What a wonderful little winery in Paso Robles! Came here for a floral workshop event (including wine and appetizers) with In Bloom and Colline Flower Farm. The grounds are absolutely stunning! They have an enormous industrial barn where the event was held and it is surrounded by rolling green hills and grapevines, as far as the eye can see. There is a wonderful sitting area inside with various couches as well as some outdoor seating where you can enough the sunny weather and views. Their red wine we had was so delicious and everyone was so friendly and nice! Can't wait to go back to visit again soon to try more of their wines. read more

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We enjoyed the tasting at this Vineyard today and it was such an amazing experience. Sarah was our host at the vineyard and to say that we got exceptional service is putting it lightly. She was insanely knowledgeable and passionate about the wine, history, and property. The wine was absolutely delicious and the property was beautiful. Having Sarah explain everything to us made it even that much better. I would a recommend this vineyard to anybody coming to Paso Robles. We will definitely be back. If we could give it more than five stars we would! Thank you for making our experience. Amazing! read more

Fulldraw Vineyard - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Isabella B's review sums it up pretty good so I'll keep this short and sweet. Enjoyed the wines very much and also really liked the ambiance of the tasting room. Very knowledgeable and friendly gentleman. First time for me in Paso but of the 5 wineries we visited, this tasting room stood out from the others. read more

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Actual rating 4.5. [I'm visiting the wineries as mentioned in "The Definitive Paso Robles Wine Guide", as curated by Josh of Vinohead. This curated list is an excellent cross-section of the renowned wineries in Paso Robles.] Fulldraw is one of the newer wineries in Paso Robles. Though the proprietor/winemaker duo Connor and Rebecca McMahon bought the 100-acre site in the Templeton Gap in 2012, the production and tasting room facility didn't fully open until shortly just before the initial lockdown in March 2020. I wasn't even aware that Fulldraw existed until my 2nd Paso visit when I tasted a Fulldraw bottle and was seduced. This is pure Paso winemaking, no Old World techniques here. After visiting a few Paso Robles wineries one will start noticing the various connections the wineries have among each other. In the case of Fulldraw Connor McMahon was the former vineyard manager then former assistant winemaker at Booker. It's very telling that the Fulldraw tasting room and property is situated right next to Booker. Gary, the guy who did our tasting, also works at Herman Story and also has his own wine label (Primitivo?). So one can go down the rabbit hole of Paso wineries based on industry connections. Speaking of Gary, hands down the best tasting room person I have ever met. I would go back to Fulldraw just to have him do my tasting again. He did an excellent job making the tasting room experience so much fun, seamlessly combining explaining the Fulldraw portfolio and just simply having a chat. He even was kind enough to drop my headphones back at the Cheval when I forgot them at the tasting room. Many thanks. The following was what I tried during my tasting back in 2/2021 (tasting fee $40 or waived with a 3-bottle purchase). 1. 2018 Drift (72% Clairette blanche, 28% Grenache blanc) 2. 2019 Sunshower (60% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre, 20% Syrah) 3. 2017 Charted (80% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre 10% Syrah) 4. 2017 Honey Bunny (88% Syrah, 12% Mourvedre) 5. 2017 Interpretation (100% Tempranillo) 6. 2016 Hard Point (100% Grenache) Coming from a person who has tried Clos/Benom, Daou and Tablas Creek (also fellow list wines), Fulldraw's portfolio has the most seductively bold wines. The aroma and mouthfeel instantly captivate you the minute you taste them, which can be a bit too overwhelming if one is not fully used to bold wines. This is even true with the 2018 Drift (a white!) but so much so for the reds in that all of the reds have suggested *decanting* times - or if you're me and are impatient, pour via an aerator. These wines are meant to be sipped slowly over a hearty meal. My favorite wine is the 2017 Honey Bunny, which also seems to be their flagship wine since I see it in other Paso wine merchant stores and restaurant listings. As of this writing it is also my favorite Paso wine. There's something magical about this wine... even at 15.4% ABV I can drink this like water (provided I pour it with an aerator) as it's so smooth even with the Mourvedre, which adds tannins and structure (full disclosure: I'm also fond of Cab/Syrah blends, which also are similar in theory). I cracked this open a week later when my dad grilled a prime ribeye steak. My dad (who is even more new in his wine journey) commented that this was the best wine he has ever sipped. My biggest regret was that I only bought one. That bottle didn't even make it to another day and that has never happened with any other Paso bottle - and I had to work the next day. So hats off to the McMahons. One can say that the wine tasting fee is steep, especially for a newer winery. The minimum bottle purchase for a fee waiver is also pretty steep. But this is true for a lot of boutique wineries and is more of a reflection on the state of winetasting in Paso Robles nowadays. High-quality grapes and high-quality wine don't come cheap. When planning a Paso Robles wine tasting day I usually just balance a pricier experience with a winery that has a more affordable tasting (ie. don't book Fulldraw/Daou/Clos Solene on the same day!) Looking forward to future visits here. Thanks to the Fulldraw staff for an amazing experience and awesome wines. --- n.b: In the interest of completeness I also own/have drunk 2 other bottles made with Fulldraw grapes. - Breaking Free (88% Grenache, 12% Mourvedre). I broke this in Iceland and consumed it over 3 days in various cities along the Ring Road. This is my 2nd favorite Fulldraw wine and the only GM blend that I actually liked as I am very partial to Syrah (and the GSM blend). I poured it with an aerator and while still delicious on the first day, it got even more delicious on the 2nd day - I think Iceland's air quality has something to do with it. This ended up being my favorite alcohol of the Iceland trip. - The 2nd Situation 2018 (88% Syrah, 12% Grenache). This is very similar to Honey Bunny with Grenache instead of Mourvedre. Haven't cracked this yet but one bottle's reserved to be cracked with my wino friends in Japan. read more

This place is such a hidden gem! Sarah is the best host. Her knowledge and poise makes the experience so much fun to learn and sip on some great wine. Each wine has a special story behind it, which only makes it that much greater. Madison is also always so sweet as well. Trust me when I say this will be a go to place for whenever you visit Paso wine country! read more

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We had the most wonderful experience at this winery. First, the wines are incredible! Every single wine we tasted was top notch. We thought they were a little pricy, but after tasting them actually ended up joining the wine club, they are that good. Second, our hostess Sarah was beyond accommodating and knowledgeable. We showed up as a walk-in (this place was recommended by a friend of mine at the last minute, so we REALLY wanted to check it out and hoping we could get in), and even though they were fully booked for the day and could not accommodate walk ins, Sarah somehow made it work. She very clearly explaining the situation, so we understood, but her service still never dropped below exceptional. At one point one of the owners even stopped by our table to chat briefly about the wines with us. We will definitely be back, and would recommend this spot to anyone looking for fabulous wines, knowledgeable and accommodating staff, and an overall exceptional time. read more

Spectacular tasting experience! Sarah (our wine educator) was superb -- knowledgeable, fun, and friendly. Architecturally beautiful tasting room/barrel room in a gorgeous setting. Wines were great. We'll be back! read more

After our second time visiting , Sarah is still the best hostess ever! The wines are perfect and they are so family and dog friendly! We love you full draw! read more

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Fun and modern place to be. They make wine tasting easy and comfortable. Very knowledgeable. Gary and Sarah know how to host their guests read more

Fulldraw Vineyard - Sarah and Gary make it right at home - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Paso Robles, California

The setting of the tasting room was nice, staff very friendly and attentive. Will be back for sure

Come one come all to This amazing winery!! I can not can not say enough about how amazing their wine taste. Their GSM's are so unique and taste like nothing I've ever had and I mean this in a positive way!! Become a member before it's too late. Best winery I have ever been too! They have surpassed my expectations in every way!! Sarah our hospitality director was amazing. She is wonderful and so knowledgeable about their wines and each wines comes with an amazing story behind it. read more

I would have given it a 1 star, but we didn't pour the wines out so that was the only benefit. Not worth the time or money. No frills tasting area, apparently they spent al their money on equipment, forget the customer experience. Over priced, $40/tasting and it takes 3 bottle purchase of their overpriced wines to waive just one tasting. I guess they need the revenue to build a tasting room. There are so many other good Paso wines, with better tasting experience, and better price points. read more

Just tried Full Draw, it's new just down the road from booker. The tasting is by appointment and they're very new so no fancy tasting room. The setup on the crush pad is charming and comfortable. Marcel was our host and provided a good deal of information. The wines were fantastic and I absolutely love the art on Honey Bunny. Definitely worth a visit while in Paso. read more

Charming and relaxing experience. Small vineyard with a lovely open-air/covered area for tasting. Marcell and Gary were generous with their time and knowledge. We tasted 5 reds 2016-18 and one white. A satisfying combination of promising quality in the wines and warmth in the conversation. Check out the labels designed by Rebecca and the original painting of The Honey Bunny near the barrels. read more

We have tasted at 25 wineries / tasting rooms in Paso Robles and this was our favorite experience. The people are extremely friendly and the tasting room manager does his best to present the wines so you enjoy your experience. The wines themselves are fantastic. read more

This was a great tasting experience. I loved our time with Sarah and cannot wait to go back. Highly recommend for a unique tasting experience! read more

The wine is so delicious here and the sit down tasting experience is delightful. It's like finding a rare gem! Gary, the GM, (and also a talented winemaker) is very knowledgeable and entertaining and makes you feel right at home. Another gentleman, Marcel, is adorable and very hilarious. I love the ambiance and am impressed with this spot across the board. And it takes a lot to impress me, as I've been to over 75 wineries in Paso. Enjoy! read more

We signed up for Full Draw 2 years ago - after a recommendation from a friend and a tasting in their home. The wine is great - tonight we had one of the wines we initially purchased- the Honeybunny- it was excellent - full bodied - jammy- Paso wine - would highly recommend!! read more