Where Wine Takes You - A Paso Wine Podcast · Adam Montiel

Ep 115: Cruise with Paso Wine in Bordeaux with Paso Legends – Featuring L’Aventure | Booker Vineyard

December 18, 2024·1 hr 14 min·7 clips

Paso Wine is heading to Bordeaux for a cruise with legends, blending Paso wines with classics.

This episode announces a new Bordeaux river cruise for Paso Robles wine enthusiasts, hosted by Adam Montiel from the Laventure Winery caves. The trip is organized in partnership with Cork and Cruise, following a previous successful Rhône Valley cruise. The episode details the event logistics and promotes two upcoming local festivals, Paso Wine Fest and Paso's Blend Fest on the Coast. The cruise will sail the Dordogne and Garonne rivers in Bordeaux, France, from October 19th to 26th, 2025. A pre-cruise extension in Paris is also offered for interested guests. The trip includes visits to prestigious Bordeaux châteaux and comparative tastings with wines from participating Paso Robles producers. Confirmed Paso wineries include Turtle Rock Vineyards, RISE by J. Lohr, Hawks Hill Ranch, and Laventure Winery. The host emphasizes the intimate scale, with the ship accommodating only 150 guests to ensure a personalized experience. Specific activities mentioned are a private dinner at Château La Tour Carnet and a blending seminar at the Bordeaux Wine School. The episode notes that last year's Rhône cruise sold out quickly, implying high demand for this new itinerary. A key insight is that the trip is framed as a cultural exchange, comparing Paso's innovative blending styles with Bordeaux's centuries-old traditions. The host suggests the experience will deepen guests' understanding of both regions' winemaking philosophies. He highlights the unique opportunity to taste iconic Bordeaux wines in their cellars alongside their Paso counterparts. The announcement is presented as exclusive news, with the host noting some listeners already learned about it through a Paso Wine email. A memorable moment is the host's enthusiastic description of sailing past famous vineyards like Saint-Émilion from the ship's deck. The practical detail that the cruise is all-inclusive, covering meals, excursions, and tastings, is presented as a major value. The tone is highly enthusiastic and promotional, aiming to generate excitement and immediate interest. The style is conversational and direct, with the host speaking from a visually evocative setting within a winery cave. This episode is ideal for loyal Paso Robles wine fans with the means and desire to take an international, wine-focused luxury vacation. Listeners primarily interested in critical wine reviews or local Paso news without travel plans might find the episode less relevant.

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