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    4.8 (43 reviews)
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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!

    two glasses of wine and a pumpkin
    Katie R.

    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.

    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!

    The cutest winery dog
    Heather M.

    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!

    Tanya L.

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

    Tim T.

    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!!

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    Heidi M.

    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!

    Brando basking in the breeze while I imbibe the Barbera.
    M W.

    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!

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

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

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    The lunch and wine tasting at Niner was the superstar of our Paso Robles trip. We made a…read morereservation for the busy Labor Day weekend a couple of weeks in advance. We checked in and were treated to a tasting of their Zinfandel Nouveau upon arrival while they got out table ready... nice and refreshing for a warm afternoon. We were seated in the separate dining room building across the patio with lovely panoramic views of the vineyards on one side and a floral garden on the other. Josh, our server, poured our 4 other shared tasting flight as we perused the menu... Chardonnay, Grenache, Syrah and Super Paso (red blend). Wines were all lovely, but our favorites were the Zinfandel Nouveau and an extra treat pour of Zinfandel. The food was delightful too... * Focaccia with Avocado Butter -- So good (and I don't usually indulge in bread). Nice lightly crunchy crust with soft chewy centers. * Marinated Olives * Golden beet salad with arugula, picked onions and artichoke feta dip -- yum, and perfect dipping to finish off the focaccia. * Fresh Grilled Halibut with a mole Blanco sauce -- Fresh caught from nearby Morro Bay. Perfectly grilled, moist and flavorful. Excellent! Good food paired with food wine, great service, and beautiful surroundings...We look forward to visiting again.

    Way overpriced for what you get. At $85 it better be amazing and it tasted like a two buck chuck…read more We started by driving by the winery on a Saturday and saw a sign that said" walk ins welcomed". Granted they were closing in an hour but it literally felt like we were a bother the host. As she made it feel like a table was going to be hard to get. Within 15 minutes we were seated at a table meant for 6? It was just me and my wife a party of 2. Place was not busy at all maybe 4 outdoor tables were being used. So all that energy spent on how difficult it was to get a table this late in the game should have just welcomed us in. Even the entry bar had just 2 people seated. We didn't care for the wine so we won't be back.

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    Bethel Rd. Distillery & Winery

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    4.4(48 reviews)
    4.0 mi
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    Always one of my favorite places to wine taste in Paso!…read more They have a big patio and a nice fire table for cooler days as well as a decent counter and back area where you can taste indoors. The view from the patio is pretty as they sit up on a hill and they have live music frequently during the summer. They offer both wine tastings as well as spirit tastings and clubs for each as well as a cocktail club. I've been part of their cocktail club in the past and they ship a super cute box with all of the cocktail ingredients and recipe cards to make 5 or so cocktails with the spirits in your shipment. The only reason I discontinued my membership is because I wasn't getting through the spirits quickly enough as I tend to be more of a wine drinker. I am a current wine club member and really love their wines - they're super easy tasty and approachable. The price point also is great for the area. The "Ln" wines tend to be my favorite - loving the Ln 5 right now. Overall service is always great, even when they have only 1 or 2 people behind the bar they still do a great job of taking care of everyone.

    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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    4.4(216 reviews)
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    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!

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