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A Wine Lover\u2019s Paradise<\/strong><\/p>\n

California\u2019s fastest-growing wine region, Paso Robles truly is a dream come\u00a0true for wine lovers. More than 250 wineries dot the countryside amongst\u00a0Paso Robles\u2019 40,000 vineyard acres, many of which are small boutique\u00a0producers. Nestled in the rolling foothills of the Central Coast, midway\u00a0between Los Angeles and San Francisco, this exceptional locale offers\u00a0untouched natural beauty, farm-fresh cuisine, 250+ wineries, a historic\u00a0downtown surrounded by specialty shopping, wine tasting and dining, a wide\u00a0selection of accommodations, golf, entertainment and a vibrant arts scene.<\/p>\n

DAY 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

10 a.m.<\/strong> Start your day on the\u00a0East Side of Paso Robles with a\u00a0visit to one of the wineries that\u00a0helped put Paso on the map,\u00a0Eberle Winery. Gary Eberle was\u00a0a pioneer and one of the first\u00a0to plant Syrah in California,\u00a0and later helped make Cabernet\u00a0Sauvignon so popular in the area\u00a0\u2014 his first Eberle label wine was\u00a0the 1979 Cabernet Sauvignon.\u00a0eberlewinery.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Then pay a visit to Glunz\u00a0Family Winery & Cellars, a fourth\u00a0generation winemaking family\u00a0who recently opened their winery\u00a0in Paso after sourcing grapes there\u00a0for many years.\u00a0glunzfamilywinery.com<\/a><\/p>\n

1 p.m.<\/strong> Visit DAOU Vineyards &\u00a0Winery for an amazing culinary\u00a0experience that\u2019s a perfect pairing\u00a0of wine, cuisine and limitless\u00a0views on the crown of DAOU\u00a0Mountain, as well as a tribute to\u00a0the Lebanese culinary heritage of\u00a0the Daou family.\u00a0daouvineyards.com<\/a><\/p>\n

3 p.m.<\/strong> Vina Robles Vineyards &\u00a0Winery never disappoints \u2014 also\u00a0visit the Vina Robles Amphitheater\u00a0and check out their concert\u00a0lineup. They\u2019ve hosted everybody\u00a0from Willie Nelson to Tony\u00a0Bennett, and the Beach Boys and\u00a0Barenaked Ladies are already on\u00a0deck for 2020. vinarobles.com<\/a><\/p>\n

5:30 p.m.<\/strong> Head downtown for\u00a0a beautiful evening around the\u00a0historic Downtown City Park.\u00a0Several amazing restaurants\u00a0surround the park \u2014 La Cosecha\u00a0Bar + Restaurant, Thomas Hill\u00a0Organics and the new French\u00a0favorite, Les Petites Canailles.\u00a0lacosechabr.com<\/a> | thomashillorganics.com<\/a> | lpcrestaurant.com<\/a><\/p>\n

10 p.m.<\/strong> When you\u2019re ready to\u00a0call it a night, accommodations\u00a0around the park include the classic\u00a0(tried and true) Paso Robles\u00a0Inn. Also nearby, Hotel Cheval\u00a0is a small luxury inn and a few\u00a0miles east is the lovely Allegretto\u00a0Vineyard Resort. hotelcheval.com<\/a>\u00a0| pasoroblesinn.com<\/a> |\u00a0allegrettovineyardresort.com<\/a><\/p>\n

DAY 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

9 a.m.<\/strong> Grab a strong coffee at\u00a0Spearhead Coffee and hit the\u00a0road. Start your wine tasting\u00a0adventures with Grey Wolf &\u00a0Barton Family Wines \u2014 try\u00a0their amazing white wines and\u00a0unique Paso blends. Then head\u00a0on to one of the many smaller,\u00a0family-owned wineries like Clos\u00a0Sol\u00e8ne, owned by French couple\u00a0Guillaume and Sol\u00e8ne Fabre; or\u00a0reach out to Ledge Vineyards for\u00a0a private tasting \u2014 it\u2019s owned\u00a0by local musician and friend to\u00a0all Mark Adams, and they make\u00a0beautiful Rh\u00f4nes and blends.\u00a0spearheadcoffee.com<\/a> | bartonfamilywines.com<\/a> | clossolene.com<\/a> |\u00a0ledgevineyards.com<\/a><\/p>\n

1 p.m.<\/strong> Opolo Vineyards has great\u00a0wood-fired pizzas on their patio,\u00a0along with lovely wines. Sip and\u00a0savor as you enjoy the views of\u00a0their walnut orchard and over\u00a070 acres of vines. Also on-site\u00a0are handcrafted spirits by Willow\u00a0Creek Distillery. opolo.com<\/a><\/p>\n

2:30 p.m.<\/strong> Stop by Thacher\u00a0Winery and Vineyard, a boutique\u00a0operation that specializes in dry\u00a0farming on the historic, 52-acre\u00a0Kentucky Ranch. Make an\u00a0appointment at Denner Vineyards\u00a0to visit their Comus Crush\u00a0tasting room, where the exterior\u00a0windows have vineyard views and\u00a0the interior windows provide a\u00a0peek into what\u2019s happening on\u00a0the winery fermentation floor.\u00a0thacherwinery.com<\/a> |\u00a0dennervineyards.com<\/a><\/p>\n

4:30 p.m.<\/strong> Don\u2019t miss the chance\u00a0to visit Tablas Creek, which specializes\u00a0in Rh\u00f4ne-style wine and\u00a0is the realization of the combined\u00a0efforts of two of the international\u00a0wine community\u2019s leading families:\u00a0the Perrin family, proprietors\u00a0of Ch\u00e2teau de Beaucastel, and the\u00a0Haas family of Vineyard Brands.\u00a0tablascreek.com<\/a><\/p>\n

7 p.m.<\/strong> Dine on rustic Italian fare\u00a0at the romantic and intimate Il\u00a0Cortile, a local favorite with one\u00a0of the best wine lists in the area.\u00a0ilcortileristorante.com<\/a><\/p>\n

9 p.m.<\/strong> Wrap up your evening at\u00a0the new boutique hotel property,\u00a0The Piccolo. Their Tetto rooftop\u00a0bar is the first in the area and\u00a0serves Paso-centric wine and craft\u00a0cocktails, a perfect way to cap\u00a0off a magical two days in Paso\u00a0Robles. thepiccolo.com<\/a><\/p>\n

There\u2019s so much more to\u00a0enjoy in Paso Robles, you could\u00a0easily spend another day tasting,\u00a0sipping and exploring this exciting\u00a0wine region. For additional\u00a0resources and itinerary ideas, visit\u00a0travelpaso.com<\/a> and\u00a0pasowine.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Originally published in the spring\/summer 2020 issue of Touring & Tasting<\/a>. Click here to read this story and more! TT-SP20.digital<\/a><\/p>\n

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