
Paso Robles Wine Central Coast, California
Learn about Paso Robles wine, common tasting notes, where the region is and more ...
Paso Robles has made a name for itself as a source of supple, powerful, fruit-driven wines. But with eleven smaller sub-AVAs, there is actually quite a bit of diversity to be found in this inland portion of California’s Central Coast.
Just east over the Santa Lucia Mountains from the chilly Pacific Ocean, lie the coolest in the region: Adelaida, Templeton Gap and (Paso Robles) Willow Creek Districts, as well as York Mountain AVA and Santa Margarita Ranch. These all experience more ocean fog, wind and precipitation compared to the rest of the Paso sub-appellations. The San Miguel, (Paso Robles) Estrella, (Paso Robles) Geneso, (Paso Robles) Highlands, El Pomar and Creston Districts, along with San Juan Creek, are the hotter, more western appellations of the greater Paso Robles AVA.
This is mostly red wine country, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel standing out as the star performers. Other popular varieties include Merlot, Petite Sirah, Petit Verdot, Syrah, Grenache and Rhône blends, both red and white. There is a fairly uniform tendency here towards wines that are unapologetically bold and opulently fruit-driven, albeit with a surprising amount of acidity thanks to the region’s chilly nighttime temperatures.
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DAOU Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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J. Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Vina Robles Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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DAOU Vineyards Pessimist Red Blend 2018Other Red Blends from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Justin Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Santa Margarita Ranch, Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Renegade 2017Other Red Blends from Santa Margarita Ranch, Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Justin Isosceles 2017Bordeaux Red Blends from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Charles Woodson’s Intercept Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Epoch Veracity Red Blend 2016Rhone Red Blends from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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DAOU Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Tablas Creek Cotes de Tablas Blanc 2018Rhone White Blends from Adelaida District, Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Epoch Ingenuity Red Blend 2016Rhone Red Blends from Willow Creek District, Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Treana Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Charles Woodson’s Intercept Red Blend 2017Other Red Blends from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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San Simeon Stormwatch Estate Reserve Red 2016Bordeaux Red Blends from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Layer Cake Cabernet Sauvignon 2019Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Zinfandel 2018Zinfandel from Santa Margarita Ranch, Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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True Myth Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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One Stone Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Halter Ranch Vineyard Ancestor Estate Reserve 2017Bordeaux Red Blends from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Iron + Sand Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Vinum Cellars The Insider Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Grounded Wine Co. Public Radio Paso Robles Red 2017Rhone Red Blends from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Epoch Estate Red Blend 2016Other Red Blends from Willow Creek District, Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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