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of art has been added over the
years. Recent pieces include the
Safari by Monte de Gallo with its
nine animal sculptures, and the
Stagecoach, which is perfect for
interactive social media shots.
Award-winning wines
The artwork in the garden
and inside the tasting room is
stunning, and the award-winning
wines are spectacular. Customer
favorites include the viognier, gr-
enache, and cabernet sauvignon.
All are top-sellers that tend to sell
out quickly.
“The wines evolve every
season, and seeing the wines
change is a real treat,” Winemaker
Paul Frankel says. “Our viognier
always pleases. It’s become known
as the red wine drinker’s white.”
Frankel points to his Paso
Pink Rosé, a blend of grenache,
syrah, and mourvèdre, as being
“a great wine that is not too sweet
or tart.” He suggests the Petite
Syrah for those who prefer a bit
more boldness. Truman’s go-to
red wine is Figurine, a blend of
primitivo, cabernet sauvignon,
and merlot.
The Héroe label, consisting of
a viognier, pinot noir, cabernet
sauvignon, and primitivo, was
created to honor all past and
present production workers.
Proceeds from sales support the
Gold Coast Chapter of The Flying
Samaritans, which operates free
medical clinics in Baja California,
Mexico.
The family’s commitment to
giving back to their community
and those in need is evident. As
a veteran, Dr. Frankel values the
importance of honoring those
who have served their country,
and he is currently on the board
at Camp Roberts Historical Mu-
seum. Various efforts at Sculp-
terra help support four artists on
staff and four medical missions
annually. A rotation of art from
more than 100 local artists is also
featured in the tasting room each
year.
Welcoming and inviting
atmosphere
The knowledgeable and pro-
fessional tasting room staff strives
for a high level of friendliness to
accommodate all types of wine
drinkers.
“With the high volume of tast-
ing room traffic, and the amount
of information to convey regard-
ing the wine profile, winemaking
process, medical missions, and a
variety of art, it’s essential to have
the best staff,” Truman explains.
“Deciding what information and
how much to share with custom-
ers requires getting to know them
first, and we take pride in doing
just that.”
On weekends, musical guests
add to the serenity of the space,
and a rotation of food trucks
serve up a variety of offerings,
including seasonal specials.
Sculpterra Winery and Sculp-
ture Garden, located at 5015 Linne
Road in Paso Robles, is open daily
from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For more in-
formation, including the wedding
venue, featured artists, and special
events such as their spectacular
Fourth of July celebration, visit
sculpterra.com or call (805) 226-
8881. Learn more about Héroe at
heroewine.com.
—Meagan Friberg
Mega Focus by Dale Evers on display in the sculpture garden.