Russell, his winemaker and a Paso veteran known for his no-nonsense, instinct-driven approach to crafting wines. Scott’s journey is anything but ordinary—coming from a successful career in the fashion industry, he made a bold

Ep 118: Wine Industry Persons of the Year 2024 – Randy & Jenny Heinzen

Jan 17 2025 47 mins  
Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights   In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, Adam sits down with Randy and Jenny Heinzen, Paso’s 2024 Wine Industry Persons of the Year. Randy, the mastermind behind Vineyard Professional Services, and Jenny, a leading expert in vineyard real estate, share their journey of building a life and legacy in Paso wine country. From planti

Ep 117 – Paso’s Movers & Shakers (& Not the Winemakers) Earning National Recognition

Jan 10 2025 63 mins  
Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights   In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, recorded at the renowned Robert Hall Winery in Paso Robles, host Adam Montiel delves into the journeys of three influential figures recently honored as 2024 Wine Industry Leaders by Wine Business Monthly: * Maeve Pesquera, Executive Vice President of the Luxury Division at O’Neill Vintn

Ep 116 Bubbles on Bubbles! – Featuring Rava Wines | Paris Valley Road

Dec 31 2024 71 mins  
Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights In this sparkling New Year’s episode, host Adam Montiel rings in 2025 with two incredible winemakers who bring the bubbles and Bordeaux brilliance to Paso Robles. Sherri Holzer of Rava Wines shares the story behind Paso’s first sparkling wine-focused winery, crafted using the traditional méthode champenoise. We delve into their diver

Ep 115: Cruise with Paso Wine in Bordeaux with Paso Legends – Featuring L’Aventure | Booker Vineyard

Dec 18 2024 74 mins  
Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights Get ready for an episode recorded deep in the stunning limestone caves of L’Aventure Winery. This week, Adam Montiel sits down with two Paso icons: Eric Jensen of Booker Wines and Stephan Asseo of L’Aventure. These two winemaking legends share their journey of shaping Paso Robles into a world-class wine region, with Eric’s bold inno

Ep 114: Magic of MICHELIN – Featuring Inn Paradiso | The Restaurant at JUSTIN

Nov 12 2024 64 mins  
Where Wine Takes You - Episode Highlights In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, Adam Montiel dives into The Magic of Michelin, recorded live at the enchanting Inn Paradiso in Paso Robles. This unique getaway, owned by Steve Werndorf, is unlike any other with its hidden, artistic, and luxurious ambiance. Joining Adam are two stars from Justin Winery—Executive Chef Rachel Hags