Not only did John provide exceptional service during our drive, he outdid himself overall by making sure to make our experience memorable. Our group had a great time and felt like we received VIP service. He made sure we were taken care of at each winery. From making our reservations to even carrying our bottles to our ride at each winery. John is very thoughtful and accommodating. Not to mention has a great sense of humor which went along way with our group :) John-- from all of us a HUGE THANK YOU!! Another thing our group really enjoyed was John being our paparazzi throughout the trip! We got really great shots from John. When visiting Paso Robles to go wine tasting there is no other choice you should be making, but to book John! We HIGHLY recommend! read more

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Our group of six people had an exceptional day of wine tasting with John back in July for my Father's birthday. We visited 3 different wineries in the span of 5 hours. You pay for your tastings upon arrival but John curated the places and reserved our space at the wineries. When I booked with John, I told him what we wanted in our experience and he nailed the wine recommendations and wineries! John was fun, informative and prompt. Cannot recommend his service enough! The van felt like a luxurious treat! We were picked up and dropped back off at our hotel. If you are in the SLO or Paso area and are looking to get an incredible tour of wine country with your small group, you must book with John! read more

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I've used JZs wine tour services several times and every time is a great experience. JZ goes out of his way to give you a great experience and even plans out your wine tour route. He is also very knowledgeable about the wineries and will give any recommendations you may need. He is informative, generous and provides great customer service. I have used other wine tour companies and elite wine tours is the best. The only reason I've used other wine tour services is due to JZ being booked. So plan and reserve ahead of time so you can get the best! read more

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we had such a fantastic day thanks to JZ! he planned a well balanced, nice and easy day where we never felt rushed. I was so overwhelmed by the sheer number of wineries in Paso, it was so helpful to have him suggest a few and then just pick the 3 we found most interesting. I would def visit all of them again! JZ offered some historial tidbits along the way and was a most gracious host to our group. highly recommend! read more

This review is for two tours with JZ. The first was two years ago, and the second was last weekend. We enjoyed our time with JZ so much the first time, that we booked him again! Both tours were very different, by design, but that's the type of magic that JZ brings to a trip, and what makes him so good. He can make your tour with him whatever you want it to be. Our first time, we had four wineries planed, but had such a great picnic lunch and an extended stay at Oso Libre (Red Scooter Deli lunch that JZ picked up for us before our tour started) that we ended up skipping our last stop. The flexible, no-pressure approach was lovely and we had a blast. Our most recent experience was a trip we took to Paso with friends, and it was easy to get lost in conversation, and JZ did a phenomenal job of keeping us on schedule so we'd make our next appointment time. He's a pro, and judging by the reception he gets when we arrived anywhere, he's clearly well respected and loved by the community. Would book again in a heartbeat! read more

I rarely post on Yelp, but John deserves even more than 5 stars. We have never rented a bus in Paso, but better believe that we're never going again without booking Elite Wine Tours! Besides being affordable (just about the same price as Ubering 6 people around wine country) and unbelievably low stress, John coordinated winery reservations, picked up our lunch + dinner, sorted our wines into individual bags for easy drop-off at the end of the day, and even brought a DSLR camera and sent us a Dropbox link the next day with 20+ incredible photos of our group. His professionalism shows that he's clearly been doing for a while - he knew how to nudge us gently to keep us on time and clearly "read" our group to see how involved he should be in our day. Thank you, JZ, for the most wonderful experience! Even a couple days later, we're all still raving about it. We'll be back soon :) read more

Absolutely amazing experience, JZ made our family trip to Paso unforgettable. My family and I went to Paso for a quick trip and used Elite Wine Tours and JZ (owner /our driver) went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable. His personality, his humor, his desire to make sure everyone is a having a good time made a great trip even better. The van was clean, the AC was ice cold (just how you need it when in the sun all day) and we could use our phones and hook up to the Aux cord to play our own music. Everything about this company and JZ himself were pure perfection. We loved it so much, my family and I already have another trip planned with them! Highly recommend and encourage you to use them, you will not be disappointed!! read more

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We actually did not use JZ but wish we could have. When I was referred to Elite from the owner of the AB&B we are renting, I reached out, but JZ was booked already. About a week prior to our arrival, I reached out again to JZ to see, by chance there might have been a cancelation. No luck, but JZ referred me to a couple other similar companies each time I sent a note. He continued to send me more links and referrals and I ended up booking another company that JZ referred to me. My review is based on outstanding service even though we didn't get to use his company. He wanted to help and went out of his way numerous times with suggestions of his competitors. I can't imagine how great his tours are if he is putting so much effort in trying to help us enjoy our time in Paso even though we weren't able to book with him. Next visit, my first call will be to Elite. This time 3 months in advance. Thanks, JZ! M&L read more

John is such an awesome host! He was helpful the entire day. I really liked our transportation and how clean everything was. We loved having a professional photographer with us everywhere, it made everything so easy. I will definitely use Elite for all of our wine clubs trips from now on. read more

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JZ was awesome and took great care of us. He made us feel like VIP's. Great recommendations and first class service.

JZ was absolutely amazing from start to finish! From suggesting wineries, to booking every stop for us, and even suggesting restaurants to eat at after our wine tour- the experience was the highlight of our trip! I would highly recommend using his services to anyone coming to Paso Robles. Thank you for everything John! read more

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JZ is awesome. My wife and I really enjoyed doing a wine tour with him. 5 stars for the service, the quality, the amazing planning, the quick turn-around and the overall experience! He tailored the experience for what we were looking for and did so perfectly with only a few hours of heads-up. He took pictures of us with a professional camera throughout the day and promised to send them over. No doubts he'll do that soon :) We really enjoyed our day and are looking forward to visiting Paso Robles again and doing another wine tour in the future! Thanks JZ for making everything extra special!!! read more

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I have never done a wine tour before and told my husband that I really would love to do one, while we're traveling through California! JZ is a super nice guide and brought us to amazing vineyards and drove us through the beautiful landscape of Paso Robles !! Definitely 5 starts for the service, experience and quality! I would definitely do it again, also with a larger group! read more

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We took a wine tour with JZ last spring and I just realized I neglected to write a review! Hands down, the best time we had in Paso Robles and the best way to visit wineries. We gave him an idea of what we wanted to do, and he tailored the tour perfectly for us. He knows everybody and every winery in the area. He took care of everything, and drove us to fantastic wineries where we drank excellent wines. And he's an entertaining, knowledgable guide as well. I look forward to our next visit to Paso Robles and taking another tour with JZ! read more

Soooo...if you're coming to Paso Robles and want a cool guy to drive you around all day in a lovely vehicle and cater to your every need from one great winery to the next, just send JZ a note. He'll get back to you right away, listen to what you want (if you don't know, he has ALL the tips and connections) and set up a lovely day for you. Super responsive, friendly and helpful from our first contact. We were a group of ladies (5) celebrating a 40th birthday and found him right here on Yelp. JZ doesn't do the drop you off, pick you up later thing like some of the shuttles do. He knows everyone in the whole area I think! He makes all your tasting reservations, walks you in, introduces you, waits patiently while you have your fun, then carries all your purchases out to store them for you in his cooler packs! JZ showed up right on time and his limo was clean and lovely! (I think he's upgrading to a Sprinter soon, though, so you need to hurry if like a limo!) He kept it stocked up with water to keep us hydrated in between. He was so nice we invited him to join our gourmet homemade picnic lunch! Oh, did I mention he had a nice camera with him and captured photos of us all day at no extra charge??? What a great experience! Cant thank you enough JZ! read more

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spent the day with John on 5/22/2022 and without question it was the highlight our our vacation. in researching the Paso area I found John's company and was interested in the idea that my husband and I could have private transportation and plan the day that we desired. John provided excellent communication from the start and helped us plan a great day. He's very knowledgeable of the Paso region and beyond. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend JZ and will definitely use his services again when we return to the area. Thanks again, JZ! read more

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JZ went above and beyond for every aspect of our trip. We are so appreciative of his knowledge of the Paso wine area. He was extremely helpful is arranging all our tastings for our large group. Would definitely use again, everyone had a blast! read more

We had a great experience with JZ while in Paso. We did a road trip for our honeymoon and this was one of our many stops along the california coast. His vehicle was beautiful and clean. He was prompt and communicative. He took some pictures of us at different wineries that came out beautifully and we will treasure them in years to come. He also helped with all of wine purchases and getting them in boxes and into the vehicle. read more

JZ is a super knowledgeable and super incredible guy! And I'm not just saying that because he took me and 7 of my friends over wine country today to some of the best wine tasting rooms around and I got wine tipsy... he's also just that good!! He takes care of EVERYTHING I'm talking driving, wineries, lunch, everything. I don't thing theres a better way to see this part of the world. If you are local you can count on him to show you places you never knew were here. If you're from out of town/county (we are airline people) you can count on him to be a honest and exceptional tour guide of the region. Def hit him up, you won't regret it! read more

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One of our best wine tours. John is a really fun driver and I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a great day wine tasting. He is very familiar with all of the wineries and many of the owners and wine makers. The pictures that he takes are the best. Thank you, John for a fun and memorable day. read more

JZ of Elite Wine Tours is amazing! This last weekend he took my family on a group wine tasting through Paso, picking us up and dropping us off in Cambria. We suggested two wineries and he suggested the other two. He had champagne ready for us when he picked us up and had color coded stickers ready to mark everyone's wine in case we got to tipsy to remember. Amazing service! He took pics for us and within 24hrs sent us a dropbox link with the download. We packed a picnic lunch for the winery and he had coolers in the back ready to go for us. He is also very connected with the community, offering insights and his vast knowledge. All the wineries knew him by name. I could go on and on. 10/10 using JZ again next time I am in town. Thanks JZ! read more

I checked with many services for our trip and after emailing and speaking with JZ, I went with elite services. Not just because of his cost (which was the best) he made suggestions, arranged all the tastings, picked up our lunch , knew everyone's name and kept our purchases safe and sound!! Had such a wonderful time yesterday with JZ!! This was my kids first time wine tasting and he made sure everyone was comfortable and was having a good time He was timely, Informative and very understanding. My daughter was not feeling very well at the start of the trip and JZ stopped when we needed, offered to get her medicine and continued to check on her. She soon felt much better and we all had a great time read more

JZ is knowledgeable, patient and super friendly. Created a fantastic wine tour for me and my family. We will certainly use his services in the future. Highly recommend. read more

I couldn't have asked for a better wine tasting experience. JZ was knowledgeable and friendly and took great care of our group. He curated a list of options and helped me select the perfect wineries for our diverse tastes. He handled the reservations, set the timeline, and made a wonderful host for us for the day. JZ made our wine tasting experience so fun and memorable and I can't recommend him enough! read more

We had an amazing time on this wine tour. This was our first time booking a tour and John made it so easy and enjoying. From booking the tour and his recommendations we couldn't be happier. We celebrated my husbands 60th birthday and John provided inside hook ups that we didn't expect. Ex: Special table settings at the winery, pictures throughout, wine in cold storage, and JZ is such a fun person. The entire experience was amazing and we would DEFINETLY book again. Thank you for making my husbands day so special read more

JZ was an amazing driver. He spent the day driving us to many Paso Robles wineries. He was so knowledgeable about the area and the history of each wineries. He arranged our reservations for us ahead of time. He took pictures of us the entire time and had them ready for us the next day in a Dropbox file. He carried all of our packages and even set up our picnic lunch. I couldn't recommend him more. Such an awesome day!! If you need a driver you must use him. Thanks JZ With love, 4H Club read more

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John Z is awesome and we highly recommend him and will definitely use him again and again. He obviously knows the area and provides some good insight into the different wineries and what to look for. He will work around your itinerary or will make one up for you. His Sprinter van is very comfortable and he will organize all your purchases in back of the van. On top of it his rates are very competitive but I promise you will get a much better experience. Thank you JZ for a memorable and safe weekend and see you again soon. read more

I have many many wonderful things to say about John...so get ready. He is extremely knowledgeable! He knows facts about the wine, the town, the vineyards and many other things. It was a cherry on top of all the incredible wine, to be hearing fun side facts. I love storing up on that info. He is an amazing planner! We had a brief chat with him about what we liked. And he took it away and sent us an itinerary with some back up options if we wished to customize it more. He documents the moments! He photographs you and your group at each vineyard. That way you have an amazing photo library of the day. And he takes great photos, it is not amateur hour with John. He caters to you! Let me tell you, it is sometimes hard for me to just sit and enjoy the moment so John stepped in and said you enjoy the day and don't lift a finger. He sets up your picnic, carries your wine to and from the car, and opens the car door. I felt like a queen. He is honest! I looked into the competing companies. The ones that have lower rates when they drive your own car as opposed to John, who drives his own insured vehicles. John told me upfront that insurance will not cover your car if you pay a driver, god forbid anything happen. At first, I was like that's one hell of a sales technique. But then I did some digging with some car insurance reps, who are friends and family at different companies. And sure enough, they backed up what he said. I can not afford to take chances, so for us this made us feel safe and secure. And last, but not least. He is going to be remembered forever! He helped my boyfriend, I mean fiance!...put together an amazing proposal. From helping him find the perfect spot, giving his pep talks through out the day, capturing the moment on camera and getting the vineyard all in on it too. I could not have asked for anything better. John will be remembered and a part of our story and lives forever. I highly recommend him for anyone considering this daily adventure. We will definitely be back. Thank you for everything John! read more

Great experience with Elite Wine Tours. From the first communication to the final transaction, JZ was full service! I reached out about 2 weeks prior to my trip out to arrange for a driver to take me and my boyfriend out for the day. He immediately responded with all his offerings. Others I reached out to didn't respond for days if at all. There are so many different things you can do based on his list of offerings, it can be a little overwhelming. He really does have an "experience" or option to fit just about any day out in wine country. But I told him what I had in mind...4 stops and lunch in about 4 hours or so at smaller family owned wineries. He gave me a few recommendations which I researched and decided on the 4 that looked most interesting. With the COVID protocols in place requiring appts everywhere, he set all that up for us ahead of time. I couldn't have been more hands off which was AWESOME! He even picked up our lunch from a local deli we had ordered from the day prior prior to picking us up. He was on time, about 50-10 early with his huge, very clean van stocked with water and ice. I didn't ask for much, but I"m sure if you had specific requests he'd hook you up! He got us every where on time and gently nudged us when we had to start moving to the next stop, but never rushed us out. In fact, he knows all these winemakers so well, I think he actually called ahead once or twice to slide our appt 15 min or so b/c we really were taking our time and set us up with our food at the perfect time. We weren't even thinking about it :) He was super friendly and engaged in conversation or let us be depending on the situation. He also was great at filling us in on the winemaking and wine makers along the way as well. Bonus, he took some great pictures of us candid and posed that he sent the next morning. You can't get that for this value anywhere else from my research. We could't have asked for a better stress-free day. We will definitely be calling again on our next trip out! read more

We booked Elite Wine Tours to four places for a bachelorette and JZ was fantastic! He called ahead to all four wineries, helped us with keeping wine and food cool, and was flexible with timing for us. He also took photos along the way and was pleasant to hang out with. He truly went above and beyond to make sure it was special. We would book him again in a heartbeat! read more

I cannot commend JZ enough! He made our day out in Paso memorable and fun. From making all the reservations, to getting our lunches, to being flexible when we decided to make some impromptu stops, his service is unparalleled to anyone else. He has a wonderful sense of humor and is extremely laid back. You can tell he really enjoys what he does. It's no wonder he is well respected and recognized at the wineries. Some of the highlights of our day with JZ included: The wonderful photos he took of us at each winery The wineries he recommended, which I never would have ventured to otherwise. They were all fantastic! His knowledge of Paso and wine His attention to detail and organization His fun personality JZ's tours are very reasonable, especially for the amazing service you receive. There is no doubt that I will use his tour again and definitely let him choose the wineries. I was thoroughly impressed with our day. Thank you, JZ! Hope to see you again soon! read more

We have been on two wine tours with JZ and he is really the absolute best. I love that he drives your car - keeps things simple and also keeps the price down :). He is so much fun to talk to, so knowledgeable about the industry and the Paso region, very flexible (last time we brought our dog and it was no big deal), and, most importantly, has some GREAT connections with the best wineries in Paso. All you need to do is get on his calendar and he will do the rest. In fact, I recommend not even trying to plan your own stops or set your own itinerary - tell him what you're looking for and then sit back and prepare to be amazed. read more

There are a lot of wineries in Paso Robles and John knows all about them. His knowledge of the areas history and knowledge of the wine making process was not only entertaining but also informative. He took care of everything for us and kept us on track with visiting the four wineries we had chosen with his input. And if that isn't enough you will find he's a great photographer as well. Thank you John for everything. It was a fabulous experience and we will be back to visit. If you are looking for the ultimate wine tasting experience John is your guy. read more

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John was first-rate. This was only our second wine tasting weekend, and first in Paso Robles. I had done some research, but John was incredibly helpful in confirming some wineries on my list while very politely suggesting I look elsewhere for others. Honestly, he had the perfect balance. He didn't trash any place, and if I had felt strongly about going to one of those that he wasn't giving his highest endorsement, he hadn't made me feel like I was going to regret it or be an idiot for going. John was quick to respond by email or phone prior to the trip, and was there on-time to pick us up (actually he was even early). He drove us around in our car, and he understood when to be chatty and when to let us enjoy the surroundings in peace. He knows a lot about the area and the wineries. A lot! And it was helpful for us. John had suggested a good route for us to go and a good lunch place to pick up food (Oddysey World Cafe). We were very happy with our choices of places to go, and lunch was really, really tasty. John was attentive to every detail, from calling and making reservations days and weeks ahead of time to ensuring we got great service at each winery. He stayed out of our way while there, but snapped pictures of us from time to time and sent us a disk after the trip. He even noticed the gas tank was heading towards low and offered to fill it for us when he picked up lunch. I gave him my credit card for both and didn't think twice about it. If you are looking for someone to help you pick where to go and to get you there safely, John is your guy!!! read more

I like to think I know Paso pretty well and make a good tour guide when I take my friends tasting, but JZ takes it to a whole different level. John took us to amazing wineries that were way off my radar and got us unique tasting experiences. He kept an eye on everyone in the party and made sure everyone had a good experience. He brings an energy to the group and it was quite an education for all of us. He's even connected us with a vineyard we're likely to source some grapes from. Enjoy... read more

We have use JZ a number of times, and he is a great resource for your wine visits in Santa Ynez and Paso Robles!! While we have been visiting in the area, we thought we knew a lot about the region, but things change. The first big changes is how the area is patrolled by CHP, sheriffs, etc. A great day is not worth a DUI charge ... The other changes that occur is the yearly yield of the wineries themselves. John has his finger on the pulse of the valley, and does his own tasting there. So while you might have a list of places you would like to go from the past, he can make suggestions of what you might not know. And beyond all that, JZ is a great guy, very personable, professional, and provides a great service. TOTAL FIVE STARS!!! read more

Our wine tour with JZ was nothing short of awesome from our first email contact to drop off back at the hotel! We visited 4 unique and very different wineries that we chose from a large list using some of JZ's notes. JZ is well known in the Paso Robles wine region. This was a benefit to us because we got to meet and talk with several of the winemakers. Very informative! The Sprinter was a great way to travel and the brand new storage racks in the back were impressive. It was easy to spend time with JZ and he soon felt like an old friend. The digital pictures sent the next day were appreciated. You won't go wrong using Elite Wine Tours. read more

We booked with JZ for Harvest Wine Festival and we had a great time with him. He was on time, very attentive and an all around great guy. The wineries we visited all spoke very highly of JZ...."best in the business" they said. We will definitely book with JZ on our next visit to Paso. read more

I actually met JZ when my friends and I visited one of the wineries during my first trip to Paso Robles. Unfortunately, at that time, we had already booked a wine tasting group tour the next day so we didn't get the chance to do the private tour with JZ. My bf's friend gave a great recommendation, so when my bf and I went back to Paso for a quick Valentine's day getaway we knew we had to contact him for our wine tour. First of all, you wouldn't have to worry about who's gonna be your DD. I like how the tour is personalized (budget, wine preferences, etc.) and mannnnn... we went to so many wineries that day! The places he took us were spot on! Most of them we probably wouldn't even end up visiting if we drove around on our own or if we had gone with a group tour. He's very professional, knowledgeable about the area and the wines, plus he takes awesome pictures! (Sidenote: I'll never forget how he got to our hotel 15mins early, I really liked that). Definitely worth the money and I wouldn't hesitate to give him a ring for my next wine tour in Paso/SLO. Thanks JZ, we had a great time! read more

We found JZ online via Google. I called JZ and he called me back in a matter of minutes. After speaking with John(JZ) for two minutes I knew he was the right person for us. On the day of our wine tour, John arrived a few minutes ahead of schedule, driving a clean SUV. My wife and I immediately took a liking to John as we headed to our first stop on our tour, HammerSky Vineyards. During our tour, John would share informative information about each winery and their tasting guidelines, so we knew what to expect. Overall, we had a blast and JZ played a big part in making sure that our time and money was well spent! Also, John took some excellent photos of my wife and I and sent them to us the next day... FREE OF CHARGE! We highly recommend JZ of Elite Wine Tours to anyone wanting to tour the Central Coast wineries!!! read more