‘Tupperwine Parties’ Bring the Tasting Room to Your Living Room
In-home tastings are becoming immensely popular—and a significant source of income—for wineries across California. It’s a big growth area for Alta Colina in Paso Robles, whose proprietor Maggie Tillman coined the term “Tupperwine parties.” It’s become a larger part of her sales strategy over the past two years, with visits to Phoenix, Chicago, Portland, Denver, and throughout California.
SLO County wine grapes were ripe months ahead of schedule. What caused early harvest?
Wine harvest is significantly early in San Luis Obispo County this year. Alta Colina owner Maggie Tillman said it could be difficult to define how this usual growing season is affecting all the Paso Robles wine region simply because if its many microclimates.
Farming for the Future – Alta Colina Deepens its Roots with New Vineyard Care Team
Adelaida District Estate partners with Jordan Lonborg of Coastal Vineyard Care to nurture its regenerative viticulture program. Alta Colina Vineyard & Winery has partnered with Coastal Vineyard Care Associates, strengthening the family-owned estate’s long-term commitment to regenerative farming in Paso Robles.
Alta Colina employee receives Paso Robles tourism award
Maggie Tillman of Alta Colina Vineyard & Winery received the Visitor Experience Award in the winery category during Travel Paso’s 2026 Hospitality & Tourism Awards. Tillman received the award for her approach to social media marketing and guest experience. The organization said her efforts connect digital engagement with the in-person winery experience by reaching younger audiences online and carrying that accessibility into the tasting room.
Wine Business Monthly names Paso Robles winemakers to 2025 leaders list
Two Paso Robles winemakers have been named to Wine Business Monthly’s list of Wine Industry Leaders of 2025, the publication announced Nov. 13. McPrice “Mac” Myers, founder and winemaker of McPrice Myers Wines, and Maggie Tillman, owner and director of sales and marketing at Alta Colina Vineyard & Winery, were recognized among this year’s recipients.