DAOU is easily home to one of the most beautiful winery views I've experienced anywhere. Perched…read morehigh above Paso Robles, the scenery alone makes the visit worthwhile, with sweeping vineyard views that feel almost endless. It's the kind of place where you could easily sit for hours enjoying the landscape and a glass of wine. The wines are consistently excellent. The tasting lineup always showcases the quality DAOU is known for, and one of the great perks is that they often have several library wines available that can be requested and served by the glass. Being able to enjoy some of their older vintages this way makes the experience even more special for wine enthusiasts. What I appreciate most about DAOU is how they've managed to maintain a small, family-style atmosphere despite being acquired by a larger company a few years ago. The hospitality still feels personal and genuine. The staff are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, not only about the wines themselves but also about the history of the vineyard and the vision behind it. I'm a big fan of this winery and how it has evolved over the years. Between the stunning views, exceptional wines, and welcoming staff, DAOU is always a must-stop whenever visiting Paso Robles.

First time at DAOU Vineyards and was very impressed. Breathtaking views and beautiful property…read morewith tasting and dining. Both the wines and the food are very good and our server was very helpful, too. We tasted 6 wines and love reds...all of them were good but the Soul of a Lion especially stands out....an excellent wine. We also had their chopped salad and beef tartar and both were delicious. Will definitely have to plan a return trip.

Between startup life and grad school, I hadn't been able to get away, so I was especially excited…read moreto be back in Paso Robles this weekend at Adelaida. I hadn't visited since the week before everything shut down for COVID, and I'm happy to say it's just as great as I remembered. The vibe is cozy and understated, which is a big part of the charm. It doesn't feel overly commercialized or like they're rushing people in and out; there's a real sense of care behind the experience. The wines are excellent, and the pricing feels very fair, especially since nothing about the experience feels over the top or pretentious. We came on a last-minute trip and weren't able to get a reservation online, but they were kind enough to accommodate us as walk-ins. We spent about an hour there, enjoyed the tasting, and ended up buying a few bottles. We'll definitely be back soon, and I'd love to join the wine club once we start drinking more wine. Highly recommend, just really good quality all around.

It is my first time to this winery. It's very cozy and I tried a…read moreFew different wines on the reserve flight. The wines where excellent. The Cab was the best. The environment was cozy and the staff was very hospitable

Back at Justin and was able to take my eldest daughter, her boyfriend and my Border Collie…read more I would not normally post a review, but we were talking about the travesty of Yelp reviews being mostly negative. I am a nobody. Sure, I am a longtime Wine Society member, but I don't expect a Michelin Star restaurant and one of Forbes best places in the world to remember me. They didn't know me; but it didn't matter Justin Winery and Restaurant, treated my party fantastic! Service was excellent. Food was great. Wine was superb. The tasting went slightly off list, which was welcomed with the heat. Lovely white wines to start off, which lead into the bold reds. 10 out of 10 atmosphere. 10 out of 10 for service. 10 out of 10 for food. Wine was a solid 93 average. IYKYK

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! Every time I walk through this vineyard I have the most incredible time…read more This review has been a long time coming. A recent member but consistent visitor. Visited this past weekend and was greeted by Mike , served by Kevin. Gorgeous view, whether a member or not the service is always on point. Perks of being a member is that you get a discount for having a great time. Brought my family and they got to indulge in the perks with me. Wine was top tier. They don't serve you what is in your local grocery store, they've got the exclusive wine here. Reserves hold a special place in my heart. Enjoyed all glasses but th Isosceles, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet , Rose...ok all of them were the best. lol Can't have a bad drink here. Highly recommend, food is incredible! 2025 Michelin star, need I say more ? Our group enjoyed the Winter Salad, Mushroom pasta, charcuterie board, and apple pie. Parking was easy , reception is bad until you reach the property. Casual wear is ok in this classy setting. People are down to earth and ready to story tell about the wine here. Excited to go back.

Not much of a winery tasting type, but the beautiful property and professionalism at Halter Ranch…read morewas very memorable. Just the drive up to HR was wonderful, rising higher and higher up the mountain to reach the place. I was jokingly telling my wife trying to be snooty, I don't drink wine from the lower elevation Paso, lol! Super large estate with such a beautiful building for indoor and outdoor seatings. Was amazing just driving up the property to the tasting room. Had made reservation online ahead of time, since was in Paso to check out the sensorio thing on a Saturday in mid March. Don't think I've really been to winery to do tasting, but this was one place I wanted to come to after tasting their "Ancestor" at inlaw's house over a year ago. They had gotten the bottle from their neighbors who must be club members. All I remember was it was one of the best wines I've had. I'm a cheap wine drinker, but things like the stag's Artemis and halter ranch Ancestor just leave lasting impressions in my mind. Checked in with the gentleman at the host stand in the beautiful building. Everything so clean and nice here. Chose to be seated outdoors on the beautiful day. It was quite crowded and busy with folks enjoying food and wines. Ms. Kristie was our server and she was fantastic! Working multiple tables with bottles in hands for all the tastings happening. She was super friendly and accommodating and helpful with explanations of each wine and so energetic to manage every table! Her energy helped stave off the fatigue from driving 4 hours since morning and the food coma from lunch before arriving. We already had lunch so opted for just the olives with the tastings of Ranch and Silver to maximize tasting all the different wines. Initially requested Ranch for both of us, since I expected to get 2 bottles of the wonderful ancestor to get one tasting waived. Shortly after, I noticed ancestor was also considered part of the silver label wines, so switched one to Silver flight (thought maybe ancestor was not silver, since it was part of the ranch flight, but Ms. Kristie said it's just on both flights since it's their signature wine). The olives were very salty, maybe should be rinsed out of it's brine before to reduce the salt. I expected olives to be from HR, but olives are not, and I guess just the olive oil in is is (on the olive oil later). Maybe the sourdough would have been better since it's served with the olive oil, but was just too full from lunch. After tasting all the wines from both flights, for my novice taste buds, I think Halter Ranch is just a master of blends! I actually preferred the blends over the single grape variety wines. Suspected as such after tasting the ancestor before, but my plans to get 2 bottles of ancestor went out the door once I tasted the Cuvee Alice! Wow, so smooth and complexity in depth, instantly scrambled my brain of thinking I came solely for the Ancestor. Ms. Kritie explained the Cuvee Alice was named after the owner's mom. That made perfect sense! It was a wine deserving of owner's pride, what a wonderful wine! Doubt came over me, now maybe I have to step up to buying the Cuvee Alice instead of Ancestor? Can't get better than the Cuvee. But the final round of Ancestor showed off why it's their signature wine, still was so wonderful, and couldn't make up my mind since I love the Ancestor, but I could not imagine not enjoying Cuvee again. Ended up splitting my decision and got a bottle of each to make sure I can have both again! Will introduce inlaws to the Cuvee since we all had Ancestor before. And will have Ancestor for my dad on Father's day then so I can have it then to see if I can decide then which is my fav, or just both :) On the way out, saw the bottles of olive oil by the entrance. Got tastings and loved it, wow! Some "real" olive oil! I preferred the ancestor over the tuscan. Wife got a bottle the Picual olive oil. It is so smooth with delightful flavors and a wonderful bitter bite to it. It's too good and pricey to use for food, so we just take a spoonful daily like a super antioxidant supplement! Already getting low on the bottle... These wines and olive oils are way above my pay grade, but why gotta be so good. Maybe I need to ask inlaw neighbor if they are club members to order me some:) I noticed there is a HR in Temecula closer to home...

My girlfriend and I visited Halter Ranch for a wine tasting and had a solid overall experience. She…read moredid the Ranch Flight, and I went with the Silver Flight. Both were good, but I felt the Silver Flight had the stronger overall lineup. I ended up buying two bottles of their Malbec before leaving, which says a lot about the quality. We had a 2 PM reservation and arrived about 10 minutes late due to a detour through the hills getting to the winery. Even so, they were very accommodating and seated us right away at an open table. There were quite a few open tables when we arrived, so on this particular Saturday in April, a reservation may not have been necessary, but it's still a good idea to have one just in case. Service was a bit inconsistent but still positive overall. We were initially greeted by another team member who brought water and got us started with our first pours while our assigned server, Janise, was tied up. She later served a couple of the middle pours, and another team member stepped in again for one of the later wines. It seemed like she was balancing multiple responsibilities, and while the handoff between staff kept things moving, it did feel a bit disjointed at times. That said, the overall tone was more casual and friendly rather than overly formal, which some people may prefer. One thing I did appreciate was that there was no hard push to join their wine club. At other wineries in Paso Robles, I've experienced a much stronger sales push, so it was nice to be able to enjoy the tasting without that pressure. The wines themselves were consistently good. We didn't have anything we disliked, and most of what we tried ranged from solid to very enjoyable. They also offer food, though we had already eaten beforehand and didn't try it. The property also has a small retail area near the front with apparel and other merchandise. There are EV chargers available at the far end of the parking lot, which is a nice feature, but accessing them can be a bit tricky. Larger vehicles like sprinter vans and limos tend to park in that same area, which can make maneuvering into the charging spots more difficult than it should be. Overall, I would come back. Good wine, a relaxed atmosphere, and a nice setting. If you're in Paso Robles and looking for a laid-back tasting experience with solid wines, Halter Ranch is worth a visit.

I can't say enough wonderful things about Brecon. It really has a special place in our hearts…read more If you stick with me for a moment, I can tell you why. Everything was just starting to reopen after the Covid shut down and the hubby and I really needed a little getaway so we decided to drive to Paso Robles. My sister recommended Brecon and said she loved it so much because of the taste, ambiance and service, she became member so we decided to add it to our trip list. Well she was right, we had such a wonderful time! We sat there, everything was quiet, outdoors (much needed then), and peaceful that we also became members! Every time we go, we have a great time! We love the wittiness in their wine description when we read the tasting menu! They're so funny! The service is on point and the wine is delicious. The winery is small and the seating is outdoors, with a very relaxed environment. It feels kind of secluded and like you walked into a beautiful park with majestic trees. If you like wine and make your way to Paso Robles this is a must try.

My friends and I drove up from Temecula, CA to explore different wineries in the area for a few…read moredays, and we all agreed that Brecon Estate Tasting Room was our favorite stop of the trip. The ambiance, service, and wine were all amazing. We were especially grateful to have Cheryl as our wine server, she shared great information about the winery, and the tasting felt relaxed yet engaging at the same time, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend stopping here!

Niner is the best winery dining experience on the Central coast. For being so upscale, it's still…read morerefreshingly approachable and friendly. Our server, Dylan, was so warm, informative and made excellent suggestions for pairings. Food wise, Chef Brendan Collins is a rising culinary star. He knocked it out of the park with selections to delight even the most wary palates. Our favorites were the Duck Breast with parsnip, forbidden rice and blood orange paired with delicious Pinot noir, and the perfectly cooked Grilled Octopus with potato puree (+potato chips!) and pickled onion paired with Chardonnay. Don't skip the focaccia bread with season spreads, either! Can't wait to go back and try the fried chicken and the short rib.

This winery was nice, but we caught them Closing for a…read moreprivate event that evening and we couldn't get lunch served. The GM was gracious and gave us a complimentary glass of wine as a consolation. The atmosphere was happy and there were many people there eating and drinking. They suggest you make reservations for eating. We wound up buying a bottle of wine here, As it was good.

Spent a few hours here with my friend between Christmas and New Year's, and decided we would have…read morelunch out. The wine tasting was great, Eric was our server and he was wonderful, with personality and talkative conversation also explaining the wines that we were tasting, even though he was busy! We wanted to have lunch but wanted to split things, so we didn't overeat! We opted for a salad which was called the winter salad and I'm not much of a salad person, but the salad was terrific, it had seasonal winter fruits with arugula, a light vinaigrette, and a few pomegranate seeds really light and just perfect. We had the burger, which... Was divine. Brioche bun, caramelized, onions, red wine bacon jam and an aïoli. That burger came with fries, which we also split, but both agreed they were the best french fries we've ever had. I do not know how they got them so crisp they were delicious. The views are great. Rolling Hills of Paso Robles demand your attention. They have an immense outdoor area, although we sat inside because it was a little chilly. Purchased tres Violet and a Chardonnay - both tasted and were lovely!

Great wine with a nice ambiance! We visited Calcareous Vineyard on a Sunday, having made a…read morereservation in advance. We booked the "wine tasting and lunch", which was a 90 minute experience on their patio ($40). When we arrived, we were greeted with the first wine on the tasting list, which was the Grenache (pretty good, different than what I normally go for). The patio had a nice view of the rolling hills and we could see goats running across them in the distance. The tasting consisted of 4 wines, and we also got a bonus pour. Our host was friendly and knowledgeable, and I really enjoyed the wine selection, especially the "Messer" red. We also ordered lunch, and both my Harvest Salad and Parmesan Fries were very tasty. The grounds were nice, but not quite as breathtaking as some of the other vineyards I've seen in the area. Overall though, a good experience!

Fun tasting! Jeff…read morewas our host at Opolo and was super friendly and generous with both knowledge and wines. He gave us three wines past the list on the tasting! The wines were delicious!

Our visit to Opolo was a tough one to review. We were a party of 7 and as much as we wanted to stay…read moretogether, they had very strict and strange rules. Those who were doing a flight could only do so inside. If you only wanted a glass of wine or a cocktail, you had to sit outside. Mind you, this was one of many wineries we went to and 1. Some of us wanted to just have a glass and 2. No other wineries had such stringent rules. We're here to have fun, not be restricted where and how we have to sit. Now, what made this review so tough was that our experience with the host just pouring our flights for those of who did do a tasting, Jeremy, was a delight and wonderful. He kept us engaged, informed and welcomed. Opolo, maybe loosen up and bit and rethink how to welcome your guests.

Great experience! Epic views from the balcony ! Our hostess Gina was a delight! We come here…read morevery year, became a member and have zero regrets! A real winery, not corporate. Feels personal, intentional, and individual!

Our group of four were recommended Whalebone, so on a wet Saturday afternoon we travelled our way…read moreto this winery. We had a great experience with our flight of wines, fun conversation with the friendly staff and views atop of the hill overlooking the small valley. FYI: very fur friendly. Treat yourself and consider a visit at Whalebone Vineyard.

Driving into this property is a great introduction to the historic beauty that this winery is. The…read morebarn, the horse stalls, the outdoor patio, etc. There was at least one owl in the barn. Kai and Maddie were great hosts. However, Blue and the chickens were the piece de resistance! Yes, the wines were great too! We were here as part of the Grapeline Tour and definitely recommend both the tour and winery!

The wine at Thacher was delicious and Chris was a delight to be paired with. The chickens…read moretraveling around the grounds were such a fun add to the overall experience.