86 / the tasting panel / april 2014
T
he PRCC, or Paso Robles CAB Collective (CAB stands for "Cabernet and
Bordeaux") aims to achieve two important goals: first, to bring atten-
tion to the quality Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux varietal blends
produced in Paso, and second, to connect local growers and vintners to foster
a "rising tide raises all boats" mentality. When most consumers and industry
buffs think of Paso, they often think of Rhône varietals and blends. The fact
is, more than half of Paso's vineyards (roughly 55 percent) are planted to
Bordeaux varieties, with Rhône plantings totaling just 17 percent.
A
Varietal
Revolution
THE PASO ROBLES CAB COLLECTIVE IS SHINING LIGHT ON A
NEW ERA OF WINEMAKING ON CALIFORNIA'S CENTRAL COAST
story and photos by Jonathan Cristaldi
Paso potential: the view north
from ADELAIDA Cellars, over
the Paso Robles AVA.
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