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Paso Robles AVA

Paso Robles
Wine region
Paso Robles vineyard
TypeAmerican Viticultural Area
Year established1983[1]
1996 Extension[2]
2009 Expansion[3]
Years of wine industry228[1]
CountryUnited States
Part ofCalifornia, Central Coast AVA, San Luis Obispo County
Other regions in California, Central Coast AVA, San Luis Obispo CountyYork Mountain AVA, Edna Valley AVA, Arroyo Grande Valley AVA, San Luis Obispo (SLO) Coast
Sub-regionsAdelaida District AVA, Creston District AVA, El Pomar District AVA, Paso Robles Estrella District AVA, Paso Robles Geneseo District AVA, Paso Robles Highlands District AVA, Paso Robles Willow Creek District AVA, San Juan Creek AVA, San Miguel District AVA, Santa Margarita Ranch AVA, Templeton Gap District AVA[4]
Climate regionRegion II, III[1]
Heat units3001-3500 GDDs[1]
Precipitation (annual average)10 to 25 in (250–640 mm)[1]
Soil conditionsPrimarily, bedrock composed of weathered granite, volcanic and marine sedimentary rocks overlayed with sandstone, mudstone or calcareous shales.[5]
Total area614,000 acres (959 sq mi)[1]
1996: 52,618 acres (82 sq mi) added[2]
2009: 2,635 acres (4 sq mi) added[3]
Size of planted vineyards40,000 acres (16,000 ha)[6][7] 1983: 5,000 acres (2,000 ha)[1]
1996: 235 acres (95 ha) added[2]
2009: 1,000 acres (400 ha) added[3]
No. of vineyards172[8]
Grapes producedThere are more than 40 wine grape varieties such as Albarino, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Counoise, Grenache, Grenache blanc, Malbec, Marsanne, Merlot, Mourvedre, Nebbiolo, Orange Muscat, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Picpoul, Pinot gris, Pinot noir, Riesling, Roussanne, Sangiovese, Sauvignon blanc, Syrah, Tannat, Tempranillo, Tinta Cao, Viognier, and Zinfandel[6]
Varietals produced60[7]
No. of wineriesover 200[9]

Paso Robles is the third American Viticultural Area (AVA) located in San Luis Obispo (SLO) County, California. The state's 29th AVA was established by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Treasury on October 4, 1983 after reviewing the petition submitted by Martin Brothers Winery accompanied by 51 signatures of local grape-growers and wineries proposing a viticultural area named "Paso Robles."[10] The AVA encompasses 609,673 acres (953 sq mi) with approximately 18,500 acres (7,487 ha) cultivated with wine grapes known for their heritage varietal Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Rhône-style wines.[1]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "Establishment of Paso Robles Viticultural Area" (27 CFR 9 [T.D. TF-143; Ref: Notice No. 451] Final Rule). Federal Register. 48 (193). Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Treasury: 45239–45242. October 4, 1983.Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  2. ^ a b c "Extension Of The Paso Robles Viticultural Area (93F-026T)" (27 CFR Part 9 [T.D. ATF-377; Ref: Notice No. 818, T.D. ATF-1 48] RIN 1512-AA07 Final Rule). Federal Register. 61 (115). Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Treasury: 29952–29954. February 27, 1996. Retrieved October 4, 2024.Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  3. ^ a b c "Expansion of the Paso Robles Viticultural Area (2008R–073P)" (27 CFR 9 [Docket No. TTB–2008–0005; T.D. TTB–72; Re: Notice No. 85] RIN 1513–AB47 Final Rule). Federal Register. 74 (12). Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), Treasury: 3425–3429. January 21, 2009.Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference TTB-2014_Proposed was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  5. ^ "Paso Robles Wine". Wine Searcher. 2008.
  6. ^ a b "Paso Robles (AVA): Appellation Profile". Appellation America. 2007. Archived from the original on September 20, 2008. Retrieved January 24, 2008.
  7. ^ a b "About". Paso Robles Wine Country. Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance.
  8. ^ "Vineyards". Paso Robles Wine Country. Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  9. ^ "Paso Robles Wine Country Viticultural Areas". Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance.
  10. ^ "Viticultural Area Petition "Paso Robles"" (PDF). TTB.gov. Martin Brothers Winery. July 26, 1982.Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
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