L'aventure makes some of the best wine in Paso. BUT once again it's people and hospitality that make an experience memorable. I brought my parents here for their first wine tasting experience. Emily welcomed us like family then our host Lea was the perfect balance of informative and fun. The caves are SO COOL! Thank you for such a memorable day read more

Summary: A great place to be if all you care about is the setting. Skip the wine. Location: About a mile down a dirt road after you pass Austin winery. Location is nice enough and the grounds are beautiful. Also the cave inside the winery has a wonderful atmosphere. Wine: This is where things fall apart for me. Every single thing I tried was either bad or adequate at best. Their wines are dry and very overpriced. The most I would probably pay for anything they have is about $45 but I think the cheapest thing they had was about double that. Many offerings were $150+. Considering that Austin is just down the road and better, I can't recommend this place. Points for the setting and that's about it. read more

This is a hidden place. Legendary views, excellent service, and the best wine in the area. A huge variety. 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. read more

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We came to this winery on a gloomy New Year's Eve day without much of an expectation. Upon arrival we were instantly welcomed by the warmth of the staff and our personal guide, Mark. We poured us a glass of champagne and began telling us about the winery in a very personal and engaging way. We loved how in depth our discussion with Mark was, with discussions ranging from the origins of the winery, to our own preferences when it comes to wine, and so much more. After Mark left us to taste and go back between the wines that we were enjoying, he came back and asked if we wanted to receive a tour of the caves. We of course said that we would love to, and Mark took us and walked us through the caves and gave us an experience that we will never forget. I do not have more words to say how much of an amazing experience this was and how a tasting here is worth every penny. If you are ever in Paso and ever want to wine taste, please do yourself a service and go to L'Adventure. P.S. make sure you get Mark, we love him. read more

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My third wine tasting trip to Paso Robles in the last 5 year. This time tried to explore wineries that have not been visited or recommended by friends. After doing some homework, picked this one as the 1st winery to visit. This winery offered a tasting flight that consisted of 5 wines - one Rose, 1 white and 3 reds for $50. The "Estate Rose" was refreshing on nose and on palate with medium length finish, quite a nice Rose for $38. The "Siblings" was a total surprise & it's outstanding. It's has a very pronounced black pepper aroma, which I have never experienced. On the palate, it's spicy with good complexity, medium+ length of finish, very unique & interesting wine for $98. The "Cote A Cote" was a typical GSM blend with relatively shorter finish, which is ok but not outstanding. The "Estate Cuvee" is more American like style - much more oak influence, fuller body, medium finish. it's better than the "Cote A Cote" but the price tag of $120 & $130 respectively are too high. The "Estate Reserve Blanc" was an outstanding white blend. It has beautiful and refreshing aroma, nice complexity on palate, and medium length of finish. Worth the price tag of $100. The tasting area ( like a large patio ) was roomy and comfortable, with nice open view. Service was very good. Our server was very friendly and tried her best to answer all our questions. When she knew that we loved the black pepper aroma of the "Siblings", she gave us an extra red wine of similar characteristics ( which is not on the list ) to taste, so nice! Overall the wines are good in quality compared to a lot of the other wineries in Paso, worth visiting! read more

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We're members for a reason. Intimate, accommodating, thoughtful, and the wine is more than lovely!! Always a treat and can't wait to be back! read more

L'Aventure Winery - Wineries Near Me - Paso Robles, California

My dad was a L'Aventure member for years, so my husband and I had enjoyed the wine several times before our recent trip to Paso Robles. We decided to reserve a tasting on our way out of town, for 11:30 on a temperate September Sunday. We booked on Tock, where I was asked to note where I'd heard of L'Aventure. I mentioned my dad, and our host, Eric, had looked him up before we arrived. Dad C. had been a member for a decade without claiming a single complimentary tasting, and ours, Eric told us, would be on the house, a $100 value. The winery was gorgeous, serene and scenic. We sat at an outdoor table and Eric guided us through our tasting, accompanied by a young intern visiting from a winery in France. We learned about the history of L'Aventure as we enjoyed our wine--we had a rosé and the three current release reds, the 2021 Optimus, Côte à Côte, and Estate Cuvée. They were all delicious. In the end, we didn't need my dad's good will to get our tasting fees waived. I followed in his footsteps and signed up for the wine club on the strength of this one visit. We went home with our first year's allocation: six bottles, two each of those current release reds. We had a lovely visit at L'Aventure. I'd definitely recommend it if you're looking for a nice winery in Paso Robles. I look forward to coming back sometime in the near future. I plan on taking advantage of my complimentary tastings. read more

We came here on a wet rainy day. They covered their tasting area. We didn't let the rain put a damper on our visit. They pour the samples and let you take your time. I like this! You can go back and forth tasting. Most wineries pour, make you finish or dump and then pour the next. But having them in front lets you compare and decide. We bought several wines. They were all delicious. The grounds are beautiful and peaceful. It's a little drive to get in but it's fine. We had a young woman helping us who was excellent. She said she had worked there 2 months and was leaving soon to start grad school in another city. Anyway, there was no hard sell from her and she was really helpful. Highly recommend visiting this winery. read more

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We heard great things about L'Aventure from my husbands boss and I believe they have some 100 points wines, so it was a must for us to try their wines. This was our last stop for the day and it didn't disappoint! The vineyard is beautiful, but the way there is a little sketchy, and that's because the road gets small and only one car at a time. Our server was great. We enjoyed their wines so much, especially their Cote de Cote and Optimus. Bought many bottles and joined their wine club! Can't wait to pick up shipment and go to their pick up party. read more

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Came here after getting a recommendation from a friend that this place was amazing. The estate was beautiful and had a great outside sitting area. We tasted in the tasting room and it was nice. We got a tasting by the tasting room manager and she was really friendly. Also had a backup pourer who came from the production facility and she was amazing. Our favorite taste was the champagne. My pallet didn't connect as much with the red wines as I was hoping. They were smooth drinking wines so I can see why people love this place. They really wanted you to age there wines before drinking. Didn't end up getting any bottles which is rare for me. Couple of side notes: We didn't feel the experience and the wine was worth the $50 tasting fee. The tasting room had nats flying around and some landed in my wine. I know it's hard to control but when you pay for an elite taste you can't have that. I am definitely happy that I tried there wines and definitely recommend people check it out as well. read more

Our friends are members here and set up the appointment. They are adhering to Covid protocols with social distancing but still provided a tour of the facility. Tasting price is reasonable. Liked the barrel room. Really enjoyed the wines. Staff is very nice and take their time with customers even though there were multiple tastings occurring. read more

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By appointment only. They have a wine cave which is pretty neat. The tasting was hit and miss. Walked out with their Rose which was my favorite. Nice grounds and service was friendly. read more

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Cave, bubbles. Wine...yes please. What a pleasant surprise on my friend's B Day tour. The bar is set very high for the rest of the day and other Wineries. Leanne, was phenomenal personal, knowledgeable and funny. The wine speaks for itself as does the atmosphere. read more

Second time coming out here wines are still consistent. Great atmosphere and the pourers this time around were much more attentive. Wines are really good quality and always have a good variety to cater to almost all pallets. My only qualm is VERY light with the pours as you can see in the pics haha. Keep us inebriated folks, makes us buy more wine, just saying. read more

L'Aventure Winery - Yes believe it or not there's rose in there. This is the full pour :/ - Wineries Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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My wife and I went here last weekend during a day of tasting. It was honestly the one we were most excited about but left very disappointed. We paid for the library tasting and other than sitting in a cave the experience was not elevated. When we booked they asked for our music preference but there was no music during the tasting. The wine was good but did not live up to what I expected. Also although we paid $260 in total we weren't asked once if we would like to revisit something or try something else like all the other wineries offered. We couldn't wait to leave and move on to the next winery. read more

Reservations only. They didn't turn on the heaters though it was really chilly and there was a beautiful fire pit which should have been lit but it was not. Really barren uncomfortable furniture and when we got there, they put us at the only table out of the sun and it was really cold. Also didn't have water with the tasting. And why do the Paso wineries not have a place to discard your wine if you don't want to drink it all? So the tasting at $25 is reasonable for Paso but the ambience isn't so great. You have a guide who is with you the whole time which is nice but can be awkward if you want to honestly critique a wine amongst yourselves. But our young guide was really nice and we liked him. If you like red French burgundy type wines you will like this. I'm not so big on the French style but wanted to explore again. They do start with a Provence style Rose which was quite nice. The wine I liked best was inspiración but you can't purchase that unless you join their premium tier wine club. I do love that the founder was the guy that started to break the rules and got some cool blends started in Paso which go towards the Spanish style. But we didn't join just because it wasn't our style wine. And out of the four tastings we did that weekend, this was the least impressive in terms of presentation. read more

L'Aventure Winery - The road up to LAventure - Wineries Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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We're absolutely obsessed with L'Aventure! Our hosts Grace, Kate, and David were so lovely - They treated us so well and made us feel right at home! My fiancé and I both agree these were our favorite wines of the trip. Everything from the setting to the wines to the service felt so purposeful and intentional. Already planning our trip back! read more

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We came on a Sunday afternoon, gotta make reservations. Gotta ask for Leanne for the full experience. The back room was so nice and private, perfect ambiance. Such a clean place and unique vibe. Deep full body reds. Beautiful property. Lovely staff. Will definitely come back and purchase bottles. My favorite was sibling and optimus read more

L'Aventure Winery - Wineries Near Me - Paso Robles, California

A private estate at the end of a road. Press a button and the door swings open to admit people with appointments. One of the four French families in the area, known as the French mafia, this French winemaker arrived from St. Emilion, chafing at the French rules and looking for freedom (and lots of land at a good price). A wonderful modern cave, modern feel, the wine stewards leave you to your own to figure it out. This is not necessarily a bad thing but the wines are so young it is hard to assess their relative strengths and weaknesses at this early stage. We could have used more attention. The highest price for the most austere experience. read more

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Okay, skip Justin, Daou, and Austin Hope. They all make good wine and you can purchase them in any store or your favorite place that sells wine. We just returned from our second visit to Paso since 2021. What an amazing winery. All of their wines are fabulous. I really love the story behind this winery and their wines. Leanne was very informative and a pleasure to have served us. Naturally we had to become club members and came home with a case of their exquisite wines. We have been to eleven wineries in Paso the last two years and this one is probably the one that my wife and I enjoyed the most. Move over Napa and Sonoma, Paso is coming on strong as a premier place in the California wine industry. read more

L'Aventure Winery is located at the end of Live Oak road and is a beautiful modern, rustic winery. The wine here is meant to be aged before drinking. While the wines at the tasting room are still young, I look forward to tasting the wines after a few years. The tasting experience is outdoors in the covered patio. The road leading up to the winery is all dirt, so I would make sure you have a vehicle suited for the terrain if you're visiting on a rainy day. Tastings are $50 a person but waived with purchase of red wine. read more

Just stunning wines. Maddux was a great host--knowledgeable, easy to chat with, and warm. After our tasting he briefly showed us the caves, which was a special treat. Of all the wines we tasted this trip, L'Aventure was the standout. Great communication prior to our trip, as well. Oh, and they're dog friendly! read more

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These are lovely wines. Tasting fee is $50 per person for what seemed to be unusually small pours of 4 wines. They will waive one fee if you buy two bottles of their $100+ wine. We did wind up buying wines because we really loved one of them. Their tasting patio is shaded, and they have fans and misters for the summer. read more

L'Aventure Winery - Rose tasting - Wineries Near Me - Paso Robles, California

As our group's third winery of the day, L'Aventure delivered a friendly, enjoyable tasting experience. AMBIENCE (4/5) Stephan Asseo, L'Aventure's French owner and winemaker, moved to the US to pursue more adventurous wine-making that went beyond the Bordeaux region's strict AOC laws. Producing red wine blends of the Bordeaux and Rhône grape varieties, the winery offers an airy tasting room with $20pp tastings. WINES (4/5) We tried the Estate Rosé 2017, Optimus 2016, Côté a Côté 2016, and Estate Cuvée 2016. All were quite nice! I liked the Optimus and Côté a Côté the most. SERVICE (5/5) Our tasting instructor, an energetic retiree, was professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. read more

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Off the beaten path...end of a long winding road...on to a dirt path and stopped by a beautiful wooden gate. One press of a magical red button and the castle fortress wall moves silently away so you can take your carriage between the hills of L'Aventure. As far as my eyes can see, on all sides of the rolling estate of L'Aventure stands the naked vines that have had their fruits harvested for one purpose. To make glorious nectar of the gods...or...at least tasty wines for thirsty travellers! I was recommended, by a fabulous Sommelier and Wine expert in the GTA, to go see Stephan. His dedication to his craft, perfected in France and brought to Paso Robles, can not only be tasted in his wines; it can also be seen in the passion that the staff displays. My tasting I believe was the Optimus, Côte à Côte, and Estate Cuvée - all Reds and all SOLD OUT. The only one available was the Estate Rosé 2017 - easy drinking and not the sugary lady drink that less knowledgeable (like me) person might think. A treat for our tasting group was the Chloe (named after Stephan's daughter). I liked it so much, I dropped the US$105 for it and will save it for a special occasion. The cave tour was fantastic, Leanne (I hope I got it right) was top notch in her presentation. Would love to return and try some of Stephan's private collection. Cheers! read more

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Fabulous wine. We showed up 20 minutes late since I screwed up the reservation time and Nicole helped us out and sat with us. Explained the wines and history of L'Aventura. It stands for the Aventure and it surely is. Great place to soak in a beautiful local with delicious wine. read more

L'Aventure Winery - Welcome sign - Wineries Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Another visit to L'Aventure and funny enough we were helped by Leanne again, (who was very pregnant at the time). I believe she was having a boy named Gabriel. So hopefully that went well and she's enjoying her new life as a mom. We had to book our appointment on the day after Memorial Day at 10am because that was the only spot that was available but it was a warm day so tasting some excellent wines first thing on a Tuesday morning turned out to be a good thing. As the last time, Leanne was an exceptional host. We had a great time with her and I told her about how the 2 bottles I had bought from our previous trip had gotten cooked after our wine fridge went on the fritz and I put them in the crawl space beneath our house because it seemed cool enough down there. Well we ended up having a heat wave and when I finally thought to check the temp of the crawl space it was near 80 degrees down there! Leanne said, "You should have called us. We would have replaced those bottles for you." I was flabbergasted. I didn't even think to ask about having my bottles replaced. After all it's not L'Aventures' fault that my wine got ruined. But that just shows how great the people at this winery are. Leanne ended up giving me one of the bottles we bought this time at half price. This time we bought the Estate Cuvee, Les Demoiselles, and For Her (which wasn't on the tasting menu but Leanne was gracious enough to let us try). I can't say enough good things about L'Aventure and every time I talk to friends about wineries, the name L'Aventure always comes up. Hands down one of Paso's best wineries. read more

While we enjoyed the wines, they only had 1 white and rest red wines. Plus, we made an appt on 9/9/2022, had to drive down a curvy dirt road to only enter a place with no other people. Was a bit freaky. It's definitely designed for pro wine drinkers that do not care about ambiance and entertainment. I admit we went to have a good time and drink good wine but having a one on one wine historian standing next to you the entire time put undo pressure on us to drink faster and get the hell out of there. The wine cave was nice but I wish they would have left us alone to enjoy our wine instead of the 30 min history lesson. Keep the history down to 15 mins and give us some space, add some music and let us enjoy your good wine. read more

We have been members for years! They continue to elevate everything they do from the quality of the wines to the incredible staff that creates wonderful experiences. The best in Paso! read more

Paso Robles has changed since my last visit, we visited L'aventure by recommendation of two somm friends. A reservation is required, we saw people turned away due to timing and space, you must have a reservation to taste here~ If you can, ask nicely for a tour of the cave, seeing the limestone wall and fermentation tanks/pots will give you a greater appreciation for the wonderful things this winery is doing. Loved it, bought a bottle, highly recommend it. Staff was knowledgable, took their time, very personable and so helpful. Lacey was so great, i loved everything about this visit. The stem less glasses turned me off at first but not something to get hung up on when you are poured such wonderful wines that open up nicely and taste like nothing else in Paso. read more

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Private winery. Kinda stuck up place actually. Didn't get a chance to try the wine, but was informed that they wouldn't be able to have us there, as you need special reservations. Oh and just to see the wine cave is $85pp! HA! No thanks. Def won't be back read more

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Ray was outstanding, very informative and supplied us with a variety of super tasty wines!

We have not been to L Aventure since Stephan was serving the wines himself in his small tasting room, and was living in a trailer. The wines are very good and always have been. We heard that Stephan built a brand new tasting room and we wanted to check out the experience. As we drove up to the gate we noticed that the road is still dirt. I would hate to come in the rain. The path up to the tasting room was also dirt and alongside the path were cheap solar lights, two different types with some knocked over. Because of Covid, we asked to be seated outside. The chairs are horrifically uncomfortable and the two on the other side of the table were plastic. Upon asking our host about the road, path, and chairs, he said that Stephan doesn't want people to stay long. My wife went in to use the bathroom and there were not even seat liners. Stephan is a pioneer and brought amazing french blending to Paso Robles and has influenced so many young winemakers like Clos Selene and Booker to name two, but the sad state of the tasting experience takes away from the fine wine. It would take so little to bring the experience to the level of the wines, and if Stephans daughter wants to achieve that for her dad, a trip to Booker will provide the service model that you so desperately need. read more

Our server, Lea, made our experience a great one! She was knowledgeable and sweet and welcome to America Lea! She's only been here from France for two weeks! read more

L'Aventure Winery - Wineries Near Me - Paso Robles, California

The wine is excellent and the staff that work here are awesome! I called the tasting room letting them Know we were going to be a bit late. At first they said they couldn't accommodate us being that late, but then changed his mind saying they can let us taste a couple of glasses. But when we arrived, they were so kind to let us taste the full flight. But my husband and I definitely drank them pretty fast to catch up--lol. Our server was super nice and charming. I definitely would come back because the amazing wine and awesome staff! read more

It was a nice experience! Eric, the guy helping was nice and informative! The tour was nice and picturesque, and they had yummy snacks! Would definitely come back! read more

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I had such a wonderful experience here this past weekend that I decided to become a wine club member. All of their wines are delicious and the pourers are fantastic as well. Be sure to ask for Brandon! You need to make a reservation (it's really easy to do it on their website). They're fantastic with social distancing and supplying sanitizer as well. Tastings are $25, but waive if you're a member. read more

It's a drive to get out to this spot. The artsy front serves as a cheerful welcome. Service was impressively professional and attentive inside this unimpressively small, cramped tasting room. $15/person for 4 tastings. I did love the wines (which are on the pricey end); we took home one of the less expensive offerings: 2011 Optimus @ $45. read more

L'Aventure Winery - Wineries Near Me - Paso Robles, California

The grounds and tasting room are fine and the staff was really lovely and sweet. The review is because I felt the wines were not good and so overpriced. This has been on our list for years and we came because so many friends raved about it, but it feels like this ship has sailed. Wines were tight and so so young. Every wine was pitched like "our winemaker is a French hero and imagine how this will taste in 5-10 years." Yah maybe, but $95-$125 per bottle is a kinda risky investment no? read more

Brandon took such good care of us. We became members here a few months ago and came back with a new group to show off this beauty and it did not disappoint. All the wines were incredible yet again, the service was fun and relaxed but we learned so much. Our group felt very safe and we appreciated all the attention to cleanliness and COVID restrictions. So happy to be part of the L'Aventure family! read more

L'Aventure Winery - Wineries Near Me - Paso Robles, California