Description:

Originally established in 1856, founder, Adolph Siot was a pioneer in viticulture for San Luis Obispo County. He is credited as one of the first people to plant grapes and make wine right on the original estate here in Templeton California.

Adolph Siot had a very successful business for decades before he sold it to the Rotta family during the “Crisis of 1907”. The Rotta family kept the winery operating for another 100 years. There are still many relics of the old original property and winery here today. Rotta wine is still available too.

Located in the Willow Creek District on the west side of the Paso Robles AVA, Siot is making Bordeaux blends from carefully grown grapes on the west side of Paso.

Winemaker Jeff Branco is a former Top 10 Winemaker in the world according to Wine Spectator Magazine. Jeff made his name at Justin Vineyards & Winery and still holds many wine scoring records today. Jeff has been allowed free reign to make even better wine than ever.

His new vintages are served in the tasting room. Siot has a newly renovated patio and tasting room to be visited. Included in your visit are all the wonderful and colorful artifacts from the property, which is thought to be the cradle of Paso Robles wine.

Varietals:

Bordeaux-Style Blend, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Dessert Sherry, Grenache, Petite Sirah, Port Style, Red Blend, Rosé, Roussanne, Syrah, White Blend, Zinfandel.

Accolades:

Rotta Winery Estate Zinfandel Paso Robles 2005, American Wine Society, 2008; Silver Medal
Heritage Zinfandel Paso Robles 2005, American Wine Society, 2008; Silver Medal
Merlot Paso Robles 2005, American Wine Sociey, 2008; Silver Medal
Rotta Winery Estate Zinfandel Paso Robles 2005, Beverage Tasting Institute, 2009; Silver Medal
Heritage Zinfandel Paso Robles 2005, Beverage Tasting Institute, 2009; Bronze Medal
Merlot Paso Robles 2005, Beverage Tasting Institute, 2008; Silver Medal
Merlot Paso Robles 2005, Beverage Tasting Institute, 2009; Silver Medal & Best Buy
Rotta Winery Estate Zinfandel Paso Robles 2005, California Zinfandel Championship, 2009; Bronze Medal
Rotta Winery Estate Zinfandel Paso Robles 2005, Central Coast Wine Competition, 2009; Bronze Medal
Heritage Zinfandel Paso Robles 2005, Finger Lake Int’l Wine Competition, 2009; Silver Medal
Rotta Winery Estate Zinfandel Paso Robles 2005, Finger Lakes Int’l Wine Competition, 2009; Bronze Medal
Merlot Paso Robles 2005, Finger Lakes Int’l Wine Competition, 2009; Silver Medal
Merlot Paso Robles 2005, Houston LS&R Int’l Wine Competition, 2009; Bronze Medal
Rotta Winery Estate Zinfandel Paso Robles 2005, Jefferson Cup, 2008; JC Nominee
Heritage Zinfandel Paso Robles 2005, Lone Star Internat’ Wine Competition, 2009; Silver Medal
Merlot Paso Robles 2005, Lone Star Internat’ Wine Competition, 2008; Bronze Medal
Merlot Paso Robles 2005, Los Angeles Int’l Wine & Spirits Competition, 2008; Silver Medal
Rotta Winery Estate Zinfandel Paso Robles 2005, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, 2009; Bronze Medal
Heritage Zinfandel Paso Robles 2005, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, 2009; Gold Medal
Merlot Paso Robles 2005, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, 2009; Silver Medal
Rotta Winery Estate Zinfandel Paso Robles 2005, West Coast Wine Competition, 2009; Bronze Medal
Merlot Paso Robles 2005, West Coast Wine Competition, 2008; Bronze Medal
Merlot Paso Robles 2005, West Coast Wine Competition, 2009; Bronze Medal
Rotta Winery Estate Zinfandel Giubbini Vineyard Paso Robles 2003, California Mid-State Fair Central Coast Wine Competition, 2006; Silver Medal
Rotta Winery Estate Zinfandel Port Paso Robles 2006, California Zinfandel Championship, 2009; Silver Medal
Rotta Winery Estate Zinfandel Paso Robles 2003, California Zinfandel Championship, 2006; Double Gold Medals
Dessert Sherry 2002, Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, 2006; Gold Medal
Merlot 2002, Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, 2006; Bronze Medal
Cabernet Sauvignon 2002, Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, 2006; Bronze Medal
Cabernet Franc 2003, Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, 2006; Bronze Medal
Chardonnay 2004, Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, 2006; Bronze Medal
Zinfandel Port 2004, Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, 2006; Bronze Medal – Scored 84 Points
Dessert Sherry Paso Robles 2002, Laurie Daniel’s “The Grapevine” – SLO Tribune, August 16, 2006; Recommended – A Local Wine Pick
Muscat Canelli Paso Robles 2005, Laurie Daniel’s “The Grapevine” – SLO Tribune, August 16, 2006; Recommended – A Local Wine Pick
Giubbini Vineyard Zinfandel Paso Robles 2003, Laurie Daniel’s “The Grapevine” – SLO Tribune, July 26, 2006; Recommended – A Local Wine Pick
Cabernet Sauvignon 2002, Los Angeles County Fair Wine Competition, 2006; Silver Medal
Cabernet Franc 2003, Los Angeles County Fair Wine Competition, 2006; Silver Medal
Rotta Winery Estate Zinfandel Giubbini Vineyard Paso Robles 2003, Los Angeles County Fair Wine Competition, 2006; Silver Medal
Dessert Sherry Paso Robles 2002, Orange County Fair Wine Competition, 2006; Four-Star Gold Medal
Dessert Sherry Paso Robles 2002, Orange County Fair Wine Competition, 2006; Four-Star Gold Medal
Cabernet Franc 2003, San Diego International Wine Competition, 2006; Silver Medal
Zinfandel Port Giubbini Estate Vineyard 2004, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, 2006; Bronze Medal
Merlot Paso Robles 2002, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, 2006; Bronze Medal (14.00 to $19.99)
Rotta Winery Estate Zinfandel Giubbini Vineyard 2003, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, January 2006; Silver Medal
Cabernet Franc 2003, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, January 2006; Silver Medal
Chardonnay 2004, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, January 2006; Bronze Medal
Cabernet Franc Boneso Vineyard Paso Robles 2003, West Coast International Wine Competition, 2006; Bronze Medal
Merlot Casa Grande Vineyard Paso Robles 2002, West Coast International Wine Competition, 2006; Bronze Medal ($10.50-$18)
Zinfandel Port Giubbini Vineyard Paso Robles 2004, West Coast International Wine Competition, 2006; Gold Medal
Zinfandel Giubbini Vineyard Paso Robles 2003, West Coast International Wine Competition, 2006; Bronze Medal (>=$20)
Merlot 2002, American Wine Society Competition, 2005; Silver Medal
Cabernet Franc 2003, American Wine Society Competition, 2005; Gold Medal
Dessert Sherry 2002, American Wine Society Competition, 2005; Gold Medal
Merlot 2002, Monterey Wine Competition, 2005; Gold Medal
Desert Sherry 2002, Monterey Wine Competition, 2005; Silver Medal
Zinfandel Giubbini Vineyard Estate 2002, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, January 2005; Double Gold and Best of Class
Dessert Sherry 2002, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, January 2005; Gold Medal and Best of Class
Zinfandel Port Giubbini Vineyard Estate 2002, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, January 2005; Silver Medal
Cabernet Sauvignon 2002, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, January 2005; Bronze Medal
Merlot 2002, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Section, 2005; Silver Medal
Zinfandel Port Giubbini Vineyard Estate 2002, West Coast Wine Competition, 2005; Gold Medal and Best of Class – Dessert Wine
Dessert Sherry California 2002, West Coast Wine Competition, 2005; Gold Medal and Best of Class – Dessert Wine