Explore Paso Robles Wine Country, Just a Short Drive From Avila Beach

Less than an hour’s drive from Avila Beach, Paso Robles is a must-visit destination for wine lovers. Paso Robles Wine Country is a one-of-a-kind wine region with more than 200 wineries and tasting rooms and miles of lush vineyards.

This popular Central Coast destination has fast become one of California’s most popular wine tasting regions, boasting beautiful scenery, a relaxed vibe, and historic charm. Its fluctuating temperatures create an ideal microclimate for growing conditions for a wide variety of grapes including, Roussanne, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, and Viognier.

Paso Robles, translated as Pass of the Oak Trees, is home to some of the best growers and winemakers, offering wine lovers everything they desire. The region is home to more than 60 wine varieties and over 40,000 planted acres.

 

Paso Robles Favorite

• Cabernet Sauvignon
  Paso Robles is perhaps best known for Cabernet Sauvignon, the most planted grape in the area and a California favorite. The bold fruit flavors and color intensity will delight tasters.
  

• Syrah
  Single-varietal Syrah are some of the area’s highest-rated and most-collected wines.

• GSM Blends
  Paso Robles popularized the Rhone-inspired winemaker’s blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre in the United States.
  
  
• Viognier
  A rarer white variety, white wine lovers will swoon over the region’s Viognier with its rich, peachy, floral, and citrus flavors.

The Wineries

Ninety percent of the wineries in Paso Robles are operated by families who live and work in the vineyard. If you’re looking to enjoy a glass of wine while you enjoy a spectacular view of the Central Coast be sure to drop by Calcareous and DAOU, the area’s most scenic wineries. If you’d like to enjoy a complimentary tasting or cave tour, both Eberle Winery and Halter Ranch Winery offer the unique opportunity to see how the wine is made behind the scenes.

Tobin James may just be one of the most popular wineries in Paso Robles. Centrally located in town right off the highway, visitors are taken in by the complimentary wine tastings and generous pours. Some of the many boutique wineries like Brochelle Vineyards and Linne Calodo, offer the unique opportunity to leave the crowds behind and talk one-on-one with a local Vintner (winemaker).

Cobbo’s Beach House in Avila Beach, CA is the perfect home base for wine lovers. In addition to the nearby tasting rooms and wineries in Avila Beach and San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles is just a short drive away, making it an ideal destination for a day trip during your stay.

Map out your Paso Robles wine tasting itinerary here: PRWC-MAP-VG50.pdf (pasoroblesdailynews.com)

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