Lucky you, a road trip! have been living in Paso Robles for the past 2 years after spending 13 glorious years on the island of Maui in Hawaii. I am still learning the area between the inevitable work and establishing an olive farm. I"ll give you some of what I have learned to date and hope it helps make your trip memorable. There are a VERY large number of vineyards and wineries in Paso Robles and Templeton. This particular area is similar to the Rhone region and offers some terrific zinfandels, vigoniers, syrah and on. Eberle winery has a very nice tasting room as well as cave tours. Maggie and Marc at their own small vineyard/winery (Windward) that produce an interesting pinot noir. They also pour L'Aventure wines that you should try. Meridan, Turley, EOS/Arciero, Justin (Isoceles), etc... But the best information can be had at the local Paso Robles Vintners and Growers Association (PRVGA)site at www.pasowine.com which will give you wineries to visit, operation hours, as well as weather. Some of my favorite eateries are Alloro, Italian with an outstanding wine selection, Bistro Laurent for French (check out their web site for menu's), Villa Creek for neuvo southwestern and Vinoteca a wine bar to sample the local product. If it's mexican grinds (hawaiian word for eats) then you should try Papi's, carnitas with a Bohemia. Plenty of places to stay from the upper end to the Motel 6. I can go on more but if you like I can send you a "Vintages" magazine, the local free wine tasting & touring publication for the Central Coast, just let me know. By all means do not miss the coast towns of Cambria, Cayucos, Morro Bay, Shell Beach, Pismo Beach, etc.. And since I will be a producer soon, please visit the Willow Creek Olive Ranch, that produces some mighty fine oil and visit the olive oil tasting room in Paso. Aloha, Raoul