During an all-too-brief trip to bask in the low key ambiance of summertime in Paso Robles, I enjoyed the pleasures of palate-tingling wine tastings and foodie havens deserving of lavish accolades.
Thomas Hill Organics Photo: Alice Joyce
Highlights to look for in the days ahead include more than one dazzlingly delicious meal at Thomas Hill Organics, a farm-to-table bistro & wine bar establishment located in the heart of Paso Robles.
For two full days I explored the region with Coy Barnes of The Wine Wrangler. A knowledgeable, resourceful tour guide, Coy put together a terrific itinerary encompassing wine and food pairings at Cass Winery, a visit to Le Vigne Winery – where winemaker Jac Jacobs treated us to enticing barrel tastings, and an unforgettable tour of the historicAncient Peaks Winery Santa Margarita Ranch in the company of co-owner Doug Filippoini.
Traveling round with Coy, you enjoy the benefits of expertise that’s finely tuned to the wines being produced in the large Paso Robles AVA – some 26,000 vineyard acres and growing: Here’s a region where you’ll find savvy winemakers crafting mouth-watering wines from 40 varietals. I found it exciting to taste wines from uncommon grape varieties on my journey of discovery on the Central Coast.
There’s much more to reveal, so stay tuned as I retrace our various stopovers along back roads and highways where Paso Robles prospects will unfold. Home Base for my Paso Robles sojourn:
A comfortable stay at the Best Western Black Oak … where the friendly staff is efficient and helpful.
More Paso! … Wine & Food Pairing Cass Winery
And a meal to die for! at… Thomas Hill Organics!
We are so glad you enjoyed your trip to Paso Robles and we were happy to be your hosts. Thank you for choosing BEST WESTERN PLUS Black Oak and we hope to see you again soon.