Paso Robles is a large, warm San Luis Obispo County appellation historically known for heritage Zinfandel and, since the 1980s, for Rhône varieties like Syrah, Grenache, and Viognier alongside Bordeaux grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon. Its varied bedrock of weathered granite, volcanic, and marine sedimentary soils supports an unusually wide range of grapes, and winemakers there are known for eclectic 'Paso blends' that don't follow traditional conventions.
Grapes grown here
Cabernet Sauvignon
Principal
Zinfandel
Principal
Albariño
Permitted
Barbera
Permitted
Cabernet Franc
Permitted
Chardonnay
Permitted
Counoise
Permitted
Grenache
Permitted
Malbec
Permitted
Marsanne
Permitted
Mourvèdre
Permitted
Nebbiolo
Permitted
Petite Sirah
Permitted
Petit Verdot
Permitted
Picpoul
Permitted
Pinot Gris
Permitted
Pinot Noir
Permitted
Riesling
Permitted
Roussanne
Permitted
Sangiovese
Permitted
Sauvignon Blanc
Permitted
Syrah
Permitted
Tannat
Permitted
Tempranillo
Permitted
Viognier
Permitted