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.

Where do I start with Tealy and Greg? How about a funny story, that takes their family back to…read moreSouthern California and Poway, where I grew up. Little did we know that we lived about 10 minutes apart, found this tidbit out a in 2025, while talking to Tealy, who makes the experience at Barr second to none! This has been a favorite stop of my girlfriend, who has been a long time wine club member with Barr, from her days of driving limos for wine tasting, she always talked highly of their wines. Greg does excellent wine, across the board, from a simple Albarino to a more complex Cabernet Sauvignon or 6950 (Referring to the address of the winery), one of my favorites from Barr. The club is wonderful, where there are no added yearly fees, just good wine and discounts on wines, complementary tasting and private tours. One of the few destinations I really enjoy visiting off 46 east. The tasting room is co-located with the production facility, as you drive up through winding vineyards onto the property. The tasting room has indoor and outdoor seating. A small, bar with additional couch seating is available, while there are various Barr related items for sale. Behind the bar is where the magic is. The tasting lineup is very strong and if there are additional bottles open, you could receive a splash of something different. For me, it was the 2013 Grande Finale. Not a big dessert wine fan, but this excellent. I don't believe this is a single wine in our collection, since I've been introduced to Barr that is bad. The entire lineup is exceptional and there is usually something for everyone. for those cooks out there, I do recommend some of their olive oil. Devine! As of this review, I know they are trying to retire... again from the wine industry, hopefully Greg and Teally hang around for a bit longer, they do an excellent job when it comes to wine in Paso Robles. Check them out, I highly recommend a tasting.

This gem was not originally on our itinerary, but we decided to pop in towards the end of their…read moretasting room hours. We shared a delightful flight of six red ($20 fee waived with the purchase of one bottle). All six were awesome. It was an intimate setting with a no frills tasting. The winery owner was also present and very knowledge. The white varietals and sparkling were not available this time around. We'd definitely come back when we're in the area.

Eculse Winery is such a wonderful place to spend a Saturday afternoon! The views are absolutely…read moreamazing, the wines are delicious, and the atmosphere is perfect for relaxing and enjoying time with friends. The customer service is truly exceptional. The staff are incredibly friendly, attentive, and go above and beyond to make you feel welcome. Add in the live music, beautiful setting, and great wine, and you have the perfect combination for a memorable afternoon. We had an amazing time and can't wait to come back! Highly recommend Eculse Winery!

We discovered Ecluse two summers ago on our first trip to Paso Robles wine country, drawn in by the…read morereasonable tasting fee, the fact that it's family owned and operated, and that it's family friendly. What we didn't expect was to be completely blown away. The facility is on the smaller side without a lot of frills, but honestly that's part of the charm. The staff are warm and genuine, and you can feel their pride in both the winery and the wines they produce. The focus here is on GSM blends and other Rhône varietals, along with Bordeaux blends and varietals -- big, bold, and fruit-forward, but balanced enough to keep things interesting glass after glass. We had such a great experience that we joined the wine club before we left. We don't live locally, but the Ecluse Enthusiast membership is absolutely worth it -- especially with only a 6-bottle annual commitment. It's given us a great reason to make Paso an annual trip, and Ecluse is always one of our must-stop favorites. Since joining, the winery has gone through some exciting changes. They've built out a beautiful terrace overlooking the vineyard, and they were acquired by Thibido Winery. We were a little nervous about what that might mean for the brand we loved, but they've stayed true to keeping both labels separate and distinct -- and we've only benefited from it, since we now get to taste wines from both when we come for our annual pickup. We can't wait to spend more time on that terrace during our next visit. If you're putting together a Paso Robles wine itinerary, Ecluse deserves a spot on it.

Visited yesterday and enjoyed our experience in the distillery tasting room on site next to the…read morewine tasting patio. Max our server was very knowledgeable and helpful. We shared a flight of 4 for $20-our favorites were the botanical gin and the chamomile liqueur which apparently combined with lime juice makes for an awesome gimlet. Since we enjoy mixing our own cocktails at home with friends, we appreciated the recipe card Max gave us at the end. Beautiful winery with lots of choices to try!

Had some tastes from Willow Creek when they were at a tasting event in the Bay Area and knew they'd…read morebe a must visit on my next trip to Paso. We were told at the event that they take walk-ins, but the website emphasized reservations, so we made one just to be safe. We were greeted in the driveway by the winery dogs, a very welcoming sight! They were great leaders to the tasting room, though they stayed outside for the duration of our visit. We each did the regular flight, which was 1 white and 4 reds during our visit. We did also get an off menu taste. Our favorite from the flight was the whole cluster grenache, we ended up taking a bottle of that one home. We were helped by Erica, she was super fun to chat with and very knowledgeable about the wines. We didn't know this when booking, but the tasting flight came with a snack plate! It had bread, cheese, nuts, some dips, and olives, such a fun surprise. The property and tasting room were beautiful! I also loved that you got to see the massive steel tanks as you walked into the tasting room.

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.

This was our second visit to Fableist (which means something significant-- there are more wonderful…read morewineries in the Paso area than we will get to in a lifetime) -- lovely setting, attentive, knowledgeable, and engaging host, solid and unique reds. We look forward to reminiscing about our experience while we drink the unique pino that is everything a pino should be.

I've long wanted to visit The Fableist Wine tasting room in Paso. We came in early, midweek, and…read moretasted from the standard tasting menu -- approximately 5 wines. I really didn't care for any of them -- most of them were not the mainstream varietals - they were a bit too funky/ different for my tastes. I love the branding, but felt to make a connection here with the wines. Super cute tasting room full of the unique branding that makes this wine a fun wine. Next time, I'd come back and picnic under the trees and buy a few bottles of their standard wines for $25. I didn't really care for the funkier wines served in the wine tasting room. Perhaps that's me, perhaps you'll enjoy it.

Where are you? Some of my favorite wines in the area. Could not get a hold of anyone to do a…read moretasting. Sad!

We stopped my the M-Y booth at the Paso Wine Fest a little while ago. The attendants were very…read morefriendly and personable and the wines we tried were delicious. Sweet, ripe fruit with soft silky tannins. Probably has something to do with the fact that the wines we tried were dry-farmed. Not sure if all of their wines are grown this way. But we really liked their stuff and plan to visit the tasting room in the future.

We have been to Paso Robles so many times that we have all our favorites already but we decided to…read moreventure out and try something new. We are so glad we did! The Truss tasting room is so beautiful! Modern but rustic all at the same time. Set on a scenic pond overlooking vines and olive trees it is so serine. Micah greeted us with a smile and the tasting was on! He was so knowledgeable and his stories to match each wine were engaging! We also found out he lived in our home town of Santa Barbara, so we swapped stories of old and new hot spots! Such a wonderful experience! We enjoyed every minute. Although we were so engaged with Micah, the wines were still the star of the show. So well balanced. Supple and rounded mouthfeel, each one was a delight. The wine maker really has a passion that shines through. This tasting room is a must stop. It was the highlight of our trip. Thank you Micah for treating us like family! We will be back to enjoy the wines and your company again!

Micah and Joycelyn were gracious hosts even though we showed up an hour before closing time. The…read morewines were delicious. To me, their chard has a finish like crème brûlée yet still a chard but with soft grape notes. Their Grenache was exceptional, A crowd favorite. We were not rushed out of their beautifully renovated, large window family room. Their shared stories of wine makers history and location development were more than interesting and added to a delightful experience. Micah provided multiple dinner restaurant suggestions. We signed up even though we vowed we would not sign up for another winery. The wines were just too good. Put this winery on your list to visit you won't be disappointed.