Keep your cool while savoring refreshing Paso wine this Spring! From zesty and bright to acid-driven and floral, now is the best time to discover the lighter side of Paso Robles Wine Country. Sure, the big bold reds tend to get most of the spotlight aground here, but—and here’s the whole truth—Paso’s crisp, award-winning whites are on par with any classic cabernet sauvignon.
A quick google search pulls up stellar reviews and accolades for every thing from fabulous Rhône and Spanish varietals and stainless steel treated chardonnay. But don’t take our word for it—pop the cork on your own perfectly chilled bottle. As the days heat up in Paso, the wine chills out (you should do the same). Don’t sweat it—choose these five perfectly refreshing whites for your next backyard feast!
Un-oaked wonder
A tantalizing twist on the standard: Love chardonnay, but could take or leave the oak? Well, Donati Family Vineyard’s 2019 Sisters UnOaked Chardonnay is your new bestie. This 100% stainless steel aged offering features tropical aromas of ripe lemon, guava and plumeria, giving it a totally fresh vibe that you just won’t find in any other bottle. The palate tightens around lemongrass and Meyer lemon-pith flavors, with those riper guava-flesh flavors returning for the finish. Yes, all this deliciousness with zero oak! It’s a crisp, clean take on the classic. Pure magic, I tell you.
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Best blend in the West
Winning trio: Good things do come in threes! With 50% roussanne, 35% marsanne and 15% clairette blanche, Straight out of Paso’s 2019 White Rhone Blend is totally sumptuous and substantial—a red wine drinker’s white if we ever tasted one. Pair with an assortment of cheeses—really, this one pairs spectacularly with them all. Pale straw in color, this is one little lady you shouldn’t underestimate. With lush tones of honeysuckle (and rich honey), fabulous acidity, and notes of bright citrus bursting from each sip, you’ll wonder just how they packed so much flavor in one little bottle!
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Rosé on the rise
Sophisticated, not sweet: Pink drinks don’t all have to be all pool floats and bachelorette parties. In fact, Paso Robles crafts some of the most coveted rosés around (think Parisian, not Palm Springs). Hoyt Family Vineyards’ 2017 Pinot Noir Rosé is the perfect example of the new wave of blushing beauties: Refined and elegant, this dry estate grown offering has already claimed 99 points, double gold and Best of Class from the California State Fair. Yep, this wine is all about business in front with a bit of party in the back (notes of strawberry and citrus keep the overall vibe juicy). The best of both worlds, just like our favorite haircut…
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Celebrate good times
You deserve a treat: Not every occasion calls for a perfectly spiced dessert wine, but some (like finally cleaning out the garage or sticking to that virtual workout) do deserve a little extra pizzazz. For nights like these, reach for ONX’s 2015 Post Script, a totally festive sweet blend of sauvignon blanc and viognier just begging to be shared and savored. Once poured, the aroma of exotic fruit burst out of the glass. Next, Turkish apricots, Ceylon ginger, Madagascar vanilla bean, and Persian saffron all arise from the bouquet. Maybe you can’t hop in your private jet to celebrate the occasion, but your tastebuds won’t know the difference.
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Fiesta, forever
Taco time is here again: It’s a high point of the spring season here in Paso Robles: the first time you slap some fish tacos on the grill! As the tender flesh begins to sizzle, pour a chilled glass of Bodega de Edgar’s 2020 Albariño, sourced from Shale Oak Vineyard in Paso Robles. Now we’re cooking with fire! A hefty squeeze of lime brings the whole thing together: Notes of lemon blossom, honey, pineapple and tropical aromas pair with dazzling acidity on your tongue. Who needs cerveza? Congrats, I think you just found your beach!
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This blog is written by flavor fiend Hayley Cain. Follow her @flavorslo on Instagram or at astoldbyhayley.com.
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