About Carmody McKnight Estate Wines
Carmody McKnight is one of Paso Robles' most distinctive and scenic estates, founded in the Adelaida hills by actor and painter Gary Conway (of Burke's Law and Land of the Giants) and his wife, former Miss America Marian McKnight. The estate sits on rare soils formed by three ancient volcanoes, a mix of limestone, volcanic rock, and montmorillonite so unusual it has been studied by universities, and the wines, organic and made with minimal intervention, include Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Chardonnay, and the Cadenza blend.
The setting is idyllic and low-key: giant oaks, a lawn sloping to a pond, and picnic tables set out for lingering afternoons. Inside is an art gallery of Gary Conway's bold, colorful paintings, the same artwork that graces the wine labels, and tastings are often hosted by the family themselves. Off the beaten track and often called Paso's most visually stunning winery, it rewards anyone who makes the drive.
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Carmody McKnight EstateCarmody McKnight Estate Wines is a Paso Robles appointment founded by Hollywood actor and artist Gary Conway, with a wine program committed to Bordeaux quality in the Adelaida District.
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Gary Conway, Gary Conway, the television actor best known for his roles in Land of the Giants and Burke's Law, purchased the Chimney Rock Road property in the Adelaida District with his wife Marian in 1990 and converted it into an estate wine and fine art destination, pairing his own oil paintings with a Paso Robles Bordeaux program.
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The Carmody McKnightCarmody McKnight pairs estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Malbec with Gary Conway's personal oil paintings, which are displayed throughout the estate and available for purchase alongside the wines. It is a Paso Robles appointment where the actor's art and the Bordeaux wines come together.
"Gary Conway's 1990 Paso Robles actor-and-artist-founding Adelaida District estate, actor Gary Conway."
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Taste the wines at Carmody McKnight Estate Wines in the Adelaida District. By appointment only, reservations required.
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