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the art of wine PA B LO A N T I N AO ' S PA S S I O N F O R W I N E Story by Lori Rice | Photos by Salina Marroquin
be an explorer. try something new. support sustainable practices. HESE ARE THREE THINGS THAT WINE EDUCATOR and sommelier Pablo Antinao believes
are key for learning more about wine and understanding what you truly enjoy as a wine drinker. It’s a core philosophy that he brings to his work as the wine director at 13 Prime Steak in Fresno and as the founder of the Fresno Wine Academy. Originally from Chile, Antinao has a long history of working in fine wine in California. His journey to wine is the type of story that many can relate to. So often people set off in one direction for meaningful work, only to be introduced to something that truly sparks passion. That spark was something Antinao couldn’t ignore, so he went after it, and California’s Central Valley is now the greatest benefactor of his decision. Antinao studied social work and began his career working in foster care and with at-risk youth in mental health facilities. But the time he’d spent bartending to pay for his education combined with the influence of his father’s work and love of cooking had planted a seed of interest in the hospitality and wine industries. It’s a seed that finally sprouted when Antinao moved to the United States. His interest in wine was beginning to grow, and he knew he wanted to learn more about the industry. He signed up for a course at UC Davis. “I took it just for the pleasure of taking it, but I got fascinated by it,” he says. He wanted to learn more.
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