There's something about visiting Alta Colina that feels less like a tasting and more like coming home. From the moment you arrive, Bob, Maggie, Melissa (and Jesse!) make you feel like part of the family. It's not just friendly service; it's genuine care and attention that turns every visit into something fun! The wines are thoughtfully made; fresh, expressive, and clearly crafted with intention rather than ego. Bob and Maggie embody that same philosophy: humble, kind, and effortlessly welcoming in a way that's increasingly rare. And Melissa? She elevates the entire experience. Attentive without hovering, knowledgeable without being pretentious...she just gets it. If you're looking for a place that pairs excellent wine with warmth and authenticity, this is it. We love you guys! read more

Alta Colina is a family-run vineyard and winery located near Paso Robles. It was founded in 2003 when owner Bob Tillman bought 130 acres of land. Meaning "high hill" in Spanish, the vineyards are located at one of the highest altitudes in the region at 1,800 feet. We stopped by their tasting room near the end of the day and fortunately they didn't require a reservation. The room itself was not super big but the workers were friendly teaching us about each of the wines. We shared a wine tasting ($30) which included five of their offerings. Of the tasting menu I enjoyed the carbonic grenache, GSM, and the old 900 syrah. At our table was a map of the vineyards and what they grow on each parcel on land. We didn't do so but from the looks of it you can even drive through them to check them out yourself. read more

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Me and my husband loved this place !!!! It was my husbands first time wine tasting and he was amazed . The owner was so nice and made us feel so comfortable!!! The whole experience was great !! read more

Alta Colina - Wineries Near Me - Paso Robles, California

We went to Alta Colina due to their excellent reviews, both on and off Yelp. While the wines were okay, of the lighter variety, I wasn't impressed enough with any of them to buy a bottle or two, which I almost always do. It was also the only winery where two in our party dumped out their wine. The tasting area was also just a parking lot adjacent sitting area, so not as attractive as other spots. To be fair, we all liked their grenache blanc better than the Tablas Creek variey. read more

After visiting several wineries in Paso I have to say this is one of my favorites, not just the wine, but for the service, vibes and ambiance. I would recommend this to anyone, but like with food and other things, everyone has a different palate for taste. Great of best if you go with a group of friends. read more

We came upon Alta Colina by coincidence and are so, so grateful we did!! The wines in the tasting were delicious and diverse - we loved the full-bodied white wine and the slope syrah. Ivey served us - I've been drinking wine for years, but I learned so much from her. You can tell she really loves working at Alta and loves the whole process. We were lucky enough to also have Bob, the founder, stop by to say hi. He even took us on a full vineyard tour in his truck and told us about the history, the process, and the grapes. Bob was incredibly welcoming and generous with his time. A GORGEOUS property and an overall great experience -- we will definitely be back. read more

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Cam here on July 5, 2024. The service was great! The wine tasting was a good experience. Purchased a few wines to give out to friends and myself. Will love to come again. read more

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Wonderful winery. I arrived later in the day and was greeted immediately. Unique wines and an exciting take on flavor. Knowledgeable staff with a passion in the details and I vibe with that deeply. The Carbonic Grenache was recommended to me. Delicious! I will be back because I need more time with all their wines. There is a lake on the property with an option to stay in one of the campers, they call it Trailer Pond. How cool is that?! Check it out for yourself. read more

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I don't know where to begin with our experience at Alta Colina. We came by as a group of four on a June weekend, excited to try their wine and check out the property. We come to Central Coast once a year and we love to explore wineries in the area. Driving up to the property was easy, check in was seamless, and then things went downhill from here. We were shown our table for tasting which was outside, right by the parking lot in the front. I was a bit confused at the time, but didn't say anything to our host right away. We started with our pours, and what felt like for each pour was just a splash of the wine. It was not enough of a pour to actually taste the notes of the wine. I have been to several wineries in Napa, Sonoma, Healdsburg, Paso, etc... and this was the smallest pour I have ever seen. Our host was also very much occupied with another larger group at the time, and we felt very much neglected. The amount of pour we got, did not equal the time waiting for our next one. It felt like we were waiting forever for her to come by since we finished our pours very fast, then another host started helping us. Lastly, we were not impressed with the wine. This place was highly recommended by local friends, and I was expecting the gorgeous views which is all over their website and Instagram. It was a bit deceiving of marketing on their end. At the end of our tasting, I had to go back and let them know we needed to move on to our lunch reservation. As I was paying for the tasting, I expressed my concerns to the staff and though one of them seemed empathetic, the other did not. I strongly do not agree with the price of their tasting with the amount of pour they offered, and I did voice they need to be a bit more transparent about their tasting offers (pond/trailer versus a parking lot). Too bad, will not recommend or come back again. read more

Alta Colina - Pours were not even. - Wineries Near Me - Paso Robles, California

We had a good experience at this winery! They have a nice e mix of wines and our wine pourer was really knowledgeable

Oh my goodness I loved this place! My friends and I came here since two of them are members. We did the wine tour with wonderful views of the winery atop the hill. Our lovely and super sweet tour guide Ivy made the experience that much more spectacular. She knew her wine and explained everything with a lot of joy in her work. I loved every single tasting, especially the Sun Worshipper! Can't wait to come back! read more

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What a nice winery! This was our first stop of the day. Wines were delightful and Melissa was great! Definitely will come again. read more

Our tasting experience was lovely and we enjoyed the customer service provided. We didn't like any of the wines we drank so wouldn't head back for that reason alone, but really every year and varietal is going to be different so if this is on your list you may enjoy the wines more than we did. We have a lot of wineries to drink through in Paso so won't be back for this one. Our wine flight was $25/person. I think they waive it with 3 bottles purchased, but we didn't buy any wines so paid the $25. There's an outdoor patio, as well as some limited indoor seating. We were able to come in last minute on a very hot Friday afternoon and appreciated their flexibility, but probably best to plan ahead. read more

Had a nice experience! The GSM wine was amazing! Our ist stop was Alta Colina celebrating my birthday . Erica was so welcoming & knowledgable. Met owner Bob and his daughter Maggie. They are so nice & talked about their wines. Bob has amazing stories. Honey their German Shepherd so friendly no mean bone in her. overall it was amazing experience. We will definitely come back. read more

I've visited Alta Colina twice now and both experiences have been exceptional! Each time I've been here it's been with my friend who is a wine club member, so we've really gotten the VIP experience. The first visit we did a private cellar tasting. The dark room with the string lights and towers of wine barrels surrounding us created the most beautiful wine tasting atmosphere. This experience was a great introduction to the winery. We learned a lot about the varietals at the vineyard and a bit about the wine making process. Bob, the owner and winemaker stopped in to say hello and joined us for a little bit. Although I thought that visit would be hard to top, the second visit was even better! This time we had a private summit tasting in the Vineyard with none other than Bob himself. We hopped in his truck and rode up the mountain to the top or the vineyard where we had expansive views overlooking the vines and the rolling hills. I was in absolute awe the entire time of just how beautiful our view was. There's just something about drinking wine surrounded by the vines the grapes came from! Having Bob as our host for the morning was a true treat, we were able to talk with him about how the winery came to be, the different soil types and why specific vines were planted where they were. Overall this is a great family owned winery, you can tell how much care goes into the wine, and how much they care about and want to know their customers. Looking forward to my next visit! read more

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We thoroughly enjoyed our tasting experience. The personnel are knowledgeable, personable and a lot of fun. Not too mention, the wine was absolutely delicious! read more

I booked a private tasting for the wife and I last week while we were celebrating our 20th anniversary. Our host took us in his truck up the hills behind the tasting room to a large oak tree where we got to taste wine on a shaded patio with a nice cooling breeze. We passed their pond where they have 5 or 6 small Airstream RV's that are available for rent. Seems like a cool place to stay in Paso. We really enjoyed the Rhone style wines they offered and our host gave us a lot of great knowledge about the winery. read more

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Bob was absolutely amazing, and the entire wine tasting experience was unforgettable. The team was incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable, even letting us sample exclusive wines that weren't on the menu. Truly above and beyond read more

Beautiful wine, even more beautiful people! Will be back and rave about this sweet spot!

We reserved to go to the summit, where there is patio with a beautiful view of the vines. Unfortunately, the weather didn't cooperate, so Emily, who was a great employee and very kind, brought us to a private tasting in the barrel room. The table we sat at was made from a tree that was cut down on the property, as it wasn't producing anything. It looked very cool and had a split in it. All of the wine we tasted was delicious. She taught us about a screw cap wine that doesn't lay down and can be drunk now. That's my kind of wine. It was called Down slope. We bought a bottle and it was priced right! We are happy to be members here! The best part of all was when Bob Tillman, the owner came by. We talked for a bit and he invited my husband and I to go in his truck for a ride around the property and see the beautiful views. What a treat! We loved our experience! read more

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Absolutely one of our favorite tastings. Bob was incredible and humble. We will be back! Such an amazing atmosphere

Alta Colina is a remarkable winery, born of a curiosity & passion for wine. The whole team walks in excellence and the wines are delicious! Owners Bob and daughter Maggie, winemaker Molly, and the tasting team Melissa, Emily and others love what they are doing, and of course their winery dogs Honey & Raider add that extra special touch! An added plus, The Trailer Pond, an oasis in the middle of the AC Mouvedre vines, offers the ability to stay on the property in vintage trailers surrounding a beautiful pond. Truly magical one-of-a-kind experience. read more

Already writing a review because Ed is the man and Alta Colina is my new favorite vineyard. I hadn't heard of the wines here but came per recommendation and was not disappointed. Wine? Amazing. Service? Phenomenal. Think all the quality you hope for but without any of the pretentiousness. Pair that with an excellent and friendly staff and you've got yourself an incredible tasting. I visited another tasting room and was a bit disappointed with my experience. It felt like the stuffiness of Napa and had wines from different vineyards. Not here - all of their wines are from their vineyard and everyone is down to earth and ready to tell you everything you need to know about what you're drinking without making you feel like a wine idiot. Apologies to Ed again for mixing up your name I'll have to make it up to you by frequenting Alta Colina the next time I'm in Paso Robles (which is hopefully soon). read more

Be sure Emily hosts your party. Very knowledgeable about wine and the area. This is a Syrah winery. Try the 2020 Toasted Slope Syrah. I really liked the cheese and meat plate. The place is like a little hotel lobby. Plenty of parking. Nice bathrooms. read more

One word to describe this vineyard - Fabulous! We went up to the Central Coast to celebrate our daughter's 21st birthday and my dad's 94th birthday. I had booked reservations at several vineyards throughout the week for us to visit - Alta Colina was by far our favorite! Melissa greeted us when we arrived. It was a beautiful sunny day, so we sat outside. Melissa was so knowledgeable on the tasting wines and explained each one in detail - all were delicious! It was hard to choose which ones we were going to buy. The owner, Bob, came over to say hello. My dad is a Veteran and so was his dad. We all agreed that at this vineyard they make you feel apart of their family. We ended up buying several bottles of wine, the cans of wine (I loved the design on the cans), Olive Oil, and an Alta Colina glass for my daughter as a momento. We will be back to Alta Colina as the ambiance was so warm and welcoming with beautiful views. read more

Alta Colina is my top winery in Paso, and I have been coming to the area for over a decade to wine taste. This was my first time visiting. This winery has it all...amazing Rhone varietals, beautiful view (be sure to sit outside), knowledgeable and friendly staff. Our wine host was Michele who did a great job in explaining each wine in detail and provided so much history about the wine, owner and property. We even had a chance to met Bob the owner who was so down to earth and friendly. We loved the wines so much that my sister and I became members! Can't wait to return. read more

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I stopped by while driving through town and they quickly took care of me and walked me through their samples. The views were amazing and the staff is very knowledgeable. I highly recommend! read more

Came here with an appointment. We had the absolute pleasure of having Emily serve us. She was absolutely amazing and super friendly. It was an amazing experience.The wines were very solid. Came home with a bottle of The charcuterie board they offered was really good as well to pair with their rides. They have great outdoor area. We would love to stay in the trailers by the lake. I definitely recommend checking this place out. Great wine and great people like Emily. read more

Alta Colina is an absolute must when you are in Paso. If you are fortunate, you will score a tasting experience with Ed, a genuine foodie that educated us about Alta Colina's sophisticated winemaking practices, as well as all of the best restaurants in Paso. The Toasted Slope Syrah is heavenly, but the real star is the Vin de Paille dessert wine. I had nothing like this at any of the other wine tastings. I don't normally go for sweet wines, but this is perfectly balanced and the honey finish is divine. I will certainly return and am excited to do their Hilltop Tasting! read more

We received our selection of wines as part of the wine membership we joined. I am really happy with the entire process. Maggie kept us informed all the time. It was very simple to order and they also shared their activities during the harvest. It made feel like if I was there. I feel more attached to their wine. I am buying an experience a story not just wine. read more

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While in Paso visiting the bestie, she said she wanted to taste at this winery, as they are known for growing and making delicious mourvedre wine. In fact, Paix Sur Terre, whom we love, sources some of their grapes from this winery. We stopped in and had a lovely taste and chat with one of the owners. As some have said, the $20 tasting fee is pretty steep in Paso, but after tasting (and then buying) some wine, the fee was waived. Beautiful spot, great wines, friendly people. Glad to have found another delicious winery! read more

Im usually not a huge GSM blend fan but Alta Colina makes one of the best ones around! Even if you are not a fan of Grenache or Mourvedre this is such a quality version that it may surprise you, and if you are a fan of GSMs you will be in heaven. $20 tasting fee, or waived with a two bottle purchase. Bottles in the ~$50 range non-club. Only bummer is we left our bottles at our friends house and didn't realize it until we got back to LA. Just another return to go back and visit! read more

In the search for something safe and fun to do on my birthday, I came across Alta Colina's website. On their website I read about their To-Go Self-Guided wine tastings. Unfortunately, they were sold out on my birthday. Fortunately, I called and they were gracious enough to squeeze me in. We arrived at the vineyard at our scheduled time, picked up our wine tasting kit, and were giving directions on getting to the deck in the middle of the vineyard. The kit includes four 4oz bottles of wine, cups and literature on each wine we were about to taste. We sat on a bench on the deck, drank wine and enjoyed the beautiful views. Thank you, Alta Colina, for the great service and experience. read more

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Fantastic tasting experience with friendly Ed, who was kind enough to pour us a few extra tastes and gave us some great local recommendations. Thank you! read more

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This review is a massive shout out for IVEY! I work across the valley at another winery, and from our patio I would always see this ridge line covered in vines, with a massive single tree right in the middle of it. I always wondered where and what that location was, and it turns out it's the summit tasting deck of Alta Colina. It's one of the best vantage points anywhere in Paso, so picturesque it was featured on a billboard for Paso wine country! Anyways, I decided this would be the perfect place to propose to my girlfriend. I literally planned it one day in advance for a busy Saturday, and Ivey was incredibly sweet and gracious over the phone, more than happy to accommodate us at the last minute and very excited to be a part of our love story! She gave us a two hour window up there, all by ourselves. I purchased a few bottles over the phone, picked them up the following day, and we drove to the top of the hill. It was incredibly windy but the proposal went off perfectly (she said yes, of course) We had tasted there once before, and the wines are absolutely lovely. I can't recall the older gentleman's name that hosted us, but he was incredibly warm, friendly and knowledgeable. He knew the wines inside and out and was more than happy to accommodate us for a walk in tasting. Everyone we've dealt with at Alta Colina has been extremely friendly and accommodating. There's a lot of great wine in Paso, and over the years the places that stand out the most are the ones where the employees seem happy, excited to host you, and knowledgeable about their wines and histories. Great job Alta Colina! Keep up the great work!! read more

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Amazing spot! Great wine Great service Beautiful views Great prices I would recommend you call weeks in advance to book a tour up the vineyard read more

I can't wait to visit in the spring. This was a very pleasant visit. The owner, Bob was absolutely welcoming and spent time with us sharing the history of the vineyard. My favorite wine has to be the estate Syrah. Their Grenache blend was also flavorful. We bought four bottles and I cannot wait to enjoy them. read more

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After reading several positive reviews on Yelp of this vineyard, my partner and I decided to try a tasting while we were in the Paso Robles are for the weekend. What an incredible decision it was! Upon arriving we were greeted by Ed, who offered us so much history about the wines, the owners, and the passion behind entire Alta Colina brand. We enjoyed our wines overlooking a peaceful, beautiful hillside. I genuinely appreciated how few crowds were here, especially in times of COVID. And yes, this wine is great! We even left the vineyard as it's newest members. For dinner that evening when we saw an Alta Colina Grenache blanc on the wine menu at dinner we knew we had to get it. While the wines were a real treat (some of my favorites I've tasted in quite a while), Ed was the real showstopper. We even received a thank you note after joining the wine club in the mail from him. That level of service and knowledge is a rare combination. Thank you Ed! read more

These are wonderful people. During a weekend of wine tasting in Paso Robles, Alta Colina was definitely the highlight. My two friends and I reserved a "behind the cellar door" tasting, which was so worth it at only $20 a person. We were warmly greeted with some wine when we walked in, and then Malia took us back to their barrel room, where there was a great little tasting prepared for us at a beautiful walnut table. It was a bit chilly back there, but luckily blankets were provided! The wines here were all fantastic! And Malia was super friendly and did a great job of answering all of our questions. She even took us on a little tour of the production facility and crush pad. I decided to join the wine club because I loved it so much, and now look forward to an excuse to come back here at least twice a year. The next day, I asked my friend to rank the five wineries we had gone to - and her response was "Alta Colina, Alta Colina, Alta Colina." If that wasn't enough, about a week later I received a handwritten thank you note in the mail from Malia! I can't wait to go back! read more

Amazing! The wine, service and scenery were spectacular! Lots of wineries here are great, but Alta Colina took my breath away! Thanks Ed for the great service and knowledge. Even got to meet why owner and daughter! read more