Paso Robles
Paso Robles is a freewheeling Central Coast region known for bold Zinfandel, Rhône-style blends and swing-for-the-fences boutique wineries in the coastal hills.
Fast facts
At a glance
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Climate | Warm inland, hot days, cool coastal nights |
| Geography | Central Coast county between San Francisco and LA |
| Key appellations | Paso Robles AVA · Paso Robles Highlands · Adelaida District |
| Main grapes | Zinfandel, Rhône varieties (Syrah, Grenache), Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah |
| Famous for | Zinfandel, Rhône blends, Boutique energy |
Grapes
Signature grapes of Paso Robles
The varieties that define this region's wines.
Zinfandel
Zinfandel is America's heritage grape, genetically related to Croatia's Crljenak Kaštelanski and to Italy's Pr…
Syrah / Shiraz
Syrah (known as Shiraz in Australia) is one of the world's great black grapes, capable of extraordinary power …
Grenache / Garnacha
Grenache (Garnacha in Spain) is one of the world's most widely planted grapes, thriving in hot, dry climates f…
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is the world's most famous red grape, the backbone of Bordeaux's great blended wines and th…
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