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Ep 118: Wine Industry Persons of the Year 2024 – Randy & Jenny Heinzen

January 17, 2025

Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights   

In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, Adam sits down with Randy and Jenny Heinzen, Paso’s 2024 Wine Industry Persons of the Year. Randy, the mastermind behind Vineyard Professional Services, and Jenny, a leading expert in vineyard real estate with Vineyard Professional Real Estate, share their journey of building a life and legacy in Paso Robles wine country. From planting agave on their property to winning top honors, this power couple embodies the heart and grit of Paso. Hear the hilarious and heartfelt stories behind their success—including a horse cemetery, award-winning vines, and what it really takes to make dreams come true in wine country.

Later in the Travel Paso Spotlight, Adam is joined by Kristina Horton of Toast Tours. Kristina shares how Toast Tours is elevating wine country experiences with their new Tin City Walking Tours—a fresh way to explore one of Paso’s trendiest tasting destinations. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing ride to top wineries or an immersive walking adventure, Toast Tours has you covered.

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For planning your next stay in Paso Robles, check out TravelPaso.com.

Before we wrap up, don’t miss Adam’s insider info: Tickets are now on sale for BlendFest on the Coast (Feb. 20–23, 2025) and Paso Wine Fest (May 15–18, 2025). These are two can’t-miss events celebrating the very best of Paso wine. Head to pasowine.com for details and tickets.

Attention San Luis Obispo County residents! You can take advantage of the exclusive Locals Only Paso Wine Fest tickets at a special price. On sale now through Friday, Feb. 28, locals enjoy discounted General Admission tickets for the Grand Tasting on Saturday, May 17, for $99. This significant savings is only for SLO County residents. Visit www.pasowine.com/winefest/ to learn more.

 

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

WWTY is recorded, edited, produced, and hosted by Adam Montiel. Follow Adam on Instagram @AdamOnTheAir and check out his daily podcast Up + Adam as well as The Pour with Adam Montiel. To connect with Adam, learn more, or for Spotify or other pod links, visit AdamMontiel.com

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

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