THE PASO ROBLES CAB CAMP
LOOKED TOWARD THE CALIFORNIA REGION’S SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
story by Christina Barrueta / photos by Cal Bingham
The Paso Robles CAB (Cabernet and Bordeaux) Collective (PRCC) was established in 2012 to champion the Cabernet and red Bordeaux varieties that make up more than 60% of all plantings in the region. Located approximately midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, this Central Coast winegrowing area was recognized as an AVA in 1983 and has since been divided into 11 sub-AVAs: Adelaida District, Creston District, El Pomar District, Paso Robles Estrella District, Paso Robles Geneseo District, Paso Robles Highlands District, Paso Robles Willow Creek District, San Juan Creek, San Miguel District, Santa Margarita Ranch, and Templeton Gap District. Diverse soils, including prevalent calcareous clay and limestone, and wide diurnal temperature swings create ideal conditions for producing premier wines.
Allegretto Vineyard Resort in Paso Robles draws architectural inspiration from Italian estates
In March, I joined 50 of the country’s top sommeliers, restaurateurs, and wine buyers for a three-day immersive CAB Camp sponsored by The SOMM Journal to delve into Paso’s Bordeaux varieties and the role sustainability plays in its viticulture. Encompassing winery tours, seminars, and tastings, it was an unforgettable opportunity to learn more about the lauded wines coming out of Paso and to engage with the vintners and producers who are introducing them to worldwide acclaim.
day one
As we gathered for lunch at the beautiful Allegretto Vineyard Resort in the Estrella District, PRCC executive director Linda Sanpei introduced owner-winemaker Douglas Ayers. “When
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