The Winery
Take the time to soak in the sculpture garden, the wine during a tasting and the additional art in the tasting room. Sculpterra Winery is located in Paso Robles, California. Tasting Room Hours: Fri – Sun 10 am to 5 pm. Great picnic area out back of the tasting room.
The Art in Wine
Wine That Gladdens the Heart (this is stated on their wine tasting glasses – love it!)
I need to give KUDOS to our Wine Server Donna – she was welcoming, warm, friendly and funny – Thanks so much!
Their wines are amazing – full-bodied and fruit forward! I love when you can taste the grapes in the wine. My favorite wine varietal was the Pinot Noir with Cabernet Sauvignon in a close second.
The 2009 Pinot Noir looked beautiful in the glass and the aroma had me totally baffled – fruity, woodsy, sweet spice, floral, and herbal – all this together with the grapes works well together – palate pleasing with a great, balanced finish. The 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon was also beautiful in the glass with fruity flavors.
Sculpterra’s Pinot Noir & Cabernet Sauvignon (Photo by RSheridan)
Donna stated that Dr Warren Frankel 1st planted 20 acres of pistachios (offer pistachios during wine tasting – try the garlic pistachios – really good) and then followed with planting 20 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.
Wine Tasting Bar (Photo by RSheridan)
Wine Tasting Glass, Empty (Photo by RSheridan)
More Beautiful Art Inside the Wine Tasting Room (Photo by RSheridan)
The Sculpture Garden
Donna stated that the sculptures were created by John Jagger. I loved the art outside as well as inside the tasting room – really took the time to add those special touches to their winery.
My Favorite Sculpture – “Golden Morning” (Photo by RSheridan)
“Puma” (Photo by RSheridan)
(Photo by RSheridan)
Another Favorite – “Mammoth” (Photo by RSheridan)
“Yahoo” (Photo by RSheridan)
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January 23rd, 2013 at 9:28 AM
The art is fabulous, just fabulous. This is something Minnesota wineries should consider adding as art seems the perfect complement to a winery.
January 23rd, 2013 at 10:29 AM
Audrey –
One of the most unique wineries I have been too and the art really makes it special.
Have a Great One:) – Renee
January 23rd, 2013 at 4:26 PM
This looks like such a fun place! Scupture and wine, what’s not to love?
January 23rd, 2013 at 7:28 PM
B&B –
Thanks and it was a fun place to explore and taste wines!
Have a Great One:) – Renee
January 23rd, 2013 at 5:30 PM
You’re such a lucky girl to be able to visit such a fabulous place ! Wonderful captures of your visit.
January 23rd, 2013 at 7:29 PM
Emily –
Thanks! This place was a great experience!
Have a Great One:) – Renee
January 24th, 2013 at 11:42 AM
That pinot noir sounds amazing! I would love to try something like that. And those sculptures are incredible! You really do have the best adventures Ms. R – thanks for bringing us into your brilliant world. 🙂
January 24th, 2013 at 1:49 PM
R&RAN –
Thanks so much – craving adventure is a GOOD thing:) Just keep tasting pinot noirs until you find the “one” you fall for!
Have a Great Day – Renee
January 24th, 2013 at 1:00 PM
Good wine and art…you are right, what more could you ask for. It sounds like a great day.
January 24th, 2013 at 1:50 PM
Karen –
It was a great experience and the best of both worlds too:)
Have a Great One – Renee
January 24th, 2013 at 5:15 PM
I love the art – especially the “Golden Morning.” I wonder if you stay and have enough wine, do the sculptures come alive? 🙂
January 25th, 2013 at 8:32 AM
Shelia –
You never know – ha!
Happy Friday:) – Renee
January 25th, 2013 at 9:17 AM
Looks like a lot of fun on a beautiful day! Could use some of that (especially the wine) right now!
January 25th, 2013 at 9:21 AM
Talia –
It was a beautiful day to be outside to explore art and taste wines! It is 5 o’clock somewhere, right:)
Happy Friday – Renee