Vino Frankel A Taste of Sculpterra

On Episode #42 of Vino Frankel: A Taste of Sculpterra, Paul Frankel is joined by Donna Wolfe, Paula Delay, and Jeri Corgill for a conversation about music, wine, community, and life on the Central Coast. Paula and Jeri share the story behind Festival Mozaic, discussing its growth, educational programs, unique concert venues, and how the festival brings world-class musicians to San Luis Obispo Coun...

On Episode #41 of Vino Frankel: A Taste of Sculpterra, Paul Frankel is joined by Nick Pearl and Darren Brown for a conversation covering Paso Robles wine, wine blending, vineyard updates, and the evolving wine industry. Nick shares insights from his work with OrderPort and discusses his personal wine brands, In Due Time Wines and Back to Back Wines , while offering a unique perspective on direct-t...

On Episode #40 of Vino Frankel: A Taste of Sculpterra, Paul Frankel is joined by Pepe Fonseca, Francisco Ramirez, and Abraham Frankel for a fun conversation covering World Cup soccer, fishing, vineyard life, and summer happenings at Sculpterra. The group discusses their World Cup predictions, favorite teams, and the excitement surrounding the tournament while Abraham shares fishing tips, stories f...

On Episode #39 of Vino Frankel: A Taste of Sculpterra, Paul Frankel is joined by Faith Frankel and Pablo Marlen for an engaging conversation covering Italian cuisine, Paso Robles history, vineyard updates, and upcoming events at Sculpterra Winery. Faith shares stories from her time living and cooking in Italy, Pablo explores the fascinating history of the Paso Robles Train Station and its impact o...

On Episode #38 of Vino Frankel: A Taste of Sculpterra, Paul Frankel is joined by Kathleen Bentley and Pablo Marlen for a fun conversation covering Paso Robles history, wine, and life at Sculpterra. The group tastes both the newly bottled 2024 Bentley Ironworks Cabernet Sauvignon and the award-winning 2023 vintage while discussing vineyard updates, Pinot & Paella, Sculpterra's Fourth of Jul...

In Episode #37 of Vino Frankel: A Taste of Sculpterra, Paul Frankel welcomes special guests Donna Wolfe and Monte Mills for a conversation about music, wine, art, and community. Monte shares stories from his remarkable 50-year journey with the Lucky Horseshoe Band, including memories from the Central Coast music scene and performing throughout California. Donna discusses her recent recovery from a...

n Episode #36 of Vino Frankel: A Taste of Sculpterra, Paul Frankel is joined by special guests Dale Evers and Bruce Wallworth for a wide-ranging conversation about wine, art, creativity, vineyard life, and craftsmanship. This episode features stories behind Dale’s iconic sculptures, Bruce’s handcrafted Adirondack chairs made from wine barrels, Sculpterra vineyard updates, and a tasting of Sculpter...

In Episode #35 of Vino Frankel: A Taste of Sculpterra, Paul Frankel is joined by special guests Ashley Harkey and Brian Kusko for a conversation covering Paso Robles hospitality, mixology, Syrah winemaking, vineyard growth, Scottsdale adventures, and Sculpterra’s upcoming Taste & Tour event. The episode features a side-by-side tasting of Sculpterra’s 2023 Syrah versus the nearly sold-out 2022...

In Episode #34 of Vino Frankel: A Taste of Sculpterra, Paul Frankel is joined by Chris Diez, Hector Palafox, and Craig Pearson for a behind-the-scenes conversation about winemaking, weddings, events, vineyard life, and the art of making PORT-style wine at Sculpterra Winery. The episode begins with a tasting of the brand-new Winemaker Signature #8, a limited-production blend featuring Petite Sirah,...

In Episode #33 of Vino Frankel: A Taste of Sculpterra, Paul Frankel welcomes José Ricardo Ponce of Choco’s Mexican Grill and returning guest Donna Wolfe for a fun conversation covering food, wine, vineyard updates, and stories behind Sculpterra. The episode begins with a tasting of the brand new 2024 Héroe Primitivo, as Paul breaks down the blend, harvest details, and how Cabernet Franc and Petite...

In Episode #32 of Vino Frankel: A Taste of Sculpterra, Paul Frankel is joined by Kathleen Bentley and Darren Brown for a deep dive into Cabernet Franc and the incredible legacy of artist John Jagger. The episode begins with a tasting of a 2025 Cabernet Franc barrel sample, where Paul shares insights into early harvesting decisions, vineyard practices like cane pruning, and how this year’s lighter...

In Episode #31 of Vino Frankel: A Taste of Sculpterra, Paul Frankel is joined by Amyl of Synergy Photo Booth and returning co-host Brian Kusko, with a pop-in from Francisco of the Hispanic Business Association. The episode opens with a tasting of 2025 Sculpterra Viognier. Paul shares vineyard updates on the April rain, playing catch-up in the field, and the upcoming planting of 10,000 new Cabernet...

In Episode #30 of Vino Frankel: A Taste of Sculpterra, Paul Frankel is joined by Rich Tanguay and Bill Saylor for a fun and informative episode covering wine closures, vineyard updates, and a first-ever hot dog pairing on the show. The episode begins with a tasting of 2023 Sculpterra Figurine, paired with specialty hot dogs from Yabba Dabba Dogs, including a unique mac and cheese creation. Paul sh...

In Episode #29 of Vino Frankel: A Taste of Sculpterra, Paul Frankel is joined by Donna Wolfe, Pat Pearson, and Debbie Manville for a conversation that blends music, wine, and life on the Central Coast. The episode begins with a tasting of 2024 Sculpterra Chardonnay, followed by winery and vineyard updates, including a busy season of shoot thinning, training, and preparing for ideal growing conditi...

In Episode #28 of Vino Frankel: A Taste of Sculpterra , Paul Frankel is joined by Darren Brown and Paul Ackerman , along with a special guest highlighting indoor golf , for a fun and informative conversation covering wine, bottling, and new experiences at the winery. The episode begins with a tasting of 2022 Sculpterra Grenache , setting the stage for a deeper dive into this versatile grape. Paul...

In Episode #27 of Vino Frankel: A Taste of Sculpterra, Paul Frankel is joined by musicians Jon Millsap and Brian for a conversation centered around music, creativity, and performing on the Central Coast. The episode kicks off with a Sauvignon Blanc tasting experiment, comparing how different glassware impacts aroma and flavor. From there, the discussion shifts into the world of live music—how Jon...

In Episode #26 of Vino Frankel: A Taste of Sculpterra, Paul Frankel is joined by Eddie Urman and Mike Hedges for a wide-ranging conversation on the current state of the wine industry, vineyard conditions, and new wine releases. Paul opens the show with vineyard updates, including early budbreak, record heat, irrigation prep, and a new Cabernet blend being prepared for the bulk market. Eddie Urman...

In Episode #25 of Vino Frankel: A Taste of Sculpterra, Paul Frankel is joined by Pablo Marlen and Kathleen Bentley for a lively episode covering Paso Robles wine history, vineyard updates, and a tasting of three vintages of Sculpterra Primitivo. Paul opens with winery and vineyard updates, including frost conditions, early budbreak, vineyard redevelopment, and a special flash sale celebrating Scul...

In Episode #24 of Vino Frankel: A Taste of Sculpterra, Paul Frankel welcomes Donna Wolfe and Matt Duran for a conversation centered around library wines and how they age over time. Paul begins the episode with updates from the winery and vineyard, discussing recent warm temperatures, the possibility of early budbreak, and the work happening in the cellar as barrels are topped and prepared for the...

In Episode #23 of Vino Frankel: A Taste of Sculpterra, Paul Frankel is joined by Darren Brown and Will Barnaby of Central Coast Lending for a wide-ranging conversation that blends wine chemistry, vineyard updates, and the intersection of finance and the wine industry. The episode opens with winery and vineyard updates, including recent rainfall totals, dormant vine conditions, delayed budbreak due...

In Episode #22 of Vino Frankel: A Taste of Sculpterra, Paul Frankel is joined by special guest co-hosts Heather Mikelonis and Amy Butler of Baker Wine & Grape Analysis for an educational deep dive into the science behind winemaking. This episode focuses on wine chemistry, lab analysis, and how measurements like pH, titratable acidity (TA), and volatile acidity (VA) directly impact stability, a...

In Episode #21 of Vino Frankel: A Taste of Sculpterra, Paul Frankel is joined by special guests Brian Kusko and Faith Frankel for a lively episode centered on food & wine pairings, winery updates, and two standout 2024 vintages. The show opens with major updates from the winery — filtering is complete and bottling begins. Paul shares details on eight wines scheduled to be bottled, including Fi...

In Episode #20 of  Vino Frankel: A Taste of Sculpterra , Paul Frankel celebrates the show’s 20th episode with special guest co-hosts  Donna Wolfe  and  Melodie Jordan  for an engaging conversation that blends wine, art, and education. This episode focuses on the  new February 2026 Tasting Room Wine Menu , featuring a tasting of  2021 Maquette  and  2022 Petite Sirah . Paul explains why these wines...

In Episode #19 of Vino Frankel: A Taste of Sculpterra, Paul Frankel is joined by Darren Brown and Pablo Marlen for a focused and educational conversation centered on Viognier, one of Paso Robles’ most expressive white wine grapes. This episode highlights Sculpterra’s 2023 and 2024 Viognier vintages, exploring what makes Viognier thrive in Paso Robles, how it’s crafted, and why it continues to stan...

In Episode #18 of Vino Frankel: A Taste of Sculpterra, Paul Frankel is away — and Brian Kusko steps in as host, joined by Patrick Patton and Donna Wolfe for a fun, informative, and wide-ranging episode. This show centers on the 2023 and 2022 “Mega Focus” vintages, wines that will be featured in the upcoming February shipment. Brian, Donna, and Patrick explore what makes these vintages special, how...