Paso Robles Gold Reserve Flight: Rare Varietals Tasting

Al Lago Estate is the only vineyard in the USA that grows Rondinella.

A one-hour reserve wine tasting in Paso Robles featuring three exclusive vintages normally reserved for club members, led by a guide in English. You'll taste Crescendo, Romanza and Adagio, each built around rare varietals including Rondinella, a grape used in only four wines worldwide. Minimum age 21. Wheelchair accessible.

The experience

Three reserve wines in an hour means you're tasting what most visitors never get to try. Crescendo blends Cabernet Franc and Merlot with a touch of Sangiovese, bringing deep purple color and flavors of ripe black cherries and coffee. Romanza layers Corvina, Rondinella and Cabernet Sauvignon into a complex wine with notes of cherries, herbs and chocolate. Adagio is 100 percent Sangiovese, full-bodied like a Brunello, with black berries, fig and a hint of dried rose petal.

The guide walks you through each pour and explains what makes these wines distinctive. Rondinella alone sets Al Lago apart. It's one of just four varietals used in Amarone production worldwide, and this is the only vineyard in the USA cultivating it. That exclusivity shapes the whole flight: you're tasting wines built on grapes most American wineries can't source.

The tasting happens in a setting built around these wines, with a guide who knows the vineyard's partnership with winemaker Guillaume Fabre and the care that goes into each vintage. If you want to add lunch or dinner, let the vineyard know when you book and they'll arrange it for you.

What’s included

• Guide-led tasting of three reserve wines.
• tastings of Crescendo, Romanza and Adagio, each featuring rare or exclusive varietals.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Tuesday and Wednesday13 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 17:00

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AgesAdult (21 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Under 21: can't be booked

GroupUp to 60

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Al Lago Winery

Is this one for you?This is a guided tasting where you sample wines poured by someone who knows the vineyard's story, so it suits anyone who wants context for what they're drinking rather than pouring their own. The one-hour format fits a morning or afternoon slot without taking up your whole day in Paso Robles.

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Top questions

What are the three wines in the Paso Robles Gold Reserve Flight?

Crescendo (Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Sangiovese), Romanza (Corvina, Rondinella and Cabernet Sauvignon) and Adagio (100 percent Sangiovese). All three are reserve vintages normally available only to club members.

What makes Rondinella special in this tasting?

Rondinella is one of just four varietals used in Amarone production worldwide, and Al Lago Estate is the only vineyard in the USA that grows it. Romanza features Rondinella as part of its blend.

How long does the tasting take?

The experience lasts one hour, with a guide leading you through all three reserve wines.

Is there food included with the tasting?

Lunch or dinner is not included with your initial reservation, but you can arrange it when you book if you give the vineyard notice and a budget.

What's the minimum age for this tasting?

You must be at least 21 years old to participate in the Gold Reserve Flight.