Our last stop on Saturday for spirit tasting: the pairing of cheese and chocolate with the spirits…read morewas fun and tasty. We were able to share a tasting which was wonderful. Joaquin was our engaging host, answering our questions and sharing stories with enthusiasm. Bright, spacious, inviting! If you get a chance to take a quick tour of the distillery room, it's fascinating. Highly recommend!

What a gem! We stopped by on our way into town on a slow Thursday afternoon. The cocktails were not…read moreavailable (weekends only). The gentleman assisting us was knowledgable and patient as we tasted our way through the available line up. Loved the unique offerings. Tasting fee waived with the purchase of one bottle, discount offered if you purchase 3 or more bottles.

On the same grounds as the Willow Creek winery with its own special tasting room. Last weekend we…read morepurchased a bottle of their botanical gin and their chamomile liqueur. Tonight we made gimlets and they were delicious! Complex, herbal, refreshing, citrusy. Thanks to Max for hosting our tasting flight last Friday. We are still benefiting from your knowledge and expertise regarding the wonderful Willow Creek spirits!

Many wineries are adding distilled spirits to their properties. This one is a part of Opolo Winery,…read moreso you know it has to be good! It's a fairly small operation, with a variety of spirits to offer. It's attached to Opolo's barrel room, making it nice and cool inside. We preferred the liqueurs over the brandies. The liqueurs had more depth and flavor-at least that's what I thought. We took home a bottle of Amaro, which is good for sipping while chilling on a summer afternoon! Be sure to check it out!

Our first time here on Saturday, such a cozy, hospitable setting and experience. I enjoyed hearing…read moreabout how they repurpose the waste products of the grapes for winemaking to make gin and vodka! We shared a flight which included watermelon moonshine and cucumber vodka, both made with organic local fruit juiced on site and distilled with the alcohols (not just infused). Not sure how all that works but it sure makes the watermelon and cucumber flavor so powerfully present in aroma and taste--authentic and rich and incredible! Meanwhile next door they were hosting a cocktail making class--people were having a blast! Highly recommend a visit here when you're next in Paso Robles!

If you're a whiskey fan you have to try their whiskey flight!…read more Came here for a whiskey tasting while my wife was getting a massage down the street. I'm not a fan of vodka or gin so I did their whiskey flight. It didn't disappoint! The employee that helped me was Sydney and she was wonderful! She explained all the whiskeys in great detail and was very pleasant to talk to. There were 4 different whiskeys and a cocktail to finish. But one intrigued me more than the rest. They have a straight wheat cask strength, a regular rye, a rye cask strength, and a vodka. Tbh they were all very good and easy to sip on. Some were a bit sweet which I like but many others might not. Now as I said before I don't like vodka but theirs is unlike anything I've ever had. First of all it's grape based because they use leftover pomace from winemaking to then ferment and distill into vodka. Then they finish it in used whiskey barrels. I swear it smells and tastes JUST like whiskey and a really good whiskey at that! I will also say Sydney is a great salesperson too because I walked out with 2 bottles (the whiskey vodka, and their rye) and a bottle of old fashioned mix that they used to make the finishing cocktail. Btw if you buy 2 bottles your tasting is free!

Nicora Winery in Tin City is one of those places that quietly resets your expectations…read more We were lucky enough to have our tasting led by Nick, the winemaker, and it felt less like a formal tasting and more like getting a behind-the-scenes download from someone who genuinely loves what he's doing. Then came the Euphoric Grenache... and that's when things went off the rails (in the best way). Bright, layered, and somehow both elegant and powerful...it's easily the best Grenache we've had in Paso, no exaggeration. Now, I walked in as a committed Syrah person. Or at least I thought I was. Nick's lineup didn't just impress, it completely rerouted my palate! Each Syrah had its own personality, depth, and structure without ever feeling overworked. Long story short: we joined the club before we even finished the tasting. No regrets, no second-guessing! Just counting down until the next shipment. If you're in Tin City and think you've "done Paso," go here. You haven't.

NicOra is the BEST!! Hands down some of, if not, THE BEST juice in Paso Robles!! Nick Elliot is so…read moreawesome, knowledgeable and makes wine the old fashioned way all by crafting the wine's process and not rushing the juice. The taste compels you to realize how much love, effort and attention that goes into making NicOra. we visit every time we can! not often enough. Cheers!

We really enjoyed our first visit to Central Coast Distillery's new Atascadero location after…read morehearing great things. The space is beautifully done, with tasteful decor and a comfortable, well-appointed feel. Service was top notch from the moment we arrived until we left. The cocktails were a major highlight. I had the classic Old Fashioned and my wife had an espresso martini. Both were beautifully presented and easily among the best cocktails we've had in SLO County. The food also exceeded our expectations. The double smashburger was perfectly cooked, with their house bourbon BBQ sauce and bacon, and the garlic parmesan curly fries were a fun touch and unlike anything we've had elsewhere in Atascadero. Really glad they landed in Atascadero. We'll definitely be back for a cocktail and to work our way through more of the small, thoughtfully crafted food menu.

We discovered this distillery completely by accident while stopping at the Tesla Supercharger…read moreduring a trip, and I'm incredibly glad we did. As someone who has a passion for whiskey, this was an exceptional find. Eric and Anna are truly what make this place a destination. Their passion for their craft is evident in every conversation, every pour, and every detail. They took the time to share the stories behind their spirits and were genuinely excited to talk about what they create, which made the experience even more memorable. The drinks were outstanding. The Old Fashioned I tried was exceptionally smooth and perfectly crafted. I also had a martini with blue cheese olives, and they were hands down the best blue cheese olives I've ever had. What stood out most was the passion and hospitality from the entire staff. It's rare to find a place where everyone is so invested in the craft and creating a welcoming experience for guests. This will absolutely become a destination stop on future trips through the area. I'm very thankful for the hospitality and the incredible experience we had here.

Food: No food but drinks with different mixers! Service::…read moreExcellent Ambiance: Fun vibe Noteworthy: We booked a mixology class and Lauren is such a joy, loved hearing the story of how her and her husband started the company! The mixers they sell are artificial-FREE and so delicious. My favorites are the spicy blood orange and the pomegranate one, for my margaritas. We took a class to learn how to make an old fashion, fun to do with friends or for a date. Loved it! Thank you Lauren!

We had a great time doing a cocktail tasting with a large party of ladies for a bachelorette…read moreweekend. We had a large array of ages and everyone had so much fun making their concoctions. They are so accommodating and the tasting room is super trendy and fun for photos. Everyone bought something from their mixers and syrups-- we highly recommend you check them out while in town!

A relaxed brewery with huge outdoor areas. Definitely the place to drink if have kids, lol…read more Went for flight of 4 to try ones that sounded interesting, since no idea which one would be good. Definitely paralysis from analysis with many choices:) All has it's own unique character, so just gotta try a flight and find the one you like to move onto pints I guess. Had to drive out of Paso so the flight was just perfect refreshment to share with wife. Had doubts about the green one, maybe that's Lucky Lager? But it was surprisingly good and was my favorite one! Kid had fun climbing on to the stage and running around during the short stop.

I've been to many Breweries. Never have I Ever smelt literal.... Shit! It smells so bad & they say…read moreit's the brewing process. Ok. Kinda make me wonder what's in the beer??? I never leave bad reviews, but ... I'll def never come back. Wish I could leave a negative 1 star. Also super dirty bathrooms, no toilet paper or paper towels. I think I need a tetanus shot after today. I will say- their food truck food looked amazing! But couldn't eat it, because of the smell of that was flooding the environment. Spent too much money with no enjoyment

Oh man this place was a nice surprise! Went out with a…read morefriend while visiting and wanted to do some wine tasting. We walked in and were a little skeptical because the place looks more like an office setting than a wine tasting/selling room. We were pleasantly surprised tho and the wine was phenomenal! $10 for tasting but it's free if you buy a bottle. I needed up buying two! I first did the red tasting. There wasn't a single wine I didn't like and that's rare for me. I even tried two whites(not a big white wine fan) and I ended up waking away with a white. Our hose was one of the sons. I can't remember his name.... But if you're reading this I was the one who came in with the pregnant DD friend. He guided me through all the wines and how they're made. Even sampled one he's working on. Ended up buying a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. They also sell some chocolates. I purchased but I haven't tried them yet. 10/10. Can't wait to come back.

Came here for a taste. Wine was solid. Buckskin bill was my favorite along with the port. The port…read morewas one of the best Ive ever had. The tasting room so perfect. Very personalable experience. Wine pourer wad the owners son and he was really friendly and was great on the wine knowledge and recommendations. Definitely recommend check this place out. Very good value wines and also has some 10 year aged wines for $12 to $15.