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    Kukkula Winery

    4.3 (56 reviews)
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    Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Wine tasting experience with host Arian.
    Vince Y.

    Wonderful wine and staff, it is our new go-to winery!! Highly recommend Aatto, Sisu, Noir, and Lothario for those that like reds. Relaxed ambiance and beautiful view of the hillside. Went three times the week I was visiting Paso and it delivered every time!

    Kukkula winery is a gem of a winery to visit!
    Patti T.

    Another first time winery and we were extremely more than satisfied! Kukkula was our last stop for the day and it definitely was a Finnish finale! Their wines are very insatiable on the palate and create an appetite for more! We will definitely bring friends here for more tastes and chats with the friendly staff. Impressed by the wine maker and owner, Kevin, for all his creativity in the wines as well as the presentation for ambiance. His story that brought him to this leg of success is motivating and awe inspiring! We Left with a couple bottles to enjoy with friends back home! We will return soon ! Until then Kukkula, Bravo!

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    Sheila C.

    Love, love the this winery. The contemporary looks and feel of the property is amazing. The views from the owners home must be amazing. The tasting room is a cozy and contemporary, staff extremely friendly. The wines were delicious and the vibe was cool. Definitely one of the wineries I would visit again.

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    Kristian D.

    Last time I was in the area, I zoomed by Kukkula and made a mental note to return. On my latest trip to Paso Robles, I remembered to stop and enjoy this new and upscale Rhone winery in rural Chimney Rock Rd. Cell coverage is weak out here, so keep an eye out for their driveway which does jump on you without warning. The tasting room is above the winery with accessible parking up the hill. The winery focuses on fun named Rhone blends including lots of Syrah. I am not a fan of Syrah, but they had some unique wines that did tickle my palette. According to legend, they no longer serve their famous lunch due to space concerns, but they are still selling wine in a classy and upscale atmosphere. If you are big into Syrah, I recommend stopping here for a remote and fancy tasting. Maybe you too can find all the lizards on the patio.

    Mandy T.

    Boutique winery. Cute small tasting room. Didn't love the wines. Great value for tasting though.

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    It was an amazing experience, Carley was very knowledgeable about the process and the wine. Great wine and great people working there

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    Halter Ranch - White wine

    Halter Ranch

    4.1(397 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    Not much of a winery tasting type, but the beautiful property and professionalism at Halter Ranch…read morewas very memorable. Just the drive up to HR was wonderful, rising higher and higher up the mountain to reach the place. I was jokingly telling my wife trying to be snooty, I don't drink wine from the lower elevation Paso, lol! Super large estate with such a beautiful building for indoor and outdoor seatings. Was amazing just driving up the property to the tasting room. Had made reservation online ahead of time, since was in Paso to check out the sensorio thing on a Saturday in mid March. Don't think I've really been to winery to do tasting, but this was one place I wanted to come to after tasting their "Ancestor" at inlaw's house over a year ago. They had gotten the bottle from their neighbors who must be club members. All I remember was it was one of the best wines I've had. I'm a cheap wine drinker, but things like the stag's Artemis and halter ranch Ancestor just leave lasting impressions in my mind. Checked in with the gentleman at the host stand in the beautiful building. Everything so clean and nice here. Chose to be seated outdoors on the beautiful day. It was quite crowded and busy with folks enjoying food and wines. Ms. Kristie was our server and she was fantastic! Working multiple tables with bottles in hands for all the tastings happening. She was super friendly and accommodating and helpful with explanations of each wine and so energetic to manage every table! Her energy helped stave off the fatigue from driving 4 hours since morning and the food coma from lunch before arriving. We already had lunch so opted for just the olives with the tastings of Ranch and Silver to maximize tasting all the different wines. Initially requested Ranch for both of us, since I expected to get 2 bottles of the wonderful ancestor to get one tasting waived. Shortly after, I noticed ancestor was also considered part of the silver label wines, so switched one to Silver flight (thought maybe ancestor was not silver, since it was part of the ranch flight, but Ms. Kristie said it's just on both flights since it's their signature wine). The olives were very salty, maybe should be rinsed out of it's brine before to reduce the salt. I expected olives to be from HR, but olives are not, and I guess just the olive oil in is is (on the olive oil later). Maybe the sourdough would have been better since it's served with the olive oil, but was just too full from lunch. After tasting all the wines from both flights, for my novice taste buds, I think Halter Ranch is just a master of blends! I actually preferred the blends over the single grape variety wines. Suspected as such after tasting the ancestor before, but my plans to get 2 bottles of ancestor went out the door once I tasted the Cuvee Alice! Wow, so smooth and complexity in depth, instantly scrambled my brain of thinking I came solely for the Ancestor. Ms. Kritie explained the Cuvee Alice was named after the owner's mom. That made perfect sense! It was a wine deserving of owner's pride, what a wonderful wine! Doubt came over me, now maybe I have to step up to buying the Cuvee Alice instead of Ancestor? Can't get better than the Cuvee. But the final round of Ancestor showed off why it's their signature wine, still was so wonderful, and couldn't make up my mind since I love the Ancestor, but I could not imagine not enjoying Cuvee again. Ended up splitting my decision and got a bottle of each to make sure I can have both again! Will introduce inlaws to the Cuvee since we all had Ancestor before. And will have Ancestor for my dad on Father's day then so I can have it then to see if I can decide then which is my fav, or just both :) On the way out, saw the bottles of olive oil by the entrance. Got tastings and loved it, wow! Some "real" olive oil! I preferred the ancestor over the tuscan. Wife got a bottle the Picual olive oil. It is so smooth with delightful flavors and a wonderful bitter bite to it. It's too good and pricey to use for food, so we just take a spoonful daily like a super antioxidant supplement! Already getting low on the bottle... These wines and olive oils are way above my pay grade, but why gotta be so good. Maybe I need to ask inlaw neighbor if they are club members to order me some:) I noticed there is a HR in Temecula closer to home...

    My girlfriend and I visited Halter Ranch for a wine tasting and had a solid overall experience. She…read moredid the Ranch Flight, and I went with the Silver Flight. Both were good, but I felt the Silver Flight had the stronger overall lineup. I ended up buying two bottles of their Malbec before leaving, which says a lot about the quality. We had a 2 PM reservation and arrived about 10 minutes late due to a detour through the hills getting to the winery. Even so, they were very accommodating and seated us right away at an open table. There were quite a few open tables when we arrived, so on this particular Saturday in April, a reservation may not have been necessary, but it's still a good idea to have one just in case. Service was a bit inconsistent but still positive overall. We were initially greeted by another team member who brought water and got us started with our first pours while our assigned server, Janise, was tied up. She later served a couple of the middle pours, and another team member stepped in again for one of the later wines. It seemed like she was balancing multiple responsibilities, and while the handoff between staff kept things moving, it did feel a bit disjointed at times. That said, the overall tone was more casual and friendly rather than overly formal, which some people may prefer. One thing I did appreciate was that there was no hard push to join their wine club. At other wineries in Paso Robles, I've experienced a much stronger sales push, so it was nice to be able to enjoy the tasting without that pressure. The wines themselves were consistently good. We didn't have anything we disliked, and most of what we tried ranged from solid to very enjoyable. They also offer food, though we had already eaten beforehand and didn't try it. The property also has a small retail area near the front with apparel and other merchandise. There are EV chargers available at the far end of the parking lot, which is a nice feature, but accessing them can be a bit tricky. Larger vehicles like sprinter vans and limos tend to park in that same area, which can make maneuvering into the charging spots more difficult than it should be. Overall, I would come back. Good wine, a relaxed atmosphere, and a nice setting. If you're in Paso Robles and looking for a laid-back tasting experience with solid wines, Halter Ranch is worth a visit.

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    JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery - JUSTIN Estate Tasting Room Patio

    JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery

    4.0(939 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    Luxury
    Takes reservations

    Back at Justin and was able to take my eldest daughter, her boyfriend and my Border Collie…read more I would not normally post a review, but we were talking about the travesty of Yelp reviews being mostly negative. I am a nobody. Sure, I am a longtime Wine Society member, but I don't expect a Michelin Star restaurant and one of Forbes best places in the world to remember me. They didn't know me; but it didn't matter Justin Winery and Restaurant, treated my party fantastic! Service was excellent. Food was great. Wine was superb. The tasting went slightly off list, which was welcomed with the heat. Lovely white wines to start off, which lead into the bold reds. 10 out of 10 atmosphere. 10 out of 10 for service. 10 out of 10 for food. Wine was a solid 93 average. IYKYK

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! Every time I walk through this vineyard I have the most incredible time…read more This review has been a long time coming. A recent member but consistent visitor. Visited this past weekend and was greeted by Mike , served by Kevin. Gorgeous view, whether a member or not the service is always on point. Perks of being a member is that you get a discount for having a great time. Brought my family and they got to indulge in the perks with me. Wine was top tier. They don't serve you what is in your local grocery store, they've got the exclusive wine here. Reserves hold a special place in my heart. Enjoyed all glasses but th Isosceles, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet , Rose...ok all of them were the best. lol Can't have a bad drink here. Highly recommend, food is incredible! 2025 Michelin star, need I say more ? Our group enjoyed the Winter Salad, Mushroom pasta, charcuterie board, and apple pie. Parking was easy , reception is bad until you reach the property. Casual wear is ok in this classy setting. People are down to earth and ready to story tell about the wine here. Excited to go back.

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    A bottle of ISOSCELES to share on the JUSTIN patio

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    Kiamie Wine Cellars

    Kiamie Wine Cellars

    4.8(101 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    A highly recommended place that I'm so grateful we went to…read more After visiting some of the fancier vineyards, Kiamie became the most suggested place to visit, and I'm so glad we did. It was described a place: with a guy, his dog and goats, a shack, delicious wine, and that's exactly what it was. Super down to earth host, outdoor seating in the shade, with a backyard vibe. The owner was a super cool dude, playing classic rock on the radio, who makes sure your glass is always full and you have everything you need. Intended on a quick visit, ended up staying over two hours and it felt like home. Bought a couple bottles at a great price and got the road. Definitely would return and highly suggest you check them out. Make sure and grab a pic with his pup before you leave.

    We talked about coming to Kiamie on a few trips down to Paso because we heard it was a lowkey spot…read morewith goats and dogs. And while we're all about a relaxed wine tasting experience, especially when animals are involved, the wine still has to be good, and luckily that was the case here! We came in without a reservation on a Saturday afternoon and were warmly greeted by two of the winery dogs - already a big success. We checked in at the tasting room and were greeted by Greg, the owner and our host for the day, then grabbed a spot outside. Greg brought the wines from the tasting menu out 1 at a time and told us a little about each. We even got an extra pour of an off menu wine. We ended up taking two bottle home from the tasting - the rosé and the R'own blend.

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    Stella - vineyard dog

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    DAOU Vineyards - We came home with these bottles. So so good!

    DAOU Vineyards

    4.1(1.3k reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$$

    DAOU is easily home to one of the most beautiful winery views I've experienced anywhere. Perched…read morehigh above Paso Robles, the scenery alone makes the visit worthwhile, with sweeping vineyard views that feel almost endless. It's the kind of place where you could easily sit for hours enjoying the landscape and a glass of wine. The wines are consistently excellent. The tasting lineup always showcases the quality DAOU is known for, and one of the great perks is that they often have several library wines available that can be requested and served by the glass. Being able to enjoy some of their older vintages this way makes the experience even more special for wine enthusiasts. What I appreciate most about DAOU is how they've managed to maintain a small, family-style atmosphere despite being acquired by a larger company a few years ago. The hospitality still feels personal and genuine. The staff are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, not only about the wines themselves but also about the history of the vineyard and the vision behind it. I'm a big fan of this winery and how it has evolved over the years. Between the stunning views, exceptional wines, and welcoming staff, DAOU is always a must-stop whenever visiting Paso Robles.

    First time at DAOU Vineyards and was very impressed. Breathtaking views and beautiful property…read morewith tasting and dining. Both the wines and the food are very good and our server was very helpful, too. We tasted 6 wines and love reds...all of them were good but the Soul of a Lion especially stands out....an excellent wine. We also had their chopped salad and beef tartar and both were delicious. Will definitely have to plan a return trip.

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