The Wine Profile

Bronze

Paso Robles

Producers, Vintages & Culture · 6 questions · 400 pts

1 The wine region of Paso Robles is named after a town. What does the town's full Spanish name, El Paso de Robles, mean?

A The coast of the sun B The hot spring C The valley of the hills D The pass of the oaks

2 What is Paso Robles known for among wine travellers?

A An industrial town where wine is rarely served B A popular wine-tourism destination with a lively downtown C A port city with no vineyards anywhere nearby D A remote mountain village that is hard to reach

3 How has the number of wineries in Paso Robles changed over recent decades?

A It has always consisted of only a few B It has stayed completely flat at one level C It has grown rapidly from a handful to hundreds D It has declined steadily since the 1980s

4 What was the town of Paso Robles historically known for before wine became its main draw?

A Its large harbour for fishing boats B Its mineral-rich hot springs C Its gold mine up in the mountains D Its factories for textile production

5 Which type of wine does Paso Robles promote especially strongly in its marketing as a signature wine?

A Dry sparkling cava B Cabernet Sauvignon C Sweet late-harvest riesling D Light rosé from Provence

6 How is the atmosphere and welcome in Paso Robles often described compared with more formal Californian wine regions?

A Noisy and stressful B Stiff and unwelcoming C Relaxed and unpretentious D Strict and exclusive