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 There is always a
Family owned and operated winery tasting room voted USA Today Top 10 Best
reason to celebrate at Rava Wines
As a third-generation farming family, Chad and Lauren Rava were looking for a different ap- proach to growing grapes and pro- ducing wine when they established Rava Wines. Stepping away from corporate wine grape growing, they built their winery in the El Pomar District, a sub appellation in the Paso Robles AVA, where they enjoy a simple way of life while raising their family and running their business.
Born and raised in Paso Robles, Chad farms more than 800 acres
of vineyards boasting 28 signature varietals from Italian and French origins. Locally, the Rava Estate vineyard features 12 varietals, and there are 16 varietals planted in the foothills of Monterey’s Santa Lucia Range.
“As owner-operators, we are involved in every aspect of the business,” Lauren said. “Whether discussing water issues or farming practices we are always interested in what is best for the land because we intend to pass this down to our children. They are fourth genera- tion farmers-in-training – Sterling is nine and Jade is six – and we rec- ognize our responsibility to them and future generations.”
Award-winning tasting room
Rava Wines was chosen among the 10 Best Tasting Rooms for
USA Today’s Readers’ Choice 2020 Awards. Offering one of the only flights of sparkling wines on the Central Coast, Rava was nominated based on the uniqueness of these wines, its welcoming environment, and outstanding guest experience.
Whether celebrating a birthday, anniversary, graduation, engage- ment, or the good things in life, there’s always a reason to celebrate with friends and family at Rava. With its contemporary meets old
world tasting room surrounded by vineyards and native landscape, Rava Wines is the perfect place to spend the day.
“We have the space and ability to provide an exceptional guest experience in a safe environment,” Lauren said. “SLO County, Paso Robles in particular, is known
for having such amazing outdoor landscapes and we have come to appreciate this even more now after all of the pandemic closures this past year.”
Guests are encouraged to make a reservation through the Rava Wines website for a guided educa- tional tasting of a flight of sparkling or classic estate wine. Or, choose a casual walk-in option to purchase wine by the glass or bottle.
“Our knowledgeable staff will guide you through the process of sparkling winemaking and share details on the vineyard and wine- making process,” Lauren said. “Or, if you’d like, just relax and enjoy the property with a glass of wine and friends.”
Cheese and charcuterie plates are available daily. A full menu of delectable food offerings from Chef
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