{"id":7676,"date":"2020-01-07T15:27:16","date_gmt":"2020-01-07T23:27:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.threeadventure.com\/hootnannie\/?p=7676"},"modified":"2020-01-07T15:27:16","modified_gmt":"2020-01-07T23:27:16","slug":"press-release-neil-collins-named-the-2019-paso-robles-wine-industry-person-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.threeadventure.com\/hootnannie\/2020\/01\/07\/press-release-neil-collins-named-the-2019-paso-robles-wine-industry-person-of-the-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Press Release: Neil Collins Named the 2019 Paso Robles Wine Industry Person of the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"

Well, this sure is exciting news for the Paso Robles wine region! Congratulations to Neil, you\u00b4ve definitely contributed a lot to this community!!! <\/p>\n

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/strong>
\nContact: Christopher Taranto, Communications Director
\nctaranto@pasowine.com<\/a>
\n805-239-8463 x207<\/p>\n

NEIL COLLINS NAMED THE 2019 PASO ROBLES WINE INDUSTRY PERSON OF THE YEAR<\/strong>
\n2020 Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance Board of Directors Installed<\/u><\/em><\/strong>
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\n JANUARY 7, 2020 (Paso Robles, CA) On Thursday, January 23 the Paso Robles wine community will come together to recognize one of their own who has exemplified the spirit of Paso Robles Wine Country with outstanding leadership and vision. Neil Collins, Winemaker and Owner at Lone Madrone, Winemaker and Vineyard Manager at Tablas Creek Vineyard, and Proprietor of Bristols Cider, will receive the 2019 Paso Robles Wine Industry Person of the Year award at the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance\u2019s Annual Gala.<\/p>\n

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\nNeil Collins has been an advocate for the Paso Robles American Viticultural Area (AVA) for more than 20 years. Neil\u2019s winemaking has played an important role in introducing wines of balance and elegance from Paso Robles to a global audience.
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\n“To be nominated for this award and then to be chosen by my peers as the 2019 Wine Industry Person of the Year, is at once, surprising, humbling, and a great honor,\u201d said Neil Collins. \u201cThe Paso Robles wine community has always been good to me and to my family. I have been able to achieve successes far beyond my expectations, a few healthy failures along the way also! All with the support and encouragement of this community. I have strived to repay this by promoting and championing this great region before all else. I look forward to watching the continued growth in the reputation of our appellation as the very best in California and beyond. Thank you all so very much, my friends and neighbors.” 
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\nMr. Collins has emerged as a sought-after authority on the Paso Robles wine region, speaking to national and international trade and media audiences with a steadfast promotion of the AVA. Often speaking about biodynamic and dry farming, Neil\u2019s expertise in the region is paramount. Neil, and his family, also add to the collective economic prosperity of the region with Lone Madrone winery and Bristols Cider. Along with Tablas Creek Vineyard, these are businesses that extend Mr. Collins\u2019 vision of quality craft products from the Paso Robles region.
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\nNeil Collins was nominated and named the 2019 Paso Robles Wine Industry Person by the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance membership which represents 450+ companies including wineries, vineyards, and associated businesses. Neil will be recognized by industry colleagues at the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance\u2019s Annual Gala on Thursday, January 23 at Cass Winery at 6 p.m. This event is open to members of the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance and members of the media wishing to cover the event (with advance reservation.) Elected officials and representatives from national, state, and local offices are also on hand to commemorate the honor.
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\nThe evening will also feature the installation of the Alliance\u2019s 2020 Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and recognition of departing board members. The incoming Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance Board of Directors (in alphabetic order) are as follows:<\/div>\n