For the next installment in our Artisan Wine Project we selected a wonderful Rose from Halter Ranch. Located on the west side of Paso Robles, in California’s Central Coast, the soil from this historic, 900-acre ranch provides ideal conditions for cultivating superior wine grapes and making world-class wines. The property dates to the 1880s, when it was part of a 3,000-acre ranch owned by Paso Robles pioneer Edwin Smith. The Halter Ranch vineyards are planted with many different grape varieties – both Bordeaux and Rhone-style, plus Zinfandel, Tannat and Tempranillo. The vines are planted on steep, south-facing slopes reaching 1800 feet in elevation and boasting soils rich in limestone, a feature of many of the world’s finest vineyards. This dry rose is a blend of classic Southern Rhône varietals (43% Grenache, 42% Syrah and 15% Mourvèdre) and has flavors and aromas of red cherry and raspberry. As summer arrives, enjoy Halter Ranch in your neighborhood Pasta P for a limited time only!
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Goodbye Pinot Noir, Hello Malbec!
The next installment in our Artisan Wine Project is to introduce our guests to an unorthodox wine blend based on the malbec varietal. Originating in France, the malbec grape is a thin-skinned grape and needs more sun and heat than either cabernet sauvignon or merlot to mature. It ripens mid-season and can bring very deep color, ample tannin, and a particular plum-like flavor component to add complexity to red wine blends. Bottomline, we love malbec and have been drinking it for years, but for a lot of wine drinkers it’s often considered too tannic for their palates. This is where veteran wine maker and Robert Mondavi veteran, David Akiyoshi comes in. In “un4seen”, David has created a mablec blend that incorporates zinfandel, merlot and petit verdot. The blend is the best of all worlds and we fell in love with it during our first tasting. So, enjoy “un4seen” in your neighborhood Pasta P for a limited time only until our next Artisan Wine arrives!
Drinking wine can help plant trees? Yet another reason to consume the good stuff!
Every Wednesday at Pasta Pomodoro all bottled wines on our menu are 50 percent off! Our carafe wines are always a bargain, but during “Wine Wednesday” you can find an even sweeter deal. Venture out to try our delightfully aged Chianti Riserva, or the amazingly rich “Old Vine” Zinfandel or the ripe and supple Montepulciano d’Abruzzo.”
Brunch is now served!
We are excited to announce that our restaurants in Noe Valley, Novato, Pleasant Hill and Santana Row are now serving our famous Italian-styled brunch! Join us every Saturday or Sunday from 10-2 to enjoy our interpretation of classic brunch dishes… Based on guest feedback, more restaurants will follow soon! Enjoy!
We believe in celebrating traditions at Pasta Pomodoro… Our annual Holiday Gift Card Promotion is one of our favorites!
We have a lot of loyal guests who dine at their neighborhood Pasta Pomodoro on a regular basis… We remember your name, your favorite dish and the perfect wine to compliment the meal… Our annual Holiday Gift Card promotion is something that we’ve been offering for several years… This promotion is one of the many ways we say “thank you” to those loyal customers who have been patrons of our restaurants for the past 16 years… Enjoy!
Wine Discovery @ Pasta Pomodoro continues… Cima Collina from Monterey County is our next Artisan Wine…
The next stop in our wine discovery program is MONTEREY COUNTY, known for its extended growing season, cool maritime climate and unique soils. In our ongoing search to find unique wines that meet our high standards of taste and value, we’re pleased to present two hard-to-find Monterey County wines from talented winemaker Annette Hoff at CIMA COLLINA.
CIMA COLLINA – is a boutique winery focused on creating food-friendly wines that are bright and balanced. Annette’s Chardonnay will be a refreshing surprise for long-time California Chardonnay lovers, while her Pinot Noir is classically reminiscent of the Burgundians that balance luscious dark fruit and earthiness in every glass.









