Lose that last ten pounds, call Mom more, and learn French (finally). These are all well intentioned resolutions, but will they keep? That all depends. We think you’ll have a far greater chance of achieving your most hard-to-pin-down goals if you’re having a whole lot of fun while doing it. This New Year, resolve to take on a few rewarding and yummy declarations that push you out of your comfort zone and into a whole new world of Paso wine. As they say, balance is the key to happiness, right? And who says you can’t learn French while sipping on a really good Rhone? We call this “immersive study.” Thanks to these five Paso Robles wineries, you’ll be on the fast track to a brighter, more balanced, and totally tasty New Year.
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Spend Less, Savor More
Regardless of how, where, or when you celebrated the holidays, we all have one thing in common. We all have a little less cash sitting in our wallets, don’t we? Now is definitely the time to reel in the spending as well as some ridiculously awesome deals, no buyer’s remorse required. January is a huge month for massive wine discounts across beautiful Paso Wine Country, so take advantage and enjoy incredible flavor profiles all year long. At Sculpterra Winery, snag special savings all this month for visitors with a 35% discount on all case purchases and 50% off for wine club members. Psst! You’ll want to get your paws on Sculpterra’s fantastic new releases, including their 2015 Viognier, 2015 Grenache, 2014 Mourvedre and 2015 Syrah. Over at Eberle Winery, you can still pick up smashing “Rhone for the Holidays” deals at a major discount—so go now while the deals are hot! Case in point: a two-pack of Syrah and Cotes-du-Robles Bl
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Explore More
New, fresh, exciting. These are all great words for the months ahead—and the wines you’ll soon discover, if you take the leap toward unexpected experiences! Delve head first into more than a dozen Paso Robles wineries at the annual Esprit du Vin food and wine celebration, slated for Jan. 14 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Pear Valley Estate Winery. Among a swath of 46 East wineries, you’ll find fine selections poured by iconic standout Eberle Winery (known for a friendly 
Mapping and Directions to Hearst Ranch Winery, San Simeon location: speedfind.com/HearstRanchWinery
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This blog was written by Hayley Thomas Cain, food and wine writer for SLO New Times and PasoRoblesWineries.net. You can reach her at hthomas@newtimesslo.com or follow her on instagram @flavorslo.
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The Adelaide Inn is an iconic, locally owned hotel known for its friendly staff and lush landscaping. With spacious rooms and a convenient location close to highway 101 and the event center – home of the California Mid-State Fair – this hotel is a great choice for most travelers.
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Hampton Inn & Suites Paso Robles is nestled in the Central Coast wine region, home to over 200 wineries, beautiful beaches, mountains and diverse attractions. Relax and revive in a comfortable guest room with all you need for a successful stay. You can count on Hampton to deliver value, consistency and service with a smile. We love having you here®
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Enjoy the elegance, style and natural beauty of California’s Central Coast at the JUST Inn®. Surrounded by vineyards, our JUST Inn Suites offer luxurious appointments like fireplaces, Tempur-Pedic®mattresses, Frette linens, hydro-spa tubs, and range in size from 600–1,200 square feet. An overnight stay includes breakfast and a tour of the winery and caves.
