Chamber names Castoro Cellars owners Templeton Citizens of the Year
Paso Robles Daily News
October 28, 2026
Big congratulations are in order for Niels and Bimmer Udsen of Castoro Cellars, who've just been named Templeton Citizens of the Year by the Paso Robles & Templeton Chamber of Commerce. If you've spent any time in Templeton, you know Castoro — it's been a fixture of our wine community for decades, and the Udsens have long been the kind of neighbors who show up for local causes, not just pour great wine.
The Chamber also honored Templeton Floor Company as Business of the Year, a nice nod to the homegrown businesses that keep our small-town economy humming. Paso Robles Daily News had the story first, and it's a good reminder that the folks behind our tasting rooms and storefronts are often the same people volunteering at events and supporting local schools.
Stop by Castoro and raise a glass to the Udsens — and while you're at it, say thanks to the local businesses that make Templeton feel like Templeton.
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