AUGUST RIDGE VINEYARDS

Our tasting room hours are Friday 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM and Saturday - Sunday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM or by appointment.

We are located 11 miles east of Atascadero on Highway 41. From Paso Robles take Creston Road to Highway 41 and turn right. We are a half mile up on the right side.

Combining the robust styling of the best California wines with the restrained classic elegance of wines from northern and central Italy, August Ridge produces distinctive Cal-Ital wines that emphasize the uniqueness of the Paso Robles region.

August Ridge was established by John Backer and Jill Zamborelli Backer in the spring of 2001 with the purchase of 40 acres of rolling hills in Creston. From the beginning their goal was to produce wines that combine the robust styling of the best California wines with the restrained elegance of the classic wines from northern and central Italy. Their passion for the project comes from a love of cooking, eating and sharing meals with friends which leads directly to August Ridge wine style. This dream is a natural extension of both the Backer and Zamborelli families. John’s family has been growing grapes for four generations dating back to the 1800’s while Jill’s family brings the robust Italian food and traditions from a small town just outside of Rome, Italy.