Posted on November 29, 2016
7 - Best Paso Robles Wineries to Visit | Food & Wine
Family owned Adelaida is one of Paso’s pioneers, established in 1981, and a case study for winemaking at altitude—its 157 acres of vineyard lie on soil that’s situated at 1,400-2,000 feet. Visitors experience the impressive altitude firsthand, driving up to the hilltop tasting room. Though best known for its Rhône wines, Adelaida makes an array of other wines, including Pinot Noir and Cabernet, and pours a generous selection in the tasting room ($10). Book ahead for special experiences like the vineyard tour that culminates with a tailgate picnic at 2,300 feet ($50). adelaida.com
The history of this lovely property in the Westside Adelaida district dates back to the 1870s, as the gingerbread Victorian farmhouse and outbuildings on the 900 acre grounds testify. But for most Halter fans and visitors the more important date is 2000, when its new, Swiss-born owner Hansjorg Wyss came on board, ushering it into its current era. The sleek, spacious new winery that produces its gently priced Bordeaux and Rhône-style wines (like the CDP—Cotes de Paso—Mourvedre/Grenache/Syrah) opened in 2011, and its complementary new tasting room in 2016. There is a $10 fee for walk-in tasting, with more extensive tours—including an Excursion ($45) by Land Rover that ranges over the scenic property. halterranch.com
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