Cabernet Sauvignon Grapes
International Cabernet Celebration August 31, 2023
Cabernet Sauvignon is the flagship Paso Robles wine. The Central Coast is known for its geological diversity and variety of microclimates. Marine influences, calcareous soils, and the long growing season with warm days and cool nights promote consistent physiological ripeness season after season. According to the CAB Collective website, “When it comes down to it, Paso Robles Cabernet producers are indeed preoccupied with a lofty goal – capturing the terroir, or specific sense of place, within each bottle. When carried out successfully, Paso Robles’ bold red Bordeaux wines reflect the land. No two vineyards are the same.”
In the 1960s, Farm Advisor Jack Foott planted Experimental Vineyards in San Luis Obispo County to determine where red and white varieties, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Franken Riesling, would thrive. Based on Foott’s research, Stanley Hoffman was the first to plant Cabernet Sauvignon after Prohibition in 1964 in the Adelaida region, west of Paso Robles.
The Paso Robles CAB (Cabernet and Bordeaux) Collective was formed in 2012 to promote the full potential of the Paso Robles AVA in producing superior-quality, classic and age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon and Red Bordeaux wines to consumers, trade and media worldwide. However, the mission has expanded to include research and education. PRCC is applying for grants and building partnerships to conduct research, regulatory changes, infrastructure, education, and training to identify the needs to sustain the industry and the vineyards by making the necessary changes to weather, water, and climate changes.
This non-profit 501(c)6 agricultural producer group with 27 independent members and over 50 wine industry sponsors is dedicated to promoting and marketing wines made from red Bordeaux wine grapes grown by its members and other grape growers in the Paso Robles region. The names of the members are listed in the box to your left. You will find a map of the area at the bottom of this article.
Members Paso Robles CAB Collective
September 2023
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Allegretto Wines
At Allegretto Wines, we consider ourselves stewards of the land, shepherding our unique vineyards’ bounty from the ground to your glass. We wield a gentle and sustainable hand over our highly selective small-lot vineyard sites and honor the art of Old World winemaking techniques to ensure each sip is a… more ›
2700 Buena Vista Drive #101
Paso Robles, CA 93446
p 805-369-2526
Ancient Peaks Winery
A family-owned winery specializing in wines from our sustainably-farmed, estate Margarita Vineyard, our Bordeaux varietals and other wines accordingly express an unmistakable sense of place, with balanced structure and flavors. The southernmost vineyard in the Paso Robles AVA, Margarita Vineyard lies just 14 miles from the Pacific ocean, and our… more ›
22720 El Camino Real
Santa Margarita, CA 93453
p 805-365-7045
Benom
A tribute to the extensive Fabre legacy in both the Languedoc-Roussillon and Bordeaux regions; as multi-generational stewards, farmers and winemakers from birth; the essence of everything Benom, is the utmost quality and infinite expression of what the Central Coast of California has to offer in harmony with the innate skilled… more ›
2959 Limestone Way
Paso Robles, CA 93446
p 805-369-2036
Brecon Estate
Brecon Estate is a Boutique Estate winery nestled in the rolling westside hills outside of Paso Robles, California. With an international award-winning winemaker, we strive to produce exquisite and inviting wines for you and us to enjoy. more ›
7450 Vineyard Drive
Paso Robles, CA 93446
p 805-239-2200
Calcareous Vineyard
In 2000, Lloyd Messer and Dana Brown established Calcareous Vineyards on one of the highest limestone plateaus on Paso Robles’ west side. The purchase of these 442 acres of rolling hills was the culmination of this father-daughter team’s search for a place to express their passion for wine making. Lloyd… more ›
3430 Peachy Canyon Road
Paso Robles, CA 93446
p 805-239-0289
Cass Winery
Cass Vineyard and Winery is located in the rolling, oak-studded hills between Paso Robles and Creston. This area that the vineyard calls home offers quiet serenity for the visitor and an ideal growing environment for wine grapes. The staple of their program and the perennial flagship of Cass is their… more ›
7350 Linne Road
Paso Robles, CA 93446
p 805-239-1730
Castoro Cellars
Niels and Bimmer Udsen, a couple of the original Paso Robles winemaking pioneers, established Castoro Cellars in 1983. They currently manage the business alongside sons Max and Luke, making it a true family owned and run Paso Robles estate. Castoro specializes in crafting delicious Paso Robles estate wines made from… more ›
1315 North Bethel Road
Templeton, CA 93465
p 888-326-3463
Chateau Margene
Founded in 1997, Chateau Margene specializes in ultra-premium, limited-production Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux-style blends. The estate vineyard benefits from a long growing season of warm days and cool nights. These grapes go into our finest wines, Beau Mélange and Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Our ‘no compromise’ commitment to quality throughout the… more ›
4385 La Panza Road
Creston, CA 93432
p 805-238-2321
Continental Wine Collection
The brand CV represents four decades of wine growing excellence from our estate, Continental Vineyards. This wine is highly allocated and only produced in exceptional vintage years. more ›
1650 Ramada Drive
Paso Robles, CA 93446
p 805-239-2562
Copia Vineyards and Winery
A love of wine and hospitality in equal measure: Varinder and Anita, owners of Copia Vineyards and Winery, produce elegant, award-winning wines. He from an engineering background and she from the world of fine dining restaurants, together they came to Paso Robles to make wine from the ground up, one… more ›
Adelaida: 5076 Mustard Creek Road | Downtown: 840 13th Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446
p 805-296-3000
DAOU Family Estates
Georges and Daniel set forth to find an unrivaled terroir for producing Cabernet Sauvignon, a quest that led them to a place of foretold greatness: DAOU Mountain. DAOU Mountain, standing alone at an elevation of 2,200 feet, our mountain rises from the heart of the Adelaida District in the rugged… more ›
2777 Hidden Mountain Road
Paso Robles, CA 93446
p 805-226-5460
Eberle Winery
Gary Eberle has worked for 41 years building the acclaim of the Paso Robles region through his brand and is affectionately known as the “Godfather” of the Paso Robles wine industry. Eberle is the chief promoter for the winery and has worked with distributors and restaurateurs in thirty states and… more ›
3810 East Hwy 46
Paso Robles, CA 93446
p 805-238-9607
Glunz Family Winery & Cellars
The Glunz family has been in the fine wine business since 1888, now under the leadership of the fourth and fifth generations. The winery and 40 acres Estate vineyard resides on the rolling hills east of the town of Paso Robles. Glunz Family Winery and Cellars specializes in small batch,… more ›
8331 Highway 46 East
Paso Robles, CA 93446
p 805-238-1400
Hearst Ranch Winery
Jim Saunders and Steve Hearst’s friendship began in 2009. They began Hearst Ranch Winery with a shared mission; to create the best wines possible from the central coast. Hearst Ranch Winery’s hand-crafted wines have been brought to life by the collaboration of sound agricultural practices, impeccable winemaking, and the continued… more ›
7300 North River Road
Paso Robles, CA 93446
p 805-467-2241
High Camp Wines
High Camp sits perched atop the rolling hills of San Miguel, California. It was once dotted with roaming sheep and cattle, and today is part of the acclaimed Paso Robles AVA. Its deep, alluvial sandy loams and clay pushed up from terraces of ancient river bottoms provide fertile soil for… more ›
3439 Ranchita Canyon Road
San Miguel, CA 93451
p 805-467-9448
Hope Family Wines
When Chuck Hope first laid eyes on the oak-studded hills of Paso Robles, he saw a land of beauty and opportunity. Struck by the possibilities hidden in the many microclimates of the Central Coast, Chuck and his wife Marlyn moved the family to Paso Robles in 1978 to start what… more ›
1585 Live Oak Drive
Paso Robles, CA 93446
p 805-238-4112
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines
Founded in 1972, family-owned and operated J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines crafts a portfolio of acclaimed wines from estate vineyards along California’s Central Coast. From this world-class palette of fruit, J. Lohr produces four signature tiers– J. Lohr Estates, J. Lohr Vineyard Series, J. Lohr Cuvée Series and J. Lohr… more ›
6169 Airport Road
Paso Robles, CA 93446
p 805-239-8900
JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery
Originally inspired by Chateau Margaux and the iconic style of “Left Bank” Bordeaux wines, Justin Baldwin founded JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery in 1981 and pursued his dream of creating wines that would rival the finest in the world. Drawn to Paso Robles, Baldwin found the combination of ancient calcareous soils… more ›
11680 Chimney Rock Road
Paso Robles, CA 93446
p 805-238-6932
LXV Wine
LXV Wine creates an experience in wine tasting and flavor pairings. The wines are old-world in style with great emphasis on structure. The flavor pairings are a deep dive into the role of the terroir as well as a sensory interplay of dynamic flavors. Each LXV Wine is paired with… more ›
1306-B Pine Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446
p 805-296-1902
McPrice Myers Wines
Over the last two decades McPrice (Mac) Myers has been crafting wines of depth and balance that showcase the multiple terroirs and climates of the Central Coast – from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles. Mac produced his first vintage in 2002 with half a ton of grapes in a small… more ›
3525 Adelaida Road
Paso Robles, CA 93446
p 805-237-1245
Opolo Vineyards
Founded by Rick Quinn and David Nichols in 1999, Opolo Vineyards is a family-owned winery based in the coastal mountains of the Willow Creek District. Opolo is renowned for its Cabernet Sauvignons, Bordeaux-style blends, Zinfandels and other wines, which come from the winery’s Willow Creek District estate and other notable… more ›
7110 Vineyard Drive
Paso Robles, CA 93446
p 805-238-9593
Pomar Junction Vineyard & Winery
The Merrill Family’s agricultural heritage and grape growing history dates back at least eight generations on California’s Central Coast. A former family ranch still is home to a grape arbor planted in the 19th century. Today Dana and Marsha Merrill and son Matthew farm the vineyards, while Matthew’s winemaking is… more ›
Contact Winery
Paso Robles, CA 93446
p 805-238-9940
Riboli Family Wines
Riboli Family Wines has been owned & operated by four generations since 1917. We continually strive to produce the finest wines from our estate vineyards in the El Pomar and Creston Districts of Paso Robles. We also own estate vineyards in the Santa Lucia Highlands and Arroyo Seco AVAs of… more ›
2610 Buena Vista Drive
Paso Robles, CA 93446
p 805-226-2600
Robert Hall Winery
Born from a land. Driven by a spirit. Created by a legend. Robert Hall wines are a tribute to hard work and pride in craft. Our award-winning wines represent the pillar of the vibrant and premier Paso Robles winemaking region, and express the spirit of the valley. Our estate-grown varieties… more ›
3443 Mill Road
Paso Robles, CA 93446
p 805-239-1616
Sixmilebridge
Our dream is simple: to make the finest small batch, premium Bordeaux style blends and Cabernet Sauvignon exclusively from our organically farmed west Paso Robles estate vineyards. Our terroir at Sixmilebridge is nothing if not extreme. Here, exceptional quality fruit is born from a thick layer of limestone dominate terrain… more ›
5120 Peachy Canyon Road
Paso Robles, CA 93446
p 805-239-5844
The Farm Winery
We are two families, from California and Argentina, who bonded 30 years ago. The Farm Winery wines are the fruit of love and labour by the Madsen and Achaval families. That’s it, just us – including renowned winemaker, Santiago Achaval. We farm the flagship Cabernet, Cardinal, from 52-year old… more ›
10920 Chimney Rock Road
Paso Robles, CA 93446
p 805-400-3276
Vina Robles Vineyards & Winery
Growers and makers of expressive, approachable estate wines from Paso Robles, California, Vina Robles owns and farms six estate SIP® Certified Sustainable vineyards in five sub-districts in the region. First class hospitality service is offered by way of unique, memorable experiences with wine, food and music at their core. The… more ›
Panel – Victor, Randy, Joel, Libbie and Tom
The PRCC is also preparing for future challenges to ensure that the Paso Robles producers can adapt to climate change, sustain the industry’s economic benefit to the local community, and continue to produce world-class wines, according to Executive Director Linda Sanpei. PRCC was awarded a grant of $14,988 by Western Sustainable Agricultural Research & Education (SARE) and its host institution, Montana University, on October 5, 2022, based on PRCC’s submission of a Sustainable Agriculture Action Plan. These funds will be used to identify specific and urgent needs for research and education. According to Sanpei, the PRCC will use the findings of this report to apply for future climate change-related funding through the USDA and the CDFA and to build research partnerships.
Map Of Members
