Hello, hello to everyone! Boy, it's been a busy couple of months so my apologies for the lack of postings. But with the holidays came the WINE -- and lots of it! Back in November, I had the opportunity to travel up the coast and stay in Paso Robles, CA. Aside from spending 3 days at an incredible B&B, I visited plenty of fantastic wineries located on Highway 46. 
became the leading grape in the 1920's and still remains the key varietal for numerous wineries in this area. The Wineries
WINDWARD - Features only Pinot Noir. Great location with a grapevine covered outdoor patio. The server was pleasant and the 3 wines included in the $10 tasting were flavorsome, but the overall experience was nothing to write home about.
ZENAIDA - By far, my favorite p
lace during the trip! This winery specializes in Zinfandel and Syrah and only offers estate wines. I spent about 2 hours here tasting 7 different types of wine (all included in the tasting fee), chatting with the pourer, and wandering around the grounds. Note, if you decide to become a wine club member you qualify to stay free for one night in the winery's "loft". Visit http://www.zenaidacellars.com/ to find out more! Don't miss the zins from this winery- they are fantastic! A wonderful blend, the Zephyr, is currently my pick of the month.DONATI - For those of you white wine lovers, this winery produces a great Pinot Blanc. Its Hospitality Center
is located right off of Highway 46- very easy to find and accessible. I walked away with a case of 2003 and 2004 Pinot Blanc, which pairs very well with fish and salads. 
