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.
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...