It's really hard to choose a winery when you have so many options. We decided to be spontaneous and drive up the road and pick one at random, and I must say we were pleasantly surprised. The charming and grand gate first caught our attention, and we drove into heaven. We came for a wine tasting and everyone was very knowledgable about wine. Our waitress had studied wine in college and taught us a thing or two. The architecture of this winery is a supply stunning. The views are breathtaking- inducing a relaxing, almost zen feeling. What I loved most is how secluded you feel in the middle of nature. Even though it's such a popular winery, it wasn't very crowded- giving it an almost exclusive feel. They have a wine club with tons of perks including free wine tasting for you and 6 friends. Highly recommend this place to those visiting Paso Robles. read more

***My winery/tasting room reviews are rated based upon many factors. First is QPR or quality to price ratio of the wine. In other words, is the wine priced according to how good it is. The second factor is the tasting room experience. This involves the staff, grounds and anything unique about the winery.*** Tasted: Mid-2010 Tasting room fee: Do not remember Wine price range: $18-$50 Everywhere I went in Paso, people kept telling me to taste at Denner. I had never heard of them and decided to stop in to see what the fuss was about. This is a larger scale winery. They have a huge new modern facility. The building in itself is a work or art, very cool. It is built into the mountain with the winemaking area below ground and the pressing equipment up top. This allows them to not use pumps to move the juice, they simply use gravity. They also have one of the most picturesque picnic areas in Paso. There are tables set up for picnicking at the edge of the hillside, overlooking the rolling hills of Paso. All of this sits under a large tree. Awesome! I was the only one tasting and was tended to by both the tasting room gals. They were friendly and tasting with me on some wines. Their passion for their products really came through. The wines were great, but their Dirt Worshipper blew me away. This is a very big syrah with a small splash of viognier. At 15.7%, it is a little high on the alcohol content, but it does not overpower the wine. Very nicely balanced and very complex. The tasting room staff even took the time to take me on an unofficial tour of the facility. They have a room downstairs that looks like a science lab where they perform testing on their wines and blends. All in all a great experience, I highly recommend Denner. read more

We were able to get a reservation to visit even though we aren't members. Initially, the welcome seemed a bit unfriendly (due to the clear "exclusiveness" of the winery), but once Richard started pouring for us, the service warmed up. Denner does not distribute their wines and the waitlist to join the wine club is 6 months to a year. Each of their wines was well balanced and incredibly tasty. I liked each one of the wines, and we all left with multiple bottles. This is definitely a place I'll always try to get an appointment. These wines were a highlight of our trip to Paso. read more

Denner is now closed to non-members because it is a "boutique" winery. With the buzz around last year's release, demand has outpaced supply. This was evident when we went the first time for our tasting and got a measly 3 pours of a very limited menu. But - that makes sense considering Denner doesn't make that much wine - these aren't Napa and Sonoma production plants. So, if you want to get a good idea of Denner wines, sign up for a membership or find someone who's in the club. read more

I'll never go back here. The winery is now closed to non-members unless you're lucky enough to get an appointment. We got one. The wines were fantastic. The pricing was almost obscene. Here's why it gets one star. They advertise that tasting is free for members, but no tasting fee is posted for non-members. When my family and I tasted here, after we were finished, we lingered for quite some time without seeing our server. Eventually, we assumed that they didn't plan to charge us for tasting, so we pooled a tip. I walked inside, put the tip inside the jar, and noticed our server drying glassware. I smiled, she waved at me, and said "Bye, thank you!" I thanked her also. We all climbed into our vehicles, and immediately our server and one other woman ran out to stop us. They told my parents that tasting was $10/person. We paid and left, never to return. We would have paid the tasting fee if anything was posted, if we had been informed, if our server would have come out at the end of our tasting, or if something was said to me as I left the tip. But once they realized our mistake, they should have just let it go. To chase us into the parking lot to collect money is super tacky. I expect more from any winery, especially one that wants to charge $60/bottle for their flagship wine. Even if you disagree with my review, keep in mind that it's $10 for a measly 3-4 pours, and the wine is overpriced. Service: 0/5 stars Knowledge: 5/5 stars Tasting Price: 3/5 stars Quantity: 1/5 stars Quality: 5/5 stars Wine Value: 2/5 stars read more

DESCRIPTORS (in condensed words/phrases): Applause: Nuanced white wines; superb Rhone-style wines; wide varietal selection; generous pours; classically beautiful tasting room; outdoor seating area in gorgeous settings; friendly service Criticism: Overly costly tasting fees; slightly overpriced wines ATTACHED CHART picture presents specific ratings that account for our overall Yelp rating for the winery. ** Keep in mind, in the interest of balance, we more heavily weigh "wine quality" & "value"; they contribute more strongly to our overall rating. ** "Wine Quality" is based purely on wines that were available for tasting and does not include the winery's closeted wines or its reputation from years past. read more

Denner Vineyards - Wineries Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Some of the most fully flavored reds I have ever had. They sell out of their wine stock so if you go and taste them and joy it them get on the wine club! This is not just great wine but a wonderful atmosphere with great seating and I love the service. read more

Best winery on the central coast. Without a doubt it is fantastic. This place does it right from growing the grapes to processing to bottling. The only wine club membership I will NEVER get rid of. We have been wine club members since 2005 and love it. The staff is friendly. The owner is great. The facilities are phenomenal. This is one wine that is hard to share. It is that good. read more

Second time here the other day. You do need an appointment but both times we went we called when we were on our way and they accommodated us. Beautiful grounds whit a terrific hilltop setting and view. Owner Ron Denner is a classy and fun guy really makes everyone feel so welcome. Love their wines some of the best in all of Paso. read more

Ok, I have to admit, the wines are pretty damn good. The woman behind the bar was very knowledgeable on the wines and their process. The winery just didn't fit in Paso. When I think of Paso, I think of little mom n pop places, having a true passion for wine, maybe even having the winemaker pouring for the day. That's not what you get here. Every tasting room in Paso Robles LOVES dogs, this place has a sign to indicate, NO DOGS! Come on, that's what makes this city so fun. I guess when someone also asks, where you can find the wine, you're not expected to hear, "our merchants are told SPECIFICALLY to put our wines in fine dining establishments!" Well, excuuuuuuse me! And, I'm out. Also, this place should be in Napa, where are the pretentious people with too much money put up wineries. Don't ruin Paso for me. And you know what...I even grew up in Napa. read more

The wine I ended up buying and taking home exploded in my trunk!! I was only driving for maybe an hour and a half and it had exploded when my boyfriend and I got home. I'm very disappointed because they won't issue me a refund or replace the wine. Overall, we loved the place but the customer service we received about the exploded bottle has frankly, soured my taste of the place. read more

Visited with some friends a few weeks ago and got a tour from Ron Denner himself. It's an amazing place and they are developing a new wine there using a very unique method. (It was my favorite red of the entire trip). I wish them lots of success with it. Definitely a "must see" vineyard if you're in Paso Robles. read more

We had an appointment with another wine maker to taste his wine in the Denner barrel room, so we figured we might as well give Denner another try. It had been a few years since our previous visit, and neither of us could specifically remember what it was we hadn't liked about the wine. We've gotten so many great recommendations about Denner from people whose tastes we trust that I felt like I should give the wine another chance. And yet....nothing we had wowed us. The wine was reasonably good, but didn't live up to the glowing recommendations. Part of this has to do with the prices. I have paid $3x for whites & $4x-5x for reds, but those wines were exquisite, and there are many "pretty good" wines available in Paso for half that. read more

Must place to visit Syrah place for sure and views are great. Mothers exile is great and easy to drink read more

This is the real deal. All of their wines are so amazing it was hard to pick only a few to take home. And the view... I could live in this spot in a van by the river and be happy. It's official, I'm a Dirt Worshipper! Mr. Yount, if you're single, call me ;) HA! Seriously, if you are lucky enough to get an invitation to join the Krewe for a tasting then you will see exactly what I mean. read more

Denner Wineries...definitely do yourself a favor and go tasting here, you won't be disappointed. My fiancé and I went on a recommendation from Jim and Cindy over at The High Ridge Manor (Bed and Breakfast) - Cindy, like myself, is a true Silver Oak snob (and I'm not a rich flatulent person, I just unfortunately, have a pallet for GOOD wines which is a blessing and curse, ha). If memory serves me correctly, we arrived two years ago right before New Years or maybe it was the day after but nonetheless it wasn't even open HOWEVER the owner opened it up early just for us and believe it or not, shortly thereafter, a crowed of people arrived! Good luck I suppose! Anyhow, the owner didn't announce he was the owner, very humble guy, really knew about wines and wine making. Turned out his son was a wine maker and he was inspired to open up this winery and get into the wine making biz because of his son - family business. He made his mark in the ditch digging business and one of his specialty wines is called The Ditch Digger (red) and a white wine that is good is the Theresa, I believe named after his wife. The wines were really good; I think most of his people are from France or, at least a few on staff. Give them a few years; they will be up there with the Silver Oaks etc. He gave us a tour and didn't have too; we joined the wine club there because it's the lowest commitment and most inexpensive one we've heard of. Jim and Cindy from HRM also joined. We'll be back, great overall experience, very good wines - keep your eye out on these wine makers! read more

We walked in with a reservation to very friendly staff. Clare was extremely knowledgeable and made the experience very enjoyable. The wines were good and we learned so much from Clare. We will definitely join the club. The grounds are peaceful and you can bring food in. They offered cheese and crackers for purchase. They also have a B & B on the grounds. read more

Denner Vineyards - Wineries Near Me - Paso Robles, California

The place is beautiful, nice for lunch, but the service is slow and pretentious taking care of their rich club members first . The wines are not bad but for 2012 wines- they were disappointing compared to other years I have had read more

Beautiful winery. The member tasting room is definitely more exciting with bocce ball court and outdoor seating but the tasting room for non-members is definitely nice as well. Denner allows you about 6 tastings for $10. All their wines are rhone varietals (i.e. Grenache, Syrah, Voignier). I am usually not a huge fan of Syrah but Denner produces some good ones. Their more popular wines are the Dirt Worshipper (a little too dirty for me) and Ditch Digger. All the grapes are estate grown and most of the wines are blends although I think the pourer did mention they had a 100% Voignier. Next time you are tasting some vinos on the central coast definitely give Denner a try! read more

This was my favorite space for a tasting room because unlike some tasting rooms built into the front of a large barn structure, which most are, this unique location is built around an aesthetically pleasing and architecturally innovative style which marries the natural countryside. A gorgeous building, inside of which is a tasting room, like the rest, however outside is where I would rather be in fact the area surrounding the tasting room is more appealing than being inside of it. The view, the sunshine, the low humidity (I'm coming from Miami) were great. Denner is somewhat of an exclusive place (I'm told), you can't get into the tasting area if your not a member. I'm sure they wouldn't turn anyone away who happened to enter through the gate though, right? The wine was very good especially the 2012 Viognier, one of the few whites I can actually drink. read more

My husband and I celebrated our birthdays with 70 of our dearest friends on a warm summer Saturday night @ Denner Vineyards. Theresa helped us with our event and she was terrific...thought of everything! Their wines are superb, the location is ideal and Theresa made sure the whole party went off w/o a hitch! If you're looking for a place to celebrate something really special and you love wine and the wine country, consider having your destination soirée @ Denner Vineyards. Your guests will be talking about it for years to come!! Ps...we used Cahoots Catering and they were fabulous! read more

Denner is one of the best wineries in Paso Robles! The wines are always executed beautifully with great balance and nose year after year. The Ditch Digger and Mother of Exiles are their flagship but I also think the Viognier is something to write about too. Meyer lemon and jasmine followed by a hint of butterscotch at the end. Yum!! Only negative was that there was only 1 person working and there were 3 parties. She seemed a bit overwhelmed. The view of rolling hills from the deck is just amazing! So peaceful!! read more

Denner Vineyards - Sitting on the deck drinking the 2014 Rosé. Doesn't get better than this! - Wineries Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Denner is by far one of my favorite wineries in Paso. The wine is superb, the view amazing, and the service beyond hospitable. We became members here as the wine is fairly priced for the excellent wines they make. Mother of Exiles and Ditch Digger are our favorites for sure. read more

Great wine tasting experience for our group of 12 women for a birthday party weekend. The team working was very professional and knowledgeable about the wines. Additionally, they offered cheese/meat plates for sale. I highly recommend this vineyard for those visiting Paso Robles. read more

Not sure why this winery is listed 2x, but here's my review: Winery Perfection. The first (and so far only) place that we've loved so much that we signed up for a wine club membership on the spot. Exquisite setting and superb wine. Walked off with 3 bottles (97 point ditch digger was sold out!) and cannot wait to open! read more

I loved Tablas Creek and they referred me to Denner so I thought I'd drop by. Denner has some clones from Tablas Creek so I was expecting to enjoy their wines, but I did not at all. They make Rhone varietals, but it was so inferior to Tablas. 1 star for the wine. 1 star for the tasting facility - it's ultra modern. read more

Let us save you some trouble. If you are going to Paso, make 2 stops: Denner and Lenne Calodo. I'll review Lenne elsewhere, but Denner was my hands down favorite. Most importantly, the wine is absolutely first rate. And surprisingly, the bottle price at the vineyard was equivalent to the prices at our local wine shop. Several amazing wines to choose from. And the quality equals Napa wines at 2X the cost. A huge added plus was the friendliness of the staff in the tasting room. I've found there are three types of tasting rooms: snobby, touristy and friendly. Denner is super friendly. We brought in some cheese and crackers, but it was raining so we had no where to eat. The Denner folks set us up at a big dining room table in the tasting room, and gave us our wine tasting while we ate. Absolutely wonderful experience. If you are looking for GREAT wine, nice people and a very authentic atmosphere, Denner is your spot. read more

Beautiful winery in great location. The staff provides excellent knowledge and service during the tasting. I love the viognier. Now, they require appointments. This review is based on a visit from 1/11. read more

Another non-dog friendly winery but the wine is really good. A bit on the pricier side compared to some of the other wineries in Paso but worth it. Great names, nice tasting room and friendly staff. Tasting fee waived with wine purchase. read more

Mother of Exiles is one of the best. Of course i am as well big fan of the ditch digger and from the white no other wine can get better then Theresa. I am always happy to buy something and enjoy with good dinner. read more

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Well 10 years later, we revisited and it was just as good as we remembered and so we rejoined their wine club. What we loved was having tables (instead of the typical stand up bar) which made us stay longer and we had such a lovely time! Kudos to the entire staff who made us feel like family! And we loved hearing the story behind Ditch Digger. Had no idea! read more

Terrific wines. Lovely scenery. Terrific attentive staff. Join the wait list for the Comus Club. You will not be disappointed. Cheers!!! read more

Denner Vineyards - 11 am with Denner 2010 Viognier - Wineries Near Me - Paso Robles, California

The Ditch Digger red is amazing. Bordeux style blend which is unusual in the middle of Zin country.Friendly staff. For the quality the price is well worth it.. read more

We went to Denner right when COVID restrictions were lifting. First of all, I love the names of their wines (Ditch Digger, Mother of Exiles) and they were great to taste. We weren't members, but we got a good view of the fermentation room from where we were sitting. Our server (I'm afraid I didn't catch her name in the beginning), was extremely thoughtful. She had asked us for our favorite types of wines when we were tasting, and at the end, she came back with a Paso Robles wine map with her favorite vineyards with those types of wine circled. Overall, a terrific experience, and would highly recommend to others. read more

I'd love to tell you about their wines, but we didn't get a chance to try them out. We were running behind schedule, called to let them know, and they cancelled our reservation anyway. Totally inflexible and prioritizing a schedule over customers. Oh well. read more

Denner was our first stop on our Paso trip and it ended up being our favorite. We had to push our appointment back by half hour last minute and when we called they were so accommodating and sweet! So right off the bat, great impression. The wines were great and the experience excellent. Brendan (I believe that was his name, so sorry if I'm mistaken!) was very knowledgable and was always back with another pour right on time. He was great to chat with! At the same time we were able to enjoy some privacy as we savored the wines and the views. read more

their rhone varietals are absolutely delicious. the grenache, mourvedre, voignier and syrah....all wonderful. our pourer was very well educated in their wines and was very helpful in answering our questions. we were able to do a tasting while playing a few rounds of bocce since someone in our party was a wine club member. we were really laid back wearing shorts and flip flops but neither the staff nor other visitors gave us a second glance which i thought was really cool. read more

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When planning a short trip to Paso I asked a friend who is a wine maker where I should go. He gave me two names; Denner and Jada which happens to be next door. He gave me those names because he knows that I enjoy big, well made red wines. Denner is different in that they are not open to the public. I think that you can probably get reservations by calling them ahead of time. So when you do go, you will feel a little special. I did love the wines! The employees were very informative and the tasting room is quite nice. A very modern building that looks like it should be featured in Architecural Digest. I believe we tasted four different wines. Two vintages of the Ditch Digger and a couple of others. I do feel that the bottles were a good value at Denner's prices. I almost want to give them five stars but there was a little bit of a hard sell to buy bottles. I kind of felt like I was in a time share presentation. They give you a folder with descriptions of the different wines. You also get what looks like a sushi menu, you know the ones that have the little pencil so you can check off the sushi that you want to order... I'll have two ditch diggers and a dessert wine... We had been warned that there was a push to sign up new wine club members but they aren't accepting any new members for a couple of months. I am sure that it would be a GREAT wine club to join, especially if you live in the area and can get the most of the tastings and events. When we were at other wineries in the area everyone had very high praise for Denner, it has an amazing reputation. We were told by several people that recently they have been very low on the number of wines they have available. Perhaps a victim of their own success. read more

A very small selection available for purchase and a very small production alltogether (less than 3,000 cases overall, some types only ~ 300 cases and some more like 1,000), and a vineyard I had never heard of despite previously living in the area until a friend gave our afternoon a push in the right direction by pointing us here. The wine was of good quality. The architecture of the tasting room is beautiful and modern, and refreshingly spacious. read more

Wow, thought this place would be very very impersonal but actually it wasn't. Just by the size of the tasting room and when you walk up it just seems that it would be cold. But it actually wasn't. I guess the owners were owners of some Ditch Witch Dealer Locations and that's where some of the names came from "Ditch Digger" "Dirt Worshipper" Kinda funny i enjoyed the syrah moreso than the ditch digger and dirt worshipper, but maybe thats just me. Also out of all of the wines, we actually left with the Theresa and the Rose, which wernt too bad. Not a bad place to go. You wont be surrounded by a bunch of frickin drunks there. read more