Ep 117 – Paso’s Movers & Shakers (& Not the Winemakers) Earning National Recognition

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In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, recorded at the renowned Robert Hall Winery in Paso Robles, host Adam Montiel delves into the journeys of three influential figures recently honored as 2024 Wine Industry Leaders by Wine Business Monthly:



* Maeve Pesquera, Executive Vice President of the Luxury Division at O’Neill Vintners & Distillers (oneillwine.com) and Robert Hall Winery (roberthallwinery.com). Maeve’s visionary leadership has been instrumental in elevating luxury wine brands, including the recent acquisitions of Ram’s Gate Winery and Substance Wines.

* Amanda Wittstrom Higgins, Founder of Full Cup Solutions (fullcupsolutions.com) and the nonprofit Dream Big Darling (dreambigdarling.org). Amanda’s dedication to mentorship, education, and strategic consulting through Full Cup Solutions has empowered countless women in the wine and spirits industry, fostering a community of emerging leaders and creating pathways for innovation and growth.

* Caine Thompson, Managing Director of Sustainability at Robert Hall Winery (roberthallwinery.com) and O’Neill Vintners & Distillers (oneillwine.com). Caine’s commitment to regenerative farming and sustainability is driving significant advancements in vineyard practices, promoting environmental stewardship within the industry.



 



Later in the episode, the Travel Paso Spotlight features an insightful conversation with Ryan Hopple, General Manager of Sensorio in Paso Robles. Ryan shares the inspiration and impact behind Sensorio’s immersive art installations, including the mesmerizing Field of Light, which has become a must-visit destination for both locals and visitors.



Relevant Links



* Robert Hall Winery



Website: roberthallwinery.com



Instagram: @roberthallwinery



* O’Neill Vintners & Distillers



Website: oneillwine.com



Instagram: @oneillwines



* Dream Big Darling



Website: dreambigdarling.org



Instagram: @dreambigdarling



* Full Cup Solutions



Website: fullcupsolutions.com



Instagram: @fullcupsolutions



* Sensorio



Website: sensoriopaso.com



Instagram: @sensoriopaso



* Travel Paso



Website: travelpaso.com



Instagram: @travelpaso



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



Before we wrap up, don’t miss Adam’s insider info: Tickets are now on sale for Paso Wine Fest (May 15–18, 2025) and BlendFest on the Coast (Feb. 20–23, 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 tickets at a special price.