When I was perusing Yelp to find a good wine tasting room, I didn't expect to see this spot donate to so many organizations! Talk about good causes! Their wine list is short, but try everything! The wines are pretty good for their price point. I'll definitely come back and get more wine and support more causes! Everyone wins here. read more

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Great little tasting room tucked away from the touristy hub-bub of the businesses on the park, but walking distance from all downtown Paso Robles has to offer. Hayseed is one of several cool hangs in a little complex of tasting rooms on the back side of pine street businesses. Holly was laid back, friendly, and informative. She explained to us with a visual aids how her sparkling wine is produced and talked us through each wine on the tasting menu ($15 to taste, waived with 1 bottle purchase! Basically unheard of cheap for the area). We even received a fun bingo sheet to interactively identify nose, flavor and texture notes of each wine on the menu. The bingo sheet is curated by the owner/winemaker and his wine loving friends, and was an entertaining accompaniment and informative to check your picks off of the winemaker's notes. Oh, and as an added bonus, each wine is paired with a local charity with partial proceeds from purchase going to that charity. Feels good to be supporting a good cause. I will be back! read more

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The owner and wine maker was awesome for my friends and I for my birthday. He explained each wine and always had a story to go with them. I highly recommend stopping by and having some wine. Reasonably priced too. read more

What a wonderful experience with some delicious wine! I recommend the Grenache. But for real, I learned a ton while we tasted. If you want more than just a pretentious tasting, this place is for you! read more

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What a great concept! I saw the signs for Garage Winery just off the Paso Robles square. I told my husband, that's the one we want to go to, and I wasn't wrong. This little wine tasting shop was a garage with a roll up door and everything. It was a little rainy and cool, but the heaters were on and we were comfortable. The wine was great and we were impressed with how they donate to several different entities. Each type of wine was linked to another charity and the labels matched them. The wine was great, especially the Warrior Chardonnay. read more

When visiting Paso Robles, my wife and I wanted to find small, boutique like tasting shops and Hayseed and Housdon seemed like the place to be. The server was really nice and took us on a journey on their tasting menu. While the wines were really tasty, what really sold us on them was how the owner donates a portion of their profits to different charities in the community. What a splendid idea and one I'm all for. We bought a few of their offering for both reasons - taste and doing good in the community. Will definitely come back the next time we're in town. read more

Thank you so much! We stumbled upon a sign in an alley pointing out Hayseed and Housdon. Against our better judgement, we followed the signs. This place was the highlight of our stay! Although our visit was brief, the owner gave us such great insight during our wine tasting- we are total novices. And you got to ask him about his 1st Rolling Stone concert! Great stories and tasty wine. What could be better. Went home and am enjoying the Pinot Noir now. read more

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The wine was great! I'm so glad we stopped yesterday at Hayseed. If you're a wine lover, I would suggest going.

Hayseed was the best part of our Paso experience! We loved each wine we tasted, and loved hearing about the nonprofits they're partnered with. Hollie was so kind and it felt like we were talking to a friend! We also got to meet the owner, Ted, who was very kind and personable. Go Dogs! We can't wait to visit again! read more

One of my favorites to visit in Paso. Great wine and a great cause. Each variety of wine is dedicated to a local non profit and 50% is donated to that charity. All of the wine is sooo good too! It's a win win situation. It's a must visit when in downtown Paso. read more

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The dude and I came here on 01/10/21 to celebrate my yelp adventures and wanting to do some wine tasting to celebrate my GOLD status as my 700th review is already written. We were greeted by Ted the owner of this lovely craft winery. We decided to take a walk around Downtown Paso Robles Park and so glad we did as we stumbled upon Hayseed and Houdson accident as we had our heart set on another winery by Fish Gaucho but while walking we saw this beautiful signage and the dude and I without speaking to one another knew this would be the spot I get my wine tasting on and proceeded to find this establishment. We felt like a detective as we on the hunt to find this place and we we almost couldn't find this hidden gem and was gonna turn back but we found it and walked into thus lovely Craft garage. The owner Ted was so knowledgeable about his products and only been in the wine business for 5 years which is impressive. He has a lovely back story which I won't spoil it for you at all! Very kind and engaging and love his humor. You can tell he takes pride in his craft wine. I seriously LOVE his wine. He was out of the Rose when we came and I told him that must be a goof thing especially during the pandemic however he will be bottling the Rose in a month or so! Exciting as I want to come back and try it. The wine room was so clean and beautiful and very spacious. For the big bulk of our personal wine tasting with the owner it was just us and about towards the end 4 or 5 people came in which was nice to see! My favorite on his list was the Steel Reins which was a Chardonnay and usually most Chardonnays are pretty bitter! However this one and the other one we tried was so delicious not bitter at all and each had unique flavors! Definitely delicious. We tried two reds. Usually reds are so dry and bitter (not counting my favorite Stella Black) so I didn't have high hopes but the reds were seriously to my liking! Not too sweet, crisp, and not dry. Very tasty and tolerable for sure. Tasting is about $10 per person and you get to taste 5 wines. If you buy a bottle of wine the tasting fee is waived only one for us. We ended up getting the Steel Reins Chardonnay to add to my growing wine collection. The owner Ted is associated with several non profits and each bottle purchased half of the process goes towards a certain organization. The bottles are all so cute and signage is gorgeous too! The bathrooms are clean and tidy too! Overall, it was such a lovely experience and to celebrate my yelp adventures. I highly recommended to give this winery your business and plus each bottle purchased half proceeds goes towards such amazing causes! read more

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We walked in here since we kept seeing signs that said "Garage wine tasting." $10 tasting for 6 wines sounded like a great deal. All the wines were ok. We are kind of wine snobs...There's a wine bingo game on the back of the tasting menu. It was fun to guess the smell, flavor, and texture. There's only seatings inside the garage but the garage door is open. 1 restroom inside. We saw that they had a lot of coupon deals to other tasting rooms and wineries so definitely get some coupons. The owner donates the profits he makes to 5-6 non profit organizations. There's a certain organization for each wine they have. The owner was really nice. read more

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If only there were more stars possible. This place is fantastic! Amazing prices, delicious wine, friendly people and very dog friendly.

We wouldn't have known about Hayseed and Hudson if it weren't for Deb from Diablo Paso down the street. When we walked in, the place seemed very chill and unassuming. We were greeted by Ted who we didn't realize until later that he's actually the WINEMAKER! He was so sweet and not pretentious. Often times I feel like you can encounter pretentious ppl in the wine industry. As people who love wine but aren't super educated on it, it really felt like a warm and fun environment to be surrounded by. The winery contributes profits to local nonprofits which is so cool. We actually ended up deciding which bottle we wanted based on the nonprofit it benefited because we couldn't make a choice. The wines were all too good and they are really generous with their pours/tastings. What's also fun is they do a "bingo" where you guess the nose/tasting notes/texture. We learned a lot and had fun doing it! Couldn't recommend coming here enough. You'd miss it if you didn't know it was there, so make the effort to find it! read more

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While putting together a Paso trip, I stumbled across this little wine garage so we added it to our list. Boy I'm glad I did. The vibe is so different from other places, just a lot more relaxed. Its a small but intimate space. There was no one else there so we had plenty of 1 on 1 time with the winemaker himself, guiding us through each wine and each story. The wines themselves were very delicious and its a block off the main square, so its super easy to fit a stop in. Try it! read more

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Amazing winery , Ted the winery owner was an awesome host. Love the grenache rose, albarino and Warrior cab blend. He donates to many local charities and has a fun tasting room on railroad. read more

When we arrived the tasting room was empty. We had a party of 4 plus a baby and were able to choose the lounging area in the back. The owner (?) poured us 4 different wines- excuse my dust, pray for love, la macha, and one I don't remember but was a substitue for a sold out wine. The owner was super personable and spent time talking to us about where the wines were from, their charitable work, and just about the area in general. After we were done tasting he also let us revisit 2 of our choice. The tasting room is small but doesn't feel cramped or anything like that. My little one was able to roam pretty freely without really being in anyone's space for too long. We left with two bottles and definitely enjoyed our visit. read more

Visiting Paso this weekend and my brother took me to his favorite spot and will be for sure coming back. We tired the Pinot and it was refreshing and a good summer wine I ended up purchasing 2 bottles after my brother told me they donate to local charities and that made it more of a reason to support a local business. Ted is awesome and I can't wait to come visit so I can stop here and hang out again! read more

Found this place when we were exploring downtown Paso and so glad we did! Ted kept the place open for us as we walked in one minute before closing. Great wines and even better service. Highly recommend! read more

The owner, Ted, was so interesting. It was so fun chatting with him while enjoying his wine. Love that he shares 50% of his profit with local charities. He even gave us a discount since we were Veterans. Plan on staying for a while to make sure you can hear all the stories about the wine. Will definitely return! read more

Hayseed and Housdon - Menu; tasting menu; notice the 50% of profits go to various local charities!! - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Paso Robles, California

The wine at Hayseed is great! It's always a pleasant experience and I recommend to everyone who's looking for a more intimate experience along with some laughs. Wine bingo is fun especially in a group to compare notes on all the wines. Did I mention that the price point is great? 50% of profits are donated to charities which I think is pretty cool. Seriously though, if you're looking for some tasty wines, good experience, and awesome people then you should pop in. read more

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A friend suggested a smaller wine room in the Paso Robles area that I had never heard of. But when they said that it was a fun wine spot that produced some great wine, I knew I had to add it to this list of spots to check out. I strolled on over and was quickly greeted by Ted, the owner, and the simple garage on a side street that could probably be easily missed. But you'd be better off to make a reservation in advance, because it could quickly fill up and you'd want to be guaranteed a spot. It simple, but incredibly comfortable and Ted incredibly welcoming. The wines are pretty good and stand out amongst the wines in the Paso Robles area. Their small lot wines are produced with grapes sourced from the area and are best described by your own palate. But if Pinot Noir, Rose, and Chardonnay are your thing, you won't be disappointed. Simple and subtle wines that can pair well with a variety of dishes. Prices are reasonable and the wines raise money for local causes in the area that make you think..."hmm, maybe I should buy another bottle." read more

Fun, laid back feel. The server was friendly. We booked a $10 wine tasting on tock. We were able to try 5 different wines. Each wine is dedicated to a local charity to which a portion of the profits are donated. If I'm in the area, I'd definitely go again! read more

This place is a gem! We love that he donates half of his profits to local organizations that support causes we care about. The atmosphere and setting very approachable and rustic, but authentic. The winemaker served us on a Friday night and was incredibly dedicated to helping us learn about wine, sharing his process, answering our questions, and recounting personal stories. We bought a bottle of Pinot but would recommend any of his blends. read more

I found this winery online and decided to try it with 4 others after my birthday dinner. We finished dinner early and Ted let us get seated before our reservation time. Ted is a wonderful host, and the owner, who took his time with all of the customers and did not rush you when he was with you. The bingo game was fun! His wine selection on the tasting flight was all delicious, and my favorite is Vaya Con Chongo - Edna Valley Albarino. Of course, I took a bottle home. The atmosphere and decor is very welcoming. I love how a portion of the proceeds go to various charities. I will be back and I highly recommending visiting Ted's tasting room! read more

Every wine we tried was great. Small & intimate tasting room. They share profits with/local charities, which is admirable. Will definitely return soon. read more

Amazing place with an extremely knowledgeable owner. We tried this the first time last year because there was a sign point down an alley about a garage tasting room. Sounds sketchy and amazing, sounds like a great adventure. Turned out to be not so sketchy but still an amazing experience. The owner was so knowledgeable about the different types of wine, and could explain the mouth feel, taste, and process so well. He was very friendly. Ended up back there a year later and bought a bunch of wine because it is just so good, and had such a great time talking with the owner. Gonna have to make this a regular thing. Always stop here if your in the area! read more

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We popped in for a tasting, terrific service! Holli treated us like family supplying us with maps and advice on where to go next, AND of course great advice on wine. Charming ambiance and wonderful wines. read more

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Ted is amazing. Very knowledgeable and super friendly. The wines are all very good...not one bad one in the bunch. We only walked away with two bottles but we are pacing ourselves...it was our first stop after all. Do yourself a favor and pop in and try his stuff. I promise you'll find something you like!! read more

This is great place and the people there are always so wonderful! We like to stop there for a tasting when we are in town.

Fantastic experience. Yes the winemaker and owner is very humble and very informative. Great wines. We did the tasting and he generously poured all wines and I really genuinely enjoyed them all (which is rare to see). My husband and I both declared our favorite the Warrior a cab petite Syrah blend. So nice to get out and see people amidst the craziness of our world. Thank you Ted! read more

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First of all, the wines are great and you can feel good about your purchases because 50 percent of the profits go to local charities! Ted also sometimes allows private events in his perfect downtown space. We were able to have a pre wedding meet and greet for 70 people in his tasting room. With the large door open some of us spilled out to the back area which was very comfortable on a balmy fall night. Our guests enjoyed trying four different wines and celebrating the wedding couple. Ted and Holli were great to work with. Holli staffed our event and made everyone feel welcome as she poured wine and gave information about the different varietals and blends in each wine. Ted is very personable and is well versed in winemaking and hospitality. His wine selections are varied enough to be able to find something that will please almost anyone's palate. Whether you are looking for an intimate downtown tasting experience or a lovely event space, we highly recommend Hayseed and Housdon! read more

Hayseed and Housdon had phenomenal wines and they support wonderful causes. Our tasting was just us and the owner/wine maker, Ted. Ted was a wonderful host. Down to earth, friendly, knowledgeable and hospitable. We are so excited to be new club members. If you are in Paso this is a must visit! read more

This place is awesome, wines are great, and the owner is amazing!! I can't wait to go back!! read more

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Find this great little spot on Yelp and thought we would give it a try. We loved it. The wine is very tasty and they could have not been nicer. The place is very welcoming and comfortable. We all loved that they give 50% to charity. Really a great find. read more

A breath of fresh air in this town. Great wine, great people, greagreat conversation. This is now a must-visit for future trips.

I recently went to Hayseed and had a great time, Ted is a really kind guy and very knowledgeable. His service was great and my party really enjoyed the coziness and intimacy of the venue. His wines were without a doubt a way to end our night, the perfect night cap. Definitely a place to check out! read more

Fun tasting with Ted at the "garage". Lovely wine, wonderfully community focused philanthropy. Go check out the wine, and the many local recipients of Ted's generosity. Awesome business to support. read more

What a delightful little tasting room! It was one of our first wine trips to Paso Robles and we just stumbled into this location, and it turned out to be our favorite tasting room out of all the ones we've visited over the weekend. Delicious wines, fun down-to-earth atmosphere, and a friendly owner welcoming you. Definitely worth a visit! read more

Seriously, make this a priority while tasting in Paso. The owner, Ted, would make the visit worth it, but the wines stand alone. This place is fantastic, and such a fun tasting experience! read more

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