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On the Go...... PASO ROBLES, HARVESTING JOY
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By: Ronnie Greenberg
Photos by: Joe Hilbers oak pit grilled, Angus beef filet, natural Duse vineyard with 130 acres includes exciting wines are available from Bubbles,
cab prime New York and prime rib eye, some 80 year old vines. The estate grown Roses, Chardonnay, Rhone whites and
Embrace the allure as nature provides served alongside seasonal vegetables. varieties express the big, bold reds, Pinot Noir, and Zinfandels, many
an awesome road show on the way to characteristics of Paso fruit resulting in by the glass, carafe and bottle. Located
Paso Robles. Set in the northern part of Thomas Humphrey , the director of wines with rich, complex flavors that 1313 Park St. Paso Robles (805)226-5888
San Luis Obispo, it was the original trail food & beverages oversees the extensive include Cavern Select Chardonnay, Fume’ www.thomashillorganics.com
chosen by the Franciscan Friars known domestic and international wine list, Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Cabernet Hunter Ranch Golf Course has been
as the El Camino Real, the King’s exceptional hand crafted garden-to-glass Sauvignon, Malbec, Meritage Blend and around for world class golf and
Highway. Take in the beauty as the last cocktails, and craft beers. Cello is open
of the leaves shimmer like pyramids of from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Phone (805) 369- Zinfandel. Complimentary cavern tours exceptional dining since 1994. Tee times
gold speckled with crimson, and the 2503. are available with paid tasting. Located at can be made by calling ahead. Located at
crisp air is scented with smoke wafting Spa. Get the royal treatment with the 3443 Mill Road in Pas Robles (805) 239- 4041 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles (805)
from fireplaces. Allegretto signature massage; 1616 www.roberthallwinery.com 237-7440 www.hunterranchgolf.com
All roads lead to the Allegretto Intermezzo or vine inspired aromassage. Parrish Family Vineyards has lots of Vina Robles Vineyards & Winery is
Vineyard Resort whose story has an Indulge in the Spa Escape for 2-3 hours or family history going back four owned and managed by two Swiss
aura of romance, and stunning beauty the 2 for 2 massage. For facials there’s the generations. In 1925 Earl Henderson families who have been farming wine
that delights the senses. Gracing this Caudalie, premier Cru and Vinoperfect
enclave with its classic charm, the radiance. Visit www.spaallegreto.com for planted grapes in the area, and today his grapes in Paso Robles for over 20 years.
elegant resort is an ideal springboard full spa menu. grandson David Parrish, also a grape The focus is on wines expressive of their
for the surrounding area. grower has invented new ideas and ways six sustainably-farmed Estate vineyards,
Inspired by wine country and Tasting - four Estate Wines with fee on varietals and planting. They produce most notably Cabernet Sauvignon and
European hospitality, the Allegretto waived with the purchase of two bottles. award winning Bordeaux varietals like Petite Syrah.
evokes an Italian vineyard estate on 20 Club pricing is available. Cabernet Sauvignon. Their brand new The tasting room is the heart of their
acres of vineyards, olive groves and Art tour of Allegretto Vineyard Resort
fruit-bearing orchards on Paso Robles building has an inviting and comfortable Hospitality Center and guests are invited
bucolic east side. A world unto itself has docents ready to guide you and Tasting Room and spaces for special to sample their current releases at the bar.
with 171 spacious guest rooms and answer your questions. events. Located at 3590 Adelaida Rd, Paso Bistro service is offered Thursday through
suites, locally inspired cuisine, wine bar Pets are welcome Robles (805) 296-3027 Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. An adjacent
featuring the resort’s own private wine Allegretto Vineyard Resort by Ayres is www.parrishfamilyvineyard.com market place features artisan foods,
label among many others, full-service located at 2700 Buena Vista Drive, Paso NINER Wine Estates welcomes you to gourmet gifts and fine imported Swiss
spa, pool, manicured gardens, walking Robles 93446 their beautiful building offering Estate products.
paths, courtyard, and French inspired Phone: (805) 369-2500 - for reservations
Abbey. Indoors and out, hundreds of varietals that include Sauvignon Blanc, Their 3,300 seat boutique Amphitheatre
antiques, art, artifacts, and vignettes (800) 764-4614 www.allegrettoresort.com Pinot Noir, Malbec, Merlot, Granache, that opened in 2013 has featured top tier
invoke luxury and warmth. Every decor Sangiovese, and Petite Syrah. Their dining acts that take the stage every year from
element that graces the resort was room has an exhibition kitchen where mid-April through November by
chosen not only for its beauty, but also chefs produce such specialties as chilled Nederlander Concerts.
its meaning. pea soup, pan seared scallops, grilled flat Located at 3700 Mill Road, Paso
Cello Ristorante & Bar on site iron steak, local cheese and charcuterie Robles (805)227-4812
Cello Ristorante & Bar is a culinary
getaway that brings the locals and boards. Seating is indoors or on the www.vinarobles.com
guests into the Allegretto culture of joy, spacious patio surrounded by their Art and History
discover and serenity. Chef Justin Picard vineyards. Located at 2400 Highway 46 Studios on the Park is a unique venue
leads the upscale, casual Mediterranean- West, Paso Robles (805) 239-2233 where artists of various mediums display
inspired experience your way morning, www.ninerwine.com their talents and expertise in paintings,
noon and night. He brings a world of photography, glass works, jewelry design
diverse selections of inventive creations, to both observe and purchase.
and prides himself on deep
relationships and knowledge of the Dine and wine in the area Located at 1130 Pine Street in Paso
local farmers and purveyors with whom La Cosecha Bar & Restaurant is set in Robles (805) 238-9800
he works on a daily basis. The the heart of downtown Paso Robles and www.studiosonthepark.org
restaurant’s open kitchen design incredibly popular with locals and Paso Robles Historical Society Museum
encourages spectators, while the visitors. The menu offers up ceviche amd housed in the old Carnegie Library in
outdoor chef’s garden supplies herbs. paella of the day; pastelitoa catrache; historic and vibrant downtown city park.
Guests can enjoy dinner by candlelight Honduran empanadas with beef or
at intimate tables or join the communal Inside is an extensive archival collection
tables, sit fireside at the outdoor fire chicken; fried calamari with lemon curry relating to the area’s history. There are
bowls or even take on a game of bocce custard; salmon and grilled white fish. Thomas Hill Organics, Chef Kent unique exhibits celebrating the
ball on the comfortable heated patio. The Stone Fire Pizzas include Pizza Metzger and owner Debbie Thomas achievements of individuals, and the
The interplay of food and wine is key to Mediterrano; Pizza Salumi and Pizza oversee the eclectic menu featuring such events that have shaped not only Paso
the Cello experience. Bianco. Located at 835 12th Street in Paso delicacies as clams & chorizo; Di Stefano Robles, but much of California’s past.
At lunch, small bites and dinner Chef Robles (805) 226-0300 burrata; warm beet & goat cheese salad; Docents are on hand ready to share
Picard’s menu offers up creative dishes www.lacosechabr.com
from regionally farmed and foraged lamb meatballs; Dungeness crab cakes; information. Located at 800 12th Street,
ingredients. Enjoy such delights as oak Robert Hall Winery considered to be short rib tacos; Thai chili salmon; Painted Paso Robles (805) 238-4996
roasted salt springs mussels; bbq one of the pioneer wineries in the Hill seared rib-eye; bucatini & sea urchin www.pasorobleshistoricalsociety.org
Spanish octopus; crispy pork belly, regions that began in 1955, produces and Moroccan roasted half chicken. A
crispy California coast calamari; fruiti award winning age worthy wines. The monumental menu of interesting and
di mare; chicken carbonara; or the 100% Continued on Page 13

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