Ep 140: Preserving the Past, Shaping the Story – Featuring SLO County Wine Award Recipients Chris Taranto & Libbie Agran

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What happens when the voice of Paso’s future sits down with the keeper of its past?

In this episode, Adam welcomes two legends who’ve shaped how Paso Robles is seen, celebrated, and remembered:

• Chris Taranto, Communications Director for the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance – recently named the 2025 Wine Industry Person of the Year.
  • Libbie Agran, Director of the SLO County Wine History Project – this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.

Together, they dive into the roots of SLO County’s wine culture led by Paso, from early French plantings and Gold Rush refugees to modern multi-generational legacies and the new wave of young winemakers taking over historic vineyards.

🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES

• Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance → www.pasowine.com
  • SLO County Wine History Project → www.winehistoryproject.org
  • Libbie Agran’s Lifetime Achievement Award → Read more
  • 2025 Industry Honorees via Paso Wine → View Full List
  • Paso Robles Daily News Coverage → Industry Awards Article
  • Wine Business Feature → Read Here

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