The Paso Robles American Viticultural Area (AVA) is often celebrated for its diversity. Diversity of topography, meso-climates, soils, styles of winemaking, and of course, grape varieties. The growing conditions within the AVA are directly responsible for this collection of more than 60 different vinifera grapes.
Read MoreRandy Caparoso is a multi-award winning wine journalist—and Wine Speak’s resident food-and-wine pairing expert.
Randy returns to Wine Speak 2020 with yet another extravaganza of wine-pairing insights, this time leading our “Wine & Food Workshop” featuring dishes by Chef Jeffery Scott paired with Paso Robles wines curated by Randy.
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Madeline Triffon is a legend in the world of master sommeliers and an icon in the field of skilled wine service.
We are blessed to have Madeline join Wine Speak 2020 and helm our seminar titled “Dream Big—Wine from A Different Perspective.” Wine Speak co-founder and master sommelier Chuck Furuya recently caught up with her to talk about her journey—and what inspires her most.
Read MoreJordan Fiorentini is the winemaker extraordinaire for Epoch Estate Wines in Paso Robles—and she was also part of one of Wine Speak’s most defining moments, as you will see in the following interview.
Read MoreYou could say that Nunzio Alioto was born for a life in food in wine. But his fascination with food and wine did not stop with the family business. His curiosity, fascination and talent with wine led him to become a master sommelier in 1987 and since that time he’s made an enormous impact on the wine industry through his commitment to helping others.
Read MoreIt’s not hard to Dream Big when you meet Amanda Wittstrom Higgins. Chuck recently caught up with her to talk about Wine Speak 2020—and to learn more about her passionate outlook on work and life.
Read MoreEmmanuel Kemiji hits the trifecta when it comes to wine: master sommelier, winemaker and winery owner. We are thrilled to welcome him to Wine Speak 2020, where he will co-host our panel discussion on “Crazy Red Blends.” You will also experience his wines at our Wines of The World and BYOB Dinner events.
Read MoreThere is a reason why Bruce Neyers has become a fixture at Wine Speak—he not only has incredible global wine experience and untold wisdom, but he also has a heart for sharing.
Read MoreWith such a diverse array of experiences being staged around the Paso Robles wine country, Wine Speak 2019 would not be possible without a little help from our friends and sponsors at Breakaway Tours.
Read MoreOur goal was to create a lunch menu which showcased a few of the best wine of Paso Robles: Daou Cabernet Sauvignon, Laventure Optimus, Epoch White, and Tablas Creeks Grenache. What happened will likely go down as one of the funnest, most interesting and eye opening experiences I’ve had in a long while!
Read MoreWe saw an opportunity to bring together a wealth of talent & experience to come share & interactively “talk story”. We therefore created our Wine Speak event whose intent was to help move our industry forward through learning & fostering camaraderie & collaboration.
Read MoreBruce Neyers’ roots in Napa Valley run deeper than most. He and his wife Barbara married while they were both students at the University of Delaware. Bruce's brief stint in the Army took them to San Francisco in 1970, and it was there that he became drawn to wine.
Read MoreFrom Bordeaux to Coonawarra, Cabernet Sauvignon reigns supreme. Approximately 90 percent of Napa Valley producers make a Cabernet Sauvignon, and 13,000 acres of the variety are planted in Sonoma County. Cabernet Sauvignon is also the most widely planted grape in Paso Robles. The quality of Cabernet Sauvignons worldwide has never been greater.
Read MoreIn 1989, Wine Speak co-founder Chuck Furuya became only the tenth person in the United States to pass the rigorous Master Sommelier examination. It was his passion to fully excel at wine service and education that led him on the path to certification as a Master Sommelier.
Read MoreAtascadero is cradled to the north, east and south by the 11 sub-AVAs of the Paso Robles wine region, and is conveniently located off Highway 101 between San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles. Here are some top local picks to consider when you are visiting.
Read MoreMatt Kettmann is a California native with deep roots in the Golden State, and a longtime journalist who has been with theSanta Barbara Independentsince 1999. He is also a family man and adventurer.
We recently caught up with Matt to learn more about his journey—and to get his take on Wine Speak Paso Robles:
Read MoreSIX QUESTIONS WITH MERIDITH MAY
Meridith May is a publishing powerhouse in the wine and spirits world. She is the publisher and executive editor of The Tasting Panel magazine, which is the most widely circulated trade publication in the beverage industry. She also holds the same titles at the SOMM Journal and The Clever Root magazines.
The Wine 101 workshop was held at Atascadero City Hall. It spanned a variety of topics in order to cultivate education and insight into the Paso Robles wine region, and to ultimately raise the collective hospitality game of local frontline employees.
Read MoreWe are excited to be the drivers behind “Wine 101”—an interactive 90-minute workshop designed to help local hotels better cater to travelers in the Paso Robles wine country.
Read MoreFour Questions with Adam Tolmach
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