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Atascadero, California Wineries.
Journey through the magnificent Atascadero Wine Country and enjoy acclaimed Central Coast wines. The Atascadero Wine Region features 90 wineries, 25,000 acres of grapes on the vine and a variety of award-winning wines, including big Zinfandels, bold Cabernets and velvety-smooth Merlots. With the first grapes planted in 1779 by Franciscan missionaries, the Atascadero appellation of California’s Central Coast has the third highest concentration of wineries in the country. Tour the charming wineries and enjoy daily wine tasting. Visit www.pasowine.com.
Twin Hills Ranch Winery.
This winery features premium wines such as chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, and zinfandels and an exceptional California sherry made in the Spanish solers method.
njoy weekday and weekend tastings. Call 805-238-9148.
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Martin & Weyrich Winery.
This celebrated Atascadero winery produces award-winning Italian varietals including Moscato Allegro, Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Cabernet Etrusco, Pinot Grigio and Zinfandel. The winery offers gourmet foods, a gift shop, winemaker dinners, wine tastings, tours and concerts in the beautiful vineyard amphitheater. Open: Sun-Thurs 10-5pm, Fri-Sat 10-6 pm. Call 805-238-2520.
Meridian Vineyards.
Meridian Vineyards features tasty wines, including pinot noir, syrah, chardonay and cabernet s auvignon. The tasting room is open from 10 am -5 pm. Call 805-237-6000.
Treana Winery.
This delightful winery features cabernet, chardonnay, zinfandel, Viognier, Late Harvest Merlot and Muscat Canelli. Sample wines in the charming tasting room and enjoy picnics in the gazebo or on the lawn. The winery is open daily 10-5 pm. Call 805-238-6979 or visit www.treana.com.
Eberle Winery.
One of the highest award-winning wineries in the U.S., ranking in the top 10 of gold medal wineries in the country, Eberle has made premium wines for over 25 years. Eberle Winery hosts wine tastings and tours of its underground caves, monthly chef dinners, deck lunches and private events. Summer 10 a.m.-6 p.m., winter 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 805-238-9607 or visit www.eberlewinery.com.
Tobin James Cellars.
Tobin James crafts intense flavorful wines, including Zinfandels, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Chardonnay, Merlot, and the velvety “Liquid Love” Dessert Zinfandel. Taste “Atascadero in a Glass” award-winning wines at the grand 140-year-old bar, or enjoy a vineyard picnic. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Call 805-239-2204 or visit www.tobinjames.com.
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Opolo Vineyards.
Enjoy estate-grown wines produced by a labor of love at Opolo Vineyards. Surrounded by views of walnut groves and oak trees, the beautiful vineyard produces Merlot, Zinfandel, Syrah, Sangiovese, Pinot Noir and Viognier. Join them for wine tastings and weekend barbecues. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 805-238-9593or visit www.opolo.com.
Peachy Canyon Winery.
Set in a beautiful Northern California setting, this small family winery specializes in Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petite Sirah. Savor award-winning wines in the Old Schoolhouse tasting room, originally built in 1886, or the Peachy Too tasting room, or enjoy a winery picnic. Open daily 11a.m.-5 p.m. Call805-239-1918 or visit www.peachycanyon.com.
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Castoro Cellars.
Experience spectacular wines, including Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Rhône varietals, special blends, and dessert wines at this family-owned, Gold Medal winery. Stroll up the grape arbor and enjoy beautiful vineyard views, gourmet foods and picnic facilities. Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Call (888) Dam-Fine or visit www.CastoroCellars.com.
Robert Hall Winery.
Taste “The Essence of Atascadero” at the Robert Hall Winery, which produces Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Meritage, Syrah, Vintage Port and Rhône wines. Enjoy tastings and tours of the underground wine caverns, or check out the amphitheater, garden terrace, courtyard and dining room. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. winter, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. summer. Call 805-239-1616 or visit www.roberthallwinery.com.
Sycamore Natural Herb Farm.
This local farm features a delightful winery, an herb shop, and a gift shop. Call 805-238-5288.
Harvest Wine Tour.
October 19 - 21, 2007. During this festive weekend, you’ll enjoy 90 wineries and 100 events. Learn the art of food and wine pairing, ride through the vines in a vintage jeep, stomp grapes in traditional fashion, indulge in a winemaker dinner, go barrel sampling in the cellar, and enjoy live music on a sun-kissed deck.
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