2. LOCATION  Located halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles California.  It is a city on the central coast of California with majestic land, wonderful soil, and the perfect climate to have some of the best wineries in the world.

3. HISTORY  The success of Paso Robles' wineries dates back almost 100 years!  In the 1920’s world renowned statesman and concert pianist Ignace Paderewski planted Petite Sirah and Zinfandel in his vineyard. Ignace PaderewskiPetite Sirah  The wine produced from those grapes went on to become award- winners and firmly established Paso Robles as a premier wine region.

4. PRESENT DAY SUCCESS  Paso Robles hosts nationally recognized annual wine events that people from all over the country travel to. As well as travel to other events to promote and share their refined wines.  Paso Blendfest on the Coast  Vintage Paso: Zinfandel and Other Wild Wines  Wine Festival  Harvest Wine Weekend  Grand Tasting Tour

5. WHAT MAKES PASO ROBLES’ WINES SPECIAL?  Weather:  The long growing season of warm days and cool evenings give rise to vibrantly ripened fruit with dynamic flavor profiles that are perfect for the production of award winning premium wines.

6. WHAT MAKES PASO ROBLES’ WINES SPECIAL?  Soil:  Soil sustains the life of plants and with the predominance of desirable calcareous soils found throughout Paso Robles’ wine region, according to Madeline Puckette allows, “Muscular wines with high extract color.” Source: http://winefolly.com/review/introduction-soil-types-wine/http://winefolly.com/review/introduction-soil-types-wine/

7. WHAT MAKES PASO ROBLES’ WINES SPECIAL?  Land:  Paso Robles is California’s fastest growing wine region and largest geographic appellation. It encompasses 26,000 vineyard acres (31,828,528 pyong) and more than 200 wineries! Source: https://www.pasowine.com/pasorobles/geography.phphttps://www.pasowine.com/pasorobles/geography.php

8. DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF PASO ROBLES’ RED WINES  Cabernet Sauvignon:  Merlot:  Syrah:  Zinfandel:  Black raspberry, black cherry, cassis, tobacco/cedar and cocoa.  Cherries, sweet spice, fresh/dried herbs, olives, red and black berries, cocoa and a rich texture.  Blackberry, white pepper, black pepper, smoky, tar, blueberry, violets, roasted game, leather and dried herbs.  Black pepper, sweet "zin" spice, red/black berries, jammy, fruit bomb, raisins and pruny.

9. DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF PASO ROBLES’ WHITE WINES  Chardonnay:  Viognier:  Roussanne: - Floral, peach, apricot, nectarine, lightly spiced pear and light minerality. - Peach, apricot, citrus blossom, floral, wet stone, honeysuckle and sweet spice. - Honey, lemon-lime, floral, apricot, corn, pear, allspice and lanolin.