September 19, 2023

Paso Robles: Great American Antiques + Paso Robles Antiques and Vintage; things to do

101 South

This is a tale of two antiques shops in Paso Robles.  Both are on the main street through town and near the town square.  


exterior of Great American Antiques in Paso Robles, California
exterior of Great American Antiques in Paso Robles, California

GreatAmerican Antiques  

1305 Spring St, (805) 239-1203.  Daily 10am-5pm. 

This corner shop is crammed with stuff, old-style.  

interior of Great American Antiques in Paso Robles, California
interior of Great American Antiques in Paso Robles, California



refrigerator display at Great American Antiques in Paso Robles, California
refrigerator display at Great American Antiques in Paso Robles, California

tools display at Great American Antiques in Paso Robles, California
tools display at Great American Antiques in Paso Robles, California



entrance to Paso Robles Antiques and Vintage
entrance to Paso Robles Antiques and Vintage

Paso RoblesAntiques and Vintage  

1329 Spring St., (805) 296-3612.  Daily 9am-5pm. 

A few doors down, this shop is thoughtfully curated and arranged, new-style.  

interior of Paso Robles Antiques and Vintage
interior of Paso Robles Antiques and Vintage


cowboy pictures display at  Paso Robles Antiques and Vintage
cowboy pictures display at  Paso Robles Antiques and Vintage


Caribbean doll at  Paso Robles Antiques and Vintage
Caribbean doll at  Paso Robles Antiques and Vintage



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images ©2023 Carole Terwilliger Meyers


September 12, 2023

Paso Robles: kukkula; things to do

101 South

kukkula  

9515 Chimney Rock Rd., west side, (805) 227-0111.  Tasting:  $30; by reservation or walk-in. 

sign to kukkula winery tasting room in Paso Robles, California
sign to kukkula winery tasting room in Paso Robles, California


Located on a rural back road and overlooking the Adelaida Schoolhouse, boutique winery kukkula (its name means “high place” in Finnish) specializes in Rhone blends made with the Grenache grape and Paso-grown Counoise.  One unusual and tasty wine is the 2018 Aatto, which is a blend of Counoise, Mourvedre, and Grenache.  “Aatto” means “eve,” and this wine was named for the owner’s dad who was born on Christmas eve. 

exterior of kukkula winery tasting room in Paso Robles, California
exterior of kukkula winery tasting room in Paso Robles, California


The sleek tasting room is inside a small, modern facility featuring sustainable contemporary architecture.  This family-run winery uses dry farming and organic methods to produce grapes with intense flavor.  Though it does some local distribution, kukkula sends most of its bottles to Finland and to wine club members.  Stop in for a tasting to learn more. 

kukkula winery tasting room in Paso Robles, California
kukkula winery tasting room in Paso Robles, California



kukkula winery tasting room bar in Paso Robles, California
kukkula winery tasting room bar in Paso Robles, California


A new hilltop picnic area features five oak-shaded picnic tables and a 356-degree valley view.  Tables are available only by reservation (the $50 fee is waived for wine club members). 



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images ©2023 Carole Terwilliger Meyers


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