Paso Robles · Templeton Gap AVA
Templeton
Paso's Coolest Wine Corridor
The Templeton Gap is a critical climate feature of Paso Robles wine country — a gap in the Santa Lucia Mountains that channels Pacific marine air inland to cool the vineyards at night.
Wineries to Visit
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Turley Wine Cellars
📍 Templeton
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Castoro Cellars
📍 Templeton
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Lone Madrone
📍 Templeton
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Stacked Stone Cellars
📍 Templeton
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Pretty Smith Winery
📍 Templeton
Where to Eat
McPhee's Grill$$
Templeton institution — honest steaks and chops with a California wine list.
Country Fresh Café$
Local breakfast spot beloved by vineyard workers and wine tourists.
Cider Creek Bakehouse$
Artisan bakery and café with excellent coffee and fresh pastries.
The Hatch Rotisserie & Bar$$
Outstanding rotisserie chicken and cocktails — 10 minutes north in Paso.
Things to Do
- ✓ Drive the Templeton Gap wine road (Santa Rita Road and Vineyard Drive)
- ✓ Templeton Farmers Market on Saturday mornings
- ✓ Templeton Park seasonal outdoor movies and community events
- ✓ Heritage Ranch Lake for kayaking and hiking
- ✓ Turley Wine Cellars for California's finest old-vine Zinfandel
- ✓ Moonstone Beach at Cambria (30 min west)
🍷 WinoNotion Insider Tip
The Templeton Gap label is a sign of quality and freshness — marine influence creates wines with finesse and genuine balance. Look for it when scanning Paso Robles wine lists.
Known For
Templeton Gap AVA, diurnal temperature swings, direct market farms, Zinfandel and Syrah
Drive Times
Paso Robles
15min
San Luis Obispo
20min
Cambria Coast
30min
Where to Stay
Allegretto Vineyard ResortLuxury
10 minutes north in Paso — the best luxury option in the region.
Hotel ChevalBoutique
15 minutes north — best boutique hotel in the wine country.
Templeton B&BsB&B
Several charming farm-stay options in the Templeton area.