Scarlett Cougar attended the Pleasant Valley Wine Trail Twilight Tasting at Four Sisters Ranch…read morefully intending to behave like a refined woman of culture... ...and somehow left with the raffle featuring the 14 Best Wines of PVWT. So naturally, I came home, poured a glass, and started researching the wineries afterward like the responsible citizen I am. Santellan Vineyards immediately stood out for feeling warm, family-centered, and genuinely connected to the kind of relaxed hospitality that still makes Paso Robles wine country feel special. Even through the event itself, you could feel the collaborative spirit behind the Pleasant Valley Wine Trail wineries -- people supporting one another instead of competing for attention. I especially appreciate that the PVWT wineries also help support local agricultural scholarships and education efforts throughout the community. Beautiful wines are wonderful. Beautiful people matter more. A genuinely lovely evening all around, and I'm looking forward to seeing everyone again at the Under the Estrella Sky Charity Dinner in August.

By far the absolutely best winery in Paso Robles! The service was incredible and the wines were…read moredivine! Loved the Petit Sirah and Pinot noir. Highly recommend adding Santellan!

Been visiting Domaine Degher/Mojo Cellars since 2012. Dennis has always been an excellent host…read more Love his Reds and love his Blanche Voignier Chardonnay. Always worth the visit.

Domaine Degher Winery, San Miguel, CA, March 28, 2024…read more Domaine Degher is a beautiful little tasting room at the top of a hill looking out onto the Salinas River and surrounding valley below. It is owned and operated by Mr. Dennis Degher, a kind experienced gentleman who knows how to show his guests a nice time. Wine tasting is $30 per person, waived with the purchase of wine. Wine tasting is by appointment only. We made an 11 am appointment for a Thursday morning. There is an automatic gate at the bottom of the hill and you call to have it opened when you arrive. Mr. Degher greeted us when we arrived at the top of the hill. He has an indoor and outdoor tasting area. It was such a beautiful morning, we did our tasting on the patio outdoors. We tried several wines, including a Viognier, Chardonnay, a couple grenaches, a few cab blends, and a beautiful unfiltered port. All the wines we tried were very good. After tasting wine, Mr. Degher took us for stroll around his property. He gave us cuttings of rosemary, lavender, oregano, and bay leaf. We bought 4 bottles of wine, which waived our tasting fee. Mr. Degher is also an accomplished musician who has composed and performed many songs, which he has recorded and can be purchased on CD. Don't miss an opportunity to visit this beautiful little gem at the top of the hill!

Wine was excellent. Definitely recommend. Ask Rachel for recommendations for local wineries to…read morecheck out.

A restaurant industry friend recommended we check Locatelli out. We found this winery to be very…read morefriendly with a very nice wine selection. Their friendly Boston Terrier was a plus since we have one too. We joined their wine club and enjoying Locatelli wines over the holidays.

Service with a smile Amazing Rose on the outside patio…read moreBeautiful scenery, birds chirping , relaxing Absolutely love

Small and quaint winery with a nice patio. Very friendly staff and delicious pours. Lovely…read morecharcuterie plate and lots of shade on the patio.

LXV is a true hidden gem in downtown Paso Robles. This small, family-owned winery offers an great…read moreselection of wines. The tasting room is intimate, comfortable, and tastefully decorated, creating a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy great wine. What really makes this place stand out is the people. The staff and owners are wonderful friendly, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable, making the entire experience feel warm and engaging. LXV is especially known for pairing wine with custom spice and flavor experiences that complement the tasting. They traditional wine tasting and a wine-and-cheese pairing experience (which I highly recommend). The cheeses are coated with the different blends of LXV's own herbs and spices, adding a unique layer of flavor to each tasting. If you enjoy cooking or simply appreciate bold, and well balanced flavors, chances are you'll leave with a few spice blends to take home along with a bottle or two of wine. I highly recommend checking them out.

Wow, definitely do the spice pairing with your wines. What a unique experience. My husband's old…read moreboss brought over a bottle during a dinner party and told us to go the next time in Paso. Our first stop when we arrived in Paso. We've been to so many wineries, this would be one of our top 10. The spice pairing is unique but pairs so well with the wine. Buy 3 bottles to waive the fee. Since it's more of boutique, the bottles are quite pricey, mostly ranging near the 100s. But it was our favorite the whole weekend we went there. And we bought 6 bottles. We loved the spell and got 3 bottles of that! It's a Syrah cab blend. Has the Paso flavor that we love. It's not a vineyard, just a tasting room but worth a visit. We met the wine maker too. Friendly and attentive service. Can't wait to pop open a bottle at home soon!

Scarlett Cougar here... and let me just say... THIS is why women run away to Paso Robles wine…read morecountry with "just a few friends" and somehow return with wine memberships, new favorite humans, and absolutely no regrets. Four Sisters Ranch hosted one of the warmest, most welcoming events I've attended in Paso Robles wine country. Between the music, wine, food, art, vineyard views, genuinely kind people, and one VERY sweet winery dog, the entire evening felt joyful instead of performative. I especially loved connecting with Serena and Elizabeth and learning more about the story behind Four Sisters Ranch -- a winery built from decades of grape growing, craftsmanship, medicine, wellness advocacy, creativity, and community connection. And honestly? Finding out Serena studied both bio-engineering AND mixed media art may have been my favorite surprise of the evening. That is exactly the kind of beautifully layered human Paso Robles seems to attract. But beyond the hospitality, what really stayed with me was learning more about the Pleasant Valley Wine Trail collective itself -- wineries supporting one another while also giving back through scholarship and agricultural education efforts benefiting the local community. THAT is what makes Paso different. The people here still feel connected, and the wineries still feel human. Already looking forward to returning next Saturday for the Wine Club Pick-Up Party and seeing everyone again at the Under the Estrella Sky Charity Gala in August.

Fabulous place, beautiful surroundings, great wines!…read moreElizabeth was very knowledgeable, friendly and a delight. Definitely 5 stars!

Beautiful tasting cabanas overlooking vineyards. Excellent…read moreprompt service. Estate cabs are outstanding.

What an amazing time spent here with the family for my birthday. Geraldine was one of the top…read morehighlights of our time at the winery, so friendly and had us all laughing. The Cabernets and NA wine options were also such a delight and delicious. Cannot wait to visit again next time we visit Paso Robles.

Our server Brett was great! Made the wine experience even…read morebetter. Definitely will return and buy more of the excellent wines.

There's something special about discovering an in-town tasting room that feels both welcoming and…read morememorable, and that's exactly what we found at Serial Wines. The wines were lovely across the board. Thoughtful, balanced. But what truly made the experience stand out was Jennie. She was warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely fun to spend time with. No scripted sales pitch. Just real conversation, and the kind of hospitality that makes you want to come back again. Paso Robles has no shortage of tasting rooms, but this one felt personal in the best way. Highly recommend!

Came here for girls weekend! It's a mist go if you are in The area. The owner is wonderful. He was…read morevery attentive and did a great job explaining each wine. He's has a great story of how he started to make wine. He's from a small town in Northern California. The place is beautiful and secluded as well. Perfect for a group!

My experience with Vino Vargas began when I made my appointment and Pedro (owner and winemaker)…read moreinquired how I found them. I explained I had been to a few other wineries on the San Miguel side and he said, you know, we're part of the Pleasant Valley Wine Trail (13 wineries on the San Miguel side). I didn't even know about that, but come to find out some of the wineries I previously visited were part of the trail. I was thankful to Pedro for this, as it helped me plan out the rest of that day on the trail. This particular trip to Paso was a few days before the Labor Day holiday weekend. I wanted to get away, but also wanted to be as safe as possible, by going at a time where I felt there would be fewer people. In the morning a few hours before my visit, Vicky called to confirm my appointment. I appreciated that and I'm sure she did too. Vino Vargas is on the far end of the trail, so it's a little bit of the beaten path, but so worth it. Because appointments are highly recommended during this time of COVID, I happened to be fortunate enough to be the only one at the winery at that time. It was such a great experience. I was able to have a great (socially distanced) conversation with Vicky. Learned so much about her and Pedro's wine-making journey, and the wines they make. I suspect it's not something that would happen with much regularity on any non-COVID style scenario where tasting rooms are typically full or busy. The wines were also delicious. I'm not much of a white wine drinker, so I passed on that option on the tasting menu and went straight for the reds. I wound up buying four bottles - 2017 Toro Tinto Tempranillo, 2016 Rio Ruso Pinot Noir, 2017 El Taxi Cabernet, and Paso Rosa Rosé Dessert Wine. I was very luck to have gotten one of the very last bottles of the Paso Rosa and I was thrilled, because it is absolutely delicious. If you can make Vino Vargas part of your Paso Robles adventure, I would highly recommend it. Pedro and Vicky are the nicest and so love what they do. Their wines speak so much about the care they take in making them.

If you are doing a wine tour through Paso Robles, Eberle is an absolute must-stop! It looks grand &…read morehistoric but maintains the kind of down to earth hospitality that is synonymous with this region. We had a wonderful time visiting the winery & their famous caves! It's 16,000 square feet of underground tunnels. As one of the few spots offering complimentary tastings to our complete surprise! This winery is a hidden gem. We loved the selection so much we had to pick up a few bottles for home! Overall Great wines, beautiful views & amazing service! Definitely going back!

Let me preface this with this - I rarely write reviews, and never have had to write a bad one…read moresadly. I believe sometimes companies have off days, and employees may have a bad day, which can affect one's experience, thus I dont let one bad experience ruin a company's review. But when it comes to my CHILD, you best believe i will never forgive and forget or let our experience be forgotten. We visited this winery expecting a relaxing, family-friendly experience and instead left with our daughter crying after being scratched in the face near her eye by the owner's off-leash dog. What makes this especially frustrating is that the winery's own rules state dogs must be leashed, yet the owners' dogs were roaming the property freely. Our daughter was calmly petting one of the dogs with me standing directly beside her when the dog suddenly growled and scratched her across the face. This was completely unprovoked and witnessed by the owner himself, who said absolutely nothing afterward. No apology, no concern, no accountability. An employee later approached us and said, "Sorry, he's old and maybe didn't like that she was the same height as him, which made him react".....which felt less like accountability and more like an absurd attempt to excuse why a reactive dog was allowed to roam off leash around guests and children. We also observed the dogs behaving territorially toward other leashed dogs on the property, making it even more inappropriate that they were allowed off leash in a public setting. My father-in-law is a VERY well known, well respected, and prominent winemaker in Virginia and across the United States, if you know anything about wine, you know him. So lets say, we understand winery culture and hospitality, fairly well. Had something like this happened on his property, it would have been handled immediately and professionally with genuine concern for the injured guest.....especially a child. Watching the owner casually continue on in his conversation with whomever, and pet the dog like nothing happened while our daughter screamed and cried was honestly unbelievable. In my opinion, not worth the visit for the subpar wine, if you want to take your children/dog somewhere. The poodles were friendly to me, and other adults, until we saw their behavior to other dogs & then my child....The complete lack of concern from ownership after a child was injured was shocking. Frankly, they are fortunate we chose not to escalate the situation further. Parents should absolutely be cautious visiting here with children or pets. An off-leash dog with territorial behavior has no place interacting freely with guests. Absolutely shocked and the owner should be ashamed of his actions & response (or lack there of) to the situation.