Those in the know know, but not everyone is sweet on dessert wines. If you are looking for a great bottle to start with you should buy the Muscato Allegro from renowned winemakers Martin & Weyrich. But you will have to look hard, as this is a favorite among consumers and critics and continues to sell out. Sweet, light, and spicy with a good floral nose and apricots, it also has a very small “mist” of bubbles that create an effervescence of sorts.

When you are in Paso Robles, be sure to stay at the Villa Toscano, the winery’s beautiful Bed and Breakfast. And be sure to taste all the wines. They have really produced one of the strongest offerings of Cal-Italia wines in the state.