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Wine Tasting
who have served their country
and he is currently on the board at
Camp Roberts Historical Museum.
Various efforts at Sculpterra 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 profes-
sional 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,” Truman 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
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 ani-
mal sculptures, 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, grenache, and
cabernet sauvignon. 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. Truman’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 cre-
ated to honor all past and present
production workers. Proceeds from
sales support the Gold Coast Chap-
ter 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
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