Paso Robles wineries run the gamut in this robust wine region.
There are large resort style wineries making dozens of wines. There are also small family run places that may make just a couple of wines from their own estate grapes. Wearing a cowboy hat doesn’t seem out of place here. The region is more relaxed, rural and unpretentious than other wine areas.
There are more than 40 different grape varieties grown in Paso Robles. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Zinfandel make up 72% of the regions 26,000 acres of vineyards.
e Salinas River Valley splits the area into the “West Side” and the “East Side”. There are over 200 wineries that share the appellation. The “West Side” is cooler and wetter. It has wooded hillsides with narrow valleys and chalky, limestone and calcareous-rich soils. The vineyardsPaso Robles Winery Wine Tours Santa Barbara and wineries are generally smaller here. Most are located on country roads tucked back into the hills or along Highway 46 West. This is a great place to discover small boutique wineries. You will find some with richly priced wines and reputations. Others are family run wineries. The winemaker may even be the one pouring in the tasting room. Still others are small resort style places with grassy picnic areas and weekend entertainment.
Group sizes: 2-10 people
Price per person: $ 150.00
Total Tour Time: 5 hours
Amenities:
- Pick-up and Drop-off wherever is convenient for you.
- Gourmet Lunch
- Plenty of Water
- Comfortable Chauffeured ride large enough to fit groups 2-10 people
- Tour guide through the Salinas River Valley
- Meet local wine experts and tour the grounds
- You can choose up to 6 wineries or, we can shoose for you.
*Customers pay for their own wine tasting.
