A wine born from the origins of Paso Robles

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Our food friendly Cabernet Sauvignon compliments any occasion, from gourmet salads to roasted meats.

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Cabernet Sauvignon

Paso Robles, California

Grown

San Miguel & El Pomar Sub AVAs

Tasting Notes

Dense purple in color, this wine opens with aromas of ripe red fruits, cherries, anise, cedar, savory spice, roasted coffee, and tobacco. The wine is velvety and lush presenting delicious flavors of raspberry, cherry and plum with warm baking spice, earthy undertones, and a hint of vanilla. The flavors are complemented by lively acidity and fine tannins that lift the wine suggesting a long life. The finish is long, supple and mouthwatering. This Paso Robles Cabernet is the perfect match for local almond wood grilled chicken with a side of stone ground grits, roasted poblano chiles and pepper jack cheese.

92 pts. JamesSuckling.com (2021)

92 pts. Wine Enthusiast (2019)

90 pts. JamesSuckling.com (2018)

90 pts. Vinous (2018)

92 pts. Cellar Selection, Wine Enthusiast (2017)

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The natural draw of the historic hot springs, Iron Spring and Sand Spring, propelled Paso Robles into a bustling destination known as California’s oldest watering place.

Paso Robles in a glass

Never bound by preconceived notions, this Cabernet could only ever be made in Paso Robles, California.

Once known for its thermal mineral springs as a rest stop for travelers along El Camino Real, Paso Robles is today known for producing world class wine. Made to defy expectations of a typical Cabernet Sauvignon, Iron + Sand is true Paso.

Our People

Iron + Sand comes together with the expertise from our viticulturist and Paso Robles native, Patrick Silviera, and dedicated winemaker Lee Miyamura.

Certified Sustainable Grapes

Our grapes are grown in two Paso Robles sub appellations: San Miguel and El Pomar

Winemaking

Aged in neutral French Oak for a wine that is Paso fruit-driven with subtle oak nuances. Robust, yet approachable.

Since 1797

A Brief History of Paso Robles

Grapes were first introduced into the Paso Robles area by Spanish missionaries with the founding of Mission San Miguel.

We earned our reputation as “California’s oldest watering place” with visitors flocking to the hot mineral spring bath houses fueled by the Iron Spring and Sand Spring.

Paso’s first commercial winery was established at the top of what is today York Mountain Road.

After the arrival of the Southern Pacific Railroad, El Paso de Robles was incorporated as a city and the building of a city center begins.

The city of Paso Robles grew to accommodate new residents, drawn to the area because of its burgeoning wine industry.

The Paso Robles AVA was established, helping the wine industry grow from 20 to 200+ wineries and 40,000 acres planted today.

The Paso Robles AVA was petitioned to establish 11 sub-AVAs, or “districts,” to add further distinction to the area’s growing wine industry.

Iron + Sand bottled our first wine, a 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon grown in the El Pomar and San Miguel districts of Paso Robles.

Iron + Sand Cabernet receives 4th consecutive 90+ point score from renowned wine publications.