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.

We had a great experience at this winery. Getting there was a bit of an adventure, as the winery is…read moredefinitely off the beaten path. Our Uber driver got a little concerned when the GPS led us down a dirt road, but it did eventually bring us to the right place. One thing that could definitely be improved is the signage to the tasting room. Our driver dropped us off at the wine production building, and to no fault of his own, it wasn't very clear which building was which. Once we found the correct building, though, it was absolutely beautiful. The winery has a stunning new, modern concrete design, and the covered patio was clean and inviting with several tables set up for tastings. Inside, there was a tasting bar that led to their massive underground man-made cave, which was truly impressive. The cave featured wood and clay barrels, library wines, and private rooms for tastings and events. The natural décor and limestone walls were gorgeous and made the whole space feel incredibly special. Our wine server was very kind, knowledgeable, and had a lovely French accent. She did a fantastic job explaining the history of the family, how the winery came to be and grow, and walking us through each wine. We tasted 5 French-inspired wines and really enjoyed the lineup. The Rosé was a standout first pour, followed by several medium-bodied reds that were excellent. Overall, this was a great tasting experience and a beautiful winery worth visiting.

This is a hidden place. Legendary views, excellent service, and the best wine in the area. A huge…read morevariety. The cheese platter snack is great and that's all they really have for food. This is a place where you need to book ahead to get a tasting. Let me tell you that it's worth it and worth the wait. I will be coming back here.

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 Stilson Cellars for the first time yesterday and really enjoyed the experience. This is a…read moresmall, family-owned and operated winery, and that personal touch really comes through. All the wines were good and two stood out: the Genesis (a 60% Syrah, 40% Mourvèdre blend) and the Chrome Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve -- both excellent. We were hosted by Deb, who was warm, welcoming, and clearly knew the wines inside and out. Nice conversation and pours.

Excellent music for wine down Wednesday. Cassi Nicholls is jamming and the wine is flowing . Love…read morethe Rose ray and Viognier.

My Favorite Neighbor...batter-up…read more The step-child of Booker. In fact, drive and turn to the nice sign of Booker, and you'll find inside the lot, a little sign of MFN. Perhaps it's designed that way, it's little but also charming and beautifully done. Founded Eric Jensen and his original "favorite neighbor," Stephan Asseo of L'Aventure Winer, he's sold the winery in the last several years, but still involved with the winemaking process. With my party of four, we did the $30 tasting. All were good, but loved the final 3 reds ("MFN" cab, Denner, Parrish), and took home a Denner. The best feature of our tasting was the very entertaining (and interesting) wine educator, Season. Kudos! I'll be back, but need to try Booker.

We were told about My Favorite Neighbor and knew we had to check them out as soon as we could while…read morein the area. We walked in from a light rain and were greeted with the wonderful smiling face of Michelle. She was so pleasant and helpful we were so happy to have come in. They have a beautiful tasting area and even have live plants as the backdrop which makes the space even more beautiful! We sampled a little bit of everything and were very pleased with their wines. They had soil samples from the vineyards so we could see and smell what the grapes were grown in. It was very interesting to see the variance in all of the soil samples. There were numerous guests coming in from the rain that were visiting the neighboring winery. I think that at least 10 people had walked in as we were finishing up with several of them possibly regulars guests. We loved their wines and our experience with Michelle and are confident you'll love it as much as we did!

Absolutely, positively, lovely. A rustic farm setting complete with a large barn and farmhouse…read more On a perfect day, Mother's Day, it became complete with fantastic wine (love the Farmhouse Cuvee the most), food truck (serving up an amazing sandwich wrap), and a great Fleetwood Mac cover band (covered stage at the end of a long grass area). I've been writing a lot of wine reviews lately, but truly this was one of the best in experiences.

Went to this winery & was told they aren't doing wine tastings today. However they were waiting for…read morea group with wine tastings reservations who were already 15 min late. We were with members of this winery & to have them turn away members, who had guests with them, just left us with a really bad taste in our mouth. Why wouldn't they communicate no tastings on a Friday via their website? What would be the harm in serving members & their friends when no one else was even there. Super unfortunate.

TOP had been recommended to us quite a few times by locals and and people working at other wineries…read moreso we were very excited to give them a visit! It's a very small tasting room with a more 1:1 approach, so it's best to have a reservation. We made a reservation a week before and still had a few options when selecting the time. Our tasting was led by Yudy, who was an absolute delight to chat with. We learned all about how TOP came to be, the different vineyards they work with, and all the blends. She made it such a wonderful experience and was all about celebrating the little things going on our life. The tasting consisted of four wines, but they had an extra one open that we were able to try. We ended up taking a bottle of the variant red blend and rosé home with us. Bottles were on the pricier side, but it's a very small family owned operation that's doing high quality wines. They also waive a tasting fee with a two bottle purchase. The tasting room is tucked away in an area that you wouldn't expect to find a winery, but we've actually been to a handful in this area, so it was easy enough for us to find. Do read the instructions on the reservation though if you haven't been over here before.

Tasting is $40/person, waived with any 2 bottles/person purchased…read more We're in Paso Robles wine country several times a year, but this was our first visit to TOP earlier this year. We had a very nice experience at this unassuming, little winery tucked away inside an industrial park. Elena (Co-owner, along with her husband/winemaker, Stanley) poured for us while providing their origin story and a tour of their facility. The front third of the building is the tasting room, with production and barrel room storage in the rear. They produce Rhône varietal wines from vineyards throughout California; however, their focus is on Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Graciano, Roussanne, and Grenache Blanc, occasionally trying other varieties that may fall into their hands. The wines were extremely well-made and quite delicious. We purchased four bottles, thus waiving the tasting fee. Our favorites were the '21 "Elena's Cuvee" Grenache,'21 "Precession" Syrah, and '21 "Inertia" GSM. NOTE: The online reservation system states that it's a 1-hour tasting, but I would suggest allowing at least 90 minutes, especially on your first visit. Also, they do not have outdoor signage at the winery. Just look for the brown wooden fence and the entrance is behind it. We're heading back for a return visit in a couple weeks, so I'll be able to provide an update shortly.

Apologies in advance for a lame review. I didn't take a single picture, though Tablas Creek…read moreVineyard is picturesque. I didn't even take a picture of the flights of wine we tasted, though they were fantastic. The facilities here are great. You are on a multi-level terrace, at your own table. It's shaded. It's quiet. It's peaceful. It's beautiful. I am not a wine person. I usually opt for cocktails. But, we came here on a warm day in the late spring. Their white (or more accurately "lighter than red") wines are light and taste like summer. Summer in a glass. You can't go wrong with that. Our wine guide was fantastic. She spent a lot of time with us. Brought us some extra glasses. She was so knowledgeable and so personable. And she attained a first: got me to sign up for their wine club! I was putty, all wined-up and feeling happy and fine. Even got a "free" Tablas Creek ball cap. Great place. Go visit.

THE BIG: Located East of Paso and off of Adelaida road. Nice sprawling vineyard with little grape…read morevines growing next to where you are seated. Parking lot available. THE BLACK AND WHITE: This was our first winery of the day and it didn't disappoint. We came into the parking lot but wanted to extend our son's napping so we drove around the area for another twenty minutes. When the hostess checked us in, she was wondering if we were the folks that drove in and then drove out haha. We sat down and had a red and white tasting that each consisted of 5 wines each. All were pretty good and the white wines definitely had more tropical fruit notes associated with them. The reds were as you expected: big and bold. Had some oak to help mellow out the boldness but definitely a great wine to sip on. THE FINAL BAMBOO: For a red and a white tasting, the damage done here was around $50. We enjoyed the views and the hospitality here. Will be back!