It's been a minute since we've been back! Our running joke is... we visit our doctor once a year,…read morebut we visit Benom every six months! And in our eyes, there absolutely nothing wrong with that! LOL!!! We had the pleasure of meeting (and getting to know) Hugo, who did a fantastic job with our tasting experience, and we're excited for his journey and internship with Benom! We were equally excited to see (and chit-chat with) Arnaud, who is always so kind to make time (Merci Monsieur) It was amazing to see a few pictures of how bountiful their vineyard has flourished since the last time we were here! So awesome!! I was quite giddy seeing the pics, or maybe it was enjoying the delicious Origin and Muze that was running through my veins! LOL!!! Nonetheless, we look forward to Benom's vineyard coming alive in the near future! Continued blessings! CHEERS till next time...

Excellent service. Exceptional wine. I loved the one on one personalized attention! I recommend…read moremaking reservations in advance.

After countless visits back to Paso Robles, we finally added Clos Solène to our itinerary! I don't…read moreknow why it took us so long?!? LOL! Beautiful property and vineyard where we learned of their love story, as well as, enjoyed tasting each wonderful wine that was offered that day (special mention to the delicious homemade sourdough and accompanying cheeses, which enhanced the experience). Needless to say, we took home a bottle of their 2022 L'Insolent, and 2022 Sweet Cleméntine! The staff were all so friendly, welcoming, and made our first time here a memorable one! Such a relaxing and chill vibe, which we love! Looking forward to our next visit back! CHEERS and happy eating till next time...

Wow wow wow wow! I…read morewish i could give this place higher than 5. Amazing wine and amazing service! Owner even came out to introduce himself and show us around! What an amazing experience!

Lucky enough to know someone who is a friend of the owner. Years back he was able to get me a few…read morebottles at cost and it changed my life. Honestly, you really haven't experienced wine, until you taste the red blends from Saxum. Like a fiend, I went straight for the waiting list only to find the wait is at least 4 years. I was patient, and unlike many, able to get an occasional bottle from my friend. They emailed me once a year to remind me to be patient, and mid 2025 I got my invite. I felt like I won the lottery. I was able to get a 23 G2 Vineyard and a 22 Rocket Block. I also have a 19 James Berry in reserve, but the problem is, I almost don't want to drink them. I feel like I would be consuming art. Ultimately, they are of course meant to be enjoyed and consumed. When you get a shipment, it comes with very thorough tasting notes and suggestions on drinking. I was able to buy two and select a wish list as well. Saxum is not exclusive for exclusive sake. It is exclusive because it is a small winery that can only produce so many barrels. You are limited in what you can purchase because they want to share their wines with as many people as possible. The wish list is only if they have enough left over. Saxum could seriously charge double or triple what they charge, but they don't. I think this says a lot about what they are as a winery and who they are as people. If you can get a hold of a bottle, you will look at wine differently. Four year waiting was worth it- all good things are.

We waited 7 years on the waitlist and we finally have been able to buy wines. I have to say, it is…read moresooo worth the wait. The wines are delicious. They are just incredible. Every vineyard wine has been an amazing surprise. We still love the James Berry vineyard best but Broken Stones and Hexe were incredible too. I have no doubt this vineyard is quickly becoming the Screaming Eagle and Opus One of Paso Robles. These wines consistently grade in the 98-100 range and you can taste why. It's been a real treat. I highly recommend it.

Love the big game and I am a member. Trying to spread the word it's a great winery. I love the…read moreBarn. Been drinking Farm for years. If you love Central coast wines one of my favs.

Recently got the opportunity to taste the three wines presently being produced by The Farm Winery…read more They do not have a tasting room, so they pour from Thacher Winery a few weekends a year. We are big Cabernet fans and their wines are nothing short of amazing. They also have a Grenache blend I truly enjoy, although their cabs are the real stars. If you get a chance, and like cabs, be sure and give a try.

Walked in for a casual glass... walked out a wine club member…read more Tried the Grenache and Syrah on a whim, and WOW--both were absolute standouts. The kind of wines that make you pause mid-sip and go, "okay, this is something special." Smooth, balanced, and seriously well-crafted. Honestly, it didn't take much convincing after that. If you're on the fence about stopping in, just go. Fair warning: you might leave with a membership too.

What an amazing experience at Levo!!! When the winemaker himself is doing your tasting it is…read moreincredible. Thank you Bret for a lovely afternoon tasting incredible wine. This place is a must if you're coming to Paso. Located in the Tin City area.

Apologies in advance for a lame review. I didn't take a single picture, though Tablas Creek…read moreVineyard is picturesque. I didn't even take a picture of the flights of wine we tasted, though they were fantastic. The facilities here are great. You are on a multi-level terrace, at your own table. It's shaded. It's quiet. It's peaceful. It's beautiful. I am not a wine person. I usually opt for cocktails. But, we came here on a warm day in the late spring. Their white (or more accurately "lighter than red") wines are light and taste like summer. Summer in a glass. You can't go wrong with that. Our wine guide was fantastic. She spent a lot of time with us. Brought us some extra glasses. She was so knowledgeable and so personable. And she attained a first: got me to sign up for their wine club! I was putty, all wined-up and feeling happy and fine. Even got a "free" Tablas Creek ball cap. Great place. Go visit.

THE BIG: Located East of Paso and off of Adelaida road. Nice sprawling vineyard with little grape…read morevines growing next to where you are seated. Parking lot available. THE BLACK AND WHITE: This was our first winery of the day and it didn't disappoint. We came into the parking lot but wanted to extend our son's napping so we drove around the area for another twenty minutes. When the hostess checked us in, she was wondering if we were the folks that drove in and then drove out haha. We sat down and had a red and white tasting that each consisted of 5 wines each. All were pretty good and the white wines definitely had more tropical fruit notes associated with them. The reds were as you expected: big and bold. Had some oak to help mellow out the boldness but definitely a great wine to sip on. THE FINAL BAMBOO: For a red and a white tasting, the damage done here was around $50. We enjoyed the views and the hospitality here. Will be back!

The space is intimate - please book an appointment! Then, experience Paso's most unique white wine…read moreofferings through an exclusive and personalized service. Elliott is awesome!!! Located in Tin City with great surrounding food options.

We eat a lot of fish and chicken at home and are always running out of white wine. We decided to…read morehit Monochrome Wines on our way into Paso Robles Presidents' Day weekend. We enjoyed a lovely tasting and walked out with a half dozen bottles. Monochrome is a small winery in Tin City, where you can park your car and hit any number of the dozens of exciting food and beverage producers in a single visit. We reserved a 4:00 tasting time at Monochrome, immediately following a 3:00 at Giornata. Stephanie at Giornata had nice things to say about Monchrome, and noted that they'd only just moved into a new space. You might not get sweeping views and multimillion-dollar buildouts in Tin City, but I like the communal vibes and the obvious passion behind every enterprise. We had our tasting with winemaker David McGee, who hosted us and three other couples in a cozy, attractive space that felt like a freshly remodeled dining room. We were a little late coming off of Giornata and the tasting had already started. We missed the first couple of pours, but got them in the end, after David took us through the rest of the tasting with the group. He was a friendly, informative host who welcomed all of our questions, fostering (along with the late afternoon wines) a pleasant, convivial atmosphere. Monochrome doesn't own any vineyards and only makes white wines, specializing in complex blends that are as cerebral and varied as they are delicious. We tasted Playing Against Type, North by Southwest, Vibrance, By the Edge of the Deep Blue Sea, and Barrel Distortion, and every one of them was fantastic and unique. They all ran $50 a bottle. Not cheap for white wine, but I felt they were fairly priced. The tasting fee was $35 each, but we got it waived by joining the wine club (you can also just buy two bottles to knock out each tasting fee). We opted for the Club 8, which comes with two annual four-bottle shipments. There's a club discount too: 10% for the eight-bottle tier, 20% if you commit to sixteen bottles. The way we run through whites, I wouldn't be surprised if we upgraded the Club 16 in a couple of years. The next club shipment doesn't go out until next month, but Dave let us buy the bottles we wanted on the spot in lieu of our spring allotment, saving the hassle/shipping/anticipation. It seems like the club is pretty customizable in general. Not content with four bottles, we got two each of the Vibrance, By the Edge of the Deep Blue Sea, and Barrel Distortion. We look forward to drinking them in the near future and coming back to Monochrome whenever we get up to Paso.

Nicora Winery in Tin City is one of those places that quietly resets your expectations…read more We were lucky enough to have our tasting led by Nick, the winemaker, and it felt less like a formal tasting and more like getting a behind-the-scenes download from someone who genuinely loves what he's doing. Then came the Euphoric Grenache... and that's when things went off the rails (in the best way). Bright, layered, and somehow both elegant and powerful...it's easily the best Grenache we've had in Paso, no exaggeration. Now, I walked in as a committed Syrah person. Or at least I thought I was. Nick's lineup didn't just impress, it completely rerouted my palate! Each Syrah had its own personality, depth, and structure without ever feeling overworked. Long story short: we joined the club before we even finished the tasting. No regrets, no second-guessing! Just counting down until the next shipment. If you're in Tin City and think you've "done Paso," go here. You haven't.

NicOra is the BEST!! Hands down some of, if not, THE BEST juice in Paso Robles!! Nick Elliot is so…read moreawesome, knowledgeable and makes wine the old fashioned way all by crafting the wine's process and not rushing the juice. The taste compels you to realize how much love, effort and attention that goes into making NicOra. we visit every time we can! not often enough. Cheers!