Chateau Margene at Limerock Orchards

Bring a copy of your Day Trips and receive complimentary tasting for 2

When discussing Cabernet Sauvignon in Paso Robles, Chateau Margene is often the first producer a local wine connoisseur recommends. Since 1997, Michael Mooney and his family have carefully crafted luxury Bordeaux blends and varietal specific Cabernet Sauvignon. As with most winemakers, Michael credits much of his outstanding vintages to his estate vineyard, which is located in Creston in the eastern portion of the Templeton Gap. The grapes are thoughtfully grown in the most sustainable practices available, and then picked carefully – lot by lot in amounts of one and a half tons per acre. The wine is then aged for 32 months in 100% French oak, such patience the Mooney’s have! And it pays off, these outstanding Bordeaux style wines sell out almost immediately upon release. In addition to the original Chateau Margene label, the Mooney Family label was started in 2006 with a focus on Pinot Noirs from Monterey County and Rhône blends from Paso Robles. The grapes for the Pinot Noirs are sourced from two SIP certified vineyards in the famed Santa Lucia Highlands. Enjoy Chateau Margene and Family Wines on the Westside of Paso Robles – guests are welcomed to the tasting room, conveniently located on the corner of Vineyard Drive and Peachy Canyon Road and open daily. Often, one of  the Mooney Family members will host your tasting and share stories of their family winemaking adventures. Their estate tasting room in Creston is also open Fridays through Sundays where Michael offers the “Barrel Room Experience,” by appointment.     

By Brette Ann Womack

Varietals
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cielo Rosso (Super Tuscan style blend), Pinot Noir, Mourvedre, Petite Sirah and Chardonnay

Fun Facts
• Michael Mooney is a seventh-generation local of San Luis Obispo County.  His forefathers owned a land grant encompassing what is now the Pacific Coastline from Los Osos to San Luis Obispo, including Montana de Oro!
• Chateau Margene keeps up with a interactive blog on their website describing the current happenings inside the winery.
• Check the website for unique events and experiences Chateau Margene offers throughout the year – such as barrel tasting with the winemaker by appointment!