This weekend I'm visiting Paso Robles wine region located 3 hours south of Palo Alto. I write this to make classmates aware of the variety of wine regions that can be visited on weekends outside of the famous ones. Paso Robles focuses on Rhone varietals. Its first vineyards opened in the 1790s and the region now has over 200 wineries spread over 13,000 hectares. More than 80% of production are reds including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Zinfandel.
It hosts the annual Hospice du Rhone, which is unfortunately in late April. Fortunately, this weekend is Zinfandel weekend. Zinfandel from the region is typically full bodied and fruity with aromas of berries and black cherries.
Paso Robles can be combined with a weekend trip to Monterey, Carmel, Morro Bay and Big Sur. I recommend a trip down during your time at the GSB. Let me know if you want to know about the Zinfandel.
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