Episode #25 – Primitivo Tasting, Paderewski & Paso Wine History

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 Sculpterra’s loyal customers. The conversation also touches on upcoming events like Zin Fest Weekend and what makes Primitivo such a versatile and expressive grape in Paso Robles.In The World of Wine, Pablo shares the fascinating story of Ignacy Jan Paderewski, the world-famous pianist, diplomat, and early champion of Paso Robles viticulture who helped bring attention to the region’s wine potential.Later in the episode, Paul dives into vineyard soils during the Nerd Out on Wine segment, explaining how soil composition and water retention influence vine health, irrigation strategies, and ultimately wine quality.The episode also includes fun behind-the-scenes stories about Sculpterra, the legendary craftsmanship of Bob Bentley, and a look ahead at upcoming winery events.The show concludes with a tasting of three library vintages of Sculpterra Primitivo, exploring how each vintage has aged and how the wines evolve over time.🍷 Wines Tasted2021 Sculpterra Primitivo2020 Sculpterra Primitivo2019 Sculpterra Primitivo#VinoFrankel #Sculpterra #PasoRoblesWine #Primitivo #WinePodcast#WineEducation #Winemaking #CentralCoastWine #WineHistory #PasoRoblesProduced by EZF Media, LLC