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🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷   

In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, we sit down with Matt Villard, owner and winemaker at MCV Wines, to explore his unexpected journey from pre-med at UC Davis to crafting bold, Petite Sirah-driven wines in Paso Robles. Sometimes, the best path is the one you never planned for, and Matt’s story proves that following your passion can lead to extraordinary places.

We dive into:

• How a single UC Davis class changed everything
• The origin of MCV Wines and Matt’s obsession with Petite Sirah
• How family, loss, and perseverance continue to shape his winemaking philosophy

Later, in our Travel Paso Spotlight, we celebrate Women’s Week in Paso! We chat with Joeli Yaguda, co-owner of General Store Paso Robles, about the incredible impact of women-led businesses in Paso and how At Her Table is shining a spotlight on the women shaping the region’s food, wine, and hospitality scene.

And of course, we run down the latest in Paso Wine Wire, including:

• Parchetto Bistro’s Park Street Jazz Night – A one-night-only New York-style jazz & WhistlePig whiskey dinner (March 20)
• CabFrancMasters Returns to Paso – A deep dive into Paso’s role as a Cabernet Franc powerhouse (March 16-17)
• Paso Tourism’s $20.9M Economic Impact – Wine country’s boom is fueling local businesses, public services, and job creation

Links from the Show:

• MCV Wines: mcvwines.com
• General Store Paso Robles: generalstorepr.com
• At Her Table: athertable.com
• Travel Paso: travelpaso.com

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). Head to

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