Paso Robles AVA guide

The Complete Guide to Paso Robles Wine Districts — All 11 AVAs Explained

Compare the westside hills, eastside plains, coastal-influenced corridors, and remote high-elevation areas that shape Paso Robles wine country.

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Westside

Adelaida District

Topography

Westside; elevation range 900-2200ft.

Soil Character

calcareous limestone soils.

Climate

Winkler II-III, 25-30°F diurnal.

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Westside

Willow Creek District

Topography

Westside; elevation range 960-1900ft.

Soil Character

calcareous Monterey Formation.

Climate

Winkler II, 24-30°F diurnal.

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Westside

Templeton Gap District

Topography

Westside; elevation range 700-1800ft.

Soil Character

alluvial terraces.

Climate

Winkler II, 20°F diurnal, marine air corridor.

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Westside border

York Mountain AVA

Topography

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Soil Character

standalone TTB-designated AVA predating the 11 sub-AVAs.

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Eastside/transitional

El Pomar District

Topography

Eastside/transitional; elevation range 740-1600ft.

Soil Character

quaternary alluvial loams.

Climate

Winkler II, 15-25°F diurnal.

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Eastside

Paso Robles Estrella District

Topography

Eastside; elevation range 745-1819ft.

Soil Character

deep alluvial soils.

Climate

Winkler III, 35-40°F diurnal.

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Eastside

Paso Robles Geneseo District

Topography

Eastside; elevation range 740-1300ft.

Soil Character

gravelly Paso Robles Formation.

Climate

Winkler III-IV, 20-25°F diurnal.

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Northside

San Miguel District

Topography

Northside; elevation range 580-1600ft.

Soil Character

deep alluvial sandy loams.

Climate

Winkler III, 30-35°F diurnal.

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Eastside

San Juan Creek

Topography

Eastside; elevation range 980-1600ft.

Soil Character

deep alluvial sandy loams.

Climate

Winkler III-IV, 35-40°F diurnal.

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Southeast

Creston District

Topography

Southeast; elevation range 1000-2000ft.

Soil Character

granitic and sedimentary mix.

Climate

Winkler III, 25°F diurnal.

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East/remote

Paso Robles Highlands District

Topography

East/remote; elevation range 1160-2086ft.

Soil Character

deep alluvial alkaline soils.

Climate

Winkler IV, 50+ degree diurnal.

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Southernmost

Santa Margarita Ranch

Topography

Southernmost; elevation range 900-1400ft.

Soil Character

deep alluvial.

Climate

Winkler II, 25-29°F diurnal.

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