I'm sitting here currently with my boyfriend celebrating our 2 year anniversary. Joey was our wine connoisseur. This cute little place is such a vibe. Quiet music in the background, trees for shade... just calm and peaceful. The tasting was delicious. Definitely would come back. read more

Nice visit to Kynsi (Finnish for "talon") Winery. Very pleasant atmosphere and love the cute owl logo, based on the owls on property! The Barn Owl Blush was so good, brought a bottle home but I need more! read more

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October 16, 2025 - Arroyo Grande, CA. We always have a wonderful time at Kynsi Winery. The staff are welcoming and knowledgeable about the wines, and the setting is beautiful. Tastings are outdoors, with both open and covered seating areas that make it easy to relax and enjoy the view. The atmosphere is friendly and low-key -- you might even be greeted by the resident winery cat! The wines are delicious, and the tasting fee ($25 per person for non-members) is waived with a two-bottle purchase. This is the perfect spot if you want to experience excellent wines without the steep tasting fees you find elsewhere in the area. Highly recommend! read more

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Drove out to Kynsi Winery in the Edna Valley to do a wine tasting. Our server was very nice and helpful. They had some nice wines and we ended up buying a couple of bottles. read more

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This was a very impressive winery. My favorite in Edna Valley. Customer service was top notch. Our pourer was super friendly. Wines were good from top to bottom. No taste was not good. Their pinots were some of the best I've tried. Definitely recommend this place. It's wine membership worthy. We will be back. Great outdoor seating. read more

Pretty winery with views of an old barn and hills. They have two very friendly cats that just want love and attention. We did the November tasting and my favorite was 2021 Pinot Noir Stone Corral Vineyard. read more

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What a cute little winery. I took my family here during graduation week along with another family. The staff was very accommodating for our large group, and the tasting was delicious. Would definitely come back to hang out with friends and purchase a bottle! They even have a cat that roams around, super cute! read more

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Tasting Flight: $25/person for 5 pours (fee waived with two bottle purchase or membership enrollment). This was our "sleeper" find of the trip. Kynsi is a small, rustic winery, with a partially covered wine bar patio, and the rest is an open patio with views of the vineyards and surrounding hills. Pulling into the unpaved parking area and seeing nothing but hedges and rustic fencing, I wasn't expecting much. It was about 45 minutes from closing and they totally welcomed us for a full tasting. Cassidy poured for us and couldn't have been any nicer/friendlier, and willing to stay and take her time and not rush us through our tasting and other selections. A big part of my 5 star rating is due to her service. Of course, the wines were pretty darn tasty too! WINE: We got to taste a nice variety, including a Pinot Blanc, a Pinot Noir Rose, a Pinot Noir, a "Nocturnum" Rhone style red blend (65% Grenache/35% Syrah), a Grenache, and a couple additional pours. We enjoyed everything we tasted and ended up taking home 5 bottles, including two different Pinot Noirs with fruit from different vineyards nearby. Overall, the three of us really enjoyed Kynsi, and we'd definitely like to return and take a little more time to enjoy the patio and wines. Reading other reviews, I'd love to hang out and see the owls come out of the old barn at twilight. I highly recommend. read more

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Amazing winery! Great flavors and phenomenal service. Logan is very knowledgeable and has amazing personality as well. Recommend coming here! read more

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Kynsi Winery, Arroyo Grande, CA - November 30, 2023 We arrived at about 1 pm on a sunny but breezy Thursday afternoon. We called ahead to make a reservation, but none was needed on this day, and we were told to come on in. They recommend reservations on their website. We were greeted by our server, Joey, who was a very pleasant, engaging, and knowledgeable guy. We decided to do two wine tastings - $25 each, waived if you buy 2 bottles. They have an outside covered bar area with a few tables, and other outdoor seating as well, some of which is shaded by trees. It has kind of a Japanese garden feel to it. We have been to Kynsi before and have always been very impressed by their wines, which are mainly Pinot Noirs. They also had a Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, and Sarah open when we were there. We loved everything we tasted and decided to join the wine club, which canceled out our $50 tasting fee for 2. There are several club choices. We chose the 6 bottles, 2 times a year option. You can customize your shipment if you pick it up yourself. Their wines are reasonably priced in the $32 - $70/bottle range, 15% off for club members, 20% off for club members with a purchase of a case or more. Four people can taste for free if you're a club member. They have free wifi. read more

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Came home for a small girls reunion and some wine. Love the quaint barn to the side unlike most winery that are huge. Kynsi is just perfect with the trees that covering the courtyard. The service is impeccable, they kept checking up on us to see if we needed anything. The wine tasting for $25 is just right. Other places the wine tasting offered too much wine this was just right. By the way, thank you ladies in the back of my picture . read more

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Tried Kynsi for the first time during an afternoon of wine tasting, it's tucked away compared to a lot of the other wineries in slo! We went with the $22 tasting that comes with five drinks. I wasn't wow'd by any of the wines, and because it was so windy we were just more focused on not letting the menu or beaker (what we used to pour our own tastings) fly away. Although the surrounding area is beautiful, there's really only 1-2 tables that really has a nice view. Parking is on a dirt lot and easy to find spots, made reservations to get a tasting. read more

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Tasting Host was excellent, Wines were all very good that were offered on our visit in July 2023, and location was very laid back and relaxing. Dawn Durso was our hospitality host for the afternoon and she was professional, knowledgeable and welcoming to our group. She answered our questions regarding each wine and was very helpful with our purchases. It was totally a great experience and my first time coming to this winery, I'll definitely be back to enjoy another day of wine tasting. read more

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Kynsi Winery is in the beautiful area of Edna Valley. The setting is serene and peaceful. Pair this serenity with some good wine, and you may not want to leave. This was our second visit here. And once again we were impressed with all of the wines that we tasted. We took home a bottle of their 2017 Syrah. We were able to walk in and grab a spot in their outdoor area. There are several sectioned off areas that easily accommodates Covid-19 distancing. Hopefully, the area will soon move to the next stage of reopening. Kynsi is a definite stop every time we are in the Edna Valley area read more

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Decided to go to this winery on the spur of the moment, so no reservations. We got in with no issue and we decided to share as we already been tasting somewhere else. Both of our favorite was the rosé, the other three reds were ok. The girl that helped us was nice, but she didn't even tell us her name. read more

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Price: $22 for wine tasting that includes the good quality glass. Service: not bad but could have been better. Our hostess was busy and possibly pregnant and seemed tired. Seemed knowledgeable and would have been great to be able to talk to her more about the wines. Overall, loved the wines & the outdoor tasting area was beautiful. The hutash was the only wine that wasn't great. The stone corral was a favorite. The pinot noirs in the area were a pleasant surprise. Would recommend this place just as my boss recommended it to me read more

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Love this small family owned winery Great Chardonnay and Pinot Served in a rustic setting Iconic logo too read more

This was our first foray in the Edna Valley wine trails of San Luis Obispo. Such a relaxful winery, I could have stayed here all day. The ambience is beyond description. Very nice outside tasting bar ran by Miss Dawn. We tasted several wines, mostly reds and some outstanding Pinot Noirs. Kynsi is a nordic word for owl talon. They pay homage to the barn owl on thier bottle logo. We met the wine maker, but my bad dont remember his name. Very nice fellow. We ended up liking the Nocturnun the best, a red blend of Cuvee. read more

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I have had the pleasure of visiting this winery on two separate occasions, and both times I couldn't leave empty handed. Whether it's the Chardonnay or the Pinot Noirs, there is something for most palates. The host was fantastic, creating her own wine flight based on my preference, going completely off script. That led me to picking two bottles I had originally no intentions of buying before. The generous pours and amazing hosts makes this a can't miss winery if you are nearby. read more

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Super cute winery! We were staying in the Pismo area, and there weren't too many winery options within a 20 minute drive that were open on a Saturday afternoon. Kynsi looked promising and when we arrived we were pleasantly surprised. There is a bar area for tastings and ordering and also a small garden with some tables and benches. At the far end lies a gazebo. The space overlooks the hills/vineyard and makes for a great view. This is a relatively small winery compared to others that I have been to. They were relatively busy when we first arrived, which thinned out as it came closer to closing time. The lady who helped us with our tasting was hospitable and attentive. We began our tasting at the bar but once we ordered our bottles, she still came around to where we were sitting to check on us. We ended up liking their Syrah and Hutash (red blend) the most, which was surprising to most of us red drinkers in the group. So glad we found this gem! read more

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Top favorite winery of mine for sure. Joey helped me and as always is so sweet and helpful.

It's true - I do love this winery. It's a bit far off the beaten path but well worth the journey. Especially to experience some of these fabulous Edna Valley wines. Some of my favorite Kynsi wines are from Bien Nacido - they produce some lovely grapes. One of my favorites wines is the Hutash which is lovely scented and even bolder in flavor. Customer service is always top notch here and I'll continue to enjoy their wines! read more

Great great great wines ! Hands down one of the best wineries I've been to in the Paso / SLO area - higher quality wines. I am fan ! read more

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Nice hospitality from the wine server, and lovely outside and inside tasting areas. The chardonnay is a good choice here.

This is my third time at Kynsi, and the wine had some seriously bright spots but the service and experience just need more. The location is quaint and lovely. The wine service felt like a vending machine--press a button, pay a ton, get a sample of wine. The Syrah and Hutash were quite strong, good examples of the Edna Valley appellation. Visiting a winery like this these days, one hopes for something personal and joyful, but that just feels missing at Kynsi right now. Maybe it will improve. read more

We have been members of Kynsi wines for years. We finally made it to one of their wine maker dinners and it was fantastic! The grounds are beautiful, and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. read more

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Cute winery in the valley, the staff are pleasant, friendly and helpful., very accommodating , love the wines , affordable and great compared to the one we have visited. We love the Pinot Blush and Chardonnay read more

Amazing winery to come and enjoy Enda Valley wines. Open seating. Ask for Kelly or Dawn! My husband had an amazing time with them. Very knowledgeable on the wines and region. Wonderful place to relax feel comfortable and enjoy with friends. read more

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Pinot being the best of wine, Kynsi is a must go in the Edna Valley. I really love the setup here, there is a ton of outdoor seating - shaded or not shaded. The tables convert into benches and back, kind of a silly thing to rave about but it's cooooool. Enjoy a nice relaxing wine at your table and the pourer will come and get you another wine without you having to do a thing - the best of service. If you have a large group, this is the best spot. If you like Pinot Noir, this is it. read more

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Wow! this place is wonderful. Fantastic wines and service. You can bring your own snacks. The allow pets ( leashed ) we take people here and they love it. The prices are nice and there is really no pressure. Just a lovely place. read more

This was the last of our stops for wine tasting for the day, and actually ended up being one of Mr. B's few places where he chose to make a purchase. And he announced that he would like to return. The wine he loved and bought? Their 2007 Syrah. This has a tiny tasting room indoors, but they encourage their guests to enjoy the shaded outdoors in their patio. It is a nice choice. No magnificent views, but a small grassy area surrounded with flowering plants. Comfortable and welcoming, with a friendly pourer, we lingered and enjoyed the afternoon. read more

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We love it here, we are members but it never gets old coming to Kynsi for a wine tasting. Everyone is always so kind and friendly and you can't beat the beautiful view. Plus... their wines are REALLY good. Recently we had the Rose (best rose IMO) and the 2A Pinot Noir is INCREDIBLE. They allow dogs as well which is a big plus! read more

nice wines but the lady who I talked to on the phone was not very nice to us. And we are in the industry. So many other wineries where kind to us so we have taken our business elsewhere. read more

The cutest winery! I became a member here the first time I visited. Wine was great and the views are beautiful. Definitely recommend!

Had a lovely tasting at this vineyard today. Amazing views. Friendly service and delicious wines. Loved enjoying with our dogs too! read more

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My friend recommended Kynsi for our visit to San Luis Obispo and I was glad she did. It has a nice patio area with a pretty little garden, plenty of seating, and a beautiful view of the surrounding hills. We did our $15 tasting at the adjacent bar. The guy who poured our wine was gracious, knowledgeable, and funny. And the wines were great! One Pinot blanc, two Pinot noirs and two syrahs. This was just the kind of unpretentious, authentic spot we were looking for. read more

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Delicious to start with. The staff is very genuine and knowledgeable! Try the Pinot it will change your life.

SPITTOONING TRIP 8/24/13 Kynis Winery was Kool! was our first stop in our "backyard" (relative to our Shell Beach home) wino get away from the blasting Emergency Siren test day trip....but that was still after our Farmer's Market shopping frenzy, that filled half of our trunk & a pit-stop at a tiny off the road Corbett Canyon market stand...hidden away out of sight (which was very cool with an honors system in place & a very nice lady proprietor/ farmer...who has fresh eggs, avocados, apples, oranges, lemons, and such). So it was with tons of fresh produce when we spied our first relative tiny winery. Kynis was ultimately my second fav. for today, since it had a fair Pinot, cheap tasting price of $5 which went to zero when I bought a bottle, and a reasonable bottle price. The service was good, but not really too warm & friendly... I guess from tourist burnout perhaps? but how can this be, if the servers are part of the family business? And while the outdoors was nice, there really was no view.. they could plant some more flowers perhaps, please? The Kool Owl wine glass was a must buy! I found it amazing that they were packed with noisy tourists despite the rather out of the way location. I did wish that they had some crackers, like some of the other places. And it seemed that none of them offered water to clean your mouth between tastings. Few places had spittoons, and since I spit all of my tastings out, I need the spittoon...but I need the fee, like a hole in my head. As I mature, I really cannot stand the imbeciles who drink & drive to these tastings...hey...use a damned spittoon moron! At some of the other vineyards, I did spy some wise locals among the tourists using a bus tasting tour. Liked: Kool small winery, Kool Pinot wine, Kool out-of-the-way area, Kool cheap tasting fee, Kool Owl glass. Dislike: Kool reception, non-Kool view, non-Kool noisy rude tourist crowd, non-Kool parking, non-Kool no crackers! read more

Three tables with people (one closing out their bill as the wine server - I refuse to call them a sommelier as they seem more a "cashier". No reservation - no seat, no flexibility - their wine is what I'd call more of a unique experience than a fabulous wine. I'm not sure what their business model is but I would recommend some customer service training rather than just saying no. read more

I have been here several times and enjoy their wines. I tried to take my sister and brother in law who are visiting from L.A. to taste here today. We were turned away because we didn't have an appointment, despite over half of the tables being open. We suggested to the hostess that we would be happy to buy a bottle of wine rather than do a tasting if that was easier on the staff. We were willing to stand at the bar if none of the vacant tables were available to us. Denied. So we drove the 20 minutes back to where they were staying missing the only window to wine taste during the kids' nap. Real bummer. Make a reservation if you want to go here. read more