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PASO ROBLES WINE COUNTRY
( CALIFORNIA )
Between San Francisco and Los Angeles along California ’ s Central Coast , Paso Robles ’ wine region includes over 200 wineries . More than 60 grape varieties are grown in the area . However , with 50 % being cabernet sauvignon and 42 % made up of other reds , this is a paradise for wine connoisseurs who prefer the ruby grape . A charming downtown area offers restaurants , shops and tasting rooms , but venturing out of town to one of the 11 viticultural areas uncovers the real heart of Paso : backroads dotted with wineries and 40,000 acres of vineyards . Lodging options include full-service resorts , vineyard estates , tiny homes , luxury RV properties and a vintage trailer campground .
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• Daou . Rising 2,200 feet in elevation , Daou Mountain in the hills of the Adelaida District is the home of Daou , the highest winery on the Central Coast of California . Stunning views await at this family-owned and operated winery which produces worldclass cabernet sauvignon and Bordeaux varieties .
• Justin . The soil at Justin is ideally suited to create big , Bordeaux-style reds , which can be sampled after taking an e-bike tour through the property or at the winery ’ s restaurant overlooking the vineyards . Dishes include fresh ingredients grown on Justin ’ s 26-acre farmstead . Luxurious accommodations await at the JUST Inn Suites or The Justin Chateau , a stunning 12,000-squarefoot mansion that includes a gourmet chef ’ s kitchen with chef-in-residence and billiard room .
• Sculpterra . There is no doubt that you ’ re in for something special when you drive through the entrance at Sculpterra . Created by blacksmith Robert Bentley , an ornate gate welcomes you to the property , opening up to showcase the vineyard beyond . In addition to a fine portfolio of wines available to try , guests can stroll through a multi-million-dollar sculpture garden .
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