Great article about Paso Robles from Los Angeles Magazine…
Driving around the vineyards of Paso Robles is like turning the pages of a Steinbeck novel. Narrow roads wind through countryside where hills of golden barley stretch out from rows and rows of green grapevines. So much valley oak, blue oak, and live oak give shade to the sun-drenched area that it was first named El Paso de Robles, or “the Pass of the Oaks.” Downtown Paso, incorporated in 1889, is picturesque, with a central plaza and small businesses with names like Hometown Nursery and Melody Ranch Motel. But the area is changing fast: High-end shops, storefront tasting rooms, and serious-minded restaurants seem to pop up every month, and the number of wineries is exploding—170 at last count. To enjoy the essence of Paso, its mix of rural charm and wine-country sophistication, best pack your bags right now.
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