Showed up at 530p and the place was rocking. The attentive Bbq crew served up delicious chicken skewers for free. Ordered a bottle of the 2024 Viognier and it was crisp and fruity, perfect for the warm evening. The husband and wife band was delightful and creative wish fresh vocal and violin sounds. Overall, a perfect evening. Congratulations Asuncion Ridge Vineyards, well played. read more

Asuncion Ridge Vineyards - Crisp clean 2024 Viognier on the patio with wonderful live entertainment. - Wineries Near Me - Templeton, California

Beautiful views and great wines! Highly recommended. This was the first time we visited their new location, and the setup was wonderful. The staff is always so friendly and inviting. Every wine on the menu is solid. read more

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We visited the new tasting room on El pomar and love the new digs. We were fans of the previous owners and are so happy they were replaced by this great winery. Good wine friendly staff and upgraded spaces to lounge and enjoy. read more

This location was formerly Sarzotti winery which we loved and had visited many times. The Sarzotti's retired and sold to Asuncion. At first I was disappointed that they were not selling any of the Sarzotti wines being stored in tanks but had their own wines with higher prices. After the first two red wines I was not impressed but things got better and we had two wines that were very good and decided to purchase a few bottles. Our server was very nice and we had some good conversation about the changes to the winery. Pours were generous and we had a great time. read more

Philip and the crew at Asunción Ridge make great wine and do a very entertaining tasting. We highly recommend any go to their new tasting room at 180 Bella Ranch Road, Templeton, CA 93464. read more

John Teeling (host) was stunning by communicating the history of the winery, the varieties of grapes and the beautiful wines produced annually. This is a must visit winery. read more

Amazing winery! The wines and customer service was outstanding. Would definitely recommend!

Had a great time in the tasting room! We did a full tasting and then purchased their Cabernet and Chardonnay. We also got some wine shipped for Father's Day to my dad and they shipped quickly and efficiently. Great location on the Paso Robles square and the owners are super friendly and fun. Worth a visit! read more

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Paso Robles is a more modern wine country. Instead of having wineries having history from the past century, most of them sprouted from 1970 on, with a huge surge in the past 20 years. So without all that rigid tradition comes a brave new approach and attitude. This was my 3rd and final tasting on my trip, so I was starting to see some pieces fit. I learned that Paso thrives with the Rhone grapes. Syrahs, Grenache and Mourvedre. Even though Cabernets do exist here, they were always just alright with none being top notch. But when you took those "just alright" cabs and blended them with the Rhone grapes, it just took off to a higher plane. I didn't even know that this was a thing, until I came here. Wine makers here like to taste isolated wines, evaluate them and try to come up with a blend that will showcase the strong points of each varietal. Often the blend will be way more smooth than drinking the isolated wine on their own. This is an artform that I acknowledge and will happily support if it fits my palate. And like most art, it will differ from person to person. Since this winery is fairly young, they don't have their own wine making facility. Rather they contract space and time with another winery, so there isn't a "winery" to visit. Instead many of these modern wineries have set up tasting rooms in downtown Paso. A handful of them are actually within walking distance of each other in the towns retail center. So it is great for the taster, as you're able to taste from place to place on foot traffic. Brilliant in my eyes. This tasting room is clean and spacious. There are 2 couch areas to lounge in with a group. There's some high top tables for smaller groups. There's one large table for a group tasting. And there's the intimate bar where you can really go one on one with the pourer/host. Took home a couple of bottles, with one of them being their blended "Nefarious" which is the winemakers pride. Very smooth with that baked red fruit nuance. At $58 a bottle, I'm sure it is gonna find its way toward a pretty special dinner. read more

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Everything we loved about Asuncion Ridge Winery: Very, very delicious, well-priced red wines Very, very delicious, well-priced white wines Friendly and knowledgeable staff (especially John!) Beautiful, new tasting room with comfy seating Stunning outdoor seating either under enormous oak trees or on the beautiful patio in the warm sun Right outside of the city limits, easy to get to but it feels like you're in the secluded hills Plenty of parking Bring your dog and sit outside amongst the gorgeous scenery We loved pretty much everything! read more

Great wine at reasonable prices. One of our favorite places. The only critique I have is the charcuterie plate. For $25 it was pretty paltry. Apart from that, wonderful wines, great folks, and amazing ambiance. read more

Heather (staff), you are the best! We were walking by when she was bringing in the shop sign as they were closing soon for the day! She insisted that we come in if we wanted to check it out and have a tasting! Super dog friendly and we got to meet her 4 legged buddy, Rocky. What a sweetie. Our dog was welcomed and was offered water. The space was clean, well decorated and nicely laid out. High top tables or couches. Great! 5 wines for the tasting and they were all quite good. Good timing on the pours. Like most places, buy a bottle of wine for around $40 and get 1 tasting free. So, we did that and have a nice bottle of Zin for another day! We did not feel rushed but did not stay too long this visit given that they were closing early for the holiday. We would love to come back despite all of the options for tastings in the area. It is in a great, visible area and right across the street from the City Park. A really comfortable visit and I cannot give any less than a 5 for the wine, space and service. read more

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Great wines!! John was wonderful and very knowledgeable Love their new location Beautiful place to hang out and enjoy a tasting, glass or bottle. Definitely will be back read more

We had a party of 6 and Marco could not have been more helpful or attentive. We had lunch on the grounds and they did everything to accommodate us. Plus the wines are FANTASTIC!!! We love Asuncion Ridge read more

Gorgeous setting! Be sure to go in the morning when the sun is perfectly over the deck. John is hilarious and the wines were delicious. Couldn't decide so we bought a lot of them! The perfect perfect wine tasting experience. read more

We enjoyed this winery and it's casual atmosphere very much. Marco was an exceptional host as well. While we had already eaten lunch, next time we visit we will bring a picnic. Wines very good. We will be back. read more

We went tasting with friends who are members (note: the tasting room is no longer downtown- they have a full winery on Peachy Canyon now) The place they have moved into is so serene. Every wine we tasted was wonderful and the people are so friendly. We had a great visit and ended up joining the wine club. It's telling that every guest our friends have brought tasting ended up joining. That says something. Especially since we're all locals and have access to some of the best wineries in California just a short drive away. read more

The best way to kick off our 20th wedding anniversary !!! Do the entire wine flight you will not be disappointed!!! John will pour for you and Philip the owner is so hospitable. The property is drop dead stunning and perfect .. oak trees, olive trees and peaceful serenity. Thank you !! We will be back .. on our wine tasting list now read more

Philip Krumal is an exceptional winemaker. His reds rival anything you will find elsewhere in Paso, or in Napa or Sonoma for that matter. John (Tasting Room Manager) and the rest of the staff are remarkable. Knowledgeable, friendly and focused on making sure that you enjoy your wine tasting experience. The new venue on Peachy Canyon Road is beautiful, very peaceful. If you are in the tasting room on a Friday night before the end of September, you'll enjoy Marco's piano playing, also. Relax and enjoy! read more

Asuncion winery is amazing. Don't come here to get drunk, come here to learn about wine and Marco is super knowledgeable.

I just spent the evening here sampling wines and enjoying the atmosphere. The wine is sooooo good. I tried 4 and they just kept getting better. John helped us- he knows everything about the wines and he made it fun and interesting, I can't recommend this enough. You'll love it! read more

Superb! Let me start with the customer service- I didn't get her name but she has beautiful red hair and is just so sweet and welcoming, her knowledge of the wine and the area was very much appreciated!!! We absolutely fell in love with the Pinot noir, I am normally not a a big fan but it was just perfect. My best friend and I ended up walking away with 2 bottles. We just got done backpacking and was looking for some great wine and great recommendations of the are and we received both! We will absolutely be back!!! Thanks so much! read more

Cute and unique tasting room downtown Paso! Very dog friendly! Friendly service with genuine conversation. I preferred (and really liked!) the fuller bodied reds. $10 tasting fee really was worth the 8 good-sized pours you get. We'll go back for sure. read more

Asuncion Ridge Vineyards - Wineries Near Me - Templeton, California

Nice environment. Conveniently located right on the downtown park square. Open warm space. Now let's get to the wines. I love all types of wines and love exploring new wineries. For the most part The wines were ok. The Chardonnay and Rose were my favorites. read more

Was visiting Paso Robles used by the train without much planning. Saw that this winery was about a 35 mile minute walk into the hills from downtown. The winery itself was lovely, down to earth and the owner and staff were really kind and helpful. They carry a variety of wines including a gsm, pinot noir, and cab and zin blends. They have another vineyard to the west closer to morro bay where they source the Pinot, and the more heat tolerant varietals are sourced on site I think. All the wines were really good. We especially like the gsm (called Salacious) but all the wines wines we tasted were very good. The tasting was more reasonable in price for nowadays(20 per) and they brought out additional wines based upon what we wanted more of. Joined the wine club and the tasting fee was waved. The wine club shipment is customizable. They are a small production winery. We really recommend stopping by and trying the wines when you are visiting. Try walking from town, but be careful since there is no shoulder on the road in some places. read more

This cute tasting house was full of warmth and good company . The people there were so amazing and helpful. The guy there helping us that day ( can't remember his name ) was hilarious and he kept a smile on my face the whole entire time . The wines were Amazing also and they were probably some of my favorite. I recommend anyone to visit this place to sit back and enjoy really great people and really amazing wine . read more

Consistently wonderful wines and a lovely new wine tasting location that is easily accessible from the freeway but feels like a peaceful rural location. read more

Phillip has created a beautiful Italian-style retreat which makes the adventurous drive (definitely arrive in daylight) all the more worthwhile. There's three rooms each with a private patio, which is in addition to the many separated patios on the house. I really appreciated the design--you can have as much privacy as you want, given the layout of the interior and exterior rooms. A bottle of Asuncion Ridge's excellent pinot was open for the guests on arrival and in the evening, Mr. B. and I sat outside to enjoy the incredible stars-and-sattelites show with a complimentary glass of port. Truly heaven. After enjoying a delicious breakfast, Mr. B. mentioned not feeling well which unfortunately ramped up to intense agony within five minutes. Phillip truly went above and beyond the call of innkeeper-duty; he gave directions to 911, stayed calm, and kept his wits about him (unlike me) during this incredibly scary and upsetting experience. Long story short, Mr. B. was experiencing the not uncommon pain of passing a kidney stone (separate Yelp review for Twin Cities Hospital and Atascadero's fire dept. and ambulance service coming...), so while the pain was intense, the whole surreal ordeal was over by the end of the afternoon. We were able to return to Asuncion Ridge in the evening, take a relaxing soak in the huge tub, and even have a little wine while visiting with the other couple who were also staying there. Even without Phillip's amazing assistance and kindness during the kidney adventure, Asuncion Ridge was deserving of 5 stars. Now if only Yelp awarded medals... read more

If I could give more than 5 stars I would! Spent 3 days at what I would call paradise! Philip has created the most romantic as well as the most spectacular B&B a person could ever want! The views are spectacular no matter were you are in the Inn. The open "common areas" are beautifully decorated, warm & inviting to relax in. The bedrooms are spectacular, decor amazing as well as comfortable. The private patios off each bedroom as well as the main ones all have a beautiful view, perfect for relaxing with a glass of one of Philip's AMAZING wines! Philip not only created magic with his beautiful Inn and his amazing wines but he creates pure magic each morning with his "to die for" breakfasts! A much needed romantic getaway became pure heaven here at Asuncion Ridge Inn. read more

Booked a room for my wife's birthday based on reviews and we were not disappointed. The room/bed was very comfortable and the house has been well designed for guests and is very well decorated. It was a little inclimate on Saturday due to a system that rolled through on the night before but on Sunday we got a great view as you can see all the way Morro Rock an the ocean. Philip was a great host and made a couple of awesome breakfasts and in the evening he puts out a sampling of his fine wine which we enjoyed so much we brought about a case home after visiting the tasting room in Paso. It's just under a 20 minute drive upfrom 101 but well worth it. Do yourself a favor a book a stay at the Asuncion Ridge Inn. You'll avoid the hotel crowds, get an awesome view of the Central Coast,great food and wine and some relaxation. Plus it's an easy drive into Paso if you want to sample some of the local eateries for dinner. read more

This review is just for the wine tasting location - This place is right on the little park down town Paso Robles - open late - y'know, like past 5pm! I think they were one of the latest ones at 8pm! Adorable little place, cute tasting bar, live music on saturday night! We got a number of tastes and went home pretty pleased with a bottle of the Salacious! Definitely some tasty wines, friendly staff and i look forward to tasting more or making the trek to the B&B read more

I loved this tasting room and its casual yet very knowledgeable staff,who welcomed us even though we were a large group (6) arriving without an appointment on a busy Friday afternoon (Fathers Day weekend and graduations at nearby Cal Poopy SLO that packed the town). Our servers in spite of the crowds and our large size really made us feel welcomed. Kept the wine tasting moving and spent all the time needed to answer our questions and explain what made their wines unique. We loved their wines enough to enjoy taking home a few bottles. Their prices were reasonable for the quality, certainly affordable. I don't get the comments "very expensive' unless those folks only buy two buck chuck or similar. They have a really large, very nice gift area in the store. Got a really nice leatherette wine box for 2 bottles for less than $25. All in all a very delightful experience and worth adding to your list of places to see in beautiful downtown Paso Robles. read more

Such a great experience... Michael and John were so nice and helpful. If you are looking for great wine, great service, and genuine people... then you need to visit this tasting room. Look forward to seeing them again soon. read more

One of my favorite places to cruise into on a random Tuesday afternoon. It's really a great place to enjoy every wine. I always buy the 3Some red blend that they have. The other plus is that they do t mind if I bring pizza in from next door at Marv's Pizza haha. read more

Lovely tasting room in historic downtown Paso Robles. The building used to be a pharmacy and has beautiful original woodwork still intact. Really enjoyed all of the wines; our server was very congenial and gave us great tips for our late lunch. They have a B&B w/ a view of Morro Bay; looks like a beautiful place to stay and decompress. Will definitely go back. read more

This is the best wine in Paso!! Every one was better than the next! Heather was amazing!!! We came back twice and she treated us like family! read more

This tasting room has the best acoustics of any room on the square. Every first Friday of each month there is a songwriter showcase featuring local artists playing original music!! read more

Asuncion Ridge Vineyards - Asuncion Ridge has the best local artists and original music first Friday of every month!! Best in all of SLO county - Wineries Near Me - Templeton, California

Asuncion Ridge wines are delicious! The tasting room is a great place to hang out; it's comfortable, dog friendly, and decorated with vintage style. Plus, there's live music on Saturday nights. Philip is the man! Make sure to visit Asuncion Ridge when you get the chance - you will enjoy the experience! read more

Yes, 5 stars!!! Not only did they impress with the location and decor of the tasting room (right next to the town square park), Theresa was a lot of fun, knowledgable, and even hand delivered our bottle to the Inn after work so we could go around town more! The wine was amazing, and unlike others we found later, they didn't charge extra for the cheese pairing they did that night. Great staff, friendly, local personality, and service to make it a destination worth recommending. Business wise, we were lucky to meet Phillip, the main man with the plan, who has a great story. A New winery with a great product and people, that we will most definitely come to visit at the B&B next year. (In fact, we will visit again tomorrow!) read more

Rather than going to the wine tasting machine with all of the bridesmaids, come try wine first, everything else second. Phillip's Pinot has just won best overall in one of the largest competitions in the state. read more

Asuncion Ridge Vineyards - This is the latest award received putting the Pinot against 450 others. - Wineries Near Me - Templeton, California