Located a three-hour drive south from San Francisco or north from Los Angeles, Paso Robles has become a bucolic refuge of choice for vinously inclined urbanites. The location is far enough from either city to justify a long weekend and close enough to feel easily accessible. The distance from city suburbs ensures that the town of Paso Robles (population approx 32,000) is...
Paso Robles for wine lovers
Tuesday 17 October 2023
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With a reputation for Rhône-style reds, Cabernet Sauvignons and long dry autumns, Paso Robles is an ideal place to enjoy a temperate transition into fall. See also tasting articles Paso Robles, the wines parts one and two.
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