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Adelaida's wines begin at the roots, pushing through the rocky limestone soils on the west side of Paso Robles on California's Central Coast. The winery, which originated in 1981, is located 14 miles east of the Pacific Ocean at read more...an elevation of 1,800 feet in the Santa Lucia mountain chain.
The winery is a vineyard driven operation that considers itself a foremost proponent of the potential of west side Paso Robles. Adelaida's wild and rugged mountainside vineyards are loaded with limestone and calcareous shale. According to winemaker Terry Culton, "these characteristics cause the vines to strengthen. This results in added stress on the vines, which lowers the yields but produces more intensely flavored fruit". In keeping with the winery's sustainable philosophy, the vineyards are not tilled, encouraging native grasses, wild sage and rosemary to flourish between the rows.
Adelaida produces from its own Estate vineyards and a select group of contracted vineyards on the west side of Paso Robles. Amongst its holdings are the two principal estate properties, Viking Vineyard and HMR Vineyard. The mighty Viking Vineyard was planted in 1992 and is now producing great Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. The historic HMR Vineyard was pioneered by Dr. Stanley Hoffman in the early 60s. Devoted care and substantial investment have returned these 40+ year old vineyards to their former glory.
Intense, high quality wines are convincing first-time tasters and experts alike.    (hide)

jjknight38 reviewed Adelaida Pinot Noir Hmr Estate 2006:

October 2009

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Adelaida is on the Westside of HWY 101 and well worth the trip. The vineyards are rolling at various elevations through a rocky and calcerous soil on some very steep hillsides. The topography alone makes the wines...

Adelaida Pinot Noir Hmr Estate 2006

Starting at $29^.89 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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jjknight38 reviewed Adelaida Pinot Noir Hmr Estate 2006:

October 2009

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Adelaida Pinot Noir Hmr Estate 2006

Starting at $29^.89 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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iwabbc reviewed Adelaida Calitage Paso Robles 1994:

January 2009

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Adelaida Calitage Paso Robles 1994

Starting at $28^.00 Snoothrank: 3/5

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oceank8 reviewed Adelaida Syrah 2003:

October 2008

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Adelaida Syrah 2003

Starting at $23^.99 Snoothrank: 3/5

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connie7899 reviewed Adelaida Schoolhouse Recess Red 2005:

May 2008

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A little mix of seemingly every grape produces completing extremely complex and wonderful. Red fruit, balanced. Great for price point of $15.

Adelaida Schoolhouse Recess Red 2005

Starting at $14^.00 Snoothrank: 4/5

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staceybrick reviewed Adelaida Cellars Pinot Noir 2004:

March 2008

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Adelaida Cellars Pinot Noir 2004

Starting at $32^.00 Snoothrank: 3/5

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Philip wrote in the forum topic: This week's new partners

September 2007

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Open call for guest bloggers! Tomorrow we have Jason Baker, Winemaker for Corda Wines in Marin County, California answering some questions posted by you, our readers. All well and good, but I want to go the next step. If...

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