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Heidi is a five-star host. Very knowledgeable, very personable and made us feel welcome. The tasting menu it's pretty good, and we wound up purchasing a bit of wine. read more

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Clesi wines was amazing! We had excellent service and conversation with Adrienne, one of the owners. The Italian wines are balanced and full of flavor. Highly recommend the Sagrantino, the Convivió, the Estate Cuvée and the amphora Aglianico. We loved this place and will be back. Also, the wine dogs give a wonderful welcome! read more

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Very kick back winery. All Italian style wine. Younger wines during the tasting, so the Sangiovese we did buy will sit for a year or so before opening. The owner is really friendly great service, and he's completely knowledgeable about the area... read more

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So glad we were able to taste at Clesi wines! We went home with half a case and our friend joined their club (even though she swore she wasn't joining any other wine clubs!). Adrienne and Chris, the owners and winemakers, were super friendly and knowledgeable. We had the standard tasting and a little more, as we inquired about some wines that weren't on the tasting but either were open or they were willing to open them! Tannic, acidic, complex--perfection for the Cal-Italia style wines that Jim G. and I love! We also had a great time playing with McCoy, their super energetic and friendly dog. Can't wait to enjoy one of their wines again soon and to return to the tasting room; ideally on a warmer day so we can enjoy the outside seating area! read more

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Great hidden gem in greater Paso ! A winery focusing on Italian grapes? Yes, Please! Great Old World wines in California... what a melding! The owners/winemakers pour their superb wines for the visitors, and we're very hospitable. Signed up for the wine club so I can enjoy these wines all year long! Don't miss them! read more

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Lissa G and I LOVE Italian style wines. Not only were the wines right up our alley but the friendly and knowledgeable owners were great to chat with too. Chris and Adrienne are what is missing in is big corporate wineries. We had a fun time tasting, chatting, and playing with their super energetic dog. The wines were fantastic. No fruity sweet bombs here. Tannic, complex, wines are what we love and all of them fit that mold. read more

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Visited Clesi a couple months back and had a fun time! This is not your typical vineyard view winery, but rather a tasting room at what seems to be a working farm. As we drove through the gates, we were greeted by a flock of chickens running around the parking lot. We had a reservation for our party of 4 and were able to sit outside at whichever of the open picnic tables we wanted. We enjoyed a flight of their wines which are all Italian varietals. I hadn't heard of many of the grapes before, but it was a nice change from what I usually drink. My favorite was the Sagrantino, I ended up coming home with a bottle of it. Off to the side of the tasting room was a barn and two pastures of cows. We happened to be there during feeding time so the cows were very loud, it was actually pretty funny and our group got a big kick out of it. We were able to walk over towards the cows with our wine for a better look and listen. read more

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Katy A.

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Oh my gosh, this winery is outstandingly gorgeous! I'm so glad we came here today. Becky was such a sweet hostess for us as she poured our tasting. The wines here are so delicious, but seriously, don't miss the location! read more

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What a great stop! We were on a mission to find different wine in paso and we got great Italian wine here. We had a great tasting for an affordable $20 - waived by a 1 bottle purchase. Got to chat with the friendly owners and had a wonderful time. Please stop here when you're in town or if you are a local! Great place, company, wine, and great views too! read more

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Clesi is definitely one of my favorite wineries in SLO County. Their selection of Italian varietals is definitely exciting, and it's nice to taste wines that you don't normally see at other wineries in the area. They also have a fantastic library selection if you're into tasting their older wines. Our tasting host was very nice and attentive, always wearing her mask outside around us. She was also very knowledgeable about the wines and Clesi itself. The Clesi outdoor area is extremely beautiful, surrounded by various different oak trees. There is more than ample spacing between the tables to ensure safety, and when my SO and I were there, we were the only guests almost the whole time. I've now been to Clesi twice and bought bottles both times. I'll definitely be coming back more often in the future as I start to venture out more. read more

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Julie B.

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Adrienne is amazing. The wine is amazing. The winery is quaint and family friendly. Don't miss this family owned, friendly, hospitable winery on your trip... read more

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To bring my toddler and let him be able to run around while tasting the only wine of its kind in the whole region? Yep, score. Brought the in-laws with us this time, with their Sicilian roots, it was a blast! Don't miss this one, definitely delicious! read more

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Heather M.

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If you are looking for a casual and laid back tasting experience off the beaten path with beautiful scenery this could be a great spot for you! Fabulous wines at great prices and a cute pup running around the property. You can hear moos from the nearby cows and enjoy peace and serenity here. A cute spot for a tasting for sure! read more

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Tanya L.

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We bring the picnic they pour the BEST wines! Convivio & Dolchetto are my favorite. Their rose & Albrino are incredible refreshing white wines. ENJOY! read more

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Wow is all I can say!!! We made reservations for President Weekend in Feb. First time visitors, wines did not disappoint. Had a nice lunch after tasting and purchased several bottles. Tonight 3/10 we opened a bottle of Convivio to have with some burgers. The Convivio paired great with our burger and salad. We will be back next trip to Paso. Clesi is on our top 5 list!! read more

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Given that they don't have an online reservations system, we hoped they would accept us as a walk-in. They did - just like in the pre-Covid days. The warm welcome was consistent with non-corporate wineries in the tight-knit Templeton Gap. My girlfriend enjoyed the wine enough to buy bottles which waived the tasting fee. I was more ambivalent - finding nothing wrong with the Italian varietals but nothing noteworthy despite the affordable $30 to $42 per bottle price. The setting includes an indoor bar and outdoor picnic tables. Previously a cheese-making dairy farm, the grounds still have sheep and chickens. The tasting can be amplified with cured meats and cheeses from the mini fridge and local olive oil. read more

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Great little find! My husband and I stopped in on a Saturday afternoon. Hidden in the back and down a short private drive. The winemaker greeted us and was very friendly and we learned about a few grapes we'd never heard of. All the wines we sampled were great! We love italian wines! So we were excited to try them all! They were sold out of two varietals. We did enjoy the Cab Sav and bought a few bottles to take with us. Hope to visit again when back in the area! read more

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Deanna A.

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Great Italian varietals!!! Definitely will be back. $20 tasting waived with 1 bottle. Small tasting room with outside area. Sits on a beautiful piece of land in Templeton! read more

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Family owned small winery with a lot of Italian varietal options. All their wines are amazing. Some are aged in amphora, ancient Roman style. The winery is in a beautiful country location with picnic tables where you can enjoy your lunch under the majestic oak trees. Dog friendly. read more

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Great choice!! you have found the Excellent Wines you were looking for!! With so many bigger(and smaller) distribution wineries in the area, knowing where to go can be tough. Clesi may slip under the radar, but it's definitely worth the detour when visiting the Paso/SLO area. Clesi's unique Italian grape varietals (you won't find everywhere) are what first drew my interest, but I stayed for the great tasting wine and unpretentious, familial atmosphere. Chris(the winemaker), his wife, and every employee I have spoken with over the years have been nothing less than professional and accommodating. He doesn't like to talk overly sophisticated about his processes, but they know their wines and even have a few aging old world style, in large amphora(clay vessels). The winery and tasting room they opened 2 years ago in Templeton is just a few minutes off the 101, tucked between farms and vineyards on a winding road, and on some occasions they have local food trucks. You can have the biggest, fanciest tasting room or the best view, but if you don't have great wine, fuhgeddabouddit! read more

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Excellent wines. Really friendly people. If you want a change from the fruity zins and want to try some really good Italian wines, this is the place. read more

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I had the wine a while ago, I forgot what restaurant but it was the most memorable thing that night. read more

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Best kept secret in California- this extremely small production winery has some of the best tasting, well balanced wines I've ever had. Period. read more

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A unique location with California style Italian wines in a quaint tasting room among a rural feeling setting. I made a reservation, but it didn't seem to matter as they welcomed me as I walked in. This is a small winery with limited staff, so if there are multiple parties, you expect to wait and just take in the surroundings. The wines are all unique and I enjoyed them all. read more

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Heather M.

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Chris, the owner/ winemaker is awesome. This is worth the drive to Templeton. Make the time to go here and check it out. He makes Italian varietals and all are amazing!!! He is super down to earth and the tasting room is intimate. read more

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Being interested in Italian varietals, we noticed that Clesi specializes in them, so we paid them a visit. What a lovely experience. All outdoors, with the very warm, pleasant, and knowledgeable Becky conducting the tasting for us. We happily bought several bottles each of Convivio (a blend based on Sangiovese) and the Nero d'Avola. We'll look forward to visiting again, when new bottlings are ready to try. read more

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Lisa R.

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Absolutely love the new location!! It is such a beautiful drive to end with the best wine! I have not had a wine here that I don't love! I have been a member here for 2 years and I look forward to the next shipment as I open the current one. Hard to leave without adding a bottle to my collection. read more

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Jacklyn F.

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Clesi is a little gem. Reminds me of Kiame in Paso Robles because it's hidden and rustic. It's so nice that Clesi is a dependable good time. The wines are good, the customer service is even better. The owner has been there every time I've stopped by. We got lost this past weekend although we've come here before because its a little tricky to get here. This weekend it was unseasonably warm, so even my favorite Dolcetto was hard to stomach. $10 for a tasting or your tasting fee is waived with 1 bottle purchase. I took off 1 star because as a previous review said, there's nothing luxurious about this spot. read more

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Pat Z.

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We stopped in this weekend not knowing what to expect. We loved this winery. Very friendly people serving some fabulous wines. We will be back on our next trip. Love good Italian varietals and they surely hit the mark. Don't miss them. read more

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A. M.

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We love the italian wines here. Our favorites are their reds. The color, the taste, the everything... Clesi -A Saluti! read more

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John C.

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After reading the reviews for Clesi, we made it one of our stops on a wine tasting weekend in Paso. We were seated promptly on the patio. There were two other couples tasting. The service was incredibly slow. We waited 10 or 15 minutes between pours. We got frustrated, closed out and left. read more

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Daniel K.

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What an amazing stop! Total gem. Each wine was distinctive. We are now club members...

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One of my favorite wineries of all time. It's actually the only wine club I am part of from this area. They specialize in Italian varietals which is a breath of fresh air in the land of Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs in Edna Valley. They are really nice. Normally it is the winemaker conducting the tasting but sometimes it's his wife or a family friend. Very small, but some really nice wine and once again more variety than most of the other wineries in the area. read more

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One of the best wines I've had in a while!! The wine maker was fun and engaging! Highly recommend!

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Clesi is located on the west side of the 101 so it takes a while for visitors to make their way across Edna Valley...or they don't come at all. As such, Clesi doesn't feel crowded. The wine tasting room is housed in a large metal storage complex and has a workman-like feel to it. No luxuries here. Just straight up wine. They specialize in Italian varietals. I was lucky enough to score a tasting of their Montepulciano, which is reserved for wine club members - definitely a winner, but I couldn't bite at the $45+ price point. I did buy a bottle of their Convivio, a nice red blend that's immediately drinkable. read more

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My wife and I dropped by here based on other yelper reviews. What a great place! The owner served us the wine tasting and was very knowledgeable about his product. He was friendly and shared the story of his small business. All the wines were good. We ended up buying two bottles. We will come back again when we return to this area. read more

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Finding Clesi was a happy wine-tasting surprise. Not being from the area, we were not familiar with this little gem, which produces Italian varietals. All were very good but we especially liked the 2011 Sangiovese and the 2011 Convivio, a blend of Cabernet, Merlot and Sangiovese. We bought 2 bottles of Convivio to enjoy with dinner. The tasting room hostess was very friendly and knowledgable, and the winery mascot, a Corgi, made us feel very welcome. read more

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James H.

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I visited the tasting room today. Chris was awesome. We had a great discussion about wine (of course) and about parenting and life. He is a great guy. The wine is fantastic. I will be recommending this winery to all of my friends!! Love this place. Again..thanks Chris! You made my day. read more

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Amazing wine, and fantastic service! They instantly made our group with kiddos feel so welcome and comfortable. A wonderful winery with great family values. The sweet sheep and cows are a definite plus. If you're worried about it being too far out of the way, DONT! It's so well worth it. read more

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We loved the wines so much here that we even walked out with a bottle! The owner was so sweet and vey knowledgeable. We can't wait until we get a chance to come back up here and visit him at his new winery! Love that it is family owned. Definitely a hidden gem! read more

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1873 Templeton Rd
Templeton, CA 93465
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(805) 748-2779
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Hours

What time does Clesi Wines open?

Clesi Wines opens at 11:00 AM on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Clesi Wines close?

Clesi Wines is closed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.Clesi Wines closes at 5:00 PM on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Wed ClosedThu-Sun 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Clesi Wines take credit cards?

Yes, Clesi Wines takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Clesi Wines have catering options?

No, Clesi Wines does not have catering options.

Services

Is Clesi Wines by appointment only?

No, Clesi Wines is not by appointment only.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Clesi Wines have bike parking?

Yes, Clesi Wines has bike parking.

Does Clesi Wines have parking?

Yes, Clesi Wines has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Does Clesi Wines have free WiFi?

Yes, Clesi Wines has free WiFi.

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History

Established in 2004.

Tucked in between the rolling hills of the Templeton Gap AVA and surrounded by vegetable gardens and roaming chickens, the new Clesi winery and tasting room will be opening its doors in May of 2017 at 1873 Templeton Road in Templeton. After more than a decade in San Luis Obispo to return to the Templeton AVA is to return to where Clesi began.

Review Highlights - Clesi Wines

“We happily bought several bottles each of Convivio (a blend based on Sangiovese) and the Nero d'Avola.”

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This is another Great place to visit in Paso Robles up the way From Castoro Winery. This place is…read morenot very busy but they make great Spirits. We bought an Almond one that is amazing and an orange one as well. The people that run the place were so much fun and it has great views and super relaxed atmosphere. I would recommend getting an Uber from this place back to your hotel or home, but their Spirits are worth it.

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Epoch Estate Wines

4.4(216 reviews)

8.4 mi

I'd been wanting to visit Epoch for years, but for some reason or another it always ended up…read moregetting skipped when we planned our trips. But alas, we finally made it happen, and we had such a great experience. The tasting room is beautiful and grand, it was so cool to hear about the building and how it was restored. Tastings are by appointment, which you can book and schedule online. When you arrive the gate is closed and you buzz in to let them know you're there, so I probably wouldn't try to just walk in. As we approached the tasting room someone met us outside with our first taste of wine, such a nice touch. We sat inside at one of the comfortable couch settings, but they also had bar seating and bigger tables larger groups. You are also able to take your wine outside and explore a little bit, which we did. We noticed other groups with dogs, so they are dog friendly even inside! We were helped by Taylor who led us through the tasting, which was already set up and ready to go at the table when we arrived. Even though the wines were all out, she stopped in as we worked our way through them to talk about them a bit more. Including the welcome pour when we arrive, the tasting menu had 2 whites and 3 reds when we were in. We ended up trying a couple other wines that weren't in the tasting, and ended up getting bottles of the sensibility from the menu and a zin that was and off menu pour. Would absolutely come back here for an elevated and sophisticated wine experience that doesn't feel stuffy at all.

Amazing Winery! Architecture and Wines! Lots of history in this tasting room and one can spend…read morehours learning and wandering around. Historic meets Urban is how I would describe it. The tasting room was named one the top #19 wineries in Architectural Digest (August 2018) in the WORLD! And #2 of the top #19. Now that's amazing and well deserved! Lacey was our tasting room host and she was wonderful! She knew all the history and well described the wines. She didn't rush us and encouraged us to relax, wander around, and enjoy the tastes. We were on the fence about one of the wines, and she offered us an older vintage so we would know how it would taste in 10 years! That worked! We were very impressed with their wines and they definitely sell themselves! The inside is very roomy and comfortable. There is also seating with nice views, should you want to relax outside. Definitely have added Epoch to our list of wines to buy and places to visit for future Paso trips!

Fall decor

Wine bottle Christmas tree!

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Fableist Wine

4.7(59 reviews)

4.1 mi

This was our second visit to Fableist (which means something significant-- there are more wonderful…read morewineries in the Paso area than we will get to in a lifetime) -- lovely setting, attentive, knowledgeable, and engaging host, solid and unique reds. We look forward to reminiscing about our experience while we drink the unique pino that is everything a pino should be.

I've long wanted to visit The Fableist Wine tasting room in Paso. We came in early, midweek, and…read moretasted from the standard tasting menu -- approximately 5 wines. I really didn't care for any of them -- most of them were not the mainstream varietals - they were a bit too funky/ different for my tastes. I love the branding, but felt to make a connection here with the wines. Super cute tasting room full of the unique branding that makes this wine a fun wine. Next time, I'd come back and picnic under the trees and buy a few bottles of their standard wines for $25. I didn't really care for the funkier wines served in the wine tasting room. Perhaps that's me, perhaps you'll enjoy it.

Tasting Room

Beautiful grounds!

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Menu board with bite of delicious chocolate For the bday girl.

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Excellent wine and very friendly owners. We joined the wine club and have not been disappointed.

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amazing wine and even more amazing people. please stop by you will love it!

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Willow Creek Wine

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(37 reviews)

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