Paso Robles AVA

Paso Robles AVA
Wine region
Paso Robles vineyard
TypeAmerican Viticultural Area
Year established1983[1]
Years of wine industry227[2]
CountryUnited States
Part ofCalifornia, Central Coast AVA, San Luis Obispo County
Other regions in California, Central Coast AVA, San Luis Obispo CountySan 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[3]
Climate regionRegion II, III[2]
Precipitation (annual average)10 to 25 inches (254–635 mm)[2]
Soil conditionsPrimarily, bedrock composed of weathered granite, volcanic and marine sedimentary rocks overlayed with sandstone, mudstone or calcareous shales.[4]
Total area614,000 acres (959 sq mi)[2]
1996: 52,618 acres (82 sq mi) added[5]
2009: 2,635 acres (4 sq mi) added[6]
Size of planted vineyards40,000 acres (16,187 ha)[7][8] 1983: 5,000 acres (2,023 ha)[2]
1996: 235 acres (95 ha) added[5]
2009: 1,000 acres (405 ha) added[6]
No. of vineyards172[9]
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[7]
Varietals produced60[8]
No. of wineriesover 200[3]

Paso Robles is the third American Viticultural Area (AVA) located in San Luis Obispo (SLO) County, California. It was established by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Treasury on November 3, 1983 based on a petition submitted by Martin Brothers Winery.[10] The area 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.[2]

  1. ^ ""§ 9.84 Paso Robles" (Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas). Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR). Retrieved January 24, 2008.Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "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.
  3. ^ a b "Paso Robles Wine Country Viticultural Areas". Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance.
  4. ^ "Paso Robles Wine". Wine Searcher. 2008.
  5. ^ a b "Extension Of The Paso Robles Viticultural Area (93F-026T)" (Final Rule, 27 CFR Part 9 [T.D. ATF–377; Ref: Notice No. 818, T.D. ATF–148]). Federal Register. Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau (ATF), Treasury. June 13, 1996. pp. 29952–29954.Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  6. ^ a b "Expansion of the Paso Robles Viticultural Area (2008R-073P)" (Final Rule, 27 CFR Part 9 [Docket No. [TTB-2008-0005-0011]). Federal Register. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), Treasury. January 21, 2009. pp. 3425–3429.Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  7. ^ a b "Paso Robles (AVA): Appellation Profile". Appellation America. 2007. Archived from the original on September 20, 2008. Retrieved January 24, 2008.
  8. ^ a b "About". Paso Robles Wine Country. Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance.
  9. ^ "Vineyards". Paso Robles Wine Country. Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  10. ^ "Viticultural Area Petition "Paso Robles"" (Martin Brothers Winery). Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), Treasury. July 26, 1982.