Estate
A Haven
in
Paso Robles
OUR ESTATE VINEYARD
Heritage & Nature
San Simeon Estate’s quiet beauty has long held the fascination of native peoples, herders, miners, and homesteaders. Previously a walnut orchard, it is today a peaceful property marked by rolling meadows and a tranquil pond where wildlife thrives and guests feel instantly at ease. With limestone outcroppings and traces of history throughout, this is a place that invites reflection, discovery, and connection to nature.
FARMING
Organic & Sustainable
Our vineyards are certified organic and farmed with a long view to preserving the biodiversity and natural balance. In spring, lupines bloom across the hillsides; in autumn, heritage oaks burn gold and amber. Scattered across the property are subtle signs of earlier inhabitants, including ancient stone carvings. Our farming practices honor this layered history while shaping a vibrant, living future.
WILLOW CREEK DISTRICT
The Soul of Paso
The Paso Robles winegrowing region is home to 11 distinct sub-appellations, each shaped by unique combinations of soil, elevation, and climate. Among them, Willow Creek stands apart as the crown jewel of the viticultural area. With its steep hillsides, well-drained rocky soils, and coastal influence, Willow Creek put Paso on the map long ago for serious winegrowing.
It’s just a really special place.
EARTH
Soil & Aspect
Perched along a ridgeline affording views of the Santa Lucia Mountains, San Simeon Estate benefits from a diversity of aspects and elevations. Working with soil scientists, we matched grape varieties, clones, and root stocks to each block’s soil type and sun exposure. From Sauvignon Blanc to Cabernet Sauvignon, each block and vine has been planted with intention, rooted in its ideal microclimate and orientation.
OCEAN INFLUENCE
Climate & Connection
Just 15 miles from the Pacific, the estate invites maritime fog and coastal rainfall that cool the vines each morning, encouraging slow ripening, bright acidity, and layered flavor. Fossils and marine sediments embedded in the limestone-rich soils serve as a reminder that this ridgeline was once ocean floor. This deep, elemental connection to the sea informs everything we do.