Rotta vineyardthe original vineyard and winery were started in 1856 by a frenchman named adolph siot, who later sold the successful enterprise to joe rotta in 1908. Epoch estate wines was founded in 2004 by bill and liz armstrong with the simple, although not necessarily easy to implement, philosophy. The west coast land company was a real estate development company formed by businessmen, landowners, and politicians anticipating the. Rotta winery is one of the oldest wineries in the area, established in 1908. In fact, many local vineyards got by during prohibition by making communion wine. Rotta was one of the first wineries to establish itself in paso robles with adolph siot, acquiring the land in 1856 and planting fruit trees and vineyards with joe rotta establishing the winery around 1908. Brian benson cellars, and christian tietje, rotta winery, and learn where their rebellious spirit. Templeton, california has only two tasting rooms, located at rotta winery and pesenti winery. One of the three oldest wineries in paso robles, rotta was established in 1908. Rotta winery is one of the oldest wineries in paso robles. Rotta winery is open to the public fridays, saturdays and sundays from 11 a. When you book a shandon cabin through expedia, you can.
After all, this is one of the oldest established wineries in paso robles. Dec 22, 2019 lazy bear winery nov 27, 2019 hedman vineyards and wi. They have a collection of old bottles that were used in the distant years by customers. Situated in a rural location, this historic vacation home is within 1 mi 2 km of lone madrone winery, niner wine estates, and rotta winery. Wine and food pairings, perfect picnic patio, and production tours at rotta winery over harvest wine weekend, october 15 17. The rotta tasting room and winery is located in the templeton hills, and features a unique blend of history and modern winemaking technology. Rotta rotta winery was one of the first three wineries established in paso robles. Alaska wineries arizona wineries california wineries hawaii wineries nevada wineries oregon wineries utah wineries. Stores and prices for rotta winery rose, california prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. Here in paso robles wine country, there isnt a celebration that doesnt call for a little or a lot of world class vino. I painted that sign when i was ten years old, remembered giubbini. Browse expedias selection of 422 hotels and places to stay closest to rotta winery. One of 97,337 wine stores and wineries with price lists on wine searcher. Rotta winery is located at 250 winery road, templeton, california 93465.
Rotta winery 2009 muscat canelli, paso robles rating was calculated by to be 89 points out of 100 on 10152010. Epoch estate wines was found in 2004 by bill and liz armstrong with the simple, although not necessarily easy to implement, philosophy. Rotta winery introduces new line of wines crafted in spirit. Nice winery with great people, visited yesterday and mike the owner and his. Wine fest 20 at rotta winery friday, may 17 you are invited to rotta winerys wine festival dinner tickets. Situated in a rural location, this romantic cabin is within 1 mi 2 km of rotta winery, lone madrone winery, and turley wine cellars. Sep 29, 2014 about rotta rotta winery is the oldest continually operating, family owned winery in the paso robles ava, producing zinfandel, bordeaux varietals and its famous black monukka dessert wine. Rotta winery, founded in 1908 by the rotta family, is the only remaining family. Rotta vineyardtoday, the rotta label is being revived by one of their grandsons, michael giubbini, who remembers long. One of 97,337 wine stores and wineries with price lists on winesearcher.
Schramsbergs history dates back to the 19th century, when german immigrant jacob schram first made his home and started his winery on diamond mountain. Over one hundred years later jack and jamie davies would restore the schramsberg estate in 1965. Its the chaotic intersection of art, music, wine, human history, and the human soul. Wine tasting events are replacing cocktail parties, and as many as fifty new wine related books are published per year and selling well. Rotta family wine history project of san luis obispo county. Historic rotta winery enters next era in its 105 year history. Apr 24, 2020 paso robles oldest winery recapitalized historic rotta winery sold enters next era in its 105year history historic rotta winery has been acquired by an full article villa sanjuliette plans expansion and upgrades. Historic rotta winery, started in 1908 is located in templeton, ca. The vineyards and winery that we know today as the rotta winery were established by adolphe siot 18581925, a farmer who purchased the land in 1891 from the west coast land company.
Rotta winery, founded in 1908 by the rotta family, is the only remaining family owned original winery in san luis obispo county. Rotta winery rose, california prices, stores, tasting notes. Founded in 1908, rotta winery is located in templeton, california, and produces ultrapremium wines from grapes grown on its estate vineyards along with grapes purchased from local growers. Apr 30, 2020 historic paso robles wine region tasting room. Its true origin however is not known though name is thought to have originated from a persian grape, called munaqqa, meaning raisin, but were not certain. The original vineyard and winery were started in 1856 by a frenchman named adolph siot, who later sold the successful enterprise to joe rotta in 1908. Black monukka rotta winery, paso robles this vinefera was brought to the u. Napa, sonoma, the essential guide to both glamorous estates and intimate, familyowned vineyards, the california directory of fine wineries is an indispensible travel companion to the golden states worldrenowned wine country. Rotta winery this summer might be quarantined, but we. Features a unique blend of history and modern winemaking technology.
Cal poly students and local surfers buying wine from rotta brought their own containers to reduce the price. Rebels with a wine cause paso robles wine country alliance. Californias lockdown has been extended and were limited in our shipping options. Cypher winery and turley wine cellars are also within 1 mi 2 km. Rare rose blend is a term winesearcher uses to identify rose wines made from unusual or rarely seen combinations of grape varieties.
Rotta winery has been around since 1908 and is known for its zinfandel, a wine that the rotta family was able to continue making and selling during prohibition since it was used as a communion wine. Owner and winemaker, justin smith, is a secondgeneration farmer whose 2007. Your account checkout sign in my wish list 0 items in your shopping cart wines my account wine clubs wines our portfolio special packs event. Learn about paso robles wine countrys rebels and what makes them and their wine unique and rebellious. All this history creates a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a founding paso robles winery in a world class location. Rotta winery is the oldest continually operating, family owned winery in the paso robles ava, producing zinfandel, bordeaux varietals and its famous black monukka dessert wine. Rotta winery introduces new line of wines paso robles daily. Rotta winery archives page 2 of 2 paso robles wineries. Our winemaker, christian tietje, has been shaking up the industry for decades with his insane varietal pairings and his love of big ass wines. Rich in history and tradition, rotta today is a boutique winery focused on creating some of the best wine with a true sense of terroir from some of the oldest cab and zinfandel vines in san luis obispo county. The west coast land company was a real estate development company formed by businessmen, landowners, and politicians anticipating. Originally built in the late 1800s by frenchman adolph siot, it was sold over 100 years ago in 1908 to the rotta family after, decades of successful operation.
Get directions, hours, specials, phone number and more for rotta winery. Contact information for, and services offered by, rotta winery. Take a sip back in time at historic wineries san luis. Rotta winery, paso robles, is a heritage producer of dryfarmed single varietal and red and white wine blends. The rotta family was famous for its zinfandel jug wine. Adolph siot, a french immigrant, was the first to plant wine grapes and build a winery in templeton, ca he purchased a 140 acre property in 1891, and planted fruit trees and grapevines from which he made wine. The rotta winery, located at 250 winery road in templeton, was operated by three generations of swissitalians. The staff was excellent, giving an overview of the wineries history. Find cheap deals and discount rates among them that best fit your budget. The rotta winery was one of the few wineries in california to remain.
Experience historic rotta winery san luis obispo county. Rotta winery templeton all you need to know before you. Your guidedriver will point out landmarks and wineries along the way, tell stories and talk about local history and, of course, wine making, as well as sharing with you our local culture. Templeton is a censusdesignated place cdp in san luis obispo county, california. Winemaker, jordan fiorentini, crafts estategrown rhone, zinfandel, and tempranillo.
Come visit us for excellent wines as well as wonderful hospitality. There is great variation within the world of rose, from the fresh. The best paso robles wineries to visit 2019 updated travelizza. Rotta releases cabernet sauvignon from the oldest vines in. Rotta used to have great service and knowledgeable staff. Rotta winery historic rotta winery, started in 1908, is located in the heart of the paso robles ava. Winery history the new spring mountain vineyard was once three separate properties each with its own vineyard and winery. I took a note out of randall grahms book and made labels that stood out.
Published by blake publishing in san luis obispo, california, this historic publication is recognized by the wine history project of slo as. Lassen peak winery gallo winery canyon road winery gnarly head cellars glen ellen winery bear creek winery mirassou winery. The very sweet folks at rotta winery are having some good fun, and have enough for everyone, for wine fest weekend. Paso robles oldest winery recapitalized historic rotta winery sold enters next era in its 105year history historic rotta winery has been acquired by an full article villa sanjuliette plans expansion and upgrades. California central coast wineries, tours, wine tasting, events. We approached rotta winery with a sense of anticipation. No events, tours or tastings scheduled for this date. Originally built in the late 1800s by frenchman adolph siot, it was sold over 100 years ago in 1908 to the rotta family after, decades of successful. If you are a club member logging in for the first time, youll need to verify your account before you can login. In the 1920s, rotta then sold it to his brother clement rotta, who bonded the winery after prohibition in the 1930s and forged the label into one best known for its hearty zinfandels.
Rotta is one of the three oldest wineries in paso robles, with epoch york mountain before and turley pesenti winery before in 1908 joe rotta migrated from italy and acquired the vineyard and winery during prohibition rotta produced sacramental wine for local churches as well as grape juice. Rotta winery templeton 2020 all you need to know before. Rotta winery 250 winery road, templeton, ca 93465, usa. Today rotta winery is a member of the cab collective. Donati family vineyard templeton 2020 all you need to. Its an escape from the box of our own assumptions, down roads others are too cautious to travel, in search of perfection unconfined by rules. See what theyve got going on for you to partake in. But in the past year, maybe two, the wine has lost some of its luster, and every time i visit the tasting room, the staff act as if my presence is putting them out. The grounds have whale bone fossils from when the area was covered in water. Referred to as the wild west of california wine, paso robles wine country. Indiana named andrew york, according to certain historical writings. We have now available a pick up by appointment reservation. Interview with rotta winery owner and winemaker mike giubbini. Save on popular hotels near rotta winery, san luis obispo.
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