Sculpterra Winery & Vineyard

Sculpterra Winery & Vineyard
5015 Linne Rd
Paso Robles, California
USA 93446
Phone: (805) 226-8881
http://www.sculpterra.com

Contact: Warren Frankel
Email: [email protected]

Visit Sculpterra Winery & Sculpture Garden and experience a unique fusion of art and wine. Escape to another world as you enter the property and view the decorative iron signage, fencing and tasting room embellishments by Bob Bentley, a master blacksmith with a renaissance style and quality that will astound you. Enjoy a picnic or just stroll through our magnificent sculpture garden, a testimonial to the life work of John Jagger, a world renown sculptor. His larger than life sculptures in bronze and granite are truly amazing. The tasting room of Sculpterra Winery currently features Jagger’s miniature series of bronze sculptures as well as fine and contemporary pieces of art from Aleah Koury, a nationally recognized artist. Sculpterra Winery & Sculpture Garden is a must see for anyone visiting the Central Coast.The first grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon were planted on the estate along with pistachio trees in 1979. The 120 acre vineyard is now planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Merlot, Viognier, Petite Sirah, Mouvedre and Cabernet Franc. If you see horseback riders in the gently sculpted vineyard hills, they are likely to be Dr. and Mrs. Frankel, enjoying the scenic vineyard and oak hillside view.

The Sculpterra Vineyards occupy a unique position in the Paso Robles appellation. Situated 3 miles east of Paso Robles, the vineyards are flanked by the Huerhuero Creek drainage. A tributary of the Huerhuero snakes through the vineyard contributing important characteristics to the complex landform present in our vineyards. Limestone outcroppings dominate ridge line plantings on the western portions of the property. Impressive Zinfandel plantings occupy the high ground sharing the ridge with small plantings of Merlot and a reserve planting of Cabernet Sauvignon. Dramatic overlooks on the steep slopes facing the eastern exposures, reveal lowland vine plantings sited on alluvial fans of clay loam intermixed with gravel beds from nearby streams. The terroir is reminiscent of the Medoc-Graves region of Bordeaux and classic Cabernet Sauviginon is the natural result.

Ridge line vines typically ripen earlier and feature exquisite fruit tones. The thermal cutoff in the late afternoon provides unique cool microclimates on the eastern face of this key ridge. These areas contribute intense color, tannin, and structure to our wines. Recent plantings of Pinot Noir appear particularly suited to these locations. Soil types on the property are exceptionally complex and feature at least six distinct soil types including the Nacimiento-Los Osos Complex, Greenfield gravelly sandy loams, and Arbuckle-Positas-San Isidro complexes.

Winemaker: Paul Frankel

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