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Ep 110: Sense of Place – Featuring Calcareous Vineyard | Willow Creek Wine Collective

September 12, 2024

Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights: A Sense of Place

This episode takes us to the beautiful Willow Creek Wine Co., where we recorded live with winemakers Natalie and Brian Brown. They’ve created multiple brands under their umbrella, including Rococo Wines, which focuses on old-vine Chenin Blanc, and In Medias Res, offering small-batch, terroir-driven wines. Nestled in Paso’s Willow Creek District, their story is one of passion for the land they farm, and their unique wines are a true expression of place.

Willow Creek Wine Co. | Rococo Wines

Calcareous Vineyard

We are also joined by Jason Joyce, the longtime winemaker at Calcareous Vineyard. Known for his deep connection to the calcareous rock that gives his wines their signature mineral complexity, Jason has spent years perfecting his craft and letting Paso’s unique terroir shine through each bottle. From their steep, sun-drenched slopes, Calcareous consistently produces bold, site-driven wines.

Calcareous Vineyard

Travel Paso Spotlight: The Paderewski Festival

In this episode’s Travel Paso Spotlight, we shine a light on the upcoming Paderewski Festival, happening October 31 to November 3, 2024. This annual event celebrates the life and legacy of Ignacy Jan Paderewski, the Polish pianist and statesman who made his mark on Paso Robles by planting Zinfandel grapes here. The festival blends music, history, and wine, with concerts, youth competitions, and tastings from Paso’s top wineries like Epoch Estate Wines.

Travel Paso | Paderewski Festival

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Where Wine Takes You (WWTY) is Executive Produced by Paso Wine

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Original music on WWTY, “Good Company,” performed by Moonshiner Collective.

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