Adelaida is built on a vision of excellence for wine and minimal ecological impact. Located on the mountainous West Side of Paso Robles, the estate property reaches 2,320 feet above sea level, just 14 miles from the Pacific Ocean.<\/p>\n
Adelaida winery sits at the highest elevation in the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":5395,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"amenity":[884,253,1076,1044,1140,803,802],"wine_style":[919,920,1614,205,1532,204,1531],"experiences":[2776,2649,2683,3507,2798,2888,2679,2680],"class_list":["post-5394","winery","type-winery","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","amenity-cheese-platters","amenity-event-space","amenity-gourmet-charcuterie-boards","amenity-vineyard-tours","amenity-wedding-venue","amenity-wine-tastings","amenity-wine-tours","wine_style-dry-red-wines","wine_style-dry-white-wines","wine_style-port-style-wines","wine_style-red-wine-blends","wine_style-red-wines","wine_style-white-wine-blends","wine_style-white-wines","grapes-cabernet-sauvignon","grapes-chardonnay","grapes-pinot-noir","grapes-syrah","grapes-zinfandel","destinations-california","destinations-paso-robles","destinations-united-states","regions-california","regions-paso-robles","experiences-beautiful-views","experiences-couples-travel","experiences-road-trips","experiences-tastings-in-the-vineyard","experiences-vineyard-views","experiences-weddings","experiences-wine-tastings","experiences-wine-tours"],"acf":{"featured":false,"featured_order":"","content_title":"Winery in Paso Robles, California","logo":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/logo-adelaida.png","website_url":"http:\/\/www.adelaida.com\/","established_year":"1971","head_wine_maker":"Jeremy Weintraub","hours_of_operation":"daily 10:00am - 5:00pm","yelp_id":"adelaida-vineyards-and-winery-paso-robles","contact_name":"","phone_number":"800 676 1232","email_address":"","region":{"ID":5377,"post_author":"43","post_date":"2018-10-31 14:37:58","post_date_gmt":"2018-10-31 14:37:58","post_content":"","post_title":"San Luis Obispo County","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"draft","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"san-luis-obispo-county","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-08-23 22:06:27","post_modified_gmt":"2022-08-24 02:06:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/?post_type=wine_region&p=5377","menu_order":0,"post_type":"wine_region","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},"sub_region":{"term_id":1292,"name":"Paso Robles","slug":"paso-robles","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":1292,"taxonomy":"sub_region","description":"","parent":0,"count":0,"filter":"raw"},"address_1":"5805 Adelaida Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446, EUA","address_2":"","country":{"ID":418,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2017-10-30 21:41:59","post_date_gmt":"2017-10-30 21:41:59","post_content":"","post_title":"United States","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"united-states","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2017-10-30 21:41:59","post_modified_gmt":"2017-10-30 21:41:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/?post_type=country&p=418","menu_order":0,"post_type":"country","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},"state":false,"city":"Paso Robles","postal_code":"93446","lat":"35.645236","lng":"-120.802497","place_id":"ChIJo-5SWSjR7IARXp9cdqmlAeo","tasting_details":"Classic Tasting<\/strong> Jamie Elizabeth Metzgar began her career in wine by pouring in a tasting room on the East End of Long Island, NY. After moving to New York City, she landed a position at Chambers Street Wines where she was encouraged to pursue wine education at the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET). She earned Level III certification there and has since earned California Wine Appellation Specialist and Certified Specialist of Wine certifications as well. After way too many moves, she has recently landed in Northern California where she is compiling an unofficial roster of dog-friendly tasting rooms.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n Jamie Elizabeth Metzgar began her career in wine by pouring in a tasting room on the East End of Long Island, NY. After moving to New York City, she landed a position at Chambers Street Wines where she was encouraged to pursue wine education at the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET). She earned Level III certification there and has since earned California Wine Appellation Specialist and Certified Specialist of Wine certifications as well. After way too many moves, she has recently landed in Northern California where she is compiling an unofficial roster of dog-friendly tasting rooms.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n Cabernet Sauvignon is a red wine grape variety of the grapevine species vitis vinifera. It is the most widely grown red wine grape variety in the world, and its wines were recently ranked as the most searched and sought-after in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It can form a full-bodied, complex, fruit-forward and dry wine when vinified correctly. The Cabernet Sauvignon grape has received most of its notoriety from being grown in the Bordeaux region of France<\/strong><\/a>. Traditionally speaking, these wines taste of heavy red and black fruit backed by noticeable tannins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n IN THIS GUIDE:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\r\nTasting at their rustic tasting room their current releases.
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\r\nSignature Tasting<\/strong>
\r\nTasting of signature wines paired with cheese while looking at the production cellar.
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\r\nLibrary Tasting<\/strong>
\r\nA library wine cellar filled with wines dating back their first vintage in 1981 while tasting a limited production of signature wines.
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\r\nHilltop Tasting Experience<\/strong>
\r\nTake a ride across the ranch and up to our private Hilltop Tasting venue, just below the highest elevation point in Paso Robles\u2014peaking at 2,320 feet. You will taste wines under a canopy of oak trees overlooking the beautiful and vast Adelaida District.","tasting_price":"$20 - $75","tour_details":"","tour_price":"","reservations_required":false,"reservation_details":"","gallery":[{"image":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/our-hilltop-view.jpg","title":"","description":""},{"image":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/images-1-1.jpg","title":"","description":""},{"image":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/screen-shot-2016-10-03-at-1.08.46-am.jpg","title":"","description":""}],"grapes":[{"ID":1916,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2018-03-08 16:52:08","post_date_gmt":"2018-03-08 16:52:08","post_content":"","post_title":"Syrah","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"draft","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"syrah","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2018-03-27 14:36:42","post_modified_gmt":"2018-03-27 14:36:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/uncategorized\/syrah\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"grape","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1924,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2018-03-08 16:52:08","post_date_gmt":"2018-03-08 16:52:08","post_content":"
\r\n\r\nRed Zinfandel is a black and blue-skinned grape variety that\u2019s most notably grown and incredibly popular within the United States.\r\n\r\nIn the glass, this grape\u00a0tends to adhere to lighter-bodied characteristics while simultaneously maintaining\u00a0big flavors. This is largely due to Zin\u2019s\u00a0elevated acidic content and classically high\u00a0alcohol content (up to 17% in some cases).\r\n\r\nThese two factors can make Zinfandel feel more medium-bodied on the palate.\r\n\r\nIN THIS GUIDE:<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \t
\r\n\r\nThis grape variety is packed with flavors resembling ripe red fruit \u2013 including raspberry, raisin, cranberry, cassis and plum. These jammy fruit flavors are often backed with distinct black pepper spice, tobacco, dry barnyard door, and coffee.\r\n\r\nWhile these are generalities, Zinfandel flavors can vary and the alcohol content is influential an component.\r\n\r\nDepending on ripeness at the time of harvest, it\u2019s\u00a0believed\u00a0that cooler climate Zins adhere to more red fruit flavors while warmer climate varietal wines contain more black fruit and pepper nuances.\r\n\r\nThe\u00a0United States holds over 70% of Zinfandel acreage<\/strong> worldwide, with\u00a0Italy (around 27%)<\/strong> and various locations throughout Australia, South Africa, and Mexico holding the remainder.\r\n\r\nWhile Red Zinfandel remains the most popular style worldwide, White Zinfandel, an off-dry ros\u00e9 made in the United States \u2013 is also flying off the shelves.\r\n<\/a><\/strong>What Does Zinfandel Taste Like? <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nZinfandel is known to produce bold, spicy wines with notable fruit that includes fig, raspberry, cassis, raisin, cherry, plum, and cranberry jam. The earth and spice notes typically include underbrush, red clay minerals, dry herbs, smoke, black pepper, cacao, cinnamon, oak, tobacco, mushroom, and tumbleweed.\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\nRECOMMENDED:<\/strong> Lodi California is Produced World-class Zinfandel, Here's How to Visit the Region<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\n<\/a><\/strong>Zinfandel Food Pairings<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nIf you're snacking and drinking Zinfandel, try it with dark chocolate. The tobacco flavors, acid and raspberry jam notes accent it very nicely. Plus, you're getting resveratrol from the Zin and additional antioxidants from the chocolate.\r\n\r\nCuban-styled Lechon, barbecue chicken, roasted duck, lamb, or pulled pork will bring out the spicy and savory flavors of warmer-climate Zins. Conversely, the red jammy fruit in cooler climate Zin's pairs well with grilled heavier grilled fish and cheeseburgers.\r\n\r\nFor other pairings, try these wines with any tomato-based pasta. Don't be afraid to utilize your spice cabinet when it comes to Zinfandel. These wines contain plenty of dry herb and cracked pepper flavors.\r\n\r\nSpicy or savory Mexican and Indian plates pair nicely with red Zinfandel as well. Make sure you don't use any bland vegetables. Instead try grilled red bell pepper or seared onion, cilantro, and tomato.\r\n
<\/a><\/strong>Climate and Terroir for Zinfandel<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nSome like it hot and that includes Zinfandel! This grape likes heat and thrives in hot, dry climates like southern Italy and eastern California. Its deep color requires plenty of sunshine though it can shrivel with too much. (Not to worry \u2013 those make wonderful dessert wines). Because of its high sugar levels, Zinfandel tends to be high in alcohol and winemakers must monitor acidity levels closely to make sure the wines aren\u2019t too hot.\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\nRELATED:<\/strong> In Italy, Zinfandel is Commonly Referred to as Primitivo<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\n<\/a><\/strong>How is Zinfandel Aged? <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nDue to the higher alcohol content, Zinfandels can age for quite a while. It can also stand up to oak well because of its naturally bold flavors. It\u2019s pretty hard to intimidate Zinfandel and even very toasted American oak can impart flavors without overwhelming the wine. Inexpensive Zins are meant to be drunk young, preferably at a barbecue with friends.\r\n
<\/a><\/strong>Try these fantastic Zinfandel wines from around the world: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
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Learn About These Other Wine Grape Varieties<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n
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\r\n\r\nCommonly referred to\u00a0as the \u201cnoble grape\u201d or \u201cred burgundy,\u201d Pinot Noir is a blue-tinged\u00a0grape variety\u00a0that\u2019s classified under\u00a0the\u00a0vitis vinifera\u00a0species of grape vine. This fussy grape\u00a0makes a popular red wine and originates from Burgundy, France<\/a><\/strong>. A French designation, the word\u00a0\u201cPinot\u201d translates to \u201cPine,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0as a reference to the way the grapes cluster together on the vine, similar to a pinecone.\u00a0\u201cNoir,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0also French,\u00a0translates to \u201cblack\u201d<\/strong>, referring to the color of the dark, thin-skinned grape.\r\n\r\nIN THIS GUIDE:<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \t
<\/a>What Does Pinot Noir Taste Like? <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nTypically, younger Pinot Noirs taste less complex, and red fruit notes tend to be the most prominent. As Pinot Noirs age, their complexity is enhanced, revealing more earthy and smokey mineral notes.\r\n\r\nPinot Noir classically displays bright red cherry, raspberry, strawberry, cranberry, plum, currant, and pomegranate notes. Warmer climate Pinots tend to lean more towards richer black cherry. Secondary notes typically include gravel, chalk, mushrooms, earth, spice, and light oak.\r\n
<\/a>Pinot Noir Food Pairings<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nFor many, Pinot Noir is an any-occasion wine. It\u2019s light enough that it can be enjoyed throughout the summer months and can be paired with almost any fish. Pinot Noir is also diverse enough in flavor that it works well with some meats and cheeses.\r\n\r\nPinot works beautifully with classic French dishes like cassoulet or soupe \u00e0 l\u2019oignon gratinee. Lighter Pinots can also work with salade Ni\u00e7oise.\r\n\r\nPinots pair well with heavier fatty, oily fish, like salmon and sardines as well as aged cheddar and gouda. It\u2019s become a favorite for holiday meals with roasted turkey or ham along with the many side dishes like roasted vegetables and gravies.\r\n
<\/a>Climate and Terroir for Pinot Noir<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nA red, fickle grape, originating and made famous in Burgundy, France, Pinot Noir is now grown in many countries around the world. In fact, Burgundy almost exclusively grows Pinot Noir as its sole red wine grape variety. Needless to say, they\u2019ve gotten pretty good at it over the years!\r\n\r\nPinot Noir vines require soil that is both aerated and drains well for optimal growth. These vines are typically rooted in soil with high concentrations of gravel, chalk, and\/or clay. Climate-wise, the vine needs warm (but not hot) sun-filled days and crisp cool evenings with minimal weather variation before harvesting.\r\n\r\nThe grape itself has a thin skin (hence low tannins), which unfortunately makes it easily susceptible to disease and rot. All things considered, winemakers must watch their crops closely. Even the most experienced Pinot Noir winemakers can have trouble growing this variety, though some terroirs make for easier cultivation than others.\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\nRELATED:<\/strong> Taste Pinot Noir in Oregon's Willamette Valley, Which is on Burgundy's Parallel<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\n<\/a>How is Pinot Noir Aged? <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nDue to the high acid, Pinots can age for many years, particularly when from cooler climates like Burgundy. In fact, the age-worthiness of Burgundies is why they remain highly sought-after and collectible wines year after year.\r\n\r\nWhen Pinot Noir grapes are overripe, the resulting wines lack the acidity necessary for aging. That doesn\u2019t mean these can\u2019t be enjoyed immediately because they\u2019re typically very approachable!\r\n
<\/a>Try these gorgeous expressions of Pinot Noir from around the world: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
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Learn About These Other Wine Grape Varieties<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n
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