What a spectacular property! As soon as you drive in this winery feels very grand, and the feeling…read morecontinues as you approach the outside tasting area. Sadly it was pretty chilly when we were visiting so sitting outside wasn't in the cards for us, but it was still lovely to enjoy as we checked in. We didn't have a reservation, but they were able to seat us inside the tasting room, which was lucky because they filled up very quickly after we got there. Two of us ended up sharing the classic tasting, it came with 5 wines, and we got an extra bonus pour of another wine they had open. The tasting had 1 white and 4 reds when we were in. We were helped by Emily, she was great to chat with and knew a ton about the wine, winery, and Paso. My favorite thing about the tasting was that they had a section on the menu that talked about the 2023 vintage (all but one wine we tried were from 2023) and how it differed from 2022. It was great education and information on why the wine was the way it was that year. We didn't love any of the wines enough to take them home with us, but we did find that the 23's everywhere weren't our favorites, we'll have to come back once they have a new vintage!

There are so many great wineries here in Paso and we absolutely love our membership for many…read morereasons. The minimum commitment is 2 bottles twice a year and we can select whatever we like. We also can bring a party of 6 for our tastings. Both the white and red wines are amazing. Even though Anthony (winemaker) now has his new winery (Royal Nonesuch Farms which is also incredible) he still is very involved here. The property is absolutely amazing. On our last visit, we had the pleasure of being served by Tony for the first time. Tony is great with entertaining stories and recommendations for food pairing. He even introduced us to a website with delicious Italian recipes. The wine is fairly priced considering the high quality.

Came here with our wine passport and had a great time. Michael was our host and was awesome. He was…read moresuper knowledgeable about the wines and took the time to explain everything to my sister, who has only been wine tasting twice. He never made her feel out of place and answered every question she had. He even gave us wine pairing suggestions and a recipe to try at home. As a bonus, we got to meet Pearl, the winery dog, who was an absolute sweetheart and made the experience even better. Great wine, great atmosphere, and even better service. If you're making a reservation, definitely ask for Michael, you won't be disappointed. We'll definitely be back!

I really enjoyed my tasting at Shale Oak. It wasn't my favorite of the weekend, but the sommelier,…read moreSteve, was so funny and not stuffy at all. So laid back and his descriptions of the wine were like a comedy routine instead of a "wine person". When he described my first wine "like sucking on a wet rock" I knew we'd get along. The wines here were very unique, and there were some interesting blends. I liked some of the other wines better but ended up buying a few. The outside had plenty of shade, and the live music was really nice. The musician was chatting between songs since we were the only ones there for a while. The pacing was really slow, so make sure you have time to enjoy, we did have to track down good old Steve to check out but he had our wines ready to go when we were. I would go back next time I'm in Paso Robles.

Absolutely, positively, lovely. A rustic farm setting complete with a large barn and farmhouse…read more On a perfect day, Mother's Day, it became complete with fantastic wine (love the Farmhouse Cuvee the most), food truck (serving up an amazing sandwich wrap), and a great Fleetwood Mac cover band (covered stage at the end of a long grass area). I've been writing a lot of wine reviews lately, but truly this was one of the best in experiences.

Went to this winery & was told they aren't doing wine tastings today. However they were waiting for…read morea group with wine tastings reservations who were already 15 min late. We were with members of this winery & to have them turn away members, who had guests with them, just left us with a really bad taste in our mouth. Why wouldn't they communicate no tastings on a Friday via their website? What would be the harm in serving members & their friends when no one else was even there. Super unfortunate.

HEY NOW, this is the place to make your next stop, visit, or vacation for some really nice wine…read more I truly love places like this. We have a few in the Bay Area and wine country, but this is what it is about. If you want to learn a thing or two about wines, relax and do some tastings, this is the place. Bella Luna in Templeton is what it is about. Make it your next venture. Adios..ciao...LA BELLA LUNA!

Great place. Family owned winery, genuine and no frou-frou. The owners are the pourers everyday…read moreexcept Sundays - that's family day. Stop here for some delicious wines and great company. Each bottle we tasted was excellent.

Some places you remember because of the wine. Some places you remember because of how much fun you…read morehad. For me, Indigené Cellars is both. My first visit was back in December 2019, before any of us knew what was coming in 2020. A group of us girls were in Paso Robles for the weekend, ended up here during our wine tasting adventures, and had the BEST time. I still remember us sitting around laughing, drinking wine and enjoying ourselves so much that we practically shut the place down. It became one of those memories from that trip that always stuck with me. Fast forward to September 2026, and I was back in Paso celebrating my 45th birthday with my partner. I told her there was one little wine tasting spot I really wanted to find again. Sure enough, I found Indigené, tucked away in the same little alleyway I remembered, and we headed over after brunch. And once again, SUCH A GOOD TIME. Raymond, the owner, is an absolute gem. We sat outside at one of the high-top tables tucked into the alley and settled in for our tasting. As locals came in and out to say hello, you could immediately tell Raymond is someone who is genuinely loved in the community. It didn't feel stuffy or overly serious. It felt like sitting around with good people, talking, laughing and drinking some really good wine. We started with a tasting and let's just say...the pours kept coming. There were several wines I really enjoyed, but the 100% Syrah was definitely one that stood out to me. We ended up buying a few bottles to take home, and by the time we finally got off those stools, we both knew an afternoon nap was calling our names. Almost seven years between visits and somehow the same great feeling. Indigené is officially one of our Paso stops now. Whenever we're back in town, we're stopping in to see Raymond. Good wine. Great people. Even better vibes.

If you are anything like me and my friends, you're gonna have to enjoy a stroll around the block…read morebefore you find this diamond in the rough. We definitely put our steps in and earned our wine pours! We were treated with such grace for my tasting and my BFF had a beautiful glass of their bubbly. The beautiful soul that brought our wine delivered the story of each wine with passion! She even entertained my questions(brownie points! I'm full of questions!) as if she liked the challenge. She's a treasure! There's an unmistakable sense of warmth and community here. Even during the short time we spent there, a steady stream of people stopped in for a glass or simply to exchange greetings, which speaks volumes about how welcoming and inviting the atmosphere truly is. Hint: Find them in the alleyway...not from the street.

Scarlett Cougar discovered Villa San Juliette through the Pleasant Valley Wine Trail Twilight…read moreTasting -- and afterward completely understood why people speak so highly of the property. There's something wonderfully romantic about a winery that still feels connected to gathering, celebration, and genuine hospitality instead of simply "wine service." Learning more about Villa San Juliette's beautiful estate and welcoming atmosphere left such a lovely impression. I also love seeing wineries that continue contributing to the collaborative, community-centered spirit Paso Robles wine country is known for. Looking forward to future events and hopefully experiencing Villa San Juliette in person one day soon.

My party of 4 argued it's French, Spanish, or Italian...but despite the right answer or if all…read morethree, you'll be transported. That my friends, is my favorite of all experiences. Owned by Nigel Lythgoe & Ken Warwick (American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance), they sometimes will make an appearance. But this is first class, and you'll feel a little like a celebrity by enjoying it here (and you could add British to the argument). It was 75 degrees with a cool breeze -- delightful. We shared a bottle of Rose Grenache while scarfing down some burgers and fries. Is that not perfect, or what? Smashburger & Fries [$25, 4.0 stars] -- I'd say, really good but not great. It was a 6 oz burger patty, not very smashed. Experts would say it should be 2 thin patties, smashed with crispy edges. Still, it stood on its own, was good, and the fries were devine. So, if you are reading this review of mine, what are you waiting for? Go already.

This is a continuation of our "off the beaten path" Winery tour. We passed by this one a few years…read moreago, and it intrigued me. Dark Star was a Dan O'Bannon written movie that had weird mob funding allegations, and I was wondering if this was affilliated. It wasn't. But the wine was good. We met with Randy as we walked in. Randy is a gem - as we tried the various wines of Dark Star, he kept us entertained with anecdotes and stories which really rounded out the experience, while discussing the high points of each wine we tasted. Friendly doesn't describe Randy adequately - he's very engaging. The bar where we sat had water available at the door, as well as soft drinks and what not. There was a large merchandise area in the corner, and I grabbed a couple of shirts before I left, along with 4 bottles of wine - a tawny port, a regular port, and two bottles of their Crunchy Cat, which was quite good with a nice nose and a smooth finish. Plan to spend around an hour for a full tasting experience. Seating is available indoors and outdoors, and the bathroom was clean - it's out the side door, walk towards the winery, on the right. Each wine bottle is adorned in Latin (someone hoping to bring life to a dead language) with "Angeli d'Altri Tempi" which translates to Angels of Other Times.

Had a lovely visit with Randy at Dark Star. I had an expired Groupon so decided to use the cash…read morepaid value for a glass of rose. The rose was brand new and optional to have slight carbonation. I liked it without the bubbles best. Nice conversation and we're able to visit with the owner as well. Discussed the state of over saturation in Paso. So many wineries, can they all survive? Hope so, the area is so rich with diversity of venues.

Heidi is a five-star host. Very knowledgeable, very personable and made us feel welcome. The…read moretasting menu it's pretty good, and we wound up purchasing a bit of wine.

Clesi wines was amazing! We had excellent service and conversation with Adrienne, one of the…read moreowners. The Italian wines are balanced and full of flavor. Highly recommend the Sagrantino, the Convivió, the Estate Cuvée and the amphora Aglianico. We loved this place and will be back. Also, the wine dogs give a wonderful welcome!