Paso Robles Wine: Lefondusac

Lefondusac is yet another wine tasting spot in the ever growing and incredibly popular Tin City area in Paso Robles. So, Lefondusac is actually a winery bar owned by two fellas, Stew and JP. There is also a label poured there called Golden Triangle which is owned by Stew and Michelle, along with two other folks.

The vibe here is seriously cool. Stew and JP are a riot. Fun guys that know their stuff but just fun to hang out with. You’ll see some photos below but I really dig how they’ve decorated the place and when the back door is rolled up you have an awesome view and if you’re lucky you’ll see a train roll by. The back of their winery is right by the track. They have plans to really fix up the back and make it a destination and an experience rather than just tasting wine.

We’re really looking forward to that. It seems the overall goal for everyone in Tin City is to make it a place to come be, rather than looking to move on to the next place. Lefondusac is another that I think is doing it right. I feel they have embodied the Tin City vibe really well. Not that there is one vibe but you certainly feel a sense of community from all of them.

Let’s get down to business.

Here’s what we tasted at Lefondusac:

2014 Sauvignon Blanc – Santa Ynez Valley $7.00 per glass

2014 Albarino $7.00 per glass

2013 Pinot Noir – Westside Hilltop $9.00 per glass

2014 Syrah – Paso 100% whole cluster $9.00 per glass

2012 Cabernet Sauvignon – Westside $8.00 per glass

Here’s what we tasted from Golden Triangle:

2013 Cab Syrah – 50% whole cluster blended with 50% whole cluster Cabernet – Willow Creek Ava

2013 Syrah – 50% whole cluster – Willow Creek Ava

This was my first time tasting the wines and I was impressed. We walked away with a bottle of the Lefondusac Cab Sauv and one of the Pinot Noir but really enjoyed the rest. After the tasting I had a glass of the Albarino as well.

If you still haven’t been to Tin City, you need to go. It’s where all the cool kids are hanging out. And be sure to check out Lefondusac!