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Where Wine Takes You - A Paso Wine Podcast

Where Wine Takes You - A Paso Wine Podcast

By: Adam Montiel
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  • EP 167: ROC Part 3 – Roots, Responsibility & Future of Farming – Featuring Halter Ranch Vineyard | Booker Vineyard

    EP 167: ROC Part 3 – Roots, Responsibility & Future of Farming – Featuring Halter Ranch Vineyard | Booker Vineyard
    Apr 17 2026
    🍇 WHERE WINE TAKES YOU – EPISODE 167 🍷 ROC PART 3: ROOTS, RESPONSIBILITY & THE FUTURE OF FARMING In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, Adam closes out the three-part deep dive into Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) farming with two powerhouse voices helping lead the movement in Paso Robles. First up is Hilary Graves of Booker Vineyard, grower, educator, vineyard strategist, and one of the most respected minds in California viticulture. Hilary shares why ROC matters, how farmers can help capture carbon, and why consumers hold more power than they realize every time they shop or order wine. Then Adam welcomes Kevin Sass, veteran winemaker of Halter Ranch, whose decades of Paso experience meet one of the region’s most stunning estates. Kevin breaks down what certification means, why transparency matters, how Halter balances multiple vineyards across states, and yes… why planes literally land at the winery. This episode goes beyond buzzwords and into the real questions: How do we farm better? How do we support workers better? How do we leave land better than we found it? And if Paso Robles is going to lead the wine world in something… this feels like a damn good place to start. 🌿 TRAVEL PASO SPOTLIGHT Before your next Paso getaway, start here: https://travelpaso.com Later in the show, Adam checks in with Jeffry Weisinger, Interim Executive Director of Paso Main Street, and owner of local favorite Jeffry’s Wine Country BBQ. They talk about the upcoming Paso Robles Olive & Lavender Festival on May 9th, a downtown celebration of local olive oils, lavender goods, shopping specials, food, cocktails, and community spirit. The event also serves as the largest annual fundraiser for Paso Main Street, helping support treasured traditions like Santa in the Park, Teddy Bear Tea, Elegant Evening, and more. 🎉 EVENT LINKS Paso Robles Olive & Lavender Festival – May 9 https://pasoroblesdowntown.org/downtown-event/paso-robles-olive-festival-lavender-festival-may-9th/ 🍷 FEATURED GUEST LINKS Booker Vineyard – https://www.bookerwines.com • IG: https://www.instagram.com/bookervineyard/Halter Ranch – https://www.halterranch.com • IG: https://www.instagram.com/halterranch/Paso Main Street / Downtown Paso Robles – https://pasoroblesdowntown.org • IG: https://www.instagram.com/prmainstreet/Jeffry’s Wine Country BBQ – Downtown Paso Robles 🌐 PASO WINE WIRE 🏰 The Anderson Paso Opens Restaurant Doors The “first castle on the right” on Highway 46 West debuts its new restaurant, cocktail bar, and hospitality concept. 🔗 https://www.winebusiness.com/news/article/316431 🤝 Chefs Helping Chefs Supports Baby Saoirse McCabe A sold-out Central Coast fundraiser rallied chefs, wineries, and hospitality leaders in support of the McCabe family during baby Saoirse’s cancer fight. ❤️ DONATE TO SUPPORT SAOIRSE MCCABE GoFundMe: Support Saoirse’s Journey – Hope & Healing Ahead 🔗 https://gofundme.com/f/support-saoirses-journey-hope-and-healing-ahead Fiscal Sponsor EIN: 77-0206822 🍑 Peachy Canyon Names Paul Sowerby General Manager Paso veteran Paul Sowerby steps into leadership at one of the region’s most iconic family wineries. 🔗 https://www.winebusiness.com/news/article/316647 🌱 LEARN MORE ABOUT ROC 🔗 https://pasowine.com/grower_certification/regenerative-organic-certified/ 🔗 https://regenorganic.org 🎉 PASO WINE FEST WEEKEND MAY 15-17 Paso Wine Fest and Paired Paso One of the region’s premier events featuring winemakers and chefs, including Adam as a judge https://pasowine.com/consumer_events/paired-paso/ Sparkling Paso A must for bubble lovers, showcasing sparkling wines from across the region https://pasowine.com/consumer_events/sparkling-paso/ 🎯 Plan your next Paso Robles getaway at travelpaso.com 🎧 Subscribe & Follow Love Where Wine Takes You? Leave a review, subscribe, and share it with a fellow wine (or Paso) lover. 🎙️ Credits Executive Producer: Joel Peterson + Paso Wine Associate Producer: Krista Smith Recorded, edited, hosted by Adam Montiel Follow Adam: @AdamOnTheAir Explore all things Adam: AdamMontiel.com Listen to Adam’s other shows: Up + Adam (daily) and The Pour (wine & more, travel, culture) Learn more, connect, or say hey at AdamMontiel.com/connect 🎵 Original music by Moonshiner Collective 📱 Download the Paso Wine App 🍷 Plan your trip at PasoWine.com and follow @PasoWine 🎯 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 or Paso lover. ©2026 Where Wine Takes You, All Rights Reserved.
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Ep 166: ROC Part 2 – Paso Leads in Regenerative Organic Certified – Featuring Robert Hall Winery | Le Cuvier

    Ep 166: ROC Part 2 – Paso Leads in Regenerative Organic Certified – Featuring Robert Hall Winery | Le Cuvier
    Apr 10 2026
    🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 This episode of Where Wine Takes You is Part Two of our Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) series, diving deeper into one of the most important movements shaping the future of wine. After last week’s conversation with Jason Haas and Chris Cherry, Adam continues the journey with two winemakers leading the charge in Paso Robles. Adam sits down with Clay Selkirk of Le Cuvier Winery and Amanda Gorter of Robert Hall Winery, two voices from very different backgrounds, united by a shared commitment to regenerative farming. Clay reflects on carrying forward the legacy of Paso legend John Munch, while Amanda breaks down how regenerative practices are showing measurable results in the vineyard and in the glass. From soil health and climate resilience to transparency in winemaking, this conversation brings ROC out of theory and into reality. Later in the episode, Adam highlights one of the most unique ways to explore Paso wine country in the Travel Paso Spotlight, 3rd Wheel Tours. Think sidecars, tuk-tuks, and a fully guided experience where you don’t have to drive, just sit back and enjoy the ride through vineyards and boutique wineries. And in Paso Wine Wire, there’s no shortage of local buzz, from a major expansion at Allegretto Vineyard Resort, to community-driven events like Paso Wine Fanatics and Soup & Syrah, and a meaningful moment as Vine Cycle Tours looks for its next owner after building a beloved local experience. 🍷 FEATURED GUESTS Le Cuvier Winery 🔗 https://www.lcwine.com/ 📱 https://www.instagram.com/lecuvierwinery/ Robert Hall Winery 🔗 https://www.roberthallwinery.com/ 📱 https://www.instagram.com/roberthallwinery/ 🌐 PASO WINE WIRE Allegretto Vineyard Resort Expansion Approved A major expansion including a spa hotel, restaurant, and conference center signals Paso’s continued rise as a luxury wine destination. 🔗 https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/luxury-slo-county-resort-adding-120000653.html Paso Wine Fanatics Event A stacked weekend of winemakers, food, music, and community featuring Caliza, Loma Seca, Alta Colina, Guyomar, and Turtle Rock. 🔗 https://pasorobleswinefanatics.com/pages/events Soup & Syrah Festival (April 12) An afternoon of wine, food, and community benefiting Jack’s Helping Hand. 🎟 Use code VTR for 35% off tickets 🔗 https://pasoroblesdailynews.com/soup-and-syrah-festival-benefits-programs-for-children-with-special-needs/219172/ 🔗 https://soupnsyrah.wixsite.com/soup Vine Cycle Tours For Sale A Paso favorite e-bike vineyard tour business is looking for its next chapter. Includes bikes, van, and full brand platform. 📩 jeff@vinecycletours.com 🔗 https://www.bizben.com/business-for-sale/paso-robles-electric-bike-vineyard-tour-and-rental-business-7796971 🔗 https://www.vinecycletours.com/about-us 🌴 TRAVEL PASO SPOTLIGHT 3rd Wheel Tours A one-of-a-kind guided wine country experience featuring sidecars and tuk-tuks, no driving required. 🔗 https://thirdwheeltours.com 🌱 LEARN MORE ABOUT ROC 🔗 https://pasowine.com/grower_certification/regenerative-organic-certified/ 🔗 https://regenorganic.org 🎉 PASO WINE FEST WEEKEND MAY 15-17 Paso Wine Fest and Paired Paso One of the region’s premier events featuring winemakers and chefs, including Adam as a judge https://pasowine.com/consumer_events/paired-paso/ Sparkling Paso A must for bubble lovers, showcasing sparkling wines from across the region https://pasowine.com/consumer_events/sparkling-paso/ 🎯 Plan your next Paso Robles getaway at travelpaso.com 🎧 Subscribe & Follow Love Where Wine Takes You? Leave a review, subscribe, and share it with a fellow wine (or Paso) lover. 🎙️ Credits Executive Producer: Joel Peterson + Paso Wine Associate Producer: Krista Smith Recorded, edited, hosted by Adam Montiel Follow Adam: @AdamOnTheAir Explore all things Adam: AdamMontiel.com Listen to Adam’s other shows: Up + Adam (daily) and The Pour (wine & more, travel, culture) Learn more, connect, or say hey at AdamMontiel.com/connect 🎵 Original music by Moonshiner Collective 📱 Download the Paso Wine App 🍷 Plan your trip at PasoWine.com and follow @PasoWine 🎯 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 or Paso lover. ©2026 Where Wine Takes You, All Rights Reserved.
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Ep 165: You Down with ROC, Yeah You Know Me – Featuring Tablas Creek | Maha Estate

    Ep 165: You Down with ROC, Yeah You Know Me – Featuring Tablas Creek | Maha Estate
    Apr 3 2026
    🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 Today, we’re talking about dirt. Not just any dirt, but living soil. The kind that breathes, holds water, stores carbon, and might just be the difference between surviving the next 50 years or not. Because right now, something big is happening in Paso Robles. If you haven’t heard the term yet, you’re about to hear it a lot more. Regenerative Organic Certified. ROC. And here’s the thing. This isn’t a buzzword. This isn’t marketing. This is a full-on shift in how we farm, how we think, and how we take care of the land. And Paso is leading that charge on a global level. In this episode, Adam sits down with two of Paso Robles’ most forward-thinking minds, Jason Haas of Tablas Creek Vineyard and Cris Cherry of Villa Creek and MAHA Estate, to kick off a special series exploring the future of farming and wine. This isn’t just about what’s in your glass. It’s about what’s happening beneath it. Soil health, farmworker fairness, and animal welfare, the pillars of ROC, are reshaping how wine is grown. Jason breaks it down in a way that actually makes sense, farming not just to sustain, but to improve the land and community. Cris brings the real-world perspective, sharing what it looks like to live this every day at MAHA Estate, from sheep in the vineyard to the economics of doing things the right way. Together, they unpack why this matters now more than ever, and how regenerative farming could be a key piece in the future of agriculture. You’ll also hear how Paso has quietly become a global epicenter for regenerative viticulture, with wineries like Tablas Creek, MAHA Estate, Booker, Halter Ranch, and others helping push the industry forward. Later in the show, Adam heads just off Highway 101 for a Travel Paso Spotlight on Firestone Walker Brewing Company, where beer, food, and community collide. With the Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest celebrating 30 years, plus a can’t-miss block party open to the public, it’s a perfect reminder that Paso is more than just wine, it’s an experience. 🍷 FEATURED GUESTS Tablas Creek Vineyard (Jason Haas) 🌐 https://tablascreek.com 📸 https://www.instagram.com/tablascreek/ MAHA Estate / Villa Creek (Cris Cherry) 🌐 https://www.villacreekwine.com 📸 https://www.instagram.com/villacreekcellars/ 🌐 PASO WINE WIRE Paso Wine Fanatics Annual Tasting at Caliza Winery One of the most passionate wine communities in the country is bringing the heat this spring. Owner-poured wines, gourmet food, live music, and Adam co-hosting. 🔗 https://pasorobleswinefanatics.com/pages/events Soup & Syrah Festival (April 12, Templeton) Comfort food meets Rhône magic, all benefiting Jack’s Helping Hand. 🔗 https://pasoroblesdailynews.com/soup-and-syrah-festival-benefits-programs-for-children-with-special-needs/219172/ Robert Hall Launches ROC Wines at Whole Foods A major milestone. Regenerative organic wines are hitting national retail shelves, and Paso’s impact just went mainstream. 🌴 TRAVEL PASO SPOTLIGHT Firestone Walker Brewing Company 🌐 https://www.firestonewalker.com Plan your trip → https://travelpaso.com 🌱 LEARN MORE ABOUT ROC 🔗 https://pasowine.com/grower_certification/regenerative-organic-certified/ 🔗 https://regenorganic.org 🎉 PASO WINE FEST WEEKEND MAY 15-17 Paso Wine Fest and Paired Paso One of the region’s premier events featuring winemakers and chefs, including Adam as a judge https://pasowine.com/consumer_events/paired-paso/ Sparkling Paso A must for bubble lovers, showcasing sparkling wines from across the region https://pasowine.com/consumer_events/sparkling-paso/ 🎯 Plan your next Paso Robles getaway at travelpaso.com 🎧 Subscribe & Follow Love Where Wine Takes You? Leave a review, subscribe, and share it with a fellow wine (or Paso) lover. 🎙️ Credits Executive Producer: Joel Peterson + Paso Wine Associate Producer: Krista Smith Recorded, edited, hosted by Adam Montiel Follow Adam: @AdamOnTheAir Explore all things Adam: AdamMontiel.com Listen to Adam’s other shows: Up + Adam (daily) and The Pour (wine & more, travel, culture) Learn more, connect, or say hey at AdamMontiel.com/connect 🎵 Original music by Moonshiner Collective 📱 Download the Paso Wine App 🍷 Plan your trip at PasoWine.com and follow @PasoWine 🎯 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 or Paso lover. ©2026 Where Wine Takes You, All Rights Reserved.
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    1 hr and 24 mins
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