Sixmilebridge Winery News and Updates

Welcome to the Sixmilebridge Winery News section. Here, we share the latest happenings from our vineyards in Paso Robles, insights into our winemaking process, and expert articles on wine appreciation. Whether you're a seasoned oenophile or new to the world of wine, our blog offers valuable information to enhance your wine journey.

Watering Down A Hangover

Another myth busted: Drinking water doesn’t prevent a hangover. According to molecular biologist Patrick Schmitt the anti-hangover recipe of drinking a bathtub full of water before bed won’t save your bacon in the morning.

Raise Your Glass of Bubbles

Wine labeled “Champagne” must be produced in the eastern part of France known as Champagne. Sparkling winemakers from this region have spent vineyards of money trying to protect and defend this designation. And, to a great deal, they have succeeded.

California’s 7 Best New Winery Tasting Room Experiences You Should Visit

Sixmilebridge is the only Paso Robles winery that made the cut! We are thrilled to be included with the likes of Opus One and Aperture. Read the full article here.

Chilling Your Wine

Summer is nearly upon us and that means warmer temperatures are on the horizon. To combat the heat it’s hard to improve upon a chilled-to-perfection glass of Sixmilebridge Sauvignon Blanc or Rosé.

Of course, that begs the question:

What is the perfect temperature and how do I reach it?

Cork Taint

If you have enjoyed drinking wine for a long time, it’s almost a certainty that you have encountered a “corked” wine. Btw, a corked wine is not a wine with bits of cork floating around in it.

The Tasting Room is Open

Our big news is that we officially opened the tasting room Thursday, June 18. For the first two weeks, we offered limited appointments Thursday through Sunday. We are now open seven days a week (due to popular demand, we like to think!).

2017 Red Wines Release

The Incantation is a new blend composed of 75% Malbec, 12.5% Cabernet and 12.5% Petit Verdot. Kudos to our son Kyle for coming up with the name—we think this wine casts quite a spell over its drinkers!

How a Rosé is Made

First, start with red grapes. You don’t mix red and white grapes to get a pink color…

The 2020 Growing Season

Rain and California aren’t always synonymous, but what is considered our “wet” season is starting to wrap up. January and February under-performed significantly, but March and April made good strides in the right direction!