Graveyard Vineyard Sparkling Wine

Located in Paso Robles’ northern town of San Miguel, Graveyard Vineyards is a tucked-away winery in the middle of the area’s rolling hills with plenty of outdoor space for wine tasting. The owners have created a charming tasting room on their home and vineyard property, with a large patio and pergola right on a pond. It’s a great spot to hang out, if you’re ready to brave the heat (or cold in winter).

They can’t be called Champagne, but it’s made in the méthode champenoise, which is the same method used on classic Champagnes in France. Graveyard Vineyard’s The Ascender sparkling wine is made from French Colombard and Chenin Blanc, from the central valley of California. This is an off-dry bubbly, meaning it’s slightly sweet, making it perfect for pairing with desserts. It has a very fruity flavor, with notes of white peach and ripe apple. Pair it with strawberry shortcake, or cupcakes of any flavor.

This sparkling wine is available by the glass and the bottle, and is frequently open for tasting, so just ask! The best time to taste is on long weekends or holidays, when they feature fun food bites and flights to celebrate. So, grab a table on the patio overlooking the pond, bring a picnic (don’t forget dessert!) and get comfy.

Graveyard Vineyard Sparkling Wine Details

Grape: French Colombard and Chenin Blanc
Source: Central Valley
Type: méthode champenoise
Style: Off-Dry
Price: $$
Availability: year-round by the bottle, sometimes by the glass (just ask!)

This winery is 1 of 60 sparkling wine producers in San Luis Obispo County.