The city of
Paso Robles—known since the early 1800s for its hot springs—lies on the SalinasRiver, 20 miles inland from the
Pacific Ocean and halfway between San Francisco
and Los Angeles.The Paso Robles AVA is within San Luis ObispoCounty and has warm, clear days and cool
nights when the temperature may drop by as much as 40 degrees.These extreme differences in daytime and
nighttime temperatures result from the cool marine layer that moves over the
region after sunset.Diverse
microclimates throughout the area allow both cool- and warm-climate-loving wine
grape varieties to perform well.Unique
limestone soils add structure and intriguing minerality to the Cabernet
Sauvignon, Syrah and Zinfandel wines produced here.
