Calcareous Vineyard

Panoramic view, top-scoring wine & gourmet fare skillfully blended for a truly memorable experience.

3430 Peachy Canyon Road | Paso Robles , CA 93446

Daily: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Nov 23: Closed
Jan 01: Closed
Nov 28: Closed
Dec 24: Closed
Dec 25: Closed

$ 30

Gift Shop

Pet Friendly

Restaurant / Food Service

Snacks / Food for Purchase

Tasting Room

Vineyard Tours

Winery Tours

About

Father and daughter Lloyd Messer and Dana Brown established Calcareous Vineyard on one of the highest limestone plateaus in westside Paso Robles. With 442 acres atop solid calcareous rock reaching 1,800 feet above sea level, this was the foundation they were seeking for their own world-class, terroir-driven wines. It is a labor of love to cultivate fruit on this challenging land, but this rugged hilltop location, with its richly calcareous soils, regulating maritime influence, and steep hillside topography, is the reason Calcareous is able to craft such a stunning selection of small-lot, highly-acclaimed Bordeaux and Rhône varietals. Though Lloyd passed on in 2006, Dana advances their vision by releasing award-winning wines of uncommon character and elegance year after year, garnering recognition for the undeniable sense of place found in every bottle.

You are invited to take in the sweeping panoramic views from this secluded spot, and experience the breathtaking beauty of Calcareous for yourself. Wine tasting reservations are offered from 10:00am - 4:00pm, and a seasonal menu of artisan lunch items is available for pairing from 10:30am to 4:30pm daily. To enjoy a more intimate, behind-the-scenes look at Calcareous, a variety of elevated, private tasting experiences are also offered throughout the year. Please make reservations when planning your visit.
Vineyard Details

Calcareous Vineyard terrain allows for the production of Bordeaux, Rhone, and Burgundy varietals virtually side-by-side. The limestone soils were derived from the sea-life once covering these hills in pre-historic times. The hills themselves create varied microclimates due to the different exposures to sun, wind, and rain.
First Date Planted: 2000
Last Date Planted: 2023
Row Spacings: 4X8
Trellis Type: VST
Rootstock: 11O3P
Irrigated/Dry Farmed: Drip Irrigation
Soil Types: Calcareous
Slope Description: Hilly
Aspect: Multi
Harvest Method: Hand picked