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Paso Robles

Paso Robles is located in Central California just north of Santa Barbara and South of Monterey. It is California's fastest growing wine region and boasts more than 40,000 vineyard acres currently planted. The first vines in Paso Robles were planted in 1882 by a rancher who grew some of the regions earliest Zinfandel. While wine growing in the area is certainly not new, the Paso Robles AVA was founded relatively recently in 1983. Paso Robles has eleven sub-AVA's that stretch over the largest amount of land of any AVA in California. The soils in Paso Robles vary but typically consist of limestone, granite, sand, volcanic rock, or calcareous rock. Daytime temperatures here can rise well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit and then drop into the 40's at night. This large diurnal swing allows for the creation of extraordinarily concentrated and powerful wine while maintaining acidity. Because it is one of the warmest AVA's in California Paso Robles typically has great success growing Rhone varietals, although Bordeaux and Italian varietals can succeed here also.

Dubost Winery

July 10, 2018
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Muddled mint leaves, black plum skin, black licorice. Chopped celery, bruised black cherry, and just a hint of fresh cilantro...

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Head-Trained Grenache

July 10, 2018
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Paso Robles proclaims itself as "California's Rhone" - and for good reason. The climate bears many similarities to the south of France, including the warm days and cool nights needed to ripen grape varietals such as Grenache...

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Law Estate

July 10, 2018
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Piercingly dark black fruit layered over green peppercorn and clove. Subtle notes of vanilla highlight the tremendously deep and pure fruit...

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Clos Solène

July 10, 2018
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Rich blueberry, blackberry, violet, stewed meat. Unapologetically opulent yet showing a certain restraint and balance almost uncharacteristic of the region...

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