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I first visited Paso Robles in 2009—the year before I began working at Surdyk’s—and I credit that trip with my decision to make wine a career. At the time, there were just over 170 wineries. Today, there are more than 300, and the region now encompasses 11 distinct AVAs. That growth is evident in our store as well. What was once just a handful of bottles has become a strong presence in our domestic aisles. And while I can find a reason for you to drink any of the Paso wines we carry, Field Recordings is a particular standout. Where most people begin their love of wine with the glass, owner and winemaker Andrew Jones started in the vineyard. As a vine nursery fieldman, he fell in love with the vines and the soil first. That work allowed him to become familiar with nearly every vineyard in the region—knowledge he now uses to source specific grapes from specific sites to create the exact wines he’s aiming for. Fiasco is his take on an Italian Super Tuscan and is named for the straw-wrapped bottles that famously held Chianti. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese, it offers raspberry and blackberry, along with menthol and a hint of graphite from the Cabernet, balanced by cherry, spice, and acidity from the Sangiovese. It’s a big, bold wine—perfect for pizza, burgers, or pasta (basil pesto is a home run). One sip brings me right back to all that I love about Paso.