Templeton Gap District AVA
Templeton Gap District AVA encompasses western Paso Robles terraces and hills aligned with a break in the Santa Lucia Range. cool Pacific wind and fog creating a long growing season, moderately deep alluvial loams, clay loams, and calcareous material, and varied exposures shape balanced Cabernet Sauvignon, Rhône varieties, and Zinfandel.
Overview
Templeton Gap District AVA occupies western Paso Robles terraces and hills aligned with a break in the Santa Lucia Range. Elevation, slope, and distance from the Pacific create meaningful local differences. Cool Pacific wind and fog creating a long growing season guide ripening, while moderately deep alluvial loams, clay loams, and calcareous material influence drainage and vigor. Its clearest identity is balanced Cabernet Sauvignon, Rhône varieties, and Zinfandel; vineyard and producer links provide deeper specificity.
Geography & Climate
The AVA encompasses western Paso Robles terraces and hills aligned with a break in the Santa Lucia Range, with slopes, elevations, and exposures creating important variation.
Soils
Moderately deep alluvial loams, clay loams, and calcareous material influence water retention, drainage, rooting depth, and vigor.
Wine Styles
The area is best represented by balanced Cabernet Sauvignon, Rhône varieties, and Zinfandel.