On Monday we visited two local wineries. We learned that the Paso Robles
area planted their first grapes back in the 1800s – Zinfandel. There are more
than 140 wineries in the area growing more than 40 varieties of grapes.
The first winery we visited was Eberle Winery, just a short distance from
the RV resort. Several people recommended Eberle to us. It is an award winning
winery and yes, the wines were very good.
Next, we drove west of Paso Robles to Croad Vineyards. They had great hilltop views overlooking the Templeton Gap. Their wine was excellent as well. We were the only people tasting the wine on a Monday afternoon and enjoyed talking with the lady giving us samples.
Tuesday we headed west to the coast and then north up California Highway 1
to San Simeon to tour Hearst Castle. From the Visitor’s Center, we rode a bus up the
hill to the mansion and went on a guided tour of
the Grand Rooms on the first level.
After lunch, we rode the bus back up the hill again
and went on a guided tour of The Upstairs Suites, on the second and third
levels. The tour was even more interesting as we got see all the bedrooms,
library, office and other rooms.
It was our first visit to Hearst Castle and we
thoroughly enjoyed it. We were surprised to learn that the tours used to only cost
$5 but recently were raised to $25 because all California State Parks now have to be self-supporting.
We head next to Sacramento for Christmas and we’ll
be there for almost two weeks.
Steve & Julie
Cornelius
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