Over the weekend I had the lovely opportunity to taste many of California's Rhone-style wines at the Rhone Rangers wine tasting. I'm not too familar with the Paso Robles wine-making region, so it was exciting to taste what they had to offer. While I enjoyed sipping both the Syrah or Grenache, I found that the Rosés better complemented the sunny Spring day.
One that stood out was the Arroyo Robles 2006 Syrah Rosé. Normally I don't love Rosé, but this wine was smooth and uncomplicated. It has a lovely, rosy pink color with a fresh fruity aroma and it tasted like Summer in a glass. At $21 a bottle, it is affordable enough to purchase now and enjoy when the weather actually warms up.
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My company and I just went and visited this region on a business trip. I fell in love with Paso Robles! And yes, the wine is to die for. Also try Castoro Cellar, Peachy Canyon Winery, Edna Valley, and Silver Horse if you want some good wines. We'll be blogging all about it soon!
What's so refreshing about Paso Robles is the genuine kindness of the community there. You won't find any snobs here! I think it's a great option for those who are just beginning to be interested in wine and don't want to feel intimidated.