Curated wine trails
Routes worth following.
10 multi-winery routes, organized by region, varietal, or vibe. Use one as a starting point for your visit.
Adelaida Hilltop Cabernets
A pilgrimage through the limestone-rich ridgelines of the Adelaida District, where elevation and calcium-heavy soils coax world-class Cabernet and Bordeaux blends from mountaintop estates with jaw-dropping panoramic views.
Willow Creek Sustainables
A deep dive into Paso's most forward-thinking farming corridor, where solar-powered cellars, dry-farmed estate vines, and biodynamic practices meet serious Bordeaux and Rhône wines on a quiet stretch of back-road wine country.
Tin City Warehouse Crawl
An urban stroll through Paso's industrial wine district, where craft producers pour bold Rhône varieties, Italian grapes, and creative blends just steps apart in converted warehouses.
Rhône Rangers West Side
Chase Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah across the west side of Paso Robles, from biodynamic hilltop estates to intimate ranch-set tasting rooms where Rhône varieties find their California soul.
Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Loop
Wind through the fog-kissed appellation that put Central Coast Pinot Noir on the map, stopping at pioneering estates and Lompoc Wine Ghetto boutiques pouring silky, cool-climate Pinot and mineral-driven Chardonnay.
Downtown Paso Walkabout
A pedestrian-friendly afternoon in the heart of Paso Robles, hopping between a spy-themed blends bar, a vinyl-and-Star-Wars tasting room, a legendary newcomer from Monte Bello, and a flavor-flight experience unlike anything else in wine country.
Edna Valley Cool-Climate Gems
Explore San Luis Obispo County's cool ocean-influenced valley, where historic schoolhouses, straw-bale tasting rooms, and intimate garden settings serve up elegant Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Alsatian rarities.
Ballard Canyon Syrah Trail
Focus your day on one of California's most exciting Syrah appellations, tasting small-estate wines from biodynamic pioneers and single-vineyard specialists who are defining what cool-climate Syrah looks like in Santa Ynez Valley.
Zinfandel Heritage Road
Trace Paso Robles' Zinfandel roots along Highway 46 and the Templeton Gap, visiting the old-guard family wineries whose heritage vines and no-pretense tasting rooms keep the varietal's soulful, jammy legacy alive.
Santa Maria Pinot & Bubbles
A scenic drive up Foxen Canyon Road through one of California's greatest Pinot Noir valleys, hitting a legendary rustic icon, a stunning architectural estate, and a historic ranch that feels like wine country time travel.