Carmody McKnight
Over thirty years ago actor, artist Gary Carmody Conway and former Miss America, Marian McKnight Conway, purchased land west of Paso Robles in the Adelaida Hills. Gary first beheld the majesty of the Santa Lucia Mountain valley from a helicopter moments before it crashed. Emerging from the wreckage unscathed, Gary exclaimed to the stunned real estate broker, “I’ll take it!” This is the stuff of legends; and, indeed, in the ensuing years the land and its wonder soils and perfect microclimates have become legendary.
The Conway family planted the 100-acre vineyard in 1986. The commitment to a biodynamic, sustainable vineyard was uniquely enhanced by the discovery of the rarest combination of soils including limestone, the “wonder soil” calcium montmorillonite, and volcanic intrusion assuring the creation of renowned mineral-rich wines—the ultimate expression of taste and terroir!
Carmody McKnight’s hand-crafted, multiple gold-medal wines are 100% estate grown. Each is bottled as a 100% varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir. CADENZA is Carmody McKnight’s Meritage of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. KATHLEEN offers late-harvest Chardonnay, dessert Merlot, one-of-a-kind late-harvest Cabernet Franc, and a Méthode Champenoise sparkling wine. Carmody McKnight’s estate-grown Tuscan olive oil is another great gift of nature.
Browse the Art Gallery featuring color-rich vineyard landscapes (and future labels) by Gary Carmody Conway while wine-tasting in the historic pioneer farmhouse overlooking a shimmering lake. Enjoy lakeside lunches that include fruits and vegetables from the super-organic family gardens.
www.carmodymcknight.com
Tasting Room Hours
open daily 10am-5pm
11240 Chimney Rock Road
Paso Robles, 93446
Phone: 805.238.9392
Order Phone: 800.282.0730
Fax: 805.238.3975
Currently Released Wines
Chardonnay
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Bordeaux Blend
Merlot
Pinot Noir
Red Blend
Sparkling
