Sunday, June 30, 2013

Top Wine Destinations: Paso Robles Wineries

By Chris Werner


Some vacations that mix the Hearst Castle and a small winery town with over 200 wineries is the perfect weekend vacation. Paso Robles has over 200 wineries and this is my favorite winery choices.

In the west of Paso Robles, Adelaida Cellars Inc, is spread across 145 acres of land which feature 5 unique estates that arguably produces the best wine varietals in California. Surrounded by the breeze from the Pacific Ocean, high topographies and chalk rock limestones, Adelaida has developed really well thanks to the climate. It is devoted to using more sustainable energy and methods and in 2010, Adelaida was recognized for its tremendous efforts in its environment-friendly practices.

Hoffman Mountain Ranch is one of their more distinguished vineyards of Adelaida Cellars in Paso Robles. With the use of the best locally grown grapes in cultivating their wine, in effect, the area has prospered significantly in terms of the wine industry. This winery can be traced all the way back to 1964 and has now sealed their expertise in Burgundian varieties. Even though their stocks are limited, their Pinot Noir is still one of the best sellers of Adelaida Cellars Inc.

Anna's Estate Vineyard was inspired by Elizabeth Van Steenwyk's grandmother. Originally an experiment, this vineyard has relied on clone and rootstock in its wine making process successfully. Their 2009 Syrah has been well-received by all, whether a wine expert or not. With its earthy and a hint of milk chocolate taste, no wonder people kept on ordering it all year round.

The only one that does dry farming in Adelaida Cellars Inc. is Michael's Estate Vineyards. It takes advantage of its inimitable extracts and incorporates it into making their wines. Surrounded by sloping terrains, it is able to grow wine grapes and turn it into fine-tasting wine. They are specially known for their Zinfadels and has continuously been a favorite among wine lovers.

Fairly young compared to the vineyards nearby, Viking Estate Vineyard started their wine factory in 2007 on an edge of a ravine. Although its area proves for others to be quite difficult to grow grapes in, the vineyard chose to focus all their energy to Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Syrah. They have maintained the best-tasting varieties in their winery, most especially the Cabernet Sauvignon.

The Bobcat Crossing Estate Vineyard is characterized by its unique type of soil. Their sandy loam soil is able to grow Portuguese crops such as Touriga Nacional, Tinto Cao and Souzoa, and Muscat Blanc. Touriga Nacional is, like the others, a single-grape blend and has this amazing fruity and acidic flavor that has captivated everyone from wine lovers to tourists alike. With the amazing management of Don Van Steenwyk, it has become well-respected among other proprietors of wine.




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