We hosted the welcome party for our wedding weekend with Matthew and had a fantastic experience. We had never heard of Al Lago but came across it in Tin City and immediately knew it was the right place. I don't believe they have hosted many similar events, but the entire process was completely smooth and stress free. Al Lago partnered with Union Sacre to provide the white wines, and we also hired Central Coast Creamery Deli for charcuterie. Matthew took the lead on coordinating with everyone and ensured everything was arranged. We booked it 7-8 months out and he frequently checked in to confirm details and see how he could help. The space itself worked out really well for our party, it was hot in June but the party was at 5pm and with the gazebo shade it was pleasant on the patio. We only used the patio and had approx. 50 guests which felt great, not crowded or empty. Our guests loved the wine and kicking off the weekend here. Highly recommend for hosting an event, and loved working with Matthew. We will be back whenever we are in town! photos by www.asimmonsphoto.com read more

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Located in Tin City with a nice view from the patio was a great start! Wasn't quite as impressed with their tasting room vibe - but that's a personal perspective Wines were drinkable and the gentleman pouring was friendly and knowledgeable - not noticing the cork "chunk" in Roomie's glass (I had a few floaters, it happens) - kinda' ended it for us read more

An incredible tasting experience. We walked in after a drive from a trip to Big Sur and Carmel, we were making the stop for a couple of days in Paso Robles. We wanted to do a tasting before we checked into our Airbnb. This was a perfect experience. Matthew was so welcoming and helpful and truly wants to tech you about wines and wants you to find wines you like. This was approachable, and he made local suggestions and just overall a great winery, the wine was delicious and service was too notch, go here and buy some bottles! read more

We have visited both the wine tasting room in Paso Robles and the vineyard in the Santa Rosa Valley. The owners, Blair & Simone, are warm and friendly and gifted with hospitality. Simone prepared a feast of toasted ravioli, meatballs, crostini with bruschetta, a creamy cheese dip and a butternut squash & nectarine dip with fruit from their garden. Blair then paired the wines with the different appetizers to bring out their particular nuances. We enjoyed sampling numerous wines from 100% Pinot Noir to 100% Syrah to beautiful Super Tuscan blends of traditional Sangiovese grapes with varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. My favorite, the 2020 Sonata, was awarded Double Gold at the Orange County Fair's Commercial Wine Competition. If you get the opportunity to experience Al Lago Wines, you will be amazed at the quality of wine coming out of the Santa Rosa Valley. Delizioso! read more

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Great wine and great experience! Highly recommend stopping by for a tasting. Matthew was wonderful - knew a ton about the wine and pairings. Bought a few bottles for home. Will definitely be back. read more

Wow! Now this was quite the fantastic experience! Matthew was a very knowledgeable, respectful, and fun host. His knowledge of different grapes, where's the good climates for growing, and how it's all blended was very educational. We came to Paso Robles for the experience and we received what we were looking for here. Matthew was kind enough to share great local eateries and other wineries to visit. Thank you, Matthew. We'll be back on our next visit. read more

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Wonderful quality wine. Matthew was wonderful and kept us laughing and entertaining us. Would definelty go back there. read more

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Al Lago is an amazing winery.....Matthew is a very knowledgeable host and treats you like family. All of the wines we tasted were superb! Especially the 2018 Aria-100% Syrah!! Highly recommend and we hounded the wine club! read more

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Mateo was awesome! Had the best time celebrating my friends bday today ! Thank you for everything Mateo! read more

Lovely couple that own and raise the grapes on their property and handle with care. Thanks Mr and Mrs Allen for the special tour!

This a great stop with indoor and outdoor seating. The ambiance is pushed over the top with a breathtaking view on the patio. Our sommelier was amazing and absolutely knew his wines. We had a great time learning about their Italian reds. The service was 10/10. They don't offer food but that's okay. the creamery offers amazing ice cream and sandwiches. Make a reservation and try their more exclusive wines that take time to breathe. read more

We stumbled upon this place because we were initially looking for pasta for breakfast. Instead, Matthew convinced us to have wine for breakfast, and it was the best decision ever. Matthew was an amazing tour guide into the world of red wines. Personally I have no experience with red wines aside from your typical grocery store bottle. However, Matthew was a great conversationalist who knew how to accommodate wine tasters of all levels. The wines were absolutely amazing. The ambiance was very intimate and special. 10/10 would recommend. Thank you Matthew!!! read more

Al Lago Wines - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Phenomenal wine and customer service! Found Al Lago completely by accident. Matt has done an incredible presentation for the wines. Gave us a very generous pour and made the experience feel very unique! read more

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So glad we started our day at Al Lagos Wines. Matthew is amazing. The 2015 Pinot Noir was a big surprise, but the big winner was their Sonata Red Blend. We will return, Thanks Matthew. read more

Our wine tasting was superb our host was kind and informative The patio and view is beautiful and serine. read more

Outstanding service! Matthew was amazing and very well informed. Highly recommend. Thank you for the great experience, Matthew! read more

Need a reason to come to Al Lago? Matthew alone is enough. He accommodated us at 5:00PM (which is typically closing time) and he was such a delight to talk to. He was kind, lively, and especially knowledgeable. He has an extensive culinary background, and it shows! He can thoroughly guide and direct you on which wines pair best with particular foods. All in all a charming person who made even a casual experience luxurious and enjoyable. Please treat yourself and visit Al Lago! My boyfriend and I will definitely be coming back based on our first visit alone! read more

Matthew is an amazing host! He is friendly and accommodating. The location is convenient and lovely.

Matt is wonderful and gave us some great advice. I recommend anyone should check it out. Yummy delicious 2018 and 2019 Aria Syrah. The Romaza is just as delicious read more

Amazing service and delicious wines. One of our favorite wineries to visit when in the area. When the weather is sunny we always enjoying our tastings on the patio. Gorgeous views, peaceful and a perfect way to end the day. read more

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Incredible wine tasting experience with Matthew. He was so knowledgeable about wines and the tasting. Would definitely recommend the wines were delicious read more

We were able to call and get a tasting on a Saturday afternoon and I honestly liked all their wines! Very intimate space and the lady was very nice. read more

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We came here for a Bach party and the atmosphere was cool and relaxing! Matthew was so helpful and friendly! This spot is ideal for red wine! read more

Matthew was great on educating us of the wine selections they had to offer. Every question we had, he was happy to answer with plenty of experience and welcoming arms. Definitely would recommend to anyone trying wining tasting for the first time. The patio seating was elegant to go along with the experience. Thank you once again Matthew! read more

I would probably be rating this spot higher up but unfortunately I did not do any wine tasting here. There was a young girl who helped me pick out a wine as a gift that would go well with pasta and she was super friendly! The customer service here really is on point and she also explained the map on how the wine tour here works, it sounds super interesting. Besides helping me pick a bottle, she even gave me a discount and I opened the bottle last night- my parents loved the wine! I am really looking forward to my next trip in Paso Robles and I will make sure I book a reservation at Al Lago! read more

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We were trying to hit the parts of Tin City less travelled and happened upon Al Lago. We had such a wonderful tasting -- our pourer was delightful. She was so pleasant, had great ideas and information about the wine. We loved our tasting! Very personalized and intimate. We will definitely be back! read more

I have been to their estate tasting room twice and each time I enjoyed it very much!! 1, the view from the estate is fabulous. The estate tasting room is next to their marvelous home and is sitting on a steep hillside and looking down the beautiful valley. They also did a good job on the landscape which makes this property a hidden gem! 2, the wine itself is worthy of your visit. Since it's a family style winery, their production is very limited so they can put a lot of effort into each bottle. And I'm surprised they made a wide range of style of wines from rose to Pinot noir, to southern Rhône blend, to "Santa Rosa" blend and their latest project is targeting the famous Italian armarone. I would say each flight from the tasting is very selective and very well intended. They service the wine education purpose well. And for my fellows who don't know much about wines, Blair also gives a brief educational session in the tasting room as well as in the vineyard. 3, home made Italian food from Simone is delicious and paired with the wine well and my friends even want to join the food membership :) Overall you won't regret your visit and I barely give any reviews on yelp not to mention long reviews like this one but I think they deserves your visit if you are looking for sunny afternoon to chill with your close friends or just try the local Santa Rosa valley wines even blows Robert Parker's mind. read more

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The dining and wine experience at Al Lago was exceptional! You will feel truly valued and privileged to be there. Do it!

While Wine Tasting in Paso Robles Ca, we stumbled upon a great surprise AL LAGO Winery! The manager in the tasting room (Samantha) was not only very knowledgeable but EXPLAINED certain details why AL LAGO Wines were DIFFERENT! We are from Ventura Ca., so we were very surprised the grapes are sourced from their (Owners Blair & Simone's) beautiful Estate in Camarillo Ca. These wines are very Elegant, flavorful and Food Friendly...just OUTSTANDING. If your in the New Tin City area, you must try AL LAGO....you won't be disappointed! Robert&Gerri (Murray) Ventura Ca. read more

We had the pleasure of attending an Industry night and met Blair, proprietor and Sam, tasting room manager and "sole employee"! The wines are amazing winemaker, Guillaume (Clos Solene) works his magic with their Pinot Noir and their Sonata blends, tasted 13, 14 & 15. All unique and delicious! Hospitality and experience top shelf. Welcome to the "city" Al Lago, happy to know ya. cheers~ read more

A Santa Rosa Valley gem! We were fortunate to be able to attend a wine tasting at Al Lago Wines at their vineyard in Santa Rosa Valley. The scenery, incredible views and grounds are amazing. The wines are complex with unique characteristics and overall wonderful! Worth a visit, you will not be disappointed...HIGHLY recommended! Book ahead as they fill up very quickly. The owners, Blair and Simone, will give you a one of a kind experience. read more

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Wow a new tasting room opened at Tin City, Paso Robles, CA. It is beautifully appointed and the wine is outstanding. The staff is very knowledgable and can give you great ideas of pairing their wines with foods. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Al Lago. We wish them continued success...a wonderful addition to the Central Coast wine tasting experience Dee L read more

Thank you Sam for a wonderful tasting experience. Your knowledge of wine was quite impressive. You made us and our guests feel so comfortable and of course the wine was fantastic!! Thank you so much! Karen and John Robinson read more

We stumbled into Al Lago Wines after a long day of tastings. Kyle was a great wine connoisseur and poured us great wines throughout our visit. We walked out with a 2014 Al Lago Pinot Noir bottle and our friends joined the membership. read more

Fabulous wine tasting in a lovely environment! Jennifer was very knowledgeable and gracious and made our experience very memorable. We took some friends from out of the area with us and we all enjoyed the wines so much that both couples joined the club. Another great success for the winemaker, Guillaume Fabre (who also has Clos Solene and Benom). read more

Enjoyable, lovey outdoor setting with a perfectly presented 5 wine tasting by a engaging hostess who works hard to enhance your experience. The tasting is a easy 5 star experience; however, at the price point of $65 for the reds is not marketplace competitive. Our option was that $40 would be more in line. The reds were good, but at $65, there are more interesting area options. The rose' was a solid, good wine and not just a summer easy sipper but still a stretch at $35. In summary, if you are looking for a lovely outdoor wine tasting, served in perfect stemware by a engaging hostess, Al Lago has our recommendation. read more

My husband and I try to visit one new winery each time we visit Paso. Al Lago was our new place for this visit. We were impressed as soon as we walked in. Beautiful tasting room and the courtyard where we tasted was equally impressive. Sam, the tasting room manager, walked us through each pour. She is amazingly knowledgeable about wine and made this tasting such a wonderful experience for us and the wines were tasting nicely as well. Overall, we were pleased with the whole tasting and we plan to return the next time we're in town. Check this place out, you will not be disappointed! read more

We had the privilege of being guests at a private tasting event at the owners home and vineyard in the Santa Rosa Valley area. We came with friends and were not familiar with the Al Lago wines. What a wonderful afternoon - wine, food and commentary were delicious and entertaining. We even joined the wine club. The tasting consisted of pairings of three similar wines. While we all struggled to choose our favorites, the amazing thing was all the wine was amazing. We came home with some Al Lago Aria 2014 and 2015 (our fav!) and a 2012 Syrah. We do not live in the area so our wine club must be shipped. We happen to live in the Lodi area and have awesome wineries so close - so joining a wine club far away means the wine is worth it! For sure - next time we go through Paso Robles we will stop by the tasting room. Thanks for a great day! read more

I have had the honor of joining Blair and Simone's at their home on two different occasions. They are gracious hosts and provide a great wine tasting experience. Most importantly their wine is incredible. We joined the wine club and continue to purchase wine during our visit. Their flagship wine is Sonata so if you are able to get your hands on a library vintage I would rush at the opportunity! Make reservations early as they book up months in advance and bring friends to share the experience. Also, Simone is an incredible cook so do not eat before you go otherwise you will miss out. Great people, great experience, highly recommended. read more

We had the best time at Al Lago wines! The service and wines were equally wonderful! Sam was so personable, helpful and kind. Such an amazing experience! read more