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Paso Robles is a resort city located on the Salinas River half-way between LA and San Francisco, just twenty-five minutes from the Pacific Ocean. “Paso” as the locals say, has a long history of fame for it’s “healing waters”, known as hot springs. For ages, people of the past (including Jesse James) found relief from various ailments by soaking in these therapeutic waters and soothing mud baths.
Known as the “Almond City”, Paso Robles has been renowned as the Almond Empire since 1889, having the largest concentration of almond orchards in the world. Today, many of these orchards have become vineyards for the 200 + wineries of Paso Robles. Paso Robles is one of the fastest growing wine country regions in California
Paso Robles’ other claim to fame is that it hosts the Mid-State Fair, which has become world renowned as the “greatest little fair anywhere”. Folks come from all over to see top-notch entertainment and festivities. A multitude of horse events are held at the Mid-State fair grounds on a regular basis throughout the year.
Three of California’s historic Missions are within easy driving distance. Paso Robles back-roads make a beautiful sight-seeing drive in the Spring. You’ll see flashes of orange and purple from the poppies and lupines and cattle grazing the lush green hills that are dotted with wide-spreading oak trees. (hence the city’s name, “pass of the oaks”, named by the Spanish.)
Paso is a great place for a weekend get-a-way for folks on both ends of the state, as it is conveniently located in the middle between LA and San Francisco.
Wild West Footnote
Paso Robles is sometimes referred to as the wild west of the California wine industry. The famous outlaw Jesse James had family who lived and owned property in the area. Dury James, his uncle, lived on a ranch in the Adelaida area from 1868 to 1909. Dr. Woodson James operated a hotel at the Sulfur Hot Springs in town. History has it that Jesse and his brother Frank were frequent visitors at the Dury Ranch, and that he stayed at the Sulfur Hot Springs while recovering from a gunshot wound sustained during a train heist. He was remembered as a drinker and gambler who was rumored to hang out at the old Paso Robles Inn because he felt safe there knowing that the maze of tunnels under the old inn allowed ample escape routes if the need arose. In spite of the nationwide manhunt to capture Jesse, he managed to elude the best of them, and escaped back to Missouri with a new identity, only to be shot in the back by one of his friends!
City of Paso Robles Official Website
For all the latest information on whats going on in Paso wine country, winery profiles and wine event descriptions - go to www.pasowine.com
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Why Is Paso Wine So Fine?
The climate! Paso's hot days contrasted with costal breezes that cool the vineyards in the evenings provides a very favorable climate for premium fine wine. The area benefits from the largest daytime/ nighttime temperature SWING of any region in California. This is a result of the ocean air that flows east through the Templeton Gap and south along the Salinas River Valley from the Monterey Bay.
Daytime high temperatures in the summer typically fall between 85 and 105 degrees Fahrenheit, but temperatures can drop by 50 degrees in the late afternoon/evening, cooled by a marine layer.
Winemakers and grape growers consider this fluctuation a major key to attain the intense character of Paso wine.
The climate shapes the richly red Zinfandels, Cabs, and Syrahs and 25 other varieties of grapes grown in this region. Paso wines have a very full, rich fruit flavor without an oversupply of tannins.
Come visit and discover why Paso wine is so fine.
Wine Festivals
Paso Robles is one of the fastest growing premium winery regions in California. Ten years ago there were about 35 wineries here; today there are close to 200.
Known as the “Almond City”, Paso Robles has been renowned as the Almond Empire since 1889, having the largest concentration of almond orchards in the world. Today, many of these orchards have become vineyards for the 200 + wineries of Paso Robles. Paso Robles is one of the fastest growing wine country regions in California
Paso Robles’ other claim to fame is that it hosts the Mid-State Fair, which has become world renowned as the “greatest little fair anywhere”. Folks come from all over to see top-notch entertainment and festivities. A multitude of horse events are held at the Mid-State fair grounds on a regular basis throughout the year.
Three of California’s historic Missions are within easy driving distance. Paso Robles back-roads make a beautiful sight-seeing drive in the Spring. You’ll see flashes of orange and purple from the poppies and lupines and cattle grazing the lush green hills that are dotted with wide-spreading oak trees. (hence the city’s name, “pass of the oaks”, named by the Spanish.)
Paso is a great place for a weekend get-a-way for folks on both ends of the state, as it is conveniently located in the middle between LA and San Francisco.
Wild West Footnote
Paso Robles is sometimes referred to as the wild west of the California wine industry. The famous outlaw Jesse James had family who lived and owned property in the area. Dury James, his uncle, lived on a ranch in the Adelaida area from 1868 to 1909. Dr. Woodson James operated a hotel at the Sulfur Hot Springs in town. History has it that Jesse and his brother Frank were frequent visitors at the Dury Ranch, and that he stayed at the Sulfur Hot Springs while recovering from a gunshot wound sustained during a train heist. He was remembered as a drinker and gambler who was rumored to hang out at the old Paso Robles Inn because he felt safe there knowing that the maze of tunnels under the old inn allowed ample escape routes if the need arose. In spite of the nationwide manhunt to capture Jesse, he managed to elude the best of them, and escaped back to Missouri with a new identity, only to be shot in the back by one of his friends!
City of Paso Robles Official Website
For all the latest information on whats going on in Paso wine country, winery profiles and wine event descriptions - go to www.pasowine.com
Hearst Castle
Why Is Paso Wine So Fine?
The climate! Paso's hot days contrasted with costal breezes that cool the vineyards in the evenings provides a very favorable climate for premium fine wine. The area benefits from the largest daytime/ nighttime temperature SWING of any region in California. This is a result of the ocean air that flows east through the Templeton Gap and south along the Salinas River Valley from the Monterey Bay.
Daytime high temperatures in the summer typically fall between 85 and 105 degrees Fahrenheit, but temperatures can drop by 50 degrees in the late afternoon/evening, cooled by a marine layer.
Winemakers and grape growers consider this fluctuation a major key to attain the intense character of Paso wine.
The climate shapes the richly red Zinfandels, Cabs, and Syrahs and 25 other varieties of grapes grown in this region. Paso wines have a very full, rich fruit flavor without an oversupply of tannins.
Come visit and discover why Paso wine is so fine.
Wine Festivals
Paso Robles is one of the fastest growing premium winery regions in California. Ten years ago there were about 35 wineries here; today there are close to 200.
Folks love Paso’s unique style; it’s the wine country for people who like no crowds and open roads, for people who want to meet the families and winemakers who actually own and operate the wineries.
Click on the link below to see the new Superstar wine of the area.
J Dusi Wines - A Taste of Central Coast Heritage "a family tradition with a new perspective."
- 2008 Zinfandel Festival - March 14 - 16
- 2008 Wine Festival - May 16-18
- 2008 Harvest Wine Tour - October 17-19
Click on the link below to see the new Superstar wine of the area.
J Dusi Wines - A Taste of Central Coast Heritage "a family tradition with a new perspective."
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