The Paso Robles Highlands District is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) located in the Paso Robles AVA in the U.S. state of California. Spanning over 59,000 acres, this winegrowing region was established as an AVA in 2014.
The region is known for its high elevations ranging from 1,160 to 2,086 feet above sea level. This significant altitude difference contributes to a wide variety of microclimates within the region, with lower vineyards experiencing warmer temperatures and higher vineyards engrossed in cooler, maritime influenced climate.
The Paso Robles Highlands District possesses highly granitic and calcareous soils, which are conducive to high-quality grape-growing. The region is particularly suited to a number of grape varieties, most notably Zinfandel and Bordeaux-variety grapes.
The Highlands District is part of the larger Paso Robles wine region, which is highly reputed for its range of excellent wines. Recognized for its distinctive terroir and unique growing conditions, the Paso Robles Highlands District is contributing to the prestige of California's wine industry. Overall, this region has a promising future and is becoming increasingly recognized as a significant part of the American wine landscape.
