Black Hand Winery, Cambria, CA - December 1, 2023…read more We came in for a quick taste on a Friday afternoon. Owner/winemaker, Tom, was behind the bar and greeted us in his usual friendly way. We're wine club members. We only had about half an hour to taste, so we sped through the the tasting menu. This is a nice little tasting room with a bar and sofa, chairs, and table inside, and numerous small tables and chairs outside in a small courtyard that is enclosed on three sides looking out to the street. Black Hand does mostly red varietals, and that's what we tried on this day - Grenache, Tempranillo, Merlot, Cab. Sauv., Petite Verdo, and Sarah. Tom is a great wine maker, and we always enjoy everything he puts in front of us. The prices here are reasonable, and wine club members get 25% off their wine and 35% off on cases. Cost per bottle ranges from about $40-$50. Tastings are free for up to four people if you are member; otherwise, it's $15 per tasting waived with the purchase of two bottles.

Friendly service and a spartan tasing room. A very skimpy tasting, less than a once of three wines…read more(they were out of the fourth) for $15. Will not be back.

The whole property felt like a peaceful, living ecosystem. I loved walking the lush, green property…read moresurrounded by huge shaded trees. The friendly staff and owner greeted us warmly upon arrival and gave us permission to walk through the vineyard. It was a joy watching the playful doggies and children running around, free-ranging chickens and sheep. A good wine starts with a land blessed by happy little feet and hard working hands. All good vibes and intention surround this place.

We had a wine tasting and were very impressed by these organic wines. Nothing was too sweet and I…read moreended us buying a Rose-Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, neither of which I normally drink. We learned a lot from the server who was very nice. After the tasting we enjoyed live music in the garden with a delicious food truck serving tacos. Such a fun time!

We visited in early April at the tail end of a wine-tasting road trip from Sacramento to Carmel…read moreValley and Paso Robles. This add on was one of the highlights of the whole trip. There is indoor and outdoor seating on a cozy patio. After walking the Cambria boardwalk on a windy day we opted to sit at the bar indoor and glad we did as we got to know Michael who is super nice and provided outstanding service and information about the wine makers and the wines. Moonstone is a short, BEAUTIFUL drive from Paso Robles. We def recommend you make the trip to enjoy their wonderful wines.

Two couples of us spent the afternoon on the patio here & loved everything about it! We were able…read moreto bring our own snacks & have a picnic. Michael was fantastic & we loved the wines! Bought four bottles & joined the wine club. Can't wait to come back again next month! Best wine tasting experience ever!

I normally don't post on Yelp as I am pretty low key on minor issues but I feel this must come to…read morepatrons attention. We attended a twighlight concert series on a Friday evening. The staff was great,escorted us to our reserved seating. Concert venue was great, food vendor was great, enjoyed their wines. The main issue we encountered was there was two 70 year old women dancing on the new outdoor pavilion area. The capacity was at approximately 25 people seated at this particular area. People were enjoying their concert and partaking in the festivities and musical band who were enticing the patrons to enjoy themselves and engage in dancing to the groove. A lady who was seated under the covered area got up in an aggressive manner and confronted the two older patrons to stop dancing and go up to the front area near the band and barn type cellar to dance. Weird and out of character. The lady (later determined to be the owner) went inside and complained to the manager about the issue and was visibly upset. She asked him to address the issue to the patrons about dancing on the hillside pavilion floor. Please note the pavilion is designed as an entertainment center for 150 people per chat GTP. Two people dancing which grew to 15 people later danced upon the area and were confronted by the manager to refrain and move forward off of the pavilion to dance in a dirt area in front of the tasting room. Crazy that you can physically walk, talk, eat, drink, and sit in the pavilion area but two 70 year old women can't dance there? If there was any type of structural issues with the pavilion; would it be earthquake safe? Is there a structural issue that is not addressed? I see no Fire Department maximum occupancy of persons signs posted, no dancing permitted signs, or anything to construe that the structure wasn't safe for someone to dance upon. I don't think I will be returning there as the poor respect by the owner to patrons lacks professionalism. The vibe was crushed. I'm sad it ruined the customers day.

A very nice privately owned winery that has exquisite wines and a great tasting experience! I'm…read morewine industry and I found myself joining their wine club, which I generally don't do because of being in the wine industry and enjoying great perks and benefits already. But this place was special! The service, wine descriptions and information was awesome and the wine was unique in varietals. Stop in and see for yourself!!!

I made a reservation for the ocean side wine tasting and timed it so we could stop by here for…read morelunch after doing the Hearst Castle tour. It was only about a 5 minute drive between the two. Parking wasn't too bad. We were seated right away after checking in. Being seated to the view of the ocean and the sound of waves just made the experience so relaxing and beautiful. There was a staff member who took our order for food from the nearby cafe, and then another staff member would make her rounds to go over each wine tasting. The ocean view tasting was amazing, service was great, food is good with great presentation, and wine was good. My husband and I had a wonderful time and would recommend this for a solid wine tasting experience especially if you are hungry!

The ambiance is amazing! We tasted a few wines and had lunch in the most beautiful luscious garden…read morenear the Pacific coast in San Simeon, California. The 3 sliders were excellent, well presented and plentiful! My husband had a BBQ sandwich with fries. The fries were excellent, crunchy and cooked in fresh oil.... I even grabbed a few. He loved the bbq sandwich as well. Again the presentation was beautiful. The service was great, our server very polite and attentive. We will go back at the restaurant as well as the Hearst Museum which is a Must to visit.

This place felt magical. Sitting with a glass of wine right by the shore at sunset was such a…read moreperfect experience. Cozy, relaxing, and just all-around beautiful.

Visited specifically for the coffee bar and it did not disappoint! I got an iced vanilla latte and…read moreit was great. Espresso was smooth, flavor was good. I'd absolutely come back for a latte. My husband got a cup of brewed coffee and said it tasted better than one of the local coffee shops. Love that there's a spot with a great view without needing to drive into town.

Service was spectacular by Torey! Torey made the wine…read moreexperience about the differences of each wine during tasting and explained the wine terminology . She is so knowledgeable and truly made me an Austin Hope fan. It was amazing how Torey made this experience educational as well as enjoyable. The outside cabana seating was so special and private. We liked the atmosphere here. Loved this winery for the wine, service, and vibe!

First time trying Austin Hope in Paso Robles, and I have to say, we really enjoyed the experience!…read moreWe reserved a space for a tasting, and it was so great -- it really feels like you have your own little cabana, with each space separated by lush greenery. Our space overlooked the vineyard, and the view was absolutely stunning. We opted for bottles of wine rather than doing a traditional tasting, and they were fantastic. They provide crackers and also offer charcuterie, but you're welcome to bring your own food as well. Definitely a place we'd visit again!

I wanted to really love this place and there is definitely potential. My excitement was that we…read morecould walk in and grab a glass of wine and relax with dim lighting. I walked up to the bar/ counter and the gal working was washing wine glasses. She didn't acknowledge us or even say, 'I'll be right w you", that's important - say hello, welcome your customers. Unfortunately the service was meh. She finally got our order and my glass of wine was $15. I woulda been ok with that except that she poured it in a wine glass that was full of spots. That's a huge no for me. Especially when it's a nice wine. My companion and i found a cozy spot and unfortunately the employee spoke to a customer at the bar the entire time and never offered any customer service. This place could have potential with better service.

We were at The Optimyst last Tuesday for Trivia night with friends, and we had a blast. Very…read morefriendly vibe and the trivia host was engaging and humorous. Great selection of wines. Cozy interior with fireplace. We will def be back!!!