Grape Encounters EmPOURium

If you have never visited the area around Atascadero CA, then it's about time that you do. EmPOURium Atascadero is a small winery located in Atascadero, California. This is a great area for a small family vacation because there are a lot of small wineries, vineyards and restaurants to visit. One of the best things about this winery is that it has two locations. You can go to the small winery in Encinitas and enjoy some wonderful wine while also taking in the beautiful sights of San Diego's downtown San Pedro Avenue.

These wineries also have an off-site vineyard in Encinitas called Angel's Environment. It is the only vineyard in all of San Diego County. Some of the local small wineries that are featured at EmPOURium include: Angel's Environment Vineyards, Blue Moon Winery & Ristorante, Blackbird's Gate, Diamond Creek, Eelie's Wine Shop, Gold Star Bistro, Green Valley Vineyards, Inc., Lost Tongue, Rogue River, Rosemary's Vineyard, and The Rack House.

In addition to the two locations mentioned above, this winery offers an interesting series of tasting rooms that bring you closer to the California grape vines. Each wine will be paired with a unique green Chardonnay. They offer four styles of wine, with the most popular being Chardonnay and Merlot. Some of their red wines are also outstanding.

Many people who travel to this part of California often purchase several bottles of wine. It can be quite expensive due to the demand from the public. This is where wine connoisseurs come in handy. They are able to identify which grapes go well together and pair well with what other grapes. They also have an intimate knowledge of the variety of grapes available in each varietal.

If you are looking for a small winery, you should make your way to Atascadero. Here, you will be treated like royalty during your stay. You will be taken on a tour of the wineries and shown the best tasting ones. You will also be served at the various tables and will be allowed to taste some of the wines before they are offered to you. This is a very unique experience and the wine tasting at EmPOURium really puts you in touch with local small wineries.

For the connoisseur, EmPOURium Atascadero offers more than just wine tasting. They offer educational programs that are geared towards all ages, including children. They also host grape jams on the third Saturday of each month.