Travel Haiku - Paso Robies (California) Poem by john tiong chunghoo

Paso Robies
God's sweetness in so many
shades and scents

Paso Robies
her children's traits, she says,
are cabernets, merlots and syrah

Paso Robies
love is a glass of syrah
she gives him a rosy smile

Paso Robies
also on the glass of syrah
the deep red of her lipstick

Napa and Sonoma are classic wine-tasting destinations, but Paso Robles more recently perked up oenophiles' taste buds with its rich cabernets, merlots, and syrah. The climate, with wild swings between warm days and cool evenings, is perfect for producing varietals with intense character; it also makes for ideal biking conditions in late spring. Explore the back roads of Paso Robles, just off the Pacific coast, while taking in the vineyard-laden hills—and plenty of vintages.