Paso Robles winery earns honors in consecutive Sunset competitions
Paso Robles Daily News
August 20, 2026
It’s always a thrill to see our little corner of the world shine on a bigger stage, and this week that spotlight is on McPrice Myers Wines in the Adelaida District. Three of their wines just took home double gold medals with jaw-dropping 97- and 98-point scores in consecutive Sunset competitions. For those of us who’ve watched Paso Robles grow into a wine destination, this feels like a warm validation of what we already knew: our hillsides and Rhône-style reds are something special.
This isn’t just a win for one winery—it’s a win for our entire wine community. When Paso Robles gets recognized in a magazine like Sunset, it puts us on the map for travelers and wine lovers who might not have considered the Central Coast before. And that means more visitors to our tasting rooms, more meals at our restaurants, and more buzz for the region as a whole. Big thanks to the Paso Robles Daily News for keeping us in the loop on these honors. Next time you’re out on Adelaida Road, raise a glass to McPrice Myers—and to the place we call home.
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