you might like this one, also from Chateau Margene in Creston/Paso: 2006 Cielo Rosso Cielo Rosso (Heavenly Red) A Super Tuscan style blend made up of 73% Sangiovese and 27% Cabernet Sauvignon. Ruby color with aromas of dried fruit,... (41 replies, last updated by Shooley June 18, 2009)

, with the garlic blended right in and served with a huge pat of butter on top. Very comforting. I had the 2005 Pianetta cabernet sauvignon- it was okay. Hubby had a 2005 Falcone syrah- super! Both wines paired nicely with the... (4 replies, last updated by Scott M March 6, 2008)

Hello friends. Going up to Santa Ynez for a few days and then from there to Paso Robles to drive through the rambling green hills and peek at some wineries. Looking to hear about any and eateries/wineries that you think should... (21 replies, last updated by missyumyum November 26, 2006)

We are going wine tasting in Paso Robles in November and would like some advice on local restaurants around that area. Even as far away as San Luis Obispo. We would like both fine dining and lunch fare. Thanks! (3 replies, last updated by Greg Leung November 1, 2001)

A couple recent threads on Paso area wineries has got me thinking. What wineries in the Paso Robles area would you consider unpretentious or down-to-earth? What do I mean when I say “unpretentious”? How about some or... (30 replies, last updated by The Oracle July 2, 2008)

We are planning a wine tasting day in Paso Robles over Memorial Day weekend and would appreciate any and all recommendations for wine tasting, as well as lunch (either sit down or a good place to pick up picnic items). We... (19 replies, last updated by PolarBear May 19, 2004)

Our weekend in Paso Robles could not have been better. Thank you to all for your amazing winery and food recs. We were so amazed by how beautiful the landscape is there. All of the winding roads and oaks were so beautiful.... (9 replies, last updated by geekyfoodie April 30, 2007)

Wow, what a wonderful time we had this weekend exploring the Paso Robles wine country. The first winery we visited was the Cumeria Vineyards winery. We sampled some Syrah from the barrel-tasting station and some excellent, warm... (14 replies, last updated by Lisa in Chicago November 23, 2004)

, with a cabernet butter, pomme frites (they call it shoestring potatoes) & yummy spinach. The fries come with homemade ketchup, which I believe has some sundried tomato in it. We had a bottle of Scharffenberger brut sparkling... (0 replies, last updated by LANative April 19, 2007)

it. Very good and presented with a thin cookie shaped like a flattened tablespoon with a chocolate drizzle that stood on its edge across the creme brulle and anchored in the ice cream. I had a glass of Matthew’s Sauvignon... (6 replies, last updated by Cheese Please September 1, 2006)

Knights Valley, and it was austere and bland, with little fruit flavors. IThe only good Napa cabernet that’s lower than $30 I can think of is Rutherford HIll, and that was more than 5 years ago. The Estancia Meritage from... (4 replies, last updated by fussycouple October 30, 2007)

Robles Syrah, Australian Shiraz and Napa Valley Cabernets. Although I believe that these are all great examples of the top wines in the world, it doesn’t every example of 200 case production or less deserves over 95 points.... (10 replies, last updated by zin1953 November 1, 2007)

not unlike Paso Robles'. has pricey New York based restaurants, hotels you can’t afford, clothing boutiques, and many wonderful restaurants. It is a tradeoff. Lose the peaceful small town and uncrowded country roads, but... (3 replies, last updated by Cambria March 3, 2005)

better on random trips to the States. I will also add that I am not the hugest fan of straight Cabernet Sauvignon, so feel free to take my suggestion with a grain of salt. Have a great evening! (39 replies, last updated by maria lorraine March 14, 2008)

Hi hounds, I can’t get my two fave sipping wines in Ontario (I have to go to other provinces to buy them)so I’m looking for alternatives that have the same sort of body and taste as the J. Lohr Paso Robles Cabernet... (8 replies, last updated by n10sity September 13, 2007)