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Dover Canyon Winery

Welcome to Dover Canyon Winery. We gave up successful wine careers at larger wineries to work in our own small vineyard and produce limited editions of vineyard-designate wines with a focus on particular Paso Robles microclimates. The property we purchased was a walnut orchard, so I guess we could say, "Welcome to Dover Canyon Winery, the nut farm."

The Winery

Dover Canyon Winery
Our home site, with information on current releases, ordering information, wine club, vineyards and history. We also list the phone numbers and websites of retail stores where you can order or find our wines.
Paso Robles: A Linguistic Geography of Wine
Paso Robles: An American Terroir
An interview with soil scientist Dr. Thomas J. Rice

Wine Reviews

FoodTV host Chris Cognac
"I am a wine freak. I love a good Zinfandel, and there is a small vintner named Dover Canyon that makes some of the best wine on the planet . . ."
San Francisco Chronicle
"These wines could convert Zinfandel naysayers by demonstrating that high alcohol and fruit can be present but not overshadow the wines' other charms. . . Most dishes on the table will benefit from its seamless style and red cherry acidity."
Vinography
"This is an individualistic wine with something to say, and most will find the conversation very pleasing. I'd be particularly interested in seeing how this wine ages. "
Wine Camp
"Wines like this transcend personal preferences. They are so distinctive and so well made that if you have any passion for wine at all you can’t help but to love them."

Who's Reading Our Blog?

American Wine Blog Awards
Featured Blogs: Dover Canyon Winery
Small Business Blog of the Day
AlaWine Top 100
"You can take some substantial pride in having one of the very few winery blogs crossing over into mainstream popularity."
An Obsession with Food
"Mary Baker of Dover Canyon shares a profile of Benito Dusi. Dusi has some of the oldest Zinfandel vines in Paso Robles, and his vineyard is one of the highlights of the Paso AVA. Check out her post to learn more about this local legend."
Australian Wine Society of Toronto
"A deliciously evocative post from Dover Canyon Winery on blending trials -- wow!"
Bloggasm: An interview with Dover Canyon
No Bull Grape
"In particular would like to point out Dover Canyon Winery as they have a great blog . . ."
The Winery Web Site Report
Mike Duffy at the WWSR says, "I'm quite willing to wait a while for one of Dover Canyon's stories . . ."
Top Ten Sources - Wine News & Commentary
"Whether you're a Two-Buck-Chuck fan or hopeless cork dork . . . these feeds will help you keep up in between tastings."
Vino24.TV
" . . . una fonte di informazione più profonda."
Vinography
Dan and Mary have decided, staunchly, to keep their winery from ever becoming something that doesn't feel like a family farm. They've even written what can only be described as a manifesto about it on their very well written blog. If you want to know what makes small wineries so special, I've come across few such articulate explanations . . .

Featured Wine Links

Appellation America
The most exciting and comprehensive online wine portal, with the best wine writers in the business working in each region to discover and identify American terroir.
Fermentation
Check the pulse of the wine scene at Tom Wark's blog, updated daily with reports, photos, commentary and challenging opinion on global and local wine issues.
Paso Robles Wine Country
Our alliance website--winery maps, hours, events, festivals, and tips on lodging and dining.
Paso Robles Wineries
Wineries located in Paso Robles, California and the surrounding Central Coast.
Wine Camp
This extremely well-written blog by Craig Camp is billed as a "Points Free Zone." Insightful, informative, and a wicked sense of humor. Named one of the best wine blogs by Food & Wine Magazine.
Wine Searcher
Looking for our limited production wines? Try Wine Searcher!
Women Wine Critics Board
Intelligent and friendly discourse on a range of wine topics, and a place for alternative voices in wine writing.

Thank you for visiting!

March 30, 2007

Sign Our Guestbook

Please feel free to sign our guestbook by leaving a comment below, and telling us a little about yourself!

We do not allow anonymous posting, but if you are concerned about internet security, you can also sign with just your initials.

How did you discover Paso Robles? Have you visited our winery or the area? Do you have a preference for particular types of wine? What do you do for a living? Do you like to cook or grill? Do we really have a winemaker named Dan Panico, or did we just make that up?

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god job

Posted by: jose fernando | April 01, 2007 at 02:45 PM

Nice food friendly wines and a beautiful setting... continued success.

Posted by: Ed Hale | April 02, 2007 at 02:27 PM

The site looks great ! Thanks for all your help ( past, present and future !)

Posted by: morganusvitus | April 04, 2007 at 04:58 AM

Hi there,
I wanted to thank you for a few things:
the great writing and information

the fantastic wine my family has been enjoying since the late 90's when we found you while living in SLO county

and your reciprocal link to me. I really appreciate this, I consider it an honor.

Best,

Posted by: click | April 07, 2007 at 08:33 PM

Click:
You are most certainly welcome, and I thank you in turn for the reciprocal link! I like your site--it is relaxing and delicious to read, and the recipes really get me thinking about what to make for dinner. I like your focus on simple dishes that use fresh, quality ingredients. Very tasty--and excellent with wine!
(To visit "I Love You More Than Food" see the food blog links at left.)

(aka "I Love You More Than Food"--see links in the sidebar)

Posted by: Mary B. | April 11, 2007 at 07:26 PM

Mary, I must admit I've been lurking on your site periodically for over a year. There are many good wine (and hiking) blogs to read, but that's no excuse for me to not give you the credit you deserve for some of the finest wine writing I read.

I didn't make it to your winery when I was in Paso in February, but sometime in this next year, I expect to pay you a visit.

Best regards,
Russ

Posted by: winehiker | April 23, 2007 at 10:40 AM

I am looking for private labeling. Can I get a good Cab and Chard with my own labeling?
Elliot Weissmark 954-907-4646

Posted by: elliot weissmark | May 25, 2007 at 12:48 PM

Hi, Elliot:
There are a number of places that offer custom crush and private labeling. In northern California, 'Crushpad' offers custom crush and labeling to clients (www.crushpadwine.com). Locally, Signe Zoller has a private client production business (www.winestyling.com). Signe used to be the winemaker at Meridian. Her service includes a style questionnaire which will help you both to determine the style you want as well as the varietals. And then there are some of the larger wineries that offer custom crushing and/or labeling, like Eos and Castoro Cellars. (Winery contact information can be found at www.pasowine.com). I hope this will help to get you started.

Posted by: Mary B. | May 25, 2007 at 04:51 PM

You have a fantastic site. I really enjoyed it. Thankyou...

Posted by: john | June 29, 2007 at 03:26 PM

Love your wine! From Nashville...

Posted by: Tatia | July 03, 2007 at 10:14 PM

Thank you, Tatia! I hope you will continue to visit us here and share your comments with us.

Posted by: Mary B. | July 06, 2007 at 06:43 AM

Thanks for a great informational site!

Posted by: MsRebecca | July 10, 2007 at 09:48 PM

I read about your site in SmallBiz magazine several weeks ago and just now was able to find the time to check it out. All I can say is great job! I'm envious of you taking the leap to do your own thing. I'm also saddened that I can't order wine through your club at the present time, I live in the backward state of Arkansas having moved here a year ago from Chicago, culture shock, but will definitely plan a stop when I next visit Paso Robles. I'm also going to add a link to your site from my site http://www.365Corks.com. No reciprocal link necessary unless you really like my site. Thanks again for sharing your blog! Rob

Posted by: Rob W | September 04, 2007 at 08:28 PM

You are living the dream. Hope to visit someday.

Posted by: Montanaandy | September 12, 2007 at 06:03 PM

Thanks, Andy! I certainly hope you do, but in the meantime, you are welcome to join us anytime here on our virtual front porch.

Posted by: Mary B. | September 13, 2007 at 09:04 AM

Fresh from Dover Canyon

Fresh from Dover Canyon
Our winery cookbook features recipes that we prepare during harvest and crush--winemaker tested, winemaker approved. Autographed copies can be ordered from the tasting room. You can also order our cookbook from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Booksamillion. Send us a photo of yourself preparing one of our recipes and if we publish it, we will send you a free autographed copy!

Dover Canyon Winery