Paso Robles: 3 Reasons to Visit The Hidden Gem of California Wine Country
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When it comes to California wine country, Napa and Sonoma Valleys tend to be the star of the show. Fair enough. The area boasts countless world-class wineries, trendy restaurants, and plenty of ritzy accommodations.
However, if you are looking for the hidden gem of California wine country, look no further than Paso Robles. This wine region is located in central California, about halfway between the cities of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
There are many reasons to visit Paso Robles (or better yet … buy a second home there), but here are our top three:
1. Wide Selection of 200-Plus Wineries
Paso Robles offers more than 200 excellent wineries to choose from. Although Napa and Sonoma have an even larger selection (Napa Valley alone has about 400 wineries), Paso’s collection is more than enough. Whether you are having a fun girls’ trip or romantic couple’s getaway, you can flit and float between your pick of a broad range of wineries.
2. More Low Key And Budget Friendly
Like any wine region, you’ll be able to find wineries that range from casual to upscale, but Paso Robles as a whole is known for having an overall more low-key atmosphere than Napa and Sonoma.
Rather than glitz and glam, there’s a small-town atmosphere that welcomes you in from the start. Best of all, the relaxed aura translates into a more budget-friendly experience. Of course, there is still a range to choose from. This is a magical region where you can experience manicured lawns and fancy brunch in the morning followed by a casual, wine tasting in a barn leaning up against a barrel with your many glasses.
3. Festivals
Paso Robles hosts lots of festivities that enable more wine-tasting and, ergo, more fun! Take for instance the upcoming Harvest Wine Weekend that celebrates the bounty of the wine harvesting season. The event includes all kinds of activities like grape stomps, barrel tastings, live music, winemaker dinners, and vineyard tours. For those with a discerning palate, there are even celebrations specifically for certain types of wine. The Vintage Paso: Zinfandel Weekend features 100-plus local wineries’ best zins.
