Peachy Canyon Winery: Family-Owned, Award Winning Near Hearst Castle and Big Sur
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Paso Robles Wineries
It’s time for a wine country getaway!
The family-owned and operated winery in Paso Robles on California’s Central Coast, Peachy Canyon, is calling.
Nestled amid the vineyards of the Santa Lucia Mountain range with views of Hearst Castle and Big Sur, Peachy Canyon Winery is a producer of award-winning wines that exemplify respect for the terroir and dedicated winemaking with multiple vineyard designates.
History
Founded by Doug Beckett and Nancy Beckett in 1988, Peachy Canyon wines have long been praised as a producer of Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, and premium Bordeaux style wines that are near-perfect expressions of their sustainable winemaking methods and respective varietals: elegant and restrained, to fruit-forward.
Not just award-winning California wines, Peachy Canyon Winery, has been rated in the top 100 wines in the world by Wine Spectator magazine. Its many flavorful Zinfandel vintages have received 90-point-plus ratings, with many scoring 90 points or more, establishing Paso Robles’ reputation for rich, delicious Zinfandels. Any wine enthusiast will appreciate this gem amongst all Paso Robles wineries.
Peachy Canyon Winery Tasting Room
The Peachy Canyon Tasting Room is located in Paso Robles, California, and offers wine tastings of their award-winning wine. Visitors to the tasting room can enjoy wine tastings and learn about the history and production of Peachy Canyon wines. The tasting room also offers wine by the bottle and glass and food options such as cheese plates and charcuterie boards. Make sure to purchase your favorite Zin in one of the flagship bottles.
Wine Tasting
The Peachy Canyon “Old School House” tasting room is a lovely spot in Paso Robles’ wine country on Highway 46 West, a destination for any Zinfandel wine enthusiast. Be sure to check out the Old School House, a historic building that now serves as a tasting room. There you can taste wines and purchase a bottle made with Rhone and Bordeaux varietals – flavors you won’t find anywhere else. So if you’re in the area, make sure to stop by the location!
Reservation
It is recommended that you make a reservation for your visit. The knowledgeable staff can assist with reservations, or you can make them online. Sample your choice of Zinfandel vintage, relax in the sun, and enjoy the view with your smooth Zin, served at the perfect temp.
Peachy Canyon Varietals
Peachy Canyon Winery is a family-owned and operated winery in Paso Robles, California, producing award-winning wine.
Their flagship varietal is Zinfandel, which they produce in multiple styles (including Bailey Zinfandel) depending on their own terroir. Some of their other popular varietals available for wine tasting include great wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, multi-award-winning Malbec, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, Grenache Blan, Picpoul Blanc, and Viognier. Purchase a bottle to enjoy on your visit
Zinfandel
Zinfandel is a black grape that is used to make red wine. It is the signature grape of California wine country and is known for its intense flavor. In addition, the grape produces fruity wines with moderate to high alcohol content. Wineries in Paso Robles are known for their Zinfandel wines and create a wide variety of other wine styles. The wineries in this area use sustainable methods in the Zinfandel vineyard to make their wine, and many have won awards from many a tasting panel for their wine production.
Cabernet Sauvignon
A dry wine made from the ‘Cab Sauv’ grape is one of the most popular types of wine globally. Visitors can explore here at Peachy Canyon and many other wineries. At Peachy Canyon, they produce a Bordeaux-style Cabernet Sauvignon that is elegant and restrained.
Tour the Winery
The Peachy Canyon Winery offers tours of their winemaking facilities where visitors can learn how they make their wine. The delightful wine tour also includes a walk-through of the barrel room and a stop in the fermentation tanks.
