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Wine Tasting
Q&A with Matthew Glunz
I’ve been fortunate to know Mat- thew for a handful of years. It’s been awesome to see them start their family winery here and watch it grow over the years. If you haven’t yet been out to their winery on 46 East in Paso Robles, I recommend you check them out. The Glunz Family is an asset to our local community in many ways. Get to know a bit more about them through this Q&A.
- By Matt Browne
How many cases are you pro- ducing each year?
Around 3,000
How many acres of vines do you have?
We have 40 acres, 10 planted to caber-
net, petit verdot, zinfandel and primitivo.
Why do you think Paso Robles has become such a big wine destination?
I think that
there are a ton
of reasons. Wine
quality and value. Paso
wines over deliver for the
price. We have an incredible diver- sity of varietals that are grown here and that winemakers are passionate about. There is also great diversity in experiences from the traditional tasting room experiences to Tin City and more tasting excursions
What are some of your favorite food and wine pairings?
I love zin and almost any meat off the grill. Marinated or heavily seasoned tri-tip or lamb and a fruit forward zin with some spice. Every time!
When you’re not drinking wine, what’s in your glass?
A cold ale, preferable something from Firestone or Central Coast Brewing but I won’t turn down a Pliny if it’s offered.
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Winemakers and owners Matthew Glunz & Stephan Glunz
Where do you see the in- dustry in the Paso
Robles region
going? Do you see any
interesting new trends or directions?
I think that we will continue to see growth in tourism and diversity in plating. I also think that we are making great strides in finding out what varieties and clones do best in certain areas which will result in even better overall wine quality.
Favorite part about Paso Robles?
It has allowed us to bring a dream to fruition. My dad grew
up in the wine retail and wholesale business and his dream was always to have his own vineyard and win- ery. My brother and I started the winery out here in 2013 and he and my mom moved out in 2015. I love raising my family here, it is great to be so close to the coast.
-VISIT US FOR A COMPLIMENTARY TASTING­
Enjoy our winery grounds, taste our remarkable wines, picnic, play bocce or just relax in the shade.
GLUNZ FAMILY WINERY & CELLARS
OPEN DAILY 10AM-5PM ~ LOCATED AT 8331 HIGHWAY 46E GFWC.COM ~ 805-238-1400
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