Paso Robles
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Paso Robles is California's most dynamic emerging fine wine region, combining a large appellation with genuinely exceptional terroir in its western mountain districts. With 4,300+ lots at auction, the market is led by Saxum Vineyards, whose James Berry Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon and Rhône blends have earned multiple 100-point scores and trade at $200–600 per bottle. The Adelaida District, with calcareous limestone soils influenced by marine fog, produces Rhône varieties (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre) and Cabernet of remarkable complexity. Booker Winery, L'Aventure, and Villicana round out the collectible producers. The eastern Paso Robles (Estrella River), with sandy soils and greater diurnal range, produces more immediately accessible Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon. Paso Robles received its first sub-AVA designations in 2014, recognizing 11 distinct districts.
In the Glass
Paso Robles's finest wines are Rhône-inspired: Grenache-based blends of dark cherry, dried herb, lavender, and iron from the western limestone hills; GSM blends from Saxum and Booker show black olive, smoked meat, and garrigue. Zinfandel from eastern old vines delivers brambly blackberry, pepper, and chocolate with firm tannin. Cabernet Sauvignon from the Adelaida District is structured and mineral, more angular than Napa equivalents.
Red Wines
| Wine | Avg Price | Lots Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Saxum Broken Stones Syrah | $117 | 200 |
| Old Creek Ranch Winery Cabernet Sauvignon | $734 | 81 |
| Justin Vineyard Isosceles Reserve | $87 | 80 |
| Booker My Favorite Neighbor | $63 | 79 |
| Seaglass Cabernet Sauvignon | $23 | 79 |
| Justin Vineyard Isosceles | $103 | 75 |
| Old Creek Ranch Winery Red Wine | $566 | 75 |
| Saxum James Berry | $215 | 68 |
| Justin Vineyard Justification | $42 | 65 |
| Ridge Dusi Ranch Zinfandel | $41 | 50 |
| Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas | $41 | 48 |
| Patrimony Caves des Lions | $209 | 46 |
| Saxum Terry Hoage Vineyard | $102 | 46 |
| Marilyn Wines Norma Jeane Merlot | $63 | 42 |
| Epoch Estate Blend | $49 | 42 |
| Vina Robles Terra Bella Vineyard Grenache | $150 | 42 |
| Linne Calodo Sticks Stones | $62 | 42 |
| Law Beguiling | $63 | 38 |
| Torrin The Maven | $65 | 38 |
White Wines
| Wine | Avg Price | Lots Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Blanc | $47 | 59 |
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