Locatelli Vineyards & Winery
Locatelli Vineyards & Winery operates in Paso Robles, the warm, mineral-rich heart of California's Central Coast. The winery focuses on Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, and Rhône-style blends—grapes that thrive in the region's diurnal temperature swings and well-drained soils. The Spanish Springs Vineyard Reserve Pinot Noir, rated 92 by prestige critics including Wine Advocate and Wine Enthusiast, demonstrates the site's capacity for structured, age-worthy expression. A Cabernet Franc at 91 points shows the winery's command of this often-challenging variety, while Melodia—a Petite Sirah and Zinfandel blend rated 90—reflects the broader Paso Robles tradition of bold, textured reds. The portfolio suggests a winery engaged with both precision viticulture and the region's historic varietal strengths.
Critics
Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast