Albariño is the Galician name for this wonderful white grape. "Alba-Riño" means "the white wine from the Rhine” and it has locally been thought to be a Riesling clone originating from the Alsace region of France. Albariño is noted for its distinctive aroma, suggesting flavors of apple, pear, and citrus with nuances of apricot and peach. Enjoy Albariño on its own, with tapas, or with full-course meals of fish, veal, chicken, ham, or medium-bodied cheeses.

Arneis (which means “little rascal” in the Northern Italian dialect of Piemontese) is so-called because it has been somewhat difficult to grow in Italy. However, in the Paso Robles AVA, the climate appears to be ideal for this grape. With an early harvest (September) and stainless steel (no oak) processing, we have produced a dry, full-bodied white wine with bright flavors of apple, minerals, and white peach with a structured finish.

Arneis (which means “little rascal” in the Northern Italian dialect of Piemontese) is so-called because it has been somewhat difficult to grow in Italy. However, in the Paso Robles AVA, the climate appears to be ideal for this grape. With an early harvest (September) and stainless steel (no oak) processing, we have produced a dry, full-bodied white wine with bright flavors of apple, minerals, and white peach with a structured finish.

Born the child of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, on the sunny shores of Eastern France, Cabernet Sauivgnon is perfectly suited for growing in the Paso Robles AVA. At maturity it expresses flavors of plum, cherry, blackberry, blueberry, warm spice, vanilla, tobacco, and sometimes leather. Cabernet Sauvignon ages well. But with such wonderful flavors the day of purchase, who can wait to open the bottle?

Sauvignon Blanc (or “wild white,” in English) is native to western France, and known for crisp acidity and fresh flavors. Tamed by warm days and cool evening breezes from the Pacific Ocean flowing through the Templeton Gap, this crisp, dry, refreshing wine is perfect for an evening supper or afternoon pool-side sipping. The 2012 vintage produced a crisp and fresh wine with grapefruit, lemon flavors and a tight finish.

Our Red Wine is a blend of Merlot, 28%Malbec/ 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 1Cabernet Franc. “Merlot,” the dominate grape in this blend, is the diminutive of the word “merle,” the French name for a blackbird, perhaps in a reference to the color of the grape. It is thought that Merlot, like Cabernet Sauvignon, is the offspring of Cabernet Franc. Merlot was initially planted on the left bank of the Gironde River, but is now grown worldwide. Our blend produced a dark, red wine that is full-bodied with lush, velvety tannins and intense flavors of blackberry, black pepper, and anise.

Grenache Blanc is native to the sunny Rhône region of France and to sunny northeastern Spain making it exactly suited to the Paso Robles climate. The 2012 vintage produced a refreshing wine with crisp acidity. Mandarin orange aromas and bright flavors of apple, minerals, and white peach are perfect for a summertime lunch or for sipping around the pool.

In the Puglia region of Italy, Zinfandel is known as “Primitivo,” which could translate to “original,” “wild,” or even “savage.” What ever it means, the weather in Paso Robles is very similar to the climate in Italy producing a rich, dark-colored, full-bodied, red wine with hints of raspberry, blackberry, anise, cherry, spice, and pepper. The engaging, velvety texture of this wine will go perfectly with grilled meat, burgers, chicken, stews, and seafood.

Sangiovese comes from the Latin: sanguis Jovis or "the blood of Jupiter" and is the main grape in central Italy. This wonderful grape thrives in soils with a high concentration of limestone, which is present throughout the Paso Robles AVA, producing elegant wines with wonderful aromas. Wines made from Sangiovese exhibit the grape's naturally high acidity as well as moderate to high tannin content. It is light in color with flavors of black cherry and vanilla with a hint of coffee.

This Rosé is a blend of Grenache and 38% Mouvredre. These grapes ripen late, in dry summers, to fully maturity, making them ideal for the Paso Robles climatre. 2014 produced a brilliant light-red rosé with aromas and flavors of sweet cherry and strawberry with a rich-mouth feel.

Grenache or Garnacha (as it is known in Spanish) originated in the Aragon region of northern Spain. It ripens late, so it needs hot, dry summers to fully mature, making it ideal for Paso Robles. 2012 produced wine with red fruit flavors (raspberry and strawberry) with a subtle, white pepper spice notes.

Grenache or Garnacha (as it is known in Spain) originated in the Aragon region of northern Spain. It ripens late, so it needs hot, dry summers to fully mature, making it ideal for the Paso Robles AVA. 2013 produced wine with red fruit flavors (raspberry and strawberry) with a subtle, white pepper spice notes

Grenache Blanc is native to the sunny Rhône region of France and to sunny northeastern Spain making it exactly suited to the Paso Robles climate. The 2010 vintage produced a refreshing wine with nectarine, apricot, and cantaloupe flavors perfect for a summertime lunch or for sipping around the pool. Our 2010 Grenache Blanc is really starting to show some intense complexity now that it has had some time in the bottle. Something that we will be selling on a more limited basis as we are nearing the end of our supply!

Mourvèdre is named after an ancient city in Eastern Spain. Mourvèdre has a tendency to both bud and ripen very late. It is the last grape that we harvest each year. The variety prefers "its face in the hot sun and its feet in the water" needing very warm weather, low leaf-to-fruit ratio, and adequate water to produce flavors of grilled plum, smoke, and black pepper.

Sauvignon Blanc (or "wild white" in English) is native to western France, and as the moon comes up, you’ll go wild for it. Tamed by warm days and cool evenings from the Pacific Ocean flowing through the Templeton Gap, this semi-sweet, refreshing wine is perfect for an evening supper or for afternoon poolside sipping. The 2014 vintage produced a semisweet,crisp and fresh wine with ripe orange, green apple, honey, and melon flavors.

Grenache Blanc is native to the sunny Rhone region of France and to sunny northeastern Spain making it exactly suited to the Paso Robles climate. The 2013 vintage produced a refreshing wine with crisp acidity. Mandarin orange aromas and bright flavors of apple, minerals, and white peach are perfect for a summertime lunch or for sipping around a pool.

Grenache Blanc is native to the sunny Rhone region of France and to sunny northeastern Spain making it exactly suited to the Paso Robles climate. The 2012 vintage produced a refreshing wine with crisp acidity.Mandarin orange aromas and bright flavors of apple, minerals, and white peach are perfect for a summertime lunch or for sipping around a pool.

The Syrah grape is native to the sunny Rhone region of France and to northeastern Spain making it perfectly suited to the Paso Robles climate. The 2013 vintage produced a refreshing rosé wine. With rose petal aromas and bright flavors of raspberries and cherries, our Syrah rosé is perfect for a refreshing lunch or for a light evening meal.

Sangiovese comes from the Latin: sanguis Jovis or "the blood of Jupiter" and is the main grape in central Italy. This wonderful grape thrives in soils with a high concentration of limestone, which is present throughout the Paso Robles AVA, producing elegant wines with wonderful aromas. Wines made from Sangiovese exhibit the grape's naturally high acidityas well as moderate to high tannin content. It is light in color with flavors of black cherry and vanilla with a hint of coffee

The blend of Grenache/ 40% Syrah, and 10% Mouvredre compliments each other. Originating from the Rhône valley in the South of France, these three grapes are known for their bright character, extroverted aromas of ripe fruit, dried sage, and herbs with a pepper-and-herb finish that echoes the wine’s aroma.

Grenache or Garnacha (as it is known in Spanish) originated in the Aragon region of northern Spain. It ripens late, so it needs hot, dry summers to fully mature, making it ideal for Paso Robles. 2012 produced a brilliant light-red rosé with aromas and flavors of sweet cherry and strawberry and a rich mouth feel.

Tempranillo is the diminutive Spanish word for “little early one,” reflecting its early harvest dates in the Rioja region. We harvested our tempranillo in early October, 2012. These grapes thrive in extremes of daytime and nighttime temperatures making them perfectly suited to the climate in Paso Robles. Its thick skin produced a ruby-red wine with flavors of bing cherries and gloves. The dark, velvety texture of this wine will go perfectly with grilled meat, chicken, stews, seafood, and aged cheese

Tempranillo is the diminutive Spanish word for “little early one,” reflecting its early harvest dates in the Rioja region. We harvest our tempranillo early, generally in October. These grapes thrive in extremes of daytime and nighttime temperatures making them perfectly suited to the climate in Paso Robles AVA. Its thick skin produced a ruby-red wine with flavors of bing cherries and gloves. The dark, velvety texture of this wine will go perfectly with grilled meat, chicken, stews, seafood, and aged cheese.

Malbec (which means "bad mouth" in French ) is a complete misnomer for this wonderful, mouth friendly grape. It thrives on sun and heat, ideal for growth in the Paso Robles AVA. It produces a dark, purple-colored wine with flavors of black currant, rasberry, vanilla crème, and has hints of smoke, earth, leather, and white pepper. It can stand up to spicy Mexican, Cajun, Indian, Thai or Italian fare and goes perfectly with any barbecue.

Malbec (which means "bad mouth" in French ) is a complete misnomer for this wonderful, mouth friendly grape. It thrives on sun and heat, ideal for growth in the Paso Robles AVA. It produces a dark, purple-colored wine with flavors of black currant, rasberry, vanilla crème, and has hints of smoke, earth, leather, and white pepper. It can stand up to spicy Mexican, Cajun, Indian, Thai or Italian fare and goes perfectly with any barbecue.

In the Puglia region of Italy, Zinfandel is known as “Primitivo,” which could translate to “original,” “wild,” or even “savage.” What ever it means, the weather in Paso Robles is very similar to the climate in Italy producing a rich, dark-colored, full-bodied, red wine with hints of raspberry, blackberry, anise, cherry, spice, and pepper. The engaging, velvety texture of this wine will go perfectly with grilled meat, burgers, chicken, stews, and seafood.

Syrah, native to the sunny Rhone region of southern France, is ideally suited to the climate of Paso Robles. Aromas and flavors range from violets to dark berries, chocolate, espresso, and black pepper. Perfect for a glass at sunset.

Sauvignon Blanc (or "wild white" in English) is native to western France, and as the moon comes up, you’ll go wild for it. Tamed by warm days and cool evenings from the Pacific Ocean flowing through the Templeton Gap, this refreshing wine is perfect for an evening supper or for afternoon pool-side sipping. The 2013 vintage produced a semi-sweet, crisp and fresh wine with ripe orange, green apple, honey, and melon flavors.

Zinfandel (known in the Puglia region of Italy as “Primitivo”) has been part of California’s wine story since the days of the Gold Rush in 1849. And no wonder, with the climate in the Paso Robles AVA nearly identical to Puglia, this grape has found a happy home in Templeton. With minimal skin contact, the 2011 Summer Dreams “White” Zinfandel is a vibrant rosé with hints of strawberry, spice, and white pepper.

Zinfandel (known in the Puglia region of Italy as “Primitivo”) has been part of California’s wine industry since the days of the Gold Rush in 1849.And no wonder, with climate in the Paso Robles AVA nearly identical to Puglia, this grape has found a happy home at our ranch. With minimal skin contact, our 2014 Zinfandel rosé is vibrant with hints of strawberry, melon, and raspberry. You’ll dream of summer with each sip.