Paso Robles does Rhône – one variety at a time

I pride myself on being a bit of a nerd. But within hours of touching down in Paso Robles for this year’s Rhône Rangers Experience, I was out-nerded. This one-day event features Rhône-inspired wines from across the US and highlights producers (the Rhône Rangers) who devote an unfathomable amount of time to studying Rhône varieties.

A wine enthusiast will tell you that a red Rhône blend is generally a ‘GSM’ – a blend of...