Beautiful scenery, wide and open outdoor area with lots of seating, very relaxing venue. Grab some chocolate and a tasting, sit back and enjoy the day. Great service too! read more

Our server (Rya) was so much fun. She really made it a pleasure to be here. We sat outside where the outdoor tables overlook the vineyards... very relaxing!! And Rya brought a whale bone fossil to our table She told us this is the tip of the pinky finger (fin) found in their vineyards. Amazing! Finally ... I would have given 5 stars but they didn't offer breadsticks to cleanse your pallet between wines. I think they used to do this read more

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Castoro Cellars vineyard and winery has been on my short list, and it finally came to be. Not a behemoth, a mid-size seating area outside and it's lovely. (...and I might add, we had a perfect 72 degree day) They occasionally have live music and events, as well as a food truck/vendor. But, they do allow you to bring your own picnic, and that's exactly what we did. While I didn't totally love the wine tasting, I did purchase a couple of bottles of Zinnfusion -- which is a really nice table wine. In fact, all their wines by the bottle are very reasonably priced. I'll be back. read more

We have been to Castoro many times before and loved it. However, on Sunday we walked in with a group of 6 and were completely ignored. We ended up walking out quite disappointed. We sat long enough for several people in our group to use the restroom at different times which is not close to where we were sitting. We saw a male worker walk by twice but he never said anything to us and we also saw a blond lady who was behind the counter with other guests but neither one came over to talk to us. I personally walked toward the counter looking at snacks in hopes of being greeted and was never acknowledged. I usually recommend friends to your winery for its delicious wines, beautiful scenery, and your friendly and cozy atmosphere. Unfortunately due to this last visit, we will probably go elsewhere when in Paso. read more

I hate writing this because Castoro Winery used to be one of our absolute go to spots, but this last visit was a real letdown. For years, this was a must anytime we had family in town, especially with kids. What made Castoro stand out wasn't just the setting, it was the experience they created for everyone. Their grape juice was honestly a game changer. It wasn't some basic grape juice found in store it was genuinely delicious and you could taste the quality. It gave the kids something special of their own so they could feel included right alongside the adults. We stopped by recently excited to grab their first batch for the season, only to find out they've completely discontinued it. That alone was disappointing, but it also brought back the frustration from when they stopped making their late harvest wine a couple years ago, which was another standout favorite. At this point, the things that made Castoro unique for our family are no longer there. The red wines have never really been our favorite, and while the property is beautiful, let's be honest Paso has no shortage of stunning wineries with views. They don't even sell any food, just have crackers and salami but again, so many spots in the area already do that. It's just disappointing to see a place that once felt so welcoming and well-rounded slowly lose the little things that made it special. Unfortunately, without those, there's nothing really pulling us back anymore. read more

Service was absolutely on point, loved the information on the wines and the region. We had some crackers, tomato basil cheese spread, and salami with our wines which paired nicely. And you could not ask for better scenery! Definitely a great place to escape, take in the view, enjoy some nice wines, and just relax. We were here in 2012, but did not do a tasting that time. And then came again today in 2025 for the tasting. We'll definitely be back sooner this time. Great place! Wonderful job done by the staff. read more

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From the moment we arrived, this country coastal winery swept us off our feet. Nestled along Highway 46 had an amazing ambiance and was nothing short of fun. Whether you're seated on the open-air terrace or tucked into a cozy corner indoors, the atmosphere invites you to relax and savor every moment. We chose a seat in their beautiful outdoor area. With each tasting, were were told of its origin--thoughtfully crafted, perfectly balanced, and a true reflection of the region. What made our experience unforgettable, though, was our server. Attentive without being overbearing, incredibly knowledgeable, and full of warmth, they elevated our visit to something truly special. If you're looking for a winery that combines stunning scenery, great wine, and top-tier service, this place is a must. This place will always hold a special place in my heart as my husband proposed to me in their vineyard. read more

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Husband and I had a great tasting experience at Castoro today! As we were seated Rya was very welcoming as we waited for our host Cathy. Cathy was just amazing as she enthusiastically shared such great history of Castoro - from the wine, to the winery blocks it came from and the interesting story regarding the whale rock name. The winery is beautiful, with many trees for shade and various options for seating. The stand out wine today was the Cabernet Dorsa - raspberry and plum aromas with a smooth finish at the end. We will be back! read more

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We love this winery-the grounds are beautiful with multiple tables and comfy seating areas outside with lovely views of the surrounding vineyards. Dog friendly if you want to bring your "best friend"! A cozy couch and tables inside if you prefer. Service is 5* with informative descriptions of the wines you are tasting. Angela is one of the best servers there-we look forward to seeing her when we visit! Love hearing about updates on her doggy Misty! read more

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My family has always loved Castoro and their wines are super great! We used to be members and enjoyed the service, atmosphere, and wines. Raya and Angela were super nice. I highly recommend them to serve you! We will be back again soon! read more

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I had such a terrible experience here. It's such a shame because I have been here before and had a good experience. But the last time I went me and my partner were some of the first people to arrive in the day. No one was there to greet us when we first walked up so we made our way (awkwardly) to the tasting room that was open as a very rude bartender completely ignored our presence coming in. By the time we made our way up to the counter it was so obvious by the lack of suggestions or asking if were even going to need to sit to try the wine we just got a bottle and left. Absolutely horrendous experience I wouldn't recommend at all 0/10 read more

Great wine. Love that they use organic grapes. Friendly staff. Beautiful grounds and relaxing atmosphere

What a delightful day with Blake! Wines were wonderful, service was top notch and a great relaxed atmosphere. A perfect place for those who prefer a more laid back, regular person experience! read more

Such a beautiful winery! We had a big group and they accommodated us so well, we were celebrating a birthday and Raya made it feel so special!! We will definitely come back read more

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The service was fantastic and the view was so beautiful. If you get the chance to have Rya as your server, please do it. She was so incredibly helpful, so sweet, and just an overall amazing person to talk to. This experience would not have been as enjoyable if she was not apart of it. read more

The customer service upon arrival was very disappointing. As we walked in no one greeted us, and once we were attended to by the old man and woman, they were very rude. We were refused services because they had a group of 99 people coming in and we did not have a reservation. Which I understand this, but the attitude and tone of voice towards us was very off putting.. read more

Upon a recommendation from a friend, my wife, dad, and I came here before a wedding we were to attend on a Saturday. It's a beautiful winery space, and we were glad that we could walk in and participate in one of the tastings they offer. We were welcomed by checking in at the bar inside, and we opted to sit at the covered patio space, since the weather wasn't too warm, luckily. I opted for the winemaker's flight, which featured whites and reds, including a selection from a couple grapes I haven't heard of before (Falanghina and Tannat). I appreciated how our hostess, Kathy, sat down with us to explain a bit about the history, tasting notes, and answer any questions we had about the wines, and she was kind enough to also bring out some grape juice for my pregnant wife to be included. Overall, a fantastic experience with nice views of the vineyard, and great wines too - we ended up purchasing Tempranillo, Cab Sauv, and Zinfusion to take back with us to the Bay Area to enjoy :) read more

There are a ton of options when wanting to go wine tasting in Paso Robles wine country I do believe Castro cellars is a great place to make a pitstop to enjoy some good wine and be able to sit outside and enjoy the vineyards and nice weather. The views of the Vineyards are amazing. The walk up to the tasting room and the heating area is awesome as you walk-through an arch way with the vineyards, covering the entirety of it everybody at Castoro is always happy to see you and share their wine with you. read more

Came here upon recommendation from the stable owners we were visiting. While the rest of Paso Robles was under a massive dome of heat, the location of this winery has a lovely breeze coming in straight from the water so sitting here enjoying the view and drinking some crisp whites was perfect! They offer a white flight, red flight and a bit of both. I enjoyed several of the whites, took home multiple bottles and have already drank them all. Service was super friendly and they are dog friendly! read more

Randy was a great host, cracking jokes and educating us about wine. I'm a long time wine club member because the wine here is both delicious and excellent value. I brought my girlfriend and her mom here for her birthday, and Randy made it special read more

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0 stars for Christian- he is the reason this review is not 5 stars! We had a party of 8 for tastings and were initially going to sit at the picnic tables but saw the couches were available, so we went to sit there and he immediately approached us with a condescending attitude. He claimed they were overbooked and we needed a reservation "but probably could accommodate us" there were 3 other small parties and people slowly trickling in and out on a Saturday around early noon. Never were there more than 6 tables and there were 3-4 people working at the busiest time, so it really didn't seem busy at all. He began to argue with my mom about having a reservation with a large party (which we have always walked in when we have come with family the past 5 years with no issue,) and made us feel completely unwelcome and awkward. We have been members at Castoro for years and sadly the customer service has gone down hill- poor attitudes of the staff, but we don't blame everyone. Ask for Angela or Raya if you want top notch service and to feel taken care of - no matter the group size! We loveee the wine, we love the vibe- lazy Sundays are so much fun with live music. Just avoid the dude with the neck tattoo and bad attitude. read more

What an amazing Mother's Day, Castoro Cellers. The vibe setters are here with a wonderful crowd. Blake met us at the front gate and helped us find a seat. read more

Beautiful winery with a more casual vibe and lots of greenery by the seating areas. They have literal grapevines you walk through when entering from the parking lot. I don't remember receiving a food menu, and wished that maybe we had signed up for a pairing tasting if there was one. Our host/server gave us a thorough lesson on how to fully taste wine using every part of the tongue and mouth, which was really interesting and fun. read more

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Came here for my birthday and the vineyard was so beautiful. Tony was very informative and nice

I have been here 5 times. Entire exterior area was closed for multiple weddings they were hosting on a weekend my most recent visit. Should either be a venue or a winery, hard to be both in the same place. Going to be canceling my club membership. disc golf course is fun. White wines aren't very good but most of the reds are. Service was hit and miss depending on who you got. read more

El castor, the beaver! This is a gorgeous winery. You can definitely get some good shots for your instagram. Making a reservation was very easy as well and I do appreciate they can accommodate large groups rather easily outdoors! They had 2 tastings available for $20 each. The Beaver tasting had a few whites mixed with reds and then their Red tasting was all reds. We also played their disc golf course which was definitely a unique, fun way to burn off some calories. It's $5 each person to play and you sign a waiver. I will say that their wine was just okay. They were all pretty easy to drink but the flavors weren't memorable. We did buy a bottle of one of their whites, and I recommend trying their famous grape juice. Would come back though as it's got a very nice ambiance. read more

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Beautiful winery. The entrance is beautiful and they even have an electric charger. The seatings are around the stage and views of the vineyard. The service was good and they do allow outside food in. We came here because we heard their zinfandels were great, but it fell short of being good, the zins were 3-3.5 stars. It was too sweet, like a beginning to a port. We only found one wine that we liked and it was their Primitivo. Bought several bottles... let's see how it taste at home. If you're in the area, I would suggest visiting anyway. It's a beautiful winery. Have a picnic and enjoy the views. read more

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I came here for a catered event. The staff was organized and professional and the food, although not particularly memorable, was well above average. Everyone in our party enjoyed the various wines served. One thing Castoro is known for is their amazing grape juice, which tastes like the grapes had just been pressed off the vine! Move over Welches!! You'll never want to go back to store-bought grape juice again after tasting Castoro grape juice! The grounds are beautiful with their abundant vines flowing with grapes. It would make a lovely backdrop for an outdoor wedding. The staff is friendly and well organized. read more

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I had a delightful time wine tasting in the tasting room thanks to Tony who was very knowledgeable and friendly. I was by myself and chatting with Tony made my visit much more enjoyable. I also enjoyed sitting outside for my last tasting, with the peaceful seating area and lovely views. read more

Loved it. Got a nice bottle of their $14 Moscato (my fave) to share complete with an ice bucket. Great recommendation as each glass would have been $10. It was busy and we took a chance with no reservations but got a nice 2 top table in the shade and took in the beauty of the grounds, the live band (playing oldies) and all the people up and dancing on the grass, livng their best lives. Nice restrooms. Clean. Cornhole found at the back of the property. Lots of cute dogs, so, dog friendly. Many had big coolers with them so you can bring your own food on site. People also brought their own chairs to be closest to the band on stage. Didn't want to leave, loved it. Would be so romantic there at sundown too. Vines and vines of grapes adorn the pathway as you come and go. Will return! read more

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We came by for disc golf and a wine tasting. Had a blast with disc golf on the property! The tasting was not as great unfortunately. We've been to a few other tastings around Paso Robles and we're from the Bay Area so frequent trips up to wine country, and the pours here seem to be quite stingy. There were also long lulls between pours, we could see other tables getting their pours more reasonably spaced out. There was a group at the next table that came after us and finished before us. Perhaps it's a one off...we did enjoy the grounds and learning about the various varietals and how they come through in the wine. read more

Parents, this is the winery for you! First, the grounds are gorgeous. We stopped by on Thursday, a very warm day, but on the outdoor patio with the canopy of trees it was perfectly fresh and relaxing. Our server was super knowledgeable and friendly. I tried the winemakers's flight, a combo of white and red wines, and enjoyed learning about them and the history of the winery. She even gave us tips for opening up our taste buds that legit changed the flavor of the wine (I've been to dozens of wineries and this was the first time getting such tips). The $20 tasting fee can be applied towards the purchase of a bottle so the Viogner I was going to take home anyway because it was so crisp and refreshing came out to $5! The experience was elevated for us because of how incredible our server was with our children (ages 5 & 9). As a former teacher, she knew exactly how to engage them. At one point she asked if she could walk them over to one of the cork trees they have and explain how corks are made. She also gave us a fun history of how the area used to be covered by sea and how whale remains have been found on the land. At the end she even had the kids hold a whale vertebra that is on display inside in the tasting room. What makes this winery even more family friendly is their Grape Juice. They brought the kids a glass (well, a plastic cup) of it to taste and I ended up taking some home. The juice has no added sugar, just the natural sweetness from the wine grapes that are used. The kids felt special participating in the tasting and we got to relax for a bit. Thank you, Castoro! read more

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Nice spot in Paso. Really liked the Whale Rock Pinot. Sat outside on the couches overlooking the vineyards. Service was awesome, non-rushed and knowledgeable. Definitely worth stopping by for a relaxing tasting or just a glass of that awesome Pinot. read more

Atmosphere: This place is definitely on the list of the most beautiful places I have been in my entire life. From the hundred year old giant trees to the beautifully kept gardens, coupled with the view of the vineyards, you couldn't ask for a more tranquil setting. Our host Greg was very relaxed and welcoming, and really helped put us at ease, as this was our first ever wine tasting . They allowed us to bring our own cheese to pair with our wine flight, which was very accommodating of them. Wines: We got the beaver flight and really enjoyed our tasting experience. We ended up taking home a bottle of their rosé to enjoy on a special occasion. read more

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We were fortunate to get them to give us a table on their back lawn - which was perfect for our kids to play on. Our server was really kind and flexible with our kids running all over. Their wine is really solid. I particularly like the East to West blend. There was also a special reserve she brought us an extra tasting of which was quite nice. Beautiful vineyards all around. read more

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Wow, where to begin. The tasting room setting was gorgeous and extremely well manicured, the wines were fabulous, but I think the best part was the service. Christian was our server and he astounded us with his knowledge of the wines, the property, and the history of the area! He was extremely kind, charming, and attentive. Highly recommend Castoro and you must ask for Christian if you visit! Truly a treat read more

Stopped on our way into Paso and was very impressed! Didn't try too many wines but was so happy to find a purely organic winery with such a huge solar impact. The bottle and tasting prices were better than many others in the area we saw and the employees were so kind and helpful. The location is beautiful, and when it's warmer outside I hope to return. They happily welcomed my pup inside and we got to enjoy the beautiful rainbow on the way out walking out with our delicious cab :) read more

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The most lovely experience! Our pourer, TONY, was an absolute angel. He explained all the wines and their backstories so well, and went above and beyond in terms of kindness and hospitality. The wine was delicious and well-priced, and the ambiance was absolutely stunning. With outdoor patios shaded by overarching trees and sprawling green vineyards, Castoro is a slice of paradise. Stop by, you won't regret it! read more

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Always a favorite. We attend the members dinner every year. Lovely evening with fellow wine lovers, delicious food and live music all free! Image my surprise when last year's musical group included my former chiropractor from Southern California. The vineyards are lovely and they really know how to throw a great party! read more

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Sat. Aug. 6 This was our first time doing this, and I think we picked the perfect Winery/Vineyard. And we got the perfect server as well. The scenery was gorgeous. We sat outside, under a canopy of trees, with a beautiful view of the vineyard. It was so peaceful and relaxing. Our server was friendly and very knowledgeable. He answered all our questions about the winery, vineyard, and gave us a couple of good tips on where to go for our next stop. The grapes/wine in the Paso Robles area are a little on the dry side, and not our favorite. But the flavors were amazing. This is a great place for couples or small groups to sit and relax outside in the fresh air. Oh, we bought a bottle of their Trentotto Anniversary Blend. We would definitely come back. read more

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