ABOUT THIS EPISODE
If Paso Robles isn't already on your must-visit list, this episode will change that. Maggie Tillman, co-owner of Alta Colina and self-described "co-first-generation" winery founder, joins us to dig into what makes Paso one of the most exciting — and most underrated — wine regions in the country right now. From why the east side vs. west side divide isn't quite as "divided" as you might think, to the magic of Tin City, we're giving you an all-access pass as to why Paso rewards the traveler who puts in the effort to get there. Plus, Maggie shares her personal list of wineries, restaurants, and not-to-miss experiences — including the outdoor art installation that simply cannot be captured on your phone (don't even try). Pour yourself a glass of the Peachy Canyon Zinfandel and let this episode and wine talk you into booking your trip.
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Featured Guest
Maggie Tillman, co-owner — Alta Colina Winery, Paso Robles
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Wineries
- Tablas Creek Vineyard — deep west side Rhône producer, partnership with the Perrin family of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- L'Aventure Winery — Bordeaux-meets-Rhône style, founded by Stephan Asseo
- Hubba Wines — lighter-touch, vineyard-driven wines by a female winemaker in Tin City
- Royal Nonesuch Farm + Lopai — joint tasting room, York Mountain AVA area; newer, worth seeking out
- Niner Wine Estates — great tasting experience with a stunning culinary garden and winery lunch
- Giornata Winery — Italian variety focused wines owned by the Turrizzi family who also run Etto Pasta
Restaurants & Food
- Finca — elevated Mexican in a Victorian house; Maggie's go-to for lunch
- Grace and Rose — seasonal comfort food, great pasta; owned by Justin and Julie Fisher
- In Bloom — cocktail program + fried chicken and caviar
- LPC / Les Petite Canailles — French fine dining, son of L'Aventure's Stephan Asseo; ask about the secret menu (bougie tots with caviar)
- Il Cortile — Italian; one of Paso's originals
- Parchetto — Il Cortile newer sibling restaurant
- Fish Gaucho — high-energy, great pozole and margaritas; good for groups
- Etto Pasta — official restaurant for the makers of fresh and dried pastas + Italian boutique grocery in Tin City; Turrizzi family
Coffee & Bakeries
- Spearhead Coffee
- Black Sheep Bakery — sourdough cinnamon buns
Cocktails & Nightlife
- Alchemist Garden + The Remedy (speakeasy) — reservation required for The Remedy; best cocktail program in Paso
- Eleven Twenty Two — speakeasy behind the Irish pub; no phones, great drinks, open until ~11pm/midnight
Hotels
- Ava Hotel — newer boutique, great downtown location
- Hotel Cheval — downtown Paso, across from Ava
Other Experiences
- Tin City, Paso Robles — urban winery/food/drink hub south of downtown
- Mighty Cap Mushrooms — mushroom tour experience in Tin City
- Sensorio — large-scale outdoor light installation by artist Bruce Munro; arrive before dark;
- Pasolivo — olive oil tasting
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