What and where is Paso Robles Wine Country?
Paso Robles, California is located half-way between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Paso Robles Wine Country is one of the fastest growing premium vineyard and winery regions in California. Adelaida Cellars is situated 15 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, literally halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. It sits in the heart of the Central Coast AVA (American Viticultural Area, as defined by the BATF) which extends from Santa Barbara to the South to Monterey to the North. Hot days are contrasted with coastal breezes, which flow over the Santa Lucia Mountain range to cool the vineyards in the evenings. Many different varieties of winegrapes are grown in Paso Robles, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot and Zinfandel representing 80% of the planted acreage and some forty other varieties making up the remainder. The wineries are among the major recipients of awards in prominent national wine competitions. Yet fame has not detracted from a friendly and inviting atmosphere w
