Great Wines to introduce yourself to
There are soo many wineries to visit in Paso Robles. In fact, there are over 200+ tasting rooms and another 100 wineries that don't have a tasting room. If you are a seasoned traveler to Paso Robles or are wondering if you should continue your annual trips here, one fun way to increase your knowledge of the wines is to go searching for harder to find varitals. It's a great way to learn about different wines and who knows, maybe you'll discover your next favorite wine.
How many of these wines can you find on your next trip?
Here are 7 fun wines to look for:
1) Picpoul Blanc – Bright,
acidity, minerality and lemony flavors
2) Albarino – High acidity, light
body, and citrusy flavor
3) Montepulchiano – Medium
bodied, robust herbal, red cherries, and tobacco-like flavors with grippy
tannin often calls for richer and more savory foods
4) Charbono - Black fruit and plum
aroma and flavor notes
that can develop into leather and tar notes as the wine ages.
5) Petite Sirah - Rich
flavors and aromas of
blueberry, chocolate, pepper and spice, and its high tannins and acidity make
it great for pairing with curries, as well as rich meaty dishes
6) Tannat - Robust wines,
with pronounced aromas of
smoke and plum, significant tannins and
a wonderfully spicy finish
7) Mourvèdre - Dark fruit, flowers
like violet and herbaceous aromas of
black pepper, thyme, and red meat
Let The Wine Wrangler help you enjoy your weekend with a day of wine tasting. You’ll meet and socializing with other wine lovers, take in the amazing scenery, and sample the best wines from Paso Robles Wine Country.
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