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The Underdog Circuit
Nebbiolo in Paso, a micro-negociant, two Italian brothers, Heirloom for dinner
The route
4 stops·3 wineries · 1 restaurant
- 01WineryTempleton Gap District
Giornata
Start here and prepare to have your mind gently rewired. Giornata is making Italian varietals — Nebbiolo, Aglianico, Fiano — in Paso Robles with a natural, hands-off approach that lets the fruit say exactly what it wants to say. Forty-seven reviews and counting, which means you're ahead of the curve.
- 02WineryTempleton Gap District
Desparada Wines
Desparada is the kind of discovery that makes you feel like a genius for showing up. Drawing from 17+ of the Central Coast's finest vineyards and not afraid to throw amphorae into the equation, the wines here are elegant, rule-bending, and genuinely exciting — whites and reds that earn their keep.
- 03Restaurant
Heirloom
A Templeton institution beloved by locals for its farm-driven menu and relaxed patio — the perfect mid-circuit reset between Tin City and the Westside.
- 04WineryTempleton Gap District
Fratelli Perata
A short drive west brings you to Fratelli Perata, where two brothers are continuing their Italian family's winemaking legacy across 31 gorgeous estate acres. The scenic views alone are worth the trip — the seriously crafted estate reds are what make you stay.
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