San Miguel District
With a viticultural history going back to the 1790s, San Miguel was one of the first areas of Paso Robles to be planted under vine during the Spanish Missions.
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Quick Facts:
- Major Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Aglianico, Sangiovese, Mourvèdre
- Established: 2014
- Elevation Range: 580-1600 ft (175-490 m)
- Total Area: 18,500 acres (7,500 hectares)
- Diurnal shift: 30-40ºF (16-22ºC)
- Annual Rainfall: 11 inches (280 mm)
- Soils: Sandy loam and clay
