2022 Spring Club Allocation Tasting Notes

2022 Spring Wines

Allegretto Wines encompasses two vineyards within two different sub-appellations of Paso Robles.  Our estate and single vineyard wines are sourced from the vineyards that surround the Allegretto Resort in the Estrella District, as well as our westside vineyard in the Willow Creek District. 

Located on the east side of Paso Robles at 807 feet, Allegretto Vineyard was planted in 2010, and it includes 7 acres of vines.  The east side of Paso Robles enjoys a warmer climate. The soils from this vineyard are alluvial in nature, and include fine sandy and clay loams. 

The Willow Creek Vineyard was established in 1997, and currently encompasses 18 acres of vines. The west side of Paso Robles can experience diurnal temperature swings of 30-40 degrees.  The vines grow in limestone and calcareous soils and sits at elevations of 1,600-1800 feet and can have 10” or more of rainfall yearly

Allegretto Wines follow biodynamic farming practices, and calendar providing detailed astronomical information, and indications of optimal times for sowing, transplanting, cultivation, harvesting and using the biodynamic preparations. Biodynamic practices promote the enlivening forces that work dynamically within the soil, compost, and plants to ultimately provide us with healthier bodies, and a healthier planet.  

 

2020 DUETTO

50% Viognier & 50% Vermentino

Allegretto Vineyard – Paso Robles

AROMA:    Floral earthiness, hint of citrus and soft honeysuckle

FLAVOR:    Lime, grapefruit and mango, with hints of salinity, and a lovely dry finish

FOOD PAIRINGS:    Seared lemon, garlic sea scallops, or roasted sea bass in chickpea puree and parsley sauce

There are .5 acres of Viognier and .5 acres of Vermentino grown here on our estate vineyard.  The 2020 Duetto is a blend of 50% Viognier and 50% Vermentino. The fruit is handpicked together, and whole cluster pressed.  The blend is fermented in 40% new French oak barrels.

 

2021 ROSÉ of TANNAT

Allegretto Vineyard – Paso Robles

AROMA:    Rose petal

FLAVOR:    Honeydew, watermelon, complex minerality and satisfying dry finish

FOOD PAIRINGS:    Thai chicken, baby lettuces with feta, strawberries and almonds, or sun-dried tomato and arugula pizza

The Tannat is grown in the Allegretto Vineyard.  The grapes are harvested early to capture the bright berry character.  The grapes are then held in the press for six hours to extract the pigment from the skins, then cold fermented in stainless steel tank.

 

2019 PINOT NOIR

Santa Lucia Highlands – Monterey

AROMA:    Vibrant black cherry, baked clay and hints of coffee

FLAVOR:    Elegant balance of black cherry with herbaceous and chocolate essence

FOOD PAIRINGS:    Pan roasted duck breast with onions and crispy pancetta; balsamic glazed salmon

This Pinot Noir is sourced from the cool Santa Lucia Highland District in Monterey County.  The grapes are destemmed and fermented in small open top fermenters, the wine is then aged in 30% new French oak, and 70% neutral French oak for 12 months.

 

2017 HEART OF THE VINE

Symphonic Red Wine

50% Petit Verdot, 26% Tannat, 12% Malbec, & 12% Cabernet Sauvignon

Allegretto Vineyard – Paso Robles

AROMA:    Pomegranate, anise, and black cherry    

FLAVOR:    Black cherry, dried red fruit, anise, hints of lavender, mineral and white pepper finish

FOOD PAIRINGS:    Garlic, rosemary rack of lamb, venison with caramelized onions and mushrooms

Petit Verdot grows well in the Paso Robles area, where it develops dark fruit and anise flavors.  It is blended with the other varietals just before bottling in neutral American oak for complexity.

 

2018 MALBEC

Allegretto Vineyard – Paso Robles

AROMA:    Savory earthy nose with allspice, and dried rose petals

FLAVOR:    Juicy notes of ripe black plum and wild berries, finishing with soft velvety tannins, and warm chocolate notes

FOOD PAIRINGS:        Grilled cilantro, fennel and chili steak; thyme and bay leaf braised short ribs

The estate Malbec is grown in the Allegretto Vineyard.  The grapes are destemmed, lightly crushed, and then fermented in stainless steel tanks for 10 days.  After fermentation, the wine is aged in 30% new French oak barrels.

 

2017 CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Willow Creek Vineyard – Paso Robles

AROMA:   Red currant, cassis, and dark spices

FLAVOR :   Seamless flavors across the palette of cassis, black currant, plum, and silky exotic vanilla.  Finishes with bright fruit and acidity.

FOOD PAIRINGS:    Beef tenderloin with blackberry dressing; grilled Balsamic Portabella mushrooms

This Cabernet Sauvignon comes from our vineyard in the world-famous Willow Creek District on the westside of Paso Robles.  40% of the grapes are destemmed, with 60% of the grapes kept as whole clusters for crushing.  The wine is aged in 60% new French oak.

 

2017 CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Allegretto Vineyard – Paso Robles

AROMA:    Savory earthy nose with allspice, and dried rose petals

FLAVOR:    Juicy notes of ripe black plum and wild berries, finishing with soft velvety tannins, and warm chocolate notes

FOOD PAIRINGS:        Grilled cilantro, fennel and chili steak; thyme and bay leaf braised short ribs

This Cabernet Sauvignon is grown in the Allegretto Vineyard.  The grapes are destemmed, lightly crushed, and then fermented in stainless steel tanks for 10 days.  After fermentation, the wine is placed in new and neutral French Oak barrels.

 

2016 CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Willow Creek Vineyard – Paso Robles

AROMA:    Red currants, cassis, and dark spices

FLAVOR:    Bright dark red fruit and acidity.  Cherry and black plum with hints of vanilla on the finish.

FOOD PAIRINGS:    Grass fed beef burger with caramelized onion jam, herb roasted lamb, or potato gratin with gouda cheese

This Cabernet Sauvignon comes from our vineyard in the world-famous Willow Creek District on the westside of Paso Robles.  40% of the grapes are destemmed, with 60% of the grapes kept as whole clusters for crushing.  The wine is fermented in small open top tanks for up to 3 weeks. The wine is then placed in primarily new French Oak barrels for aging.

 

Membership Benefits

 

Be sure to take advantage of all your Member benefits! 

• Customizable wine selections with respect to our limited production
• First access to newly released wines
• Discounted UPS ground shipping
• Complimentary shipping on case purchases/12 bottles
• 20% off resort guest room rates
• 4 complimentary wine tastings during your visit
• 2 complimentary invitations to our annual member party
• 2 complimentary Vineyard Tours per year

 
Vineyard Tours

 

Tours of the Allegretto Vineyard are available Friday-Monday mornings by reservation. The walking tour of the vineyard takes 30 minutes and ends with a tasting in the Allegretto Wines Resort Tasting Room. Space is limited, please call to make a reservation 805-369-2526. Vineyard Tours cannot be booked through the website.

Complimentary for Members (2 people)

$45 per Person

$30 per Resort Guest

 

Tasting Hours

 

Come taste with us! You can now book your reservation directly through our website on the Visit Us page. We hope to see you soon!

11:00 am - 6:00 pm with last seating at 6:00 pm

2021 Fall Club Allocation Tasting Notes

2021 Fall Wines

 

2020 ROSÉ of TANNAT

Allegretto Vineyard – Paso Robles

 

AROMA Elderflower, preserved orange peel and rose petal

FLAVOR Marmalade, vibrant rhubarb and touch of watermelon, finishing with complex minerality

FOOD PAIRINGS Spring pea pasta with prosciutto; shrimp étouffée and gumbo

 

The Tannat is grown in the Allegretto Vineyard.  The grapes are harvested early to capture the bright berry character.  The grapes are then held in the press for six hours to extract the pigment from the skins, then cold fermented in stainless steel tank.

2019 CELLO WHITE

50% Chardonnay & 50% Roussanne

Allegretto Vineyard – Paso Robles

 

AROMA Lemon meringue, baked Granny Smith apple pie, and orange blossom

FLAVOR Apricot stone fruit and lemon zest 

FOOD PAIRINGS Roasted herbed chicken; sautéed lemon-caper halibut

 

The Roussanne and the Chardonnay are sourced from two wineries located in Allegretto’s Estrella District of Paso Robles.  The wine is fermented separately in neutral French barrels, and then blended two months before bottling.

 

2019 PINOT NOIR

Santa Lucia Highlands – Monterey

 

AROMA Vibrant black cherry, baked clay and hints of coffee

FLAVOR Elegant balance of black cherry with herbaceous and chocolate essence

FOOD PAIRINGS Pan roasted duck breast with onions and crispy pancetta; balsamic glazed salmon

 

This Pinot Noir is sourced from the cool Santa Lucia Highland District in Monterey County.  The grapes are destemmed and fermented in small open top fermenters, the wine is then aged in 30% new French oak, and 70% neutral French oak for 12 months.

 

2017 HEART OF THE VINE

Symphonic Red Wine

50% Petit Verdot, 26% Tannat, 12% Malbec, & 12% Cabernet Sauvignon

Allegretto Vineyard – Paso Robles

 

AROMA Pomegranate, anise, and black cherry

FLAVOR Black cherry, dried red fruit, anise, hints of lavender, mineral and white pepper finish

FOOD PAIRINGS Garlic, rosemary rack of lamb, venison with caramelized onions and mushrooms

 

Petit Verdot grows well in the Paso Robles area, where it develops dark fruit and anise flavors.  It is blended with the other varietals just before bottling in neutral and American oak for complexity.

 

2016 TANNAT

Allegretto Vineyard – Paso Robles

AROMA Blackberry, cedar cigar box, and smokey cured prosciutto

FLAVOR Dried cherries and tobacco leaf, finishing with balanced tannins

FOOD PAIRINGS Herb-roasted rack of lamb; chorizo and white bean cassoulet

 

This Tannat is grown in the Allegretto Vineyard.  The grapes are destemmed, lightly crushed and then fermented in stainless steel tanks.  The wine is then placed into New American Oak and Neutral American Oak for 40 months.

 

2017 Cabernet Sauvignon

Allegretto Vineyard – Paso Robles

 

AROMA Savory earthy nose with allspice, and dried rose petals

FLAVOR Juicy notes of ripe black plum and wild berries, finishing with soft velvety tannins, and warm chocolate notes

FOOD PAIRINGS Grilled cilantro, fennel and chili steak; thyme and bay leaf braised short ribs

 

This Cabernet Sauvignon is grown in the Allegretto Vineyard.  The grapes are destemmed, lightly crushed, and then fermented in stainless steel tanks for 10 days.  After fermentation, the wine is placed in new and neutral French Oak barrels.

 

2016 Cabernet Sauvignon

Willow Creek Vineyard – Paso Robles

 

AROMA Red currant, cassis, and dark spices

FLAVOR Seamless flavors across the palette of cassis, black currant, plum, and silky exotic vanilla.  Finishes with bright fruit and acidity.

FOOD PAIRINGS Beef tenderloin with blackberry dressing; grilled Balsamic Portabella mushrooms

 

This Cabernet Sauvignon comes from our vineyard in the world-famous Willow Creek District on the westside of Paso Robles.  40% of the grapes are destemmed, with 60% of the grapes kept as whole clusters for crushing.  The wine is fermented in small open top tanks for up to 3 weeks. The wine is then placed in primarily new French Oak barrels for aging.

 

 

Membership Benefits

 

Be sure to take advantage of all your Member benefits! 

• 4 complimentary tastings during your visit
• Bring a bottle of your favorite Allegretto Wine on your next visit to Cello Ristorante and Bar, and enjoy no corkage fees!

• Special guest rate for rooms at the resort. Use promotional code “ALLS” at Allegrettoresort.com or call 805-369-2500 ext. 0 to redeem your Membership rate. * 2-night minimum on weekends. Subject to availability, black-out dates may apply. Not redeemable for cash. Cannot be combined with other offers. Does not apply to reservations on the books.

 

Vineyard Tours

 

Tours of the Allegretto Vineyard are available Friday, Saturday & Sunday mornings by reservation. The walking tour of the vineyard takes 30 minutes and ends with a tasting in the Allegretto Wines Resort Tasting Room. Space is limited, please call to make a reservation 805-369-2526. Vineyard Tours cannot be booked through the website.

Complimentary for Members (2 people)

$45 per Person

$30 per Resort Guest

 

Winter Hours

 

Come taste with us! You can now book your reservation directly through our website on the Visit Us page. Our winter hours begin on November 8th. We hope to see you soon!

11:00 am - 5:00 pm

 

Allegretto Wines Announces The National Wine Days For Enjoying The Best Paso Robles Single Vineyard Wines

Any day is the perfect day to enjoy a glass or more of Allegretto Wines and it’s even more appropriate when that wine has it’s own, dedicated National or International Wine Day. The producer of some of the best Paso Robles single vineyard wines has paired some of the top Allegretto Wines to the perfect National Wine Day.

National Wine Days are another reason, as if a reason is needed, to get together with friends for some excellent wine and conversation, to enjoy a meal, to buy a bottle or two of your favorite wine, or visit the Allegretto Wines tasting room to try that special wine that’s been on your list.

The first wine day of the year is National Drink Wine Day on February 18. A great day to kick of the National Wine Day season with a visit to the Allegretto Wines tasting room. Add National Wine Day on May 25 as another day to drop by the tasting room, or join the Allegretto Wines membership.

Here are some special days for enjoying some specific Allegretto wine:

April 17, International Malbec Day to enjoy Allegretto 2015 Malbec
August 4, National White Wine Day to enjoy Allegretto’s 2017 Trio and 2016 Viognier
September 3, International Cabernet Day to enjoy all of Allegretto’s Cabernet Sauvignon wines, including the Double Gold Medal 2015 Willow Creek Cabernet Sauvignon

January 18, 2020 isn’t exactly a National Wine Day, but it is the occasion to join Allegretto Wines at the 19th Annual Esprit du Vin, the “Spirit of Wine.” The event is an annual opportunity to savor local wines from local Paso Robles wineries. Each participating winery features wines paired with different gourmet cheeses. The event is a favorite for live music and gourmet appetizers and desserts from local chefs and artisans.

The Allegretto Wines tasting room serves Allegretto Wines that are not available anywhere else, except from the wine club membership or from the nearby Allegretto Cello Ristorante and Bar. A visit to the tasting room is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the best single vineyard wines in Paso Robles. The tasting room is open Wed - Sun from 11 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.; Monday 2-6:45 p.m. and Tue by appointment.

The 19th Annual Esprit du Vin takes place Saturday from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Riboli Family of San Antonio Winery, 1917 Wisteria Ln, Paso Robles, CA. Tickets are available from my805tix.com.

Allegretto Vineyards and Wines

2700 Buena Vista Dr, #101

Paso Robles, CA 93446

(805) 369-2526

This press release is by Paso Robles SEO and advertising company Access Publishing, 806 9th Street, #2D, Paso Robles, CA 93446. (805) 226-9890.

Allegretto Wines Of Paso Robles Announces The Best Single Vineyard Wines For Summer

For Allegretto Wines, it means the grapes in the vineyards that produce some of best single vineyard wines in Paso Robles are ripening and preparing themselves for harvest. 

More than just a day when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky, the summer solstice marks a season of ripeness — ripening crops, nesting birds, fledglings taking wing, fawns and foals frolicking alongside their dams, and bees and hummingbirds among the flowers. 

It is the time when a long year of hard work is rewarded with leisure, vacations, summer parties and good company. What better polishing touch to a backyard party or an elegant summer wedding than the perfect summer wine?  

Allegretto Wines announces the tasting room staff’s top three choices for summer wines: 
 Allegretto Brut Sparkling, Paso Robles 2018: Aromas of bright Grapefruit and earthy lemongrass burst through while flavors of crisp green apple settles on the palate.
 Allegretto Viognier, Bella Colina Vineyard 2016: Aromas of Jasmine, pineapple and warm peach, this delicate wine is brightened by subtle notes of lemon grass, honeysuckle and crisp Asian pear.
 Allegretto Rose of Tannat, Paso Robles 2018: The perfect summer wine with aromas of strawberry and tropical flavors of guava with a light touch of cinnamon.

 

Every wine appreciator looks forward to enjoying crisp, fruity wine at the end of a warm summer day in the company of good friends. These three Allegretto wines are the perfect complement to any summer solstice get-together. 

Celebrating this time of year is one way we honor the season that puts food in our bellies and wine in our glasses. Humankind has acknowledged the turning of the sun since we began leaving tracks in the mud and sand. The hunter-gatherers and the agrarian cultures that followed did not miss the meaning of the season. Everyone knew their lives depended on getting the best from the bounty this time of year provides. Just as the winter solstice represents the return of the sun and life-giving light, the summer solstice represents a season of fertility and plenty. 

We celebrate summer in as many different ways as we have different cultures. Today people host summer solstice parties, gather at the beach with a bonfire, spend meditative time alone or participate in ages-old rituals. Regardless of how it is celebrated, solstice signifies a time when nature is at her fullness. 

Enjoying this longest day means joining friends and family over good food and good wine and a visit to Allegretto Wines is just the way to make it happen. Bring friends, and the kids are welcome in the family-friendly patio. Enjoy some food and the best single vineyard wines in Paso Robles. Be sure to enjoy at least one of the Allegretto Wine Staff Top Summer Wine Picks. Join the wine club for membership discounts and benefits. Buy a bottle or two and get free flight tastings. 

The Allegretto Wine tasting room is located inside the picturesque Allegretto Vineyard Resort off Highway 46 East at 2700 Buena Vista Drive in Paso Robles. Hours are Wed - Sat 11 a.m. - 6:45 p.m. / Sun and Mon 2 - 6:45 p.m. / Tuesday by reservation. For more information or for reservations call (805) 369-2526. 

Allegretto Wines
2700 Buena Vista Drive
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 369-2526
 

Allegretto Wines Releases The Report ‘Storage Tips For Wine Collectors’

Allegretto Wines, the source for some of the best single vineyard wines in Paso Robles, has released the report ‘Storage Tips for Wine Collectors.’ “One of the conversation topics in our tasting room is the best storage methods for wine,” said Quin Cody, Director of Hospitality, “the tips in this report are going to help answer some of those questions.” 
 
The report provides information for estimating the storage space, storage methods, the best temperatures for storing and serving, and some creative ideas for building a wine cellar on a budget. 

Figuring out storage space

The storage space needed depends on how many bottles you would like to have on hand, or already have but don’t have adequate space. Buying a wine refrigerator is a common solution to storing wine, but sometimes the wine refrigerator you would like costs more than the family budget allows. 
There are options for adding or increasing wine cellar space that include re-purposing a closet or cabinet or even adding a “wine room” in the garage. But before getting into remodeling ideas, you still need to know how many bottles you want to have available. 
Here is a quick estimate (based on ceilings that are nine feet high): 
• 500 bottles or less needs about 25 square feet of space
• 1,000 bottles would use 50 square feet 
You might think that 500 bottles is a lot of wine, but if you are single and drink a bottle with dinner three or four nights a week, that could come to more than 200 bottles a year plus what you share with company and gift to friends and family. If you entertain frequently you can reach 500 bottles a year easily.
You want the space to include wines that you are allowing to age, those you are keeping for special occasions and those you will be drinking soon. 
Once you calculate how many bottles of wine you want to keep, you can decide on the best affordable storage method that is going to meet the temperature and humidity needs of your special wines. 
Temperature, UV light, and humidity.
Wine is typically stored at one temperature and served at a different temperature. The ideal storage temperature for most reds and whites is 55 degrees. Serving temperatures vary by the wine: 
• Traditionally, red wines were served at room temperature, but the modern-day thermostat means homes are kept at a variety of temperatures for personal comfort. The ideal serving temperature for red wine is from 60 - 65 degrees F. 
• White wines are best served slightly chilled between 50 - 60 degrees. 
• Sparkling wines and champagne usually taste best chilled to around 40 degrees. 
The kitchen refrigerator temperature is usually at around 40 degrees F. Too cold to store wine but a good temperature to chill a sparkling wine. If you are not sure when the wine has reached the appropriate serving temperature you can use an inexpensive wine bottle thermometer to know when the bottle is ready to pour.

UV rays and humidity

UV rays cause chemical reactions that can change a wine’s flavor and color in unfavorable ways. Keep your wine collection out of the sunlight. 
Corked wines need sufficient humidity at around 70-percent to keep the corks moist and expanded so some kind of humidity control is important. Store corked wines on their sides to help keep the cork moist.  
Screw top bottles don’t require the same kind of humidity control, but since most people collect both corked and screw topped wines these days, humidity control is the best way to go. 

The ‘cellar’

Most of us don’t have the space or finances for a high-tech wine cellar with sophisticated humidity and temperature controls and there are affordable options. 
Wine coolers, or refrigerators, start at around $200 for 20 or so bottles of wine and price upwards from there. When space is an option, some wine refrigerators can be stored in closets or in the garage and this works perfectly for many people. 
Some collectors want a more formal “cellar.” Remodeling closets, under stair spaces, kitchens, and garages are becoming popular ways to create dedicated wine storage. There are several good do-it-yourself sources on the Internet, or give your local construction company a call for an estimate. 
If you are collecting as an investment, leasing commercial wine storage is a safe way to protect your investment. 

About the Allegretto Wines
Good conversation is part of the wine experience, especially at the Allegretto Wines tasting room. Drop in for a unique tasting experience, good conversation and a staff that enjoys answering questions and keeping the conversation going. The tasting room is located at 2700 Buena Vista Drive in Paso Robles. Hours are Sunday and Monday 1 - 7 p.m.; Wed - Sat noon - 7 p.m. Tuesdays are by reservation only. 

Allegretto Wines
2700 Buena Vista Drive
Paso Robles CA 93446
(805) 369-2526

 

Tips for keeping a wine journal

There are those people who seem to remember every bottle of wine they have ever opened or tasted. They can reel off the winery’s name, vineyards the grapes came from, the vintage and the winemaker’s process for that year. Then there are those of us who remember that the “wine was really good” and forget everything else. Next thing, there we are wandering the wine aisle hoping to recognize the label, feeling intimidated by the woman who breezes past and confidently grabs a couple bottles.

“I should keep a wine journal,” you mutter to yourself.

The staff from Allegretto tasting room, the home of some of the best single vineyard wines in Paso Robles, have some easy tips for keeping a wine journal that is going to build your knowledge and appreciation of wine.

Starting your journal

You can buy wine journals that are ready to open and start writing, or you can create your own with an inexpensive notebook. Some experts suggest using a binder so pages can be removed and filed and new blank pages added as the journal grows.

If you create your own, here are topics that will help you get the most from your journal:

The description of the wine, vineyard, year and type of grape
Where you are when enjoying the wine
The date and location and if you like, the names of the friends or family members you were with. Sometimes you might find it helpful to record the names of people you talk to, and the names of the tasting room staff or server who helped you.
It can be helpful to write down what you might have eaten with the wine. Food greatly affects the taste of the wine.
What you like or not about the wine, including flavor, aroma and anything else that stands out for you.
Creating your own wine tasters glossary or downloading one from the Internet can help you remember terms like “best single vineyard wines in Paso Robles,” or what “estate wine,” or other terms mean.

If you are using a loose-leaf binder, type up a list of the topics and copy the pages. If you are using a notebook, make up some “cheater cards” with the topics you want to cover and insert them in various places in the notebook. Eventually you won’t need the cards as reminders, but in the beginning they might be helpful so you don’t forget to record something important.

Using the journal

The more wine you taste and record the more knowledgeable you will become, but is it practical to take your wine journal everywhere you go?

Enjoying and recording a new wine at home is uncomplicated. Open the bottle, kick back on the sofa and enjoy and write. Some people like to remove the label and keep it in their wine journal as an added source of information. Plus, some wine labels are miniature works of art and worth saving.  

Opening your journal on the tasting room bar will most likely start interesting conversations with other visitors and the tasting room staff. You’ll probably make new friends and learn a lot about wine, too.

“Should I take my wine journal on a date?” That’s entirely up to you and how comfortable you feel. Then there’s the chance that your best friend will be annoyed because you spent part of her birthday dinner writing in your journal. Why not just take a few photos of the wine label and jot a few notes into your cell phone notes app? It’s not much different than taking a photo of your meal. You can transfer the information to your journal later.

Definitely take your journal with you when you visit the Allegretto Vineyards and Wine tasting room in Paso Robles. The tasting room staff is very helpful and always excited to talk about wine and wine tasting.

When and where you take your journal is entirely up to you. Of course, it makes sense to take it when you go wine tasting. Your goal is to keep track of wine you enjoy, to learn more about new wine, and to breeze down the wine aisle and know exactly what you want.  

Allegretto Vineyard Tasting Room Hosting Art Bar And Featuring Award Winning Estate Wines In Paso Robles

The tasting room at Allegretto Vineyard and Wines, home of award winning estate wines in Paso Robles, is hosting “Art Bar,” an afternoon of painting and wine. “This is a great opportunity for people to relax and enjoy some painting lessons from local artist, Heather Millenaar,” said Quin Cody, Director of Hospitality.

The first two Art Bars are scheduled for February 16 and May 11 from 1-3 p.m. both days. The paintings will focus on the beautiful scenery and surroundings that can be seen from the Allegretto Vineyard Resort and the tasting room. Under the skilled guidance of Heather Millenaar, participants will paint scenes that capture their fancy.

The class takes place on the Allegretto Wines patio and the fee includes a glass of Allegretto award winning estate wine from the Paso Robles vineyards.

Heather Millenaar is a local artist, based in Atascadero. Her work is well known for capturing a moment with textured brush strokes and vivid colors. “Being faced with the ever-changing challenge of capturing the scene with just a few colors and brushes is the greatest game while being surrounded by a crowd and rolling with a new environment and energy at every event,” said Millenaar. Among Millenaar’s notable work is the “Woman’s Republic” mural on El Camino Real in Atascadero. Property owner, Mike Zappas, commissioned Millennaar to paint two public murals for his El Camino Real properties.

The February 16 and May 11 Art Bars are the first ventures for the Allegretto tasting room. More Art Bars are in future plans and those dates will be announced as they are scheduled.

The fee is $50 and includes art supplies and the first glass of wine. The Art Bar is being held at the Allegretto Vineyard and Wine tasting room at 2700 Buena Vista Drive, #101, Paso Robles, CA. The class will move inside in the event of rain. Guests are invited to stay after the class and enjoy a snack or light meal ordered from the menu. For reservations and for more information, call Allegretto Vineyards and Wine tasting room at (805) 369-2526

The Allegretto Vineyard and Wines tasting room was recently featured in the San Luis Obispo County Visitors Guide. The wine menu tasting room includes flights of Paso Robles award winning estate white and rosé wines, and estate malbec, tannat, zinfandel and cabernet sauvignon. Four different flights of award-winning wine are available. The tasting room is open Sunday and Monday 1 - 7 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday noon - 7 p.m. and Tuesday by reservation.

Allegretto Vineyards and Wines

2700 Buena Vista Dr. #101

Paso Robles, CA 93446

(805) 369-2526

This press release is by Paso Robles winery and vineyard marketing company, Access Publishing, 806 9th Street, #2D, Paso Robles, CA 93446, (805) 226-9890.

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Best reasons for joining a wine club

Best reasons for joining a wine club

Why do people join clubs? Some of the top reasons are that a club is a great place for companionship and meeting new people with shared interests, learning and exploring, and sometimes getting good deals on favorite activities. The best reasons for joining a wine club, like the Allegretto Vineyard and Wines club, are pretty much the same, plus you get wine! Not just any wine, some of the best single vineyard wines in Paso Robles are available to members for very nice discounts!

Companionship and shared interests

Wine club membership is not required for visiting the tasting room, but there certainly can be benefits with membership.

Taking visiting friends and family wine tasting is a popular pass time in wine country. Sharing your favorite wine and winery with guests can be a special opportunity for everyone. What better way to introduce your favorite people to more choices from a favored winery than by visiting the tasting room? The wine from your wine club collection that you shared over dinner the evening before can be a starting-point for your friends’ tasting room experiences.

Good conversation, good food and good wine go together, whether at home, over lunch or dinner or touring tasting rooms. Wine club membership provides an opportunity to build a private collection that you can share with other wine enthusiasts and novices. Invite friends over for a tasting party when a new delivery arrives. Always have a bottle or two of excellent wine on hand when invited out, or just to enjoy with a good book or favorite TV program.

Learning and exploring

Most people join a wine club after visiting the tasting room and learning about the wines. The Allegretto Winery tasting room staff always has the time to answer questions about the best single vineyard wines in Paso Robles, wine in general, and talk about food pairings—or the more subtle flavor balancing —explain the Allegretto growing and winemaking process for each wine and chat about favorite films, books, or just about any other topic.

Subscribing to a free newsletter is another way to learn about wine and take advantage of other special offers.

The best deals on favorite wine

Wine club membership is convenient. Favorite wines are delivered on a regular schedule directly to home or office. Membership includes discounts on wine both for the delivery and by the bottle. The Allegretto Wine Club membership also includes discounts on merchandise and some events as well as invitations to member only events.

The best single vineyard Paso Robles wine club memberships include:

Symphony, a 25-percent discount on 12 bottles that are released three times a year.
Sonata, a six-bottle membership for wine released three times a year, plus 20-percent off of any bottle and merchandise.
Quartet, a four-bottle membership for wine released three times a year, plus 15-percent off of any bottle and merchandise.

Enjoyment of the tasting room, the Allegretto Resort and frequently announced Wine Club Member Only benefits are included.

Joining is easy, either at the tasting room or online.

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The wine menu at the Allegretto Vineyard and Wines tasting room include flights presenting estate white and rosé wines, and estate malbec, tannat, zinfandel and cabernet sauvignon.  Four different flights of award-winning wine are available. A special tasting room food menu from Allegretto Resort’s Cello Ristorante & Bar can be enjoyed with a bottle of wine in the family-friendly courtyard.

The Allegretto Vineyard and Wines tasting room is located at 2700 Buena Vista Drive in Paso Robles, CA 93446. Give us a call at (805) 369-2526.

White wine? It’s cold outside!

White wine? It’s cold outside!

The next time a friend raises an eyebrow when you serve white wine in front of the fireplace say, “It’s Duetto.” Allegretto’s Duetto, to be precise, another prize from the Allegretto Vineyard collection of award winning Paso Robles estate wines.

 

Pairing wines to seasons is becoming as old-hat as limiting red wine to beef and white wine to fish. Allegretto Vineyard is leading the charge into eliminating seasons for wine with their Duetto White blend of Vermentino and Viognier. This white wine’s fall notes of cardamom and maple make it perfect for balancing with a rich winter stew and warm biscuits, or any other cold day comfort food. Wine enthusiasts are shedding the old seasonal and food pairing restrictions in favor of more personal and adventurous taste experiences.

Who knows how the seasonal traditions got started. Maybe because those old-world castles were just too cold from October to May and the lords and ladies wanted deeper red wine to warm their blood? The truth is, some people have been enjoying white wine for the entire year, even with steak and when outside temperatures are near freezing. Now, those former renegades can stop hiding in their wine cellars and take their places as pioneers in the wine world. The Duetto from Allegretto’s award winning Paso Robles estate wine offerings is a good choice to start with.

Think about it. Do you only eat chocolate on Valentine’s, drink champagne on New Year’s Eve, and who hasn’t enjoyed an ice-cold beer in December? Admit it. You have enjoyed a glass of red wine with a chicken dinner. Why? Because the herbs and oil roasted into the chicken combined with those sips of red wine set off a special flavor experience you crave, again and again. It’s no different for enjoying white wine when there is frost on the ground.

Actually, white wine is not supposed to be consumed straight out of the fridge at its coldest. The best temperature for serving white wine is between 49-55°F. If it has been stored in the fridge, giving it 30 minutes on the counter before pouring opens the aroma and flavor and adds an interesting body to support heavier cold-weather meals.

More reason to enjoy white wine any time of the year; the popular medical advice website, Web M.D. says that white wine might be even better for health than red wine:

White wine is full of phenolic compounds, which are antioxidants.
Moderate consumption of white wine helps heart and artery function.
A little glass of white wine may be helping you stay slim.

Sipping crisp wine with a meal can add lighter flavor undertones to the richer food we tend to consume in cold weather. Try a glass of Alegretto’s Duetto with roasted rabbit and red potatoes or a good old-fashioned homemade meatloaf with garlic mashed potatoes. When the days warm up, enjoy Duetto with a smoked salmon salad and crusty French bread. Take a bottle to a holiday party and lead your friends on a new winter wine adventure.

Allegretto Duetto is only available from the Allegretto Vineyard and Wines or the Allegretto Resort Cello Restorante and Bar. The Duetto is one of the featured wines on the tasting room’s wine menu. The Allegretto Vineyard and Wines tasting room is located at 2700 Buena Vista Drive in Paso Robles, CA 93446. Give us a call at (805) 369-2526.