I'd been wanting to visit Epoch for years, but for some reason or another it always ended up getting 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. read more

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Epoch is a stand out winery! A must go! Everything from the beautiful property, the buildings, the history, the wine and the staff! Charcuterie was fantastic as well! It's a must visit! read more

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Amazing Winery! Architecture and Wines! Lots of history in this tasting room and one can spend hours 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! read more

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One of the best tastings in Paso. We never miss the opportunity to visit when we are in the area. They get busy so be sure to make reservations in advance. read more

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Amazing wines in a gorgeous setting with a great wine guide(?Brady?). This was recommended to me by a friend and they were spot on. It was a lovely sunny and breezy spot on a hot day. The indoors is as beautiful as outdoors. We had our tasting outside. The wines were amazing. Along the lines (taste and price wise) as Law winery. Our guide was well informed and very personable and fun and we had time just to sit outside and enjoy. We also were given some bamboo plates and napkins to enjoy the sandwiches we brought in as our tasting was at lunch time and we didn't know purchasing cheese and charcuterie was an option. Had no intentions of buying when we arrived but left with 6 amazing wines. 4 big reds and 2 delicious whites, their focus is of course the big reds classic to Paso. We will return! Loved meeting the vineyard cat too! What a great day. read more

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Outstanding winery with excellent wines! Their estate is huge and tasting room is gorgeous -- modern but still has elements from its own history. All the wines that they had on their tasting menu were fantastic. I really enjoyed the Ingenuity blend that was Syrah forward. We also got the Charcuterie platter as well that had a good selection of cheeses and a unique mushroom pate. Service was friendly and very knowledgeable about the wine and history! read more

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Epoch is EPIC! The location is not very close to other Paso wineries but the drive is so worth it! You also have to pay for your tastings ahead of time but again, SO worth it. We were in awe of the grounds immediately. The view of their vineyards is gorgeous! Great photo opps outside of the estate house. We were a large group of 8 and we all felt taken care of. Our tastings were pre-poured and not a glass or menu was out of place. Plus, they printed my name on the menu!! So cute!! It's the little things. Our sommelier Brenden was friendly and engaging. Our group shared two charcuterie plates. They are a little small for the price but tasty nonetheless. Their wines are delicious. We especially enjoyed their rose and the veracity. They waive some tastings with purchase of a few bottles. 10/10 recommend! read more

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Our host Brendan was amazing, the venue was spacious and well kept, but the wines fell short, especially after tasting ones at TOP winery. These seem more light bodied and have very short finish, not much of a nose either. All the wines on the tasting flight were pre-poured by the time we arrived, but since we sat out the wines got quite warm. Good place for groups and pictures. read more

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We are in love with this place! I was a bit skeptical booking because it's prepaid... that means no room for error, especially with a group of 6. But if you're seriously looking for good wines, good service, and good views, this is the place! We came right at opening with prepaid reservations. The grounds are beautiful! Looks super relaxing and picturesque. We tasted indoors, the facility was beautiful. They had the wines out and our server came and spoke about each one. We went at our own pace, he came around to check in and answer any questions. He even let us taste 2017 authenticity. I saw the zin (not on tasting menu) and he let us try it. It was super delicious too, so we got 2 bottles of it, along with the estate blend and the authenticity. We are considering becoming wine club members here just for the relaxing atmosphere. Definitely not bougie like DAOU. The people here are real and it's family own and they don't act like snobs! Super down to earth. Next time we're coming back as our last winery so we can taste and just relax on the chairs overlooking the landscape. read more

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Absolutely first class. Outstanding. Impressive. VIP. That's how I would describe the whole Epoch experience. (BTW, it's not a star wars character, it's pronounced "Epic") They own 150+ acres. Outstanding property filled with hills, vineyards, horses, incredible trees, and internally-owned properties for ownership and staff. Lovely people and service. Incredible quality wines. Make sure to taste them all. The setting, wonderful. Various options: inside, patio, chairs overlooking the hills and horses, picnic tables. I believe all are worthy. Go already. read more

Had such an amazing time here. Straight off the arrival, property is gorgeous. A hidden gem tucked into the hills. The tasting room is both modern and rustic, blending everything together. Loved every wine. The standouts were the Syrah, rose and a very very delightful Zinfandel. Our educator, Braden, truly made the tasting memorable and enjoyable, from great storytelling, to great suggestion, to juggling 9 wine glasses on wine hand and taking photos with the other for guests. Can't recommend this place high enough. Thank you for hosting us. P.s they're extremely dog friendly read more

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Amazing winery with great indoor and outdoor seating and fabulous wines. Tastings are a little expensive, but totally worth it. If you are going on a weekend, make sure to have a reservation. read more

The location is a little remote but worth it. The building Ali's a restored barn with amazing architecture. The service was laid back but professional. I enjoyed our wine sommelier. He was knowledgeable of the area, soils and of course the wine. Highly recommend for your wine tasting! read more

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Had a great time at this winery. White wine to start the tasting is terrific but a little pricy. Staff was knowledgeable and history of this winery is very interesting. We were allowed to eat some of our own snacks outside in the patio. read more

Definitely a memorable experience. As our party of 6 was waking up we were greeted by Scott with Rosés. He then escorted us to our own table with four glasses and an explanation of the wines. He explained about the winery, the wines and the history of the gorgeous tasting room. He was very good with how interacted with us, gave us time to ourselves, and offered tastings of wines available at the time. Beautiful outdoor area where you can have a picnic. They are a small producer of 7-8 thousand cases a year and grow all own grapes. read more

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Date of Visit: 6/15/2024 We visited the Epoch Estate Wines during our visit to Central Coast in mid June, during Father's Day weekend. The tasting room of the Epoch Estate Wines was built by the remains of the historical York Mountain Winery, and was opened in December 2017. We were welcomed by the host after we parked, and handed in the chilled 2023 Rosé and were walked into the tasting room. 2023 Rosé The Rosé was made by 63% Mourvèdre, 26% Grenache, and 11% Syrah, with a refreshing smell of fruits and violet, very nice to drink in the summer. 2020 Sensibility This one is the first red we had on the day. This one is 79% Grenache, and 21% Syrah. On the nose it begins with raspberry, orange, strawberry, and tastes like milk chocolate. 2020 Estate Blend I love the smell of this one, and it was made with 46% Syrah, 24% Grenache, 11% Mourvèdre, 11% Tempranillo, 5% Graciano, 2% Zinfandel, and 1% Carignan. It is clear to get the taste of black cherry, vanilla, violets on the palette. 2020 Ingenuity The third red wine is all about blue fruits. Mixed with 51% Petite Sirah, 25% Grenache, 22% Mourvèdre, and 2% Syrah, the 2020 Ingenuity is a good wine to drink in summer. 2020 Authenticity The last one on the tasting list is 2020 Authenticity, which is 100% Syrah. Still too young as Syrah wine, can taste the tobacco and graphite smell. 2015 Authenticity We also tried the 2015 Authenticity for vertical tasting. This one is more mature, but the structure was still obvious. Made with 81% Syrah and 19% Mourvèdre. read more

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I've been a member of Epoch for a few years now but never really had the chance to visit--work and youth sports usually keep me busy (if you know, you know). We finally made it up and were able to grab a reservation. They do get busy, but they're flexible with club members, which I appreciated. When we arrived, the grounds were beautiful--calm, peaceful, and really tranquil. I did mess up by not requesting the Library Collection, though! Fun fact: they pre-pour your tasting and even have a personalized card with your name on it waiting for you. That said, when I asked to switch the tasting to something else, the associate didn't even hesitate. I felt bad because everything was already set up, but they made it so easy. The experience at Epoch was awesome. The associate helping us was incredibly knowledgeable and had a deep background in winemaking, which made everything even more enjoyable. I also loved their pouring style. It's relaxed--they tell you about the wine, then let you roam the property, take pictures, enjoy your glass, and come back when you're ready for the next pour. Super chill and well done. read more

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"Even though we didn't purchase any wines, we had a fantastic experience at Epoch. Our host--her name may have been Genevieve (apologies if we have that wrong)--was only 21 and incredibly knowledgeable. She was warm, professional, and truly made our entire experience." read more

Great wine and a beautiful winery. Came here and had a great tasting a few months ago. We were 4 adults and 3 kids, and they gave us a great setup near the entrance. Wine is served already in the glass so you are able to compare and contrast the different wines. I like that approach. Our host was excellent and very knowledgeable. His name was Toby and although a young guy, he knew a lot about the wines. I joined their wine club and look forward to returning. Although the winery is upscale, they are very welcoming to kids and we had no issues. With that being said, the kids are use to wineries, so they are pretty well behaved, so it wasn't an issue. Glad to be members at epoch, and looking forward to them continuing to produce excellent wines! Also hope to make up there for one of the release tastings in the future! read more

I've been a wine club member at Epoch for more than 10 years, recently as an Elite member, and have always enjoyed their hospitality, wine , and atmosphere when visiting the estate. The Fall 2025 shipment from Epoch happened during a heat wave in SoCal with Santa Ana conditions causing temperatures in my local area to exceed 95 degrees. I received my shipment after it sat in a hot UPS truck all day knowing the wine quality is definitely compromised (UPS delivers to my home close to the end of the day). The boxes were hot and the wine inside felt very warm. I reached out to Epoch asking if they would replace the shipment...and after a bit of back and forth Epoch decided to replace my shipment and make everything right!!!! Thanks Epoch Estate wines for taking care of your wine club customer!!! I'm looking forward to visit and enjoy your wines in the future! read more

Wow. A+ service from Braden, fantastic experience overall. I had stopped by without a reservation in July and enjoyed a glass. Thus time, I made sure to secure a reservation. While all of the wines weren't 100% in my book, a few were really beautiful. Add to that the setting and service and you have a worthwhile tasting few. I was wary of the tasting set up where all the wines are pre-poured, but Braden frequented with the perfect cadence and its great for parents with kids who may need to bounce if kids' temperaments change. I'm adding Epoch to my "must visit" list in Paso. read more

We just love the chance to visit Epoch. The wine is incredible, the architecture is stunning, the history is rich, and the service is sublime. We were lucky enough to have Avery as our host and she is a pure slight--happy, positive, welcoming, and deeply knowledgeable about not just the Epoch wines, but the Paso wine world. She made. Birthday celebration extra special for us. We look forward to our next opportunity to visit and will request to be with Avery again. read more

I love how they welcome you for your rez. Beautiful property, super nice pourer (Jake) and we really liked it.

Cannot recommend this winery enough. Came for the start of our honeymoon and was met at the entrance with the first glass of our tasting. Amazing wine. Even better service. And impeccable views to top it off. Shout out to Avery for unmatched service and conversation. read more

Taylor was absolutely amazing at Epoch. She greeted us as we entered with glasses of a delicious Rose. She then walked us through the pre poured tastings that were beautifully arranged at the classy and elegant wooden bar. She was extremely knowledgeable and answered every question we had. The winery itself is gorgeous. Think classic log cabin meets modern architecture. Breathtaking views as well. Loved all the wines too, will be back. read more

My friends and I went to Epoch last month for a leisurely Saturday wine tasting. We had a fantastic time there, drinking and relaxing and enjoying the property, and took home several bottles of delicious wine. I don't know how hard it is to make a reservation, but we booked our 12:15 tasting more than a month in advance--probably a good move for a party of six. The winery was a bit of a hike from our AirBnB closer to downtown Paso Robles, but it was worth the Ubers for the wine trail views. Epoch was recommended to us for the wine and the atmosphere, and the winery definitely delivered on both. The grounds were beautiful, and we liked walking around before, during, and after our tasting, taking in the landscape: trees and sky and grass and horses. It was a little cold to do the actual tasting outside, so we spent most of our time in the tasting room, which was spacious and attractive with lots of windows. We were there before Christmas, and there was a Christmas tree made out of wine bottles. Service was great. We booked the signature tasting, which was $40 a person, with a tasting fee waived with each $100 purchase. We were greeted outside with our first wine, the 2022 White. Then we sat down at a huge table for a pre-poured flight of four reds: the 2019 Veracity, the 2019 Estate Blend, the 2019 Ingenuity, and the 2019 Block B. The woman hosting us was friendly and helpful, giving us useful guidance and tasting notes but mostly leaving us to drink, which was fine by us. The pre-poured format made this tasting less ceremonious than others I've done, but it was casual and fun and kind of interesting to taste everything side by side. My one complaint is that there were all these tiny flies that kept going for our glasses. We were given little covers for our glasses to protect our wine, but the bugs were pretty gross and pesky. The wines were really good, all of them blends except the Block B, which was 100% syrah. We got to try an older vintage of the Block B at the end of our tasting, and that was tremendous. We had no problem spending $600 on bottles and getting our tasting fees waived. I took home a bottle each of the 2019 Estate Blend and the 2019 Block B, which I will age at home as long as I can wait. I'd highly recommend Epoch if you want to taste some wines, particularly if you're with a larger group. I had a fantastic time and hope to go back on another visit to Paso Robles. read more

Epoch is epic. Cliche or not, this is a top 10 winery in California, possibly the world. The wines are stupid good, the historical/modern estate and winery architecture are one-of-a-kind. Gorgeous location and vibe. If you think you know or like wine and haven't been to Epoch, you're missing out... read more

Epoch Estate Wines I literally am having a hard time figuring out what to write about Epoch. We had issues that moved Epoch to comp our tastings $40 each!!!!! Kudos to them! The person we dealt with before we arrived, Elizabeth, was great: prompt, accommodating, funny The location is beautiful!! We get there and our server is wonderful. Another person, apparently "above" our server, is picking up our empty glasses and leaves two of them saying, "you need these for something we MIGHT serve you after the advertised flight." Sweet!! When we are done with our "flight" we ask where that "extra" tasting is and are told, "sorry ... we said we 'might' have something extra but we don't" So ... there are two wines that we might be interested in buying so we ask to "revisit" those two wines and are told "sorry, everything has been buttoned up so no revisits are available" We leave 10 minutes before their advertised closing time of 4:00pm I have visited over 100 different wineries over the past ten years and Epoch is the first to tell me I couldn't revisit a wine ‍ Although the location is wonderful and the frontline servers are awesome, the lack of customer-focused tasting room management, average wines, the insanely high tasting price of $40/person, and the distance to travel to their tasting room makes us sad that we must rate them two stars out of five. read more

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The best wines in the area! Service was over-the-top! Been coming to Paso for over 20 years.... Not sure how I've missed this gem all these years. read more

Beautiful stunning property considered one of the architectural bests in the US and wines are amazing, staff and wine tour were great it's a definite return next trip! read more

After a friend recommended Epoch amongst the many wineries they make up the Paso region, I decided to give it a try. Nestled up off the beaten path, you really have to drive a bit into seclusion to get there. But once you do, you'll find the most beautiful tasting room (even recognized by Architectural Digest). There is a gate to enter where your reservation is confirmed and then you'll be greeted with a welcome glass from a friendly face. We absolutely loved our tasting here. It was so peaceful and the atmosphere was just so grand yet cozy. We took a walk to the top of the steps where we were greeted by one of the property's cats and got to see a grape press. You can tell that the building is infused with historic relics and we were intrigued to learn the history of the place. The wines were really good and I loved that the winemaker created this interesting visuals to depict how the wine tastes and flows through your palate. Taylor Lautner (aka team Jacob) was recently married here so the winery is gracing Vogue. I Can totally see why. This place was beautiful, paired with great wine and friendly staff. read more

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Flat out INCREDIBLE. We found Epoch and loved the images and videos we saw and made sure to put it on our lists when Visiting paso. My Wife and I love wine tasting in Paso Robles's wine country. We both are so excited that we came across Epoch. We stopped in for my moms birthday on 01.11.2023 and I am very happy that we did choose Epoch as the weather wasn't the greatest we had Epoch all to ourselves for the most part. Our server, Vince, was absolutely amazing. He was extremely knowledgeable with the wines, the history of the property as well as a ton of other fun fact questions we had for him. Epoch has to be one of The Nicest estates that we have ever been to. The vibe was great. The concept is very open but it is also intimate at the same time. I really do encourage everyone who is planning a wine trip in Paso Robles to visit Epoch. I know that we will be back soon! read more

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Sherman was amazing. Very knowledgeable and passionate about the wine maker and the culture of the winery. I highly recommend this winery and suggest that you ask for Sherman!!! read more

Epoch Estate Wines - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Templeton, California

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A true five star place . Only negative about this place is the entrance which is York rd off of 46 highway if you are traveling from west to east you might miss it and end going for a U turn. Drive safely The awarded place for its architecture and wine. Atmosphere is amazing, I like their 2014 Epoch blend I have few of the at home . It's a Napa valley or south of France level quality and more but for less cost. Kids and pet friendly (they have cats if your dog is ok with it) You can bring your own food or cheese plate and just buy a bottle of wine and enjoy the vineyards like it's your backyard. Staff are great they help you through purchase I had the chance to interact with Lisa , Christine, Chelsea. They all were amazing in costumer Servies . Accommodate large parties or just a couple. Hidden gem. read more

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We had an amazing experience at this winery yesterday. We had the pleasure to have Avery as host and wine guide for our tasting. She was exceptional in her knowledge of wine and the local wine culture. She was outstanding, friendly and a marvelous addition to this lovely winery. We truly enjoy their wines and the people! read more

Jake was amazing. He was thorough with explaining each tasting while being personable and genuine. He made this wine tasting experience so great, we will be back! 10/10 service!!! He surprised us with the Tempranillo which was beyond favorable on the palate and full body. read more

Beautiful tasting room. Very prestigious and well appointed interior. The wines are good and the extra touch of providing hydration to go is a nice ending. Experienced team that give you space to enjoy your time and not hang around for too long. read more

Had such a great experience here at Epoch Winery! Service was really great and friendly, and we enjoyed our time here! 5 tastings for $30. Well worth it. We sat outside on the patio. It was a beautiful Paso weekend with plenty of sun and breeze. The rosè was nice, light and easy to drink. My favorite was the 2017 Block B, 100% Syrah. So complex, not too heavy, overall enjoyable. I highly recommend you stop by at Epoch Estate Wines when in Paso Robles! Shout out to Anna and (guy in green and leopard animal button up, sorry didn't get your name!!) my excellent servers! read more

Epoch Estate Wines - Tasting - $30 - 5 wines - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Templeton, California

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Beautiful architecture but their wines didn't work for us - we preferred more full-bodied reds. Would still recommend a visit if you've never been. We initially thought it was a formal place but servers and staff are very friendly and made us feel at home. Reservations are needed so make sure you call beforehand. read more

This place was just so wonderful for the proposal I captured. The staff was amazing! The ambiance is so warm and cozy, and just the overall experience was so wonderful! As a photographer we are not always welcome in these establishments , this one is by far so awesome and helpful and just cool !!! read more