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Paso Robles

Paso Robles is a wine region in the United States. A warm, dry inland California region with a very wide swing between day and night temperatures.

Where it is

Map data: Natural Earth; UC Davis Library

Places in Paso Robles

  • Paso Robles Estrella District

    A warm, relatively level part of Paso Robles known for ripe, full-bodied reds, especially Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel.

  • Paso Robles Geneseo District

    Rolling terrain on Paso Robles' eastern side supports ripe, full-bodied reds with dark fruit and generous texture.

  • Paso Robles Willow Creek District

    On Paso Robles' cooler western hills, the Willow Creek District is known for Rhône varieties, with calcareous soils and ocean influence helping full-bodied reds retain freshness.

  • Santa Margarita Ranch

    A cool, coastal-influenced corner of Paso Robles, where Cabernet Sauvignon tends toward ripe black fruit with fresh acidity.

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Classic styles

Grapes

Producers in Paso Robles

  • Austin Hope

    Austin Hope is the namesake Paso Robles label of Hope Family Wines, launched with Rhône varieties and now especially known for Cabernet Sauvignon.

  • Vina Robles

    Founded by Swiss entrepreneur Hans Nef, Vina Robles grows and makes its wines from estate vineyards across Paso Robles.

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