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. with 17 wineries and 5,000 acres of
Paso Robles is now one of the premier grapevines, and today nearly 300 wineries
wine country destinations in America. For operate in the area. The AVA covers 612,000
wine lovers, it’s a great option for long week‐ acres, with more than 40,000 acres of wine
end getaways, in easy reach compared to grape vines.Similar to Napa and Sonoma,
the more distant Napa-Sonoma wine region. Paso Robles has become a premier wine
Established in 1889, destination with lots of
Paso Robles was and re‐ dining and lodging op‐
mains known as El Paso tions.
de Robles (“Pass of the
Oaks”). The locals short‐ The Rise of the Rhônes
ened the name to Paso
Robles and then again to The region’s warm
just plain Paso. And the days and cool nights
locals don’t pronounce and its many microcli‐
Robles as we would in San mates and diverse soils
Diego; they say it like make it a perfect place
“Row-bulls.” But anyway you say it–it’s one to grow over 40 varietals. They include
heck of a wine lover’s paradise. favorites like cabernet, merlot, and even
The Paso Robles American Viticultural pinot noir. Zinfandel has been king for
Area (AVA) has over 40,000 acres of years and still has a cult-like following.
grapevines. The AVA was established in 1983 Paso Robles is also famous for its Bor‐
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