A beautiful winery with amazing views, and wine. We did a tasting with a well thought out charcuterie board. Our favorites were the Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Estate Rose. They had two very well behaved cats as well so made us feel at home. read more

My group and I recently visited DAOU Winery, and unfortunately, our experience started off on a very disappointing note. Upon arrival, a staff member ran to us and approached us and stated that we could not be there because we were on the waitlist and she appeared heavily ready to turn us away. Fortunately, I had retained the email and text message correspondence from Kaitlin clearly stating that while we were on the waitlist for an earlier time, our original 3:30 PM reservation remained confirmed in case an earlier opening was not available. As a member, I was surprised and disappointed that I had to provide proof of my reservation to avoid being turned away. Had I not saved the documentation, I genuinely believe our group would have been denied entry despite having a valid reservation. What made the situation even more concerning was that another group arrived shortly after us and did not appear to face the same level of questioning or scrutiny. The interaction left our group feeling prejudged and unwelcome. Rather than being greeted and assisted, it felt as though assumptions were made about our reservation status simply because we were a larger group. First impressions matter, and this experience immediately set a negative tone for what should have been an enjoyable visit. read more

We spent the weekend in Paso Robles and a visit to DAOU Vineyards was an absolute must since their Cabernet is our go to back home. From the moment you arrive, the experience is exceptional. The wines are outstanding and the scenery is truly breathtaking, with panoramic views that make you want to sit and stay awhile. Be sure to take advantage of the outdoor seating where you can enjoy your tasting while overlooking the vineyards. They also offer bites, and we tried the Margherita flatbread pizza which was delicious and perfectly paired with the wine. If you are visiting Paso Robles, do not miss this vineyard. It is an unforgettable experience. read more

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This place is really pretty, but very commercialized. I guess they sold the Winery for $1 billion to a big conglomeration and they've turned it into a bit of a Disneyland experience. The lines are just OK they're not great. The location is quite beautiful on the view is amazing. I had the charcuterie board there and it was good. read more

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Always a great time at DAOU. The grounds are so beautiful and breathtaking from all around. The customer service is amazing. The food is super delicious and the wine is spectacular. I really love their reserve Cabarnet Sauvignon. I had made reservations for 13 of us and the whole process went smoothly with checking in to doing our tasting and devouring the food we ordered. The mezze board was delicious as always. They were also serving pizza made right outside in their brick oven. Overall we had an amazing time here and can't wait to come back. It's always a stop for me when in Paso Robles. read more

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Had a really great experience on New Year's Eve day. The food was fantastic and our host, Cooper was great and very knowledgeable.! read more

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We had an unforgettable wine tasting experience in one of the most beautiful corners of Paso Robles wine country. Everything was exquisite from start to finish, from the beautifully presented flight of exceptional wines to the warm, top-notch service. Our sommelier was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, with a wonderful French touch, and made the experience both informative and fun. The wines were absolutely delicious, and we left with wonderful memories, beautiful photos, and a wine order we can't wait to receive. A truly special experience! read more

We had a lunch and tasting here with my sisters and aunts to celebrate my mom's 70th birthday! Food, wine, and setting were top notch - we ended up ordering several bottles to be shipped home. William was our sommelier - he was attentive, fun, kind, and answered every question we had! Absolutely excellent!!! Can't wait to return! read more

Stopped her my friend on our way down to Hearst Castle. Always wanted to visit Daou. The views are as spectacular as expected! Be aware that it is incredibly crowded. It takes a while to park and then get shuttled up to the winery. We were told that we could just drop in to do a tasting at the bar area. We waited for ten minutes without anyone acknowledging us so we left and went for a wander around the grounds. They have sweet tables that are laddered up some terraces. If I go back I'll def reserve an experience there. I give them 4 stars because of potential and bc of how enjoyable it could be. Not five stars bc I didn't actually get any service! I'm in the wine industry so I don't want to ding them for being too busy to manage a walk-in! (Although the tastings were pretty expensive for past standards.) read more

This particular visit was a big time disappointment. Daou used to be a nice place but after it has been sold to the corporation, quality, services and hospitality went down. Because of that I am going to cancel my membership and ask my friends to stay away from this vinery. read more

Beautiful, just to start off. The whole experience from start to finish was great. We were able to get a last minute reservation for a tasting which was amazing as it was our last day in wine country. The drive to all the wineries was quite beautiful. Upon arrival, we checked in before heading up to the tasting room. Parking is limited at the top but they do have other lots and shuttle service available. The whole property is amazing and spectacular. The view alone is priceless. We arrived early so we could check out the property. We started off with the rose while waiting for our table. From there once seated which was also in a nice covered patio. Still beautiful view. The selection of wine for the tasting was all amazing. Each one better than the other. And the gentleman that took care of us was very knowledgeable with the wines and stories behind them. Also the food menu was quite impressive. We did already just had lunch so wasn't able to try anything. But ordered the charcuterie board to go with our tasting. The while experience was excellent. An amazing time sampling wine and enjoying the property. Will definitely be back to sample the menu and enjoy more of the tasting. read more

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The view was incredible. We did a wine tasing and accompanied it with a pizza and charcuterie board. The server was very knowledgeable and our time there was very pleasant. I will be coming back. It was my favorite of all the many wineries we visited in 4 days. read more

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I think this is a must visit winery when you are in the Paso Robles area because they are located on the top of the mountain with a beautiful view of the area and vineyards. I also visited Austin Hope and Justin (separate reviews), but this is the must go. Make sure you make a reservation for the visit and they have some nice snack/lunch items that will go really well with their wine or their wine flights. Other than staying at the winery, we also tried out the Patrimony Immersion. While it is expensive (~$275/person), it is well worth it. The have a sommelier walk you through the whole area and also drive you down to the vineyards and cellar to try some of their top wines. The whole experience ends with a 3-course lunch including caviar and their most current Patrimony releases, which retail at about $300 to 400 a bottle. The whole experience was very personal and only up to 6 people at a given time. There's a total of about 8 different wines tried, Daou Rose to start. Then from the barrel, Soul of the Lion, Patrimony Cab Franc, and Patrimony. On the table during lunch, we tried Patrimony Blanc, Patrimony Cabernet Sauvignon, Patrimony Cabinet Franc, and Patrimony Merlot. read more

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This is a 5+ star location with some of the most amazing views in the region. Wine: For whites check out the 2022 Estate Sauv Blanc. Great grapefruit, lemongrass and basil nose with passionfruit, lemon zest and key lime pie flavors. You can't go wrong with any of their reds but the standout for us was the 2021 Estate Cab Sauv with raspberry, cranberry, blackberry and tobacco aromas and touch of mineral. Flavors of blueberry, cherry, strawberry plus toasted nuttiness and mocha. Superior food options. We recommend their over the top cheese and charcuterie offering. Service was excellent. Reservations are recommended and can be made via Tock. read more

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Daou cabernet is one of my favorite so of course I had to take the five hour drive to Paso Robles from Napa to visit the winery. It is as beautiful as the photos. We had a bit of a hiccup when we arrived because they had some construction going on. We had scheduled two tastings. Soul of the Lion vertical and their normal tasting. It was amazing. I love that you can order food so we took full advantage of that, everything was delicious. We had the most amazing morning trying dome of their best wines, including Patrimony. In the end we were only charged for the Soul of the Lion tasting which was $110 per person I believe, plus the food and wine we bought to bring home. It was an amazing experience. Daou life is Beautiful indeed. read more

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Well, I've been to wineries everywhere and this one is truly stunning. The ambiance, the architecture, the views, the grounds... all stunning. You just don't want to leave. I only drank reds, but they are delicious. Very Bordeaux-like. My favorite was the Micho wine. The wines are in general over-priced. It's got to be because you are not just buying wine; embedded in that prices is all their overhead from the building and the property. Daniel Daou is the winemaker and he is gifted however. I did end up joining the wine club, mostly just to visit occasionally and wine taste at no extra fee. Wine tasting is $50/person and that's a bit much otherwise. They gave us a very nice wood wine box and some Daou shirts for signing up. It was a very nice touch. We visited twice and the service was hit and miss. Will, a friendly French gentleman who was a level 2 Sommelier (and studying to be level 3), was extremely knowledgeable, attentive, friendly, engaging, and generous all the way around (pours, complimentary chocolate at the end with a dessert wine, etc). He made the visit wonderful. The next time we went, Lisa was our server, and she was doing anything but being attentive. She was friendly enough when she showed up, but she left us on an island forever in between pours. Her pours were very small and in general, it was just not a very good experience. She would just disappear for seemingly forever and then later remember we existed again. She made the visit regrettable. Overall a great winery and I can't wait to go back. read more

Stunning views and fantastic wines! Daou vineyard sits on top of a hill which provides incredible 360 views of the valley which acts as a perfect background while enjoying a flight of wine. I tend to gravitate towards reds, but their Chardonnay was the highlight of the flight to me. It was crisp, refreshing, and not overly buttery. My partner loved the Cabernet sauvignon! If we come back to Paso Robles we'd definitely try to make it back to Daou. read more

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I have never experienced such an amazing wine tasting as I did today! We decided to go all out with the barrel room and food pairing experience! Carly made sure to make our tasting extra special! The wine from the barrels was like no other I've ever tasted...so smooth & silky in my mouth! The food for the pairing was top notch! And we were so well taken care of through the whole experience! If you ever have the opportunity to go...do it!! read more

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This is a must visit in Paso! Elika absolutely made it the best first visit for us. Recommend making the 11 am reservation to have lunch here. We came and had plenty of parking and seating options. Otherwise you would park in the lower lot and use the shuttle to come up (by 12:30 pm it was packed and cars were turned at the roundabout to park lower). We were seated inside. They had heated options outside with coverings and space heaters, but we chose a spot by the fireplace and windows. Elika provided us details and stories behind each tasting (~$50 pp). Lunch was perfection with beef tartare, pork, and scallops (~$110). We had an extra pour to walk around the property and talk about the 360 view! There were various wooden chairs to enjoy. Don't miss going down the amphitheater with additional seating. Luckily we had a blanket but it was windy and chilly and patio seatings were still damp with recent rain. Still beautiful view of Paso that we'd come back to this spot! read more

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Beautiful mountains views! Excellent food and delicious wine! Has stunning outdoors seating! Very knowledgeable staff members! read more

Now this is a winery. Classy, beautiful, memorable. Educated wine connoisseurs. I booked like 3 months in advance. My mom comes often but it was my first time. I will be com in here every time I'm in Paso. Was treated with complimentary unreleased rose which I actually bought and took home. If we bought 4 bottles of wine it would cover the tasting I believe and we did just that. read more

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Theodore made our winery experience wonderful. He was very knowledgeable and personable. Great experience and wonderful wine!

highly recommend yosh, he went above and beyond to accommodate all of our needs with excellent customer service. we were driving from cayucos so the drive was long with lots of twists and turns. strongly recommend driving from paso robles to avoid that. $50 wine tasting is something you would expect from napa so surprised at the price tag here are daou but i guess worth it for the views and customer service read more

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The view is outstanding. Staff were great. We were early for our booking but they were able to accommodate us as soon as they could. Our tasting, well, it's Daou. It was great & he was very knowledgeable. We ordered charcuterie, so worth it. I will definitely return . I have to point out it was a weekday and I imagine a weekend would be very busy. read more

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Let's start with the drive there. We drove from Morro Bay to Paso Robles and lemme tell you, it was a very windy and horrid drive- to the point where I thought there could be nothing to make this drive worth it. We arrived around 2pm and were greeted with a tasting of their rosé. Beautiful facility and beautiful views forsure and I thought the rose was a delightful welcome. After being greeted by our server Yosh, my mood flipped from being grumpy to being intrigued and happy. He really took care of us and made us feel warm and welcome! He was very knowledgeable and made our long and dreadful drive worth it. I've been wanting to visit Daou for a long time and it truly exceeded my expectation. Their Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon were my fave. I will definitely be back! Ps. They have the cutest and chillest mascot cat that resides there. Adorable! read more

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Daou is picturesque!!! We made reservations a couple weeks before coming and the only time was a 10am reservation, which is early for wine tasting in my opinion but we made it work! Getting there early had the perk of finding parking right by the front entrance and getting to walk around a bit before our tasting. Once inside we were greeted and given our first glass which was a Rosé. Our table area was inside which was cozy and nice especially since it was still a bit chilly outside. Laura our wine expert was very friendly and had great knowledge behind each wine. Each wine flight cost $50 a person. My faves were the Chardonnay and Reserve falcon. That Chardonnay was the best one I've ever had!! Very crisp and fruity . For food we got the bread and sea salt butter which was really delicious. We got to walk around a bit more in between trying our different wines and the scenery is just breathtaking! We want to come back when the weather is a bit warmer and we can sit outside. read more

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First time here at Daou for our anniversary. Some of the best wine and service that we have had here at Paso Robles! Carley and Saul were the best and provided exceptional service. We'll definitely be back here again and would highly recommend to anyone visiting! Very relaxing and calm views to top it off! And a thank you to Bret for taking our photos and recommending some great spots for the night life! Everyone here was wonderful! read more

Have been there many times. Usually have great service. It's unfortunate to hear other tables ask for a specific wine and get it served.. and then ask for the same one myself and be told it's unavailable. Not sure if it's a company flaw or wine advisor flaw. Either way, not the way i would have liked my, 10th or so, experience to go. Maybe the next server will be of better customer service and fairness. Ambience was nice, aside from hearing tables talk about Mexican people scamming.. seeing as we were the only Mexican table nearby. read more

DAOU winery is a must stop for us and has the most beautiful views in Paso Robles. The winery is a lovely building high in the mountains. There are plenty of tables and seating on multiple levels outside overlooking the rolling hills, vineyards and scenery. Tasting is $50 a person and includes 5 wines. The Chardonnay and rose were my favorites. They also have a pretty extensive lunch menu. We ordered the lamb with hummus and sea bass. Both dishes were excellent with the lamb being the standout. Our wine educator William was very knowledgeable and friendly. He went into detail about the winemaking and background of the vineyards. Highly recommend. read more

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Carlee was the BEST SERVER! She made the tasting and lunch SO MUCH FUN!! The wine was delicious and the pizza was delicious! If you go and taste, reserve Carlee! You won't regret it. read more

Gorgeous winery that I have never been able to get into! A friend who is a member was able to get us a tasting in Saturday afternoon and Cooper was our waiter. He was very knowledgeable and answered a lot of questions! Winery is beautiful and I already knew I liked the wines! We also had pizzas straight from a pizza oven and a mezza platter with fresh veggies and dips! A few of us did not drink red wine so our waiter very nicely brought us some additional whites to taste. Highly recommend, people we interacted with were all very kind! read more

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How do I NOT come back here! One of the best wineries in Paso Robles, CA. You want to an experience for your eyes and tastebuds? Go here! I have been here before and love this place. Along with wine tasting...please order the food...it is a perfect compliment to the wines they offer and they have an amazing variety of food to eat and enjoy with your wine. The views up here are amazing, so couple it with some badass wine, and food and you just want to be here for hours! Rubin was our server and he was so helpful and so informative in giving us the full lay out of the wines and took very good care of us. As members we got the complimentary tasting and some food. If you can do it, get the scallops. They are to die for -- esp with the early white wine tastings and then we finished with a pizza (they offer on the weekends) with the reds. If you haven't been here...come. If you have been...come again. We'll be back again soon because it's well worth the drive from LA. ;-) read more

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The entire experience here is always perfect so it had to be the last stop on my birthday weekend. The views are the best around because with the elevation you can see all around the area. There is no bad seat in the place and the experience is unparalleled. We were able to taste some really great wines and of course, I had to order the caviar. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Had a really great experience at Daou. We enjoyed the sit down wine experience, the food, the knowledgeable wine expert and the views. Really enjoyed not being rushed, and the fact that we got a big table to enjoy at. No standing at this winery as you taste. Great vibes if you're looking for an elevated experience. read more

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DAOU Vineyards/Family Estates has the best vineyards and views among hundreds of tasting rooms/wineries/vineyards in Paso Robles! Their tasting fee may be on the higher end for Paso Robles area but still less than some of the best tasting rooms from competing California wine countries like Napa Valley! Their food menu looked amazing, and we ordered the scallops to share. The presentation of the scallops was beautiful! The entree paired well with one of the wines from the tasting menu and tasted delicious! They brought out blankets to us as it was a chilly fall morning. I thought that was a nice touch. read more

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After spending a week in Napa Valley in June, we took our trip south to Paso Robles, one of my wife's favorite regions. While there, we had the pleasure of visiting DAOU Vineyards. Finding the Vineyard, perched a top a hill, was a bit tricky because they were remodeling the entrance. I imagine they are building something grand to go along with the rest of the facilities. They were very organized and had sent us a email with good instructions. Once we arrived they had us park in a nearby area with a tent and wait for one of their vehicles to take us up to the facility. They facilities are very accommodating and the views are fantastic. It was morning and the sky were clear and the temperatures were still cool. I had reserved two different tastings. They took us to a nice table outside with a great view. The service was friendly and efficient. Our wine host was very friendly and knowledgeable of the DAOU wines and the industry as a whole. I mentioned to him that we had another tasting schedule for later, and we agree that he will host both. He was a great host and took care of us for the several hours we stayed. We were able to taste a few wine that were off the menu options as well, which we appreciated greatly. We order some food to go along with the tastings, and everything was delicious. From the Octopus, the salads to the flatbread, everything was to our liking. We highly recommend you visit DAOU vineyards if you are in Paso Robles. Great wines, great people and service, great views, and most of all a great to relax and enjoy yourself. read more

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What a beautiful setting, we wanted to stay all day and enjoy the peace and quiet. The wines were outstanding. The food impeccable. The staff warm and welcoming. What a awesome day we had . read more

1) Wine wine wine 2) Food food food 3) Ambiance --location -- view -- customer service Everything is amazing here. We have been members since 2018 and completely love love love everything Daou has to offer. read more

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My recent experience at DAOU was deeply disappointing and left me walking away from a long-anticipated visit completely deflated. While the location is undeniably beautiful, the service and handling of our lunch fell far below what one would expect from a place of this caliber. I had a specific dietary concern and asked our server if the beet salad (which included pickled and roasted beets) could be customized or at least sampled beforehand due to a sensitivity to spice. He said he'd check with the chef and took my partner's steak order (medium-rare) in the meantime. He returned with a sample of pickled beets, which were indeed too spicy for me, so I opted for the steak (medium-well) instead. Oddly, despite saying I didn't want the salad, the server brought it anyway and said it was "on the house." The salad included two kinds of beets--only one of which I'd sampled. I considered switching my order back to the salad, but told the server not to cancel my steak because I do not believe in wasting food, especially when it involves an animal's life. Then came the bigger issue: my partner's steak arrived, but mine didn't. The server admitted he'd placed that order first and said mine was "on the way." That didn't make sense for a medium-well steak, and sure enough, mine came out just minutes later--completely undercooked (medium-rare). I flagged the issue immediately and requested it be cooked more, even suggesting it be butterflied to speed it up. Fifteen minutes later, a brand-new steak arrived. My original had clearly been thrown out--despite my clear wishes not to waste food. The server shrugged and gave a flat, generic apology. By that point, my appetite was gone, and so was my mood. We skipped the rest of our wine tasting and asked for the check. And to top it all off--we were still charged full price for everything (minus the salad I originally declined). No offer of compensation or acknowledgment that anything had gone wrong. We came to DAOU excited to enjoy a beautiful, relaxing afternoon. Instead, we left disappointed, upset, and in a sour mood--so much so it even sparked an argument between my partner and me. It's hard to enjoy the view when the hospitality doesn't match it. This visit missed the mark entirely. read more

The views are the solid experience here. And the cat. Otherwise wines are overpriced and you can find better wines at many other places in Paso for way less. Yes, we tried Patrimony and no we would never pay that because you can find a wine much more worth it for $100. Service is snotty. Wouldn't go back. read more