5 Paso Robles Rhone Wine Blends
In Paso Robles, Rhone grape varieties, such as Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and more, thrive. And, like in the Rhone Valley, these grapes are often blended together. At a recent gathering...
11 April, 2023
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Grenache Stands Out
This story originally appeared in the Napa Valley Register. Some regions in the world are known for single varietal wines, such as pinot noir and chardonnay in Burgundy, nebbiolo in Barolo...
28 August, 2017
The Laws of Paso Robles
This story originally appeared in the Napa Valley Register.
I am talking about Law Estate Wines from Paso Robles, not about legal laws, despite what the title might suggest.
The winery is owned by Don and Susie Law. Both geologists who live in Denver, they first fell in love with wine on a trip to Spain in 1976. From there, a passion for Rhone-inspired blends developed. They spent two years looking for the perfect site to plant a vineyard when they were directed to Paso Robles.
The Laws found a piece of property on the west side of Paso Robles above Peachy Canyon Road in the Adelaida AVA. After analyzing 42 soil pits, they discovered limestone and low vigor soils, coupled with elevations of 1,600 and 1,900 feet and a consistent cool breeze. They purchased this ideal piece of land in 2007.
31 January, 2017