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York Mountain Winery
7505 York Mountain Rd
Templeton, CA 93456
(805) 238-3925
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Open 11-5 daily, 11-4 winter
Tasting fee $4
10% discount of 6-11 bottles, 15% on case purchase
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Price Range:
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$7 to $30 per bottle
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Established:
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1882
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Vineyards:
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100 acres
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Production:
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5000 cases
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York Mountain Winery Description
“York Mountain Road meanders through gnarled Madrone and under the overhanging branches of oaks draped with Spanish moss. Around a curve, the winery appears nestled against the hillside, its weathered brick and stone look as if it has stood for a hundred years, as indeed it has.”
This is Paso Robles Wine Association’s wonderful description of this historic landmark, deep in the western part of the Paso Robles wine region. Tucked into the mountains between Cambria and Paso Robles the winery was founded in 1882 by Andrew York and christened Ascension Winery. York and his family tended the vines, crushed the fruit and sold the wine. They shipped their wine in barrels by horse-drawn wagon to the San Joaquin Valley and to the coast for shipment to San Francisco.
The vineyard they planted included Zinfandel grapes a well as Alicante Bouschet. Though close to other vineyards, the climate and soil conditions are unlike any other—creating one of the smallest recognized appellations in the country.
Due to the original winery buildings age it was recently closed for retrofitting and with its new owner’s vision, will be brought back to its former glory. They plan for a complete restoration of the rustic tasting room and the creation of a wine museum. The original farmhouse located on the property will be transformed into bed & breakfast retreat. They also plan to expand the vineyards at York Mountain and will start by planting 30-40 acres of grapes, mostly reds, including Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon.
For now the simple tasting room is a module structure sitting on the edge of the property pouring wines from previous vintages. There are wine accessories and food items for sale. The outside area is beautiful with tables under the mature trees.
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Kid Friendly Off the Beaten Path Historic Features Country Charm Casual & Relaxed |
Bordeaux Burgundy Rhone Italian |
Picnic Sites Gift Shop |
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Great Albarino & Pinot Noirstriker13, Paso Robles May, 2008 This winery has a lot of potential. The property is gorgeous, you feel like you have really gotten away and are located in a secluded paradise. They are currently pouring out of a modular unit but do not let that fool you about the wine quality. They are now know for fantastic Albarino, Viognier, Pinot Noir and Syrah. If you want to discover something off the beaten path, York Mountain is a must stop!
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some good winesadamjf12, San Diego October, 2007 They are working on renovating, but still worth the visit in my opinion. The location is beautiful though a little far out. The offer a variety of wines, and most of them I considered good. I especially liked their Albarino, Rousanne, and Pinot Noir.
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So-soSurferChik31, Pismo Beach August, 2007 Not a very impressive set up. I'm into the wine tasting 'experience' and unfortunately York Mountain didn't quite do it for me. Additionally, their wines are onle so-so. Nothing I'd write home about, or take home, rather. That's not to say they are bad and that the winery isn't worth a visit. It just wasn't a 'wow' experience for me. It probably will be a lot more impressive once all the remodeling is done, though.
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