Atascadero 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:
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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.
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