Paso Robles
Paso Robles Wineries are located primarily on the eastern side of the Coastal Mountain Range in its parent AVA. Few regions are more exciting and dynamic. An immense amount of investment has gone into Paso Robles Wine County in recent years, and the results have been quite impressive.
Paso Robles Wine Country
Paso Robles wineries are best known for full-bodied red grapes, but this is only part of the story. Paso Robles Wine Country is a very large region with many nooks and crannies, so it is difficult to generalize local vineyards and wines. Rhone varietals, both red and white, do very well throughout the AVA. Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc are also widely planted.
Although most Paso Robles Wineries have a warm, inland climate, anomalies do exist. The Templeton Gap lets quite a bit of cool, marine air into western parts of Paso Robles Wine Country. This allows for some Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards.
Paso Robles Wineries are subject to a very active geologic history. The region has a number of canyons and hills that create different microclimates. The terrain of Paso Robles Wine Country is made of a number of soil types, including some scattered limestone deposits. Tablas Creek Winery owns vineyards on one of these limestone veins.
Paso Robles’ history of wine production dates to the days of the Spanish Missionaries. The first vineyards were planted at Mission San Miguel Arcangel during the late 18th century. Franciscan Padres made table and fortified wines with the Mission grape. Paso Robles Wineries now vinify several different varietals.
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- Feb 26, 2007
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Donati Family Vineyards moves to Paso Robles
Donati Family Vineyards moves from Paicines to Paso Robles. - Feb 17, 2007
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Dover Canyon is up for Best Winery Blog
Paso Robles’ Dover Canyon Winery is up for Best Winery Blog. - Jan 24, 2007
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Tickets for Paso Robles Zinfandel Festival Now on Sale
Tickets have gone on sale for the Paso Robles Zinfandel Festival. This three day event is set to take place March 16th – 18th 2007. - Jan 22, 2007
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Firestone to open new Paso Robles facility
Firestone Vineyard is set to open a new winery and tasting facility in Paso Robles, Ca. - Dec 19, 2006
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Tablas Creek Winery Releases 2004 Esprit de Beaucastel
Paso Robles’ Tablas Creek Winery released its 2004 Esprit de Beaucastel to its mailing list in September, but just released it nationally.
winehiker said:
President's Day Weekend I'll be taking four days to enjoy local hiking and tasting, including barrel tastings at Eberle and Le Cuvier. I love the area's zins, cabs, and pinots.
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