The Paso Robles wine growing region is located half way between San Francisco and Los Angeles on the central California coast. Serviced by San Francisco and Los Angeles International Airports, local airports in San Luis Obispo and Santa Maria and Amtrak. Paso Robles is California's fastest growing wine region and largest geographic appellation. The 24 square mile territory encompasses more than 26,000 vineyard acres and nearly 100 wineries.
The San Luis Obispo wine growing region is located half way between San Francisco and Los Angeles on the central California coast. San Luis Obispo County is served by San Francisco and Los Angeles International Airports with local airports in San Luis Obispo and Santa Maria. There are 26,400 acres of wine grapes planted in San Luis Obispo County. The number one wine grape variety in San Luis Obispo County is Cabernet Sauvignon with 8,600 acres. Merlot is second with 4,000 acres. There are about 110 wineries in the County. In Santa Barbara County, Chardonnay is the predominant grape with 8,000 acres, and Pinot Noir follows with 2,900 acres. There are almost 90 wineries
