Came here with a friend who's a member after dinner and had never even heard of this place before -- total hidden gem. Small tasting room with a couple tables outside, very cozy and chill. The woman pouring was really nice and knowledgeable. I don't know much about wine, so this is more about the experience, but my friend loves The Philanthropist so we stuck with that. Someone at the bar told us to try the 2023 Pinot and I'm so glad they did -- smooth, no weird aftertaste. I ended up buying a bottle. Fun, welcoming, dog-friendly, and small enough that you can actually chat with people. Would definitely come back. read more

Super excited to visit Paso and support this Black owned winery. We were a group of 6 Blk women and men and our welcome was lukewarm by the person pouring (Bobbi). But my friends were intent on having a good time so we pressed on with conversation and laughter and eventually Bobbi warmed up to us. (Perhaps she was just tired). The wine was amazing. We had good tastings and bought several bottles in the end. I do wish Ray was around but we hope to catch him next time. I think it's important that staff remember they are repping a brand and shitty attitude will cost your business money. In the end she was chill with us but it took a lot of effort on our part. Great wine, highly recommend you stop in the alley for some gooood wine read more

Indigené Cellars - Cheers to us - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Paso Robles, California

While visiting downtown Paso Robles, we stumbled upon this hidden gem and had the absolute best time. We were lucky to visit when the owner Raymond was there because he made the experience exceptional. The Chardonnay was one of the best I've had and I also especially loved one of the Pinots. However, I honestly enjoyed all of the wines I tried! This tasting room is small but I think that's what makes it special because we ended up making friends with everyone there. Our dog Charlie (Big C) was welcomed and given an unlimited amount of treats. We were also able to order food from Jeffry's next door and they delivered it right to us. I can't say enough good things about this tasting room, highly recommend to try when in Paso. read more

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This place is a hidden gem! We were referred by Crystal at Tobin James and we had the most wonderful experience last night. I did the Pinot Noir tasting and my husband did gsm tasting. All the wines are amazing! The Pinot is sooooo good! Their prices are great! Raymond the owner is a wealth of knowledgeable and very friendly. We will return every time we visit Paso Robles! read more

A gem tasting room in downtown Paso, great wines, down to earth conversations with the owner Raymond, everything you love Paso wineries for Come here and you'll have a blast in the little alleyway in the heart of downtown read more

If I could give this wine bar 10 stars I would. My wife, dog and I were referred to this place from a girl who worked at a shoe store on the next street over and we are glad that we listened to her recommendation. First, all the wines we tried were fantastic and the atmosphere was super fun full of life and awesome people. Most wine bars I have been to have been cold and stiff, but not this one. Also, the owner Raymond was working and he was a cool human. He explained all his wines to us and was very welcoming. Also, he told us all the charitable events that he does with his wine to help out communities and this made this place extra special. I love the idea of wine with intention and purpose. We left leaving good and made friends on the way out. Highly recommend :) read more

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Had a wonderful afternoon sampling some small production wines. Talented winemaker exploring blends with Paso region fruit. Highly recommended. read more

Indigené is a must visit in Paso Robles! It is the one of two wineries I've ever been to where I've thoroughly enjoyed every single wine on the tasting menu. Raymond is an über talented winemaker and blend master, who often is there to greet you and walk you through his many different wines. His reds are big, complex, and oh so delicious. The tasting room itself is cozy with an urban flair, and the music adds to the chill, cool ambiance. TL;DR: do not skip Indigené Cellars! read more

One of the great things about downtown Paso Robles are all the tasting rooms tucked into smaller spaces. Indigene Cellars is one of them. Nestled in an alley is a lovely tasting room featuring some great wines. Their Syrah was my favorite but they have several on their tasting menu. Friendly service and a low key vibe make everyone feel welcome. Stop in and check it out for yourself! read more

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My husband and I came to Indigene wine cellar from our time stay in Pismo beach. The hostess Bobby wasn't very welcoming and not a natural friendly hostess and not personable..sociable... walking away and coming back to fill our glasses with the next taste.. she topped mines at the end with the Syrah. In the beginning my husband wanted to leave, but I said let's just start and finish the tasting and we'll leave. Mind you, we are familiar with the process of wine tasting. We never have been downtown Paso Robles for wine tasting. We usually go onsite inland in Paso Robles where the vineyards are for wine tasting at the independent wineries. We've been to Napa.. we're from the southern part of California and we're also familiar with the Temecula wineries. Central coast wineries are the best in my opinion. The best part was meeting a lady walking by with her beautiful poodle Raven... we talked and had a wonderful conversation. The only best wine was the Syrah and that's about it. Before stopping at this location we stopped at my favorite winery and picked up 5 bottles of Zinfandel from Dover Canyon winery in Paso Robles. Indigene is a black owned business and as a woman of color I came to support. I like light hearted conversations when wine tasting and we like to feel welcomed. You have to feel comfortable with yourself and towards others. Down below the other reviews, there is a review about 4 years ago that was posted, the review said about the owner not being as friendly, so I guess me and my husband didn't miss meeting the owner. We won't be returning. read more

Delicious wines, white, red and sparkling. Great people. Fun times! Flannery and Averi are amazing hostesses and owner/winemaker made us feel very welcomed. We look forward to visiting again very soon. read more

This is the best winery in downtown Paso. The wine is only the beginning of the journey. Every tasting was better than the last. Avery is an excellent and friendly bartender, and understands the product. It truly does feel like the wine is made with love. Raymond and Avery were over the top hospitable. It's down an alley so make sure not to miss it. It's definitely a stop I'll make again when I return to Paso. read more

Great wine bar!!! As the reviews say, the owner Raymond was very hospitable and engaging to all of his customers. We all chatted like we were family. At the end of our wine tasting Raymond gave us a glass of champagne, which I loved! I enjoyed my wine and champagne. My sister ordered food from Jeffries, which was delivered to us at the wine bar. Great time! I will be coming back. I did buy a bottle of his champagne as well. read more

Nice wine variety. Wonderful service. Interacted with the owner. Sat outside. Really nice.

What a great experience at Indigené Cellars!!! My husband and I headed to Paso Robles for a getaway and attempted to reach out to schedule a tasting when they were closed. Raymond called back within minutes and offered to open on his day off!! Best experience! Tasting room is tucked away in a quiet alley that you'd never expect but this is the true definition of a "hidden gem"! From the ambience, to the beautiful wine glasses, the personal experience from the wine maker himself and of course some of the best wine in town! We left with several bottles but went back for more the following day! Raymond gave awesome recommendations from our restaurants to other wines in town, all of which made our trip to Paso Robles perfection! We will visit Raymond on our next trip for sure! Thank you Raymond! read more

The winemaker and staff are always fun. This is the place to drink amazing award winning wine and enjoy fun conversations with locals and tourists alike. Just a note it's a 12th street address but it's in the alleyway. Enjoy read more

Great service and ambiance at Indigene! The person working was knowledgeable and friendly with everyone who came through, and seemed super well-liked by other business owners (several folks stopped by to say hi to him). We were able to order fries from nearby Jeffry's Wine Country BBQ because of this good rapport. read more

I loved this wine tasting!! The wines were all amazing and Avery was absolutely fantastic. She made our time here the best and she was very knowledgeable and friendly. I would definitely come back here for the service and the wine! read more

Indigené Cellars - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Paso Robles, California

I was beyond excited to find out there is a Black owned winery in Paso Robles and this place didn't disappointment me. Indigene is located in an alley by the shops in downtown, if you get lost please call. We spoke to Ray and he helped us find the location. Once we arrived we were greeted by Avery, she truly was a gem. I have nothing but good things to say about her: friendly, great personality, and enthusiastic. I ended up leaving with two bottles of the Rose, very light and tasty. As our tasting continued a large crowd of people came in and the place really got busy. The good part is this winery is open until 9. The next time I'm in town I'll be sure to visit again. read more

My husband and I had a great visit here and loved all the wines we tasted. Despite our wine attendant only working just over 2 weeks, he was super knowledgeable and can already tell will be an asset to Raymond! I'm sorry I didn't catch your name ;). We went home with 4 bottles to share with family. My husband and I will be sure to visit again when we head back to Paso and hope to meet Raymond as well! read more

Indigené Cellars - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Great wines, unique and super fun location. Sat down and was greeted immediately by owner and wine maker, Ray. Had a very fun time. Good vibes for sure read more

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What a gem of a find. My friend served this wine at her wedding and we were wowed by the first sip. She selected this wine not only because it was delicious but also because of its ties to philanthropic efforts in the Bay Area. We made a promise that we would visit the winery as soon the pandemic would allow. Fast forward to today, we were finally able to visit the tasting room. I was relieved that there was an outdoor seating area for the tasting. Every single wine was delicious and poured nicely into a beautiful glass. Our faves: Ambiente: the amazing wine that drew us to the winery in the dirt place. Light, smells great, delicious. Pinot: smells great, has a unique palate / finish Chardonnay: I don't like the buttery-ness of Chardonnays but this one was super clean tasting. Also very fragrant and crisp. I had to do a double take to see if I was drinking a chardonnay. Super laid back, friendly and unpretentious. How a wine tasting should be! We left with 6 bottles (to share with friends as gifts) and joined the wine club. read more

I had a great time here. We had good wine, met good people, and will be back! If you're in Paso, you must come by! read more

Indigené Cellars - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Mr. Raymond Smith is an amazing knowledgeable winemaker. He has so many years of experience from many different wineries since he used to drive the bottling truck for all of the California wineries that didn't have their own bottling plant. I can't say enough about Raymond Smith and his small tasting room in Paso Robles. When you make the appointment he's there in person and is friendly and extremely knowledgeable about each and every wine that he poured. I ended up buying a case of mixed varietals. read more

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Located next to Jeffry's, Indigene Cellars is one of those stumble upon places that makes you appreciate Paso Robles downtown. I loved this little place and enjoyed many of their wines. We left with two bottles of Pinot Noir. Our host, Stevie was lovely and inviting. We definitely enjoyed our spur-of-the-moment stop. There is definitely areas for improvement (mostly that it's semi-outdoors and some of the wines were a tad bit warm for my palate) but it didn't deter from my experience. The tasting fee was also waived with a bottle purchase - so you can't go wrong with that! read more

Ended up with a Case to go! Cute spot on the alley. Kinda wished we tried the Restaurant as well but the Wine Tasting alone was pretty good. read more

Indigené Cellars - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Great wines and amazing ambiance! Can't say enough good things about the hospitality from the owner. We will be back-- highly recommend!

Decided to stop by here before dinner on a Saturday night and had such a great experience! Right when we walked in we were greeted so warmly it made more us excited to stay. As our tasting continued we were amazed by the knowledge of wine that Ian had, and really enjoyed making conversation while enjoying some delicious wines. Came for the great wine, stayed for the amazing customer service! Thank you to Ian for a great kick off to our visit to Paso Robles! read more

This place is always amazing. It's the place that made me fall in love with wine! 10/10 recommend.

Just left this winery. Raymond was so nice and welcoming ! I would recommend to anyone! He was friendly knowledgeable and pleasant! Please try this winery! read more

Had a great tasting with Ian. Very knowledgeable and really led us thru the tasting. The Pinot noir Rose was stellar. Will visit again.

I am no wine expert but I know when I've been spoiled, and I really felt spoiled by the Indigené staff here. They are kind, won't push you to drink faster, and (most importantly!) offer a delicious selection of drinks. The moscato and syrah were especially yummy and so easy to drink. This is a small tasting room, but with so much personality. The artwork is lovely and I felt right at home. It is hard to believe that the storefront is so hidden but I understand, because the more people that know about this place, the busier it'll get! Can't wait until next summer to visit this place. Thanks for such a fun time. read more

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A local gem tucked in an alley off the main town square, Indigene Cellars offers fresh, fun wines with terrific backstories. Very pet-friendly, and fun to sit on stools in the alley while sampling fabulous wine. Our tasting expert answered and even anticipated our questions. I noticed we weren't the only ones buying a glass or two after our tasting flight to prolong the conversations about the vineyards, the climate, and the people who make these incredible wines. Have nearly finished our bottles, so time for a return trip! read more

The only reason this isn't a 5-star review is that the reservation process was so frustrating that we almost decided not to visit. I think they are maybe changing over to a third party reservation system on their website, so scheduling was confusing, and it took a couple weeks of emailing back and forth with the owner before we were actually confirmed. Glad we stuck with it. We only met Raymond briefly upon our arrival when he brought over a treat for our dog, but he came across as laid back, like someone who loves what they do. We were well taken care of by his new employee, a young man who's obviously a fast learner. He was personable, knowledgeable, and gave us some good recommendations of places to check out in town. I love that the tasting room is intimate and open air. And I love that Indigene gives back to the community, donating a portion of sales of their Philanthropist wine. Definitely check them out! read more

You can find the tasting room down the alley. We stopped by in search of some bottles to go and were certainly happy we did. We opted for a pino noir and a syrah. Both were so delicious. Raymond helped us pick out the perfect pair of bottles based on our preferred flavor profile. read more

Indigené Cellars - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Had the most AMAZING experience here last night with my family, my dad's in town and we all went to check out Ray's tasting room as somehow we still hadn't been yet. Ray's love of wine truly shows through in his commitment to delivering an excellent experience all around. His bartender (hi, '"Red"!) was also amazing in his knowledge of the wines and was overall such pleasant company, he and Ray created a very fun and comfortable atmosphere! Bought a wonderful bottle of sweet muscat, I'll be visiting again when I run out! Thanks again boys for such a lovely evening and making my dads visit so special read more

So glad we found this place as we wanted to pick up some local wines from our trip to Paso Robles but hadn't planned well enough to make reservations at any of the wineries. I saw from the reviews on yelp that the owner is from Oakland so had to check it out. Raymond was very welcoming and easy to talk to which made the wine tasting fun. His was one of the few tasting rooms downtown that we walked by that didn't close at 5pm AND perfect during the pandemic because the room is very open and there are seats semi-outside. The wines were very good, especially the reds, and I loved that the owner is also a philanthropist donating to some organizations making positive change in the Bay Area. Highly recommend a visit! read more

The wines were delicious and the tasting was very personalized - would definitely come back!

Thee best wine tasting experience! Ray, the owner, was so cool and down to Earth! He's super knowledgeable and answered all of our questions! The wine was amazing and it's black owned!! We can't wait to go back!! read more

Great wine and wonderful conversation! We specifically stopped by this tasting room because Raymond is from Oakland and I wanted to show support. I emailed before we came down and he offered us a private tasting; It's a great intimate spot. We were blown away by his knowledge of the wine making process; it seems that he worked his way up through the ranks in the business. The wine was awesome!. The Ambiente and the 2016 Pinot Noir were my favorites. We will tell all of our friends and will be back! read more