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Wine Tasting
An artist’s vision
“The overall decor was more of the artist’s vision to bring to the public,” Prewitt says. “Jagger designed the garden and the gen- eral exterior. He started with what he thought was his best work, ‘Morning Glory,’ a sunning cat in the very front of the garden.”
All of the cabinetry, doors, windows, the two 700-pound chandeliers, and metal work throughout the property were custom-built by Robert Bentley in his unique old-world style. An abundance of art has been added over the years. Recent pieces include the Safari by Monte de Gallo with its nine animal sculp- tures, and the Stagecoach, which is perfect for interactive social media shots.
Award-winning wines
The artwork in the garden and inside the tasting room is stunning, and the award-winning wines are spectacular. Customer favorites include the viognier, gr- enache, and cabernet sauvignon.
Golden Morning by John Jagger.
All are top-sellers that tend to sell out quickly.
“The wines evolve every season, and seeing the wines
change is a real treat,” Winemaker Paul Frankel says. “Our viognier always pleases. It’s become known as the red wine drinker’s white.”
Frankel points to his Paso Pink Rosé, a blend of grenache, syrah, and mourvèdre, as being “a great wine that is not too sweet or tart.” He suggests the Petite Syrah for those who prefer a bit more boldness. Prewitt’s go-to red wine is Figurine, a blend of primitivo, cabernet sauvignon, and merlot.
The Héroe label, consisting of a viognier, pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon, and primitivo, was created to honor all past and present production workers. Proceeds from sales support the Gold Coast Chapter of The Flying Samaritans which operates free medical clinics in Baja California, Mexico.
The family’s commitment to giving back to their community and those in need is evident. As a veteran, Dr. Frankel values the importance of honoring those who have served their country and he is currently on the board at Camp Roberts Historical Mu- seum. Various efforts at Sculp- terra help support four artists on staff and four medical missions annually. A rotation of art from more than 100 local artists is also featured in the tasting room each year.
Welcoming and inviting atmosphere
The knowledgeable and pro- fessional tasting room staff strives for a high level of friendliness to accommodate all types of wine drinkers.
“With the high volume of tast- ing room traffic, and the amount of information to convey regard- ing the wine profile, winemaking process, medical missions, and a variety of art, it’s essential to have the best staff,” Prewitt explains. “Deciding what information and how much to share with custom- ers requires getting to know them first, and we take pride in doing just that.”
On weekends, musical guests add to the serenity of the space, and a rotation of food trucks serve up a variety of offerings including seasonal specials.
Sculpterra Winery and Sculpture Garden, located at 5015 Linne Road in Paso Robles, is open daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For more informa- tion, including the wedding venue, featured artists, and special events such as their spectacular Fourth of July celebration, visit sculpterra.com or call (805) 226-8881. Learn more about Héroe at heroewine.com.
—Meagan Friberg
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