As we meandered ever so diligently (not really) around the Paso Robles Wine Festival, we came across Gary Eberle of Eberle Winery…and good times were being had. As per the usual, the Eberle booth was slammed with people and wine was flowing. We got to ask Gary some questions and spend some time with him…pretty cool!
If you know anything about the wine industry in the Paso Robles area, you know that the Eberle name has been showing up since very early on; including being a co-founder of the Wine Festival here in Paso. Gary truly is one of those people you need to sit down with in order to really grasp his knowledge, his sense of humor, and his deep rooted love of Paso Robles. He’s been involved since the beginning and has some of the greatest stories, full of history and laced with lots of red wine (another reason we dig him).
And we think that’s the one thing that stands out the most, Gary Eberle is genuinely in love with the Paso Robles wine industry…we don’t think there is a bigger advocate than him, and it is always awesome to hear him chat about the last few decades in this area.
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Beverly says
Awesome video I think he has a crush on you Annie, lol who wouldn’t. Cheers!
Hoot 'n Annie says
Glad you liked the video, Bev! He’s a great interview and we hope to have him on more often to cover some of the cool history of Paso wine country. As for a crush…hmmm…interesting! hehehe. Cheers to you, Bev!
Dahlynn says
Too funny! Watch out, Matt! 🙂
Hoot 'n Annie says
Hey Dahlynn…he’s on the lookout! He loves Gary!!!
Gary Eberle says
Of course i have a crush on Annie, you too Bev, and if Matt would shave his legs we might get something going there too.
Nice coverage of the Wine Fest and HdR. Helps getting things out about the Paso wine world. Now if we could just find summer. This year is starting out colder than last, and last year was the coldest summer in Paso since they started keeping records in 1881. I love the hot Paso summers, but they have left for … Phoenix??
If this global warming keeps up there are going to be a lot of frosty spring mornings in our future. No grapes of course, but lots of frost.
Hoot 'n Annie says
Very flattering, Gary! I’ve been trying to get Matt to shave his legs for years! Hmmph!
We’re missing Summer, too…waiting and waiting…
Gary Eberle says
Hey I’ve submited 2 messages and they are not showing up. Don’t you love me any more?
Hoot 'n Annie says
So sorry, Gary!!! They got into spam somehow…all better now!!! And yes, we still LOVE you!!!
Beverly says
I’m so glad you clarified that Gary because I was getting jealous! I definitely need to come to PR and meet all of you guys….. Cheers!
Hoot 'n Annie says
Can’t wait til you come visit, Bev! Definitely a new reason to raise a glass!
Beverly says
How do we get out picture to show up on our reply, I only see yours and Hoot?
Hoot 'n Annie says
I’ll send you some info on how to get your pic up there…it’s been a while since I set it up so I forget the specifics.
Beverly says
Okay Annie, I’ll wait for your instructions on how to get our picture up.
Hoot 'n Annie says
Hey Bev…check this out and let me know how it works for you: http://en.gravatar.com/
Gary Eberle says
You put me in the spam!!!! I can only imagine where you put my wine. OK Bev it’s just you and me now.
Hoot 'n Annie says
Our over-zealous spam filter put in the spam folder! I’m gonna have to have a conversation with that damn filter!
Gary Eberle says
Am I back in the spam folder??
Hoot 'n Annie says
Not any more!!!
Beverly says
Yeah Gary, you’re being censored? Let’s have a glass of wine and talk about it. lol
Hoot 'n Annie says
The last person that we’d want to censor is Gary! He’s got some seriously funny stuff to say! But we can still talk about it over wine….hey, wait, were we invited to this little party?
Beverly says
Just kidding. I know he’s a funny guy…. Cheers!
Hoot 'n Annie says
Just wait til you meet him in person, Bev! Cheers…hehehe.
Gary Eberle says
Out of the frying pan into the spam. Just you and me Bev. I’d send a picture, but I don’t want to scare you or be accused of being a Wiener. Oh, by the way Annie you realy look different with your clothes on. Love and Kisses.
Hoot 'n Annie says
Yes…Gary…quite the comic! And I think we fixed the SPAM issue…
Beverly says
Awesome Annie, can’t wait to meet Gary….and you….lol cheers!
Hoot 'n Annie says
Woooohoooooo, Bev!!!! Hurry up!
Gary Eberle says
Bev do you play bocce ball? How about strip bocce ball??
Hoot 'n Annie says
We’ll let Bev answer that one…