Savor the summer before it’s gone! In Paso Robles, the days are long, the skies are blue and the wines are worth writing home about. Thinking of taking a road trip along the California coast? There’s never been a better time to visit Paso Robles Wine Country, conveniently located between Los Angeles and San Francisco (plus, the Amtrak train pulls right into downtown Paso, so you can always leave the car at home). Whether you lounge under an umbrella at a gorgeous outdoor tasting patio, unfurl your picnic blanket and enjoy a wine flight on a fragrant lawn or dig into gourmet eats paired perfectly to your glass, you’ll soon find that summer is Paso’s sweetest season!
Have a picnic
Break out the bread and cheese (and olives, and meats, and desserts): With warm weather and peaceful days ahead, it’s a crime to dine inside all three meals! Instead of worrying about that restaurant reservation, why not pick up a meal and spread out your favorite picnic blanket at a local winery? Four Lanterns Winery encourages picnics, and they should (few places are more well suited for al fresco dining). This casual, dog-friendly winery is known for its sprawling, grassy lawn perfect for whiling away the afternoon under a cloudless Paso Robles sky. Whether you sip a fruity grenache or a refreshing glass of picpoul blanc, you’ll be glad you brought nibbles to pair. Bon appetite!
Head toward the coast
Go coastal: Yes, it gets pretty hot around here during the summer—a fact that our grapes love. Ready for a beach day? Head to Harmony Cellars, with a lovely view of the hamlet of Harmony, population 18 (if you count the cows). Just a short, scenic drive from Paso Robles on Highway 46 West, enjoy a white, red or mixed flight while the cool coastal breezes refresh your senses. Celebration or party coming up? Treat your family and friends to an immersive educational experience when you book a private tasting on their hilltop patio. It’s the coast plus wine country, the best of both worlds!
Lounge the day away
Your to-do list can wait: Experience the slower pace of life in Paso Robles, where it’s all about squeezing every last drop of the summer season. Austin Hope & Treana Tasting Cellars is the perfect oasis for lounging, relaxing and sipping incredible wines in a swanky setting. With a fresh, modern tasting lounge featuring lots of cozy nooks perfect for conversing with friends, your group will reconnect over Austin Hope, Treana, Liberty School and Troublemaker selections. Consider this your own wine-centric clubhouse for the day!
Lunch in the shade
Taste the rainbow: Escape the sun’s hot mid-day rays under a shaded umbrella at Villa San-Juliette, where the wine is wonderful and lunch always a cut above. This mediterranean inspired villa offers up a romantic place to sip, swirl and savor world class wines paired with gourmet eats. Avocado toast with heirloom tomatoes and microgreens, prosciutto melon skewers dipped in honey glaze, crab cakes with remoulade and lemon—all this deliciousness (and so much more) is on the menu! Seriously, can you believe those are just the appetizers?
Learn a lot at ONX
The more you know: Serious, yet unscripted, an ONX Wine tasting is always educational without being stuffy. Located in Paso’s hip epicurean epicenter of Tin City, you’ll taste a lineup of yummy current releases, as well as rare library selections you just can’t find anywhere else. Looking to shake up your wine cellar with some new additions? You’ve come to the right place. ONX’s blends are known to buck the status quo, from artful labels to creative varietal combinations. Feeling peckish? Grab a cheese and charcuterie box all while enjoying a sumptuous study session hosted by friendly staff. All that learning can make a body hungry!
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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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