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    Had a fantastic time on a recent Thursday afternoon at MEA Wine. Everything about the experience was really great. Daniela entertained us with stories about the history of the winery, John's path to MEA and lots of other interesting stuff. We got a tour of the space which was pretty cool and our dog was allowed to join us which is always a bonus. The wines are some of the best we have tasted in the area; a testament to John's winemaking skills. The Vermentino is DELICIOUS; the Las Fuentes and GSM are spectacular and the Chardonnay didn't disappoint. Wine tasing at MEA was the highlight of our trip to the central coast.

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    Wine tasting is $12 person or waived when you buy a bottle. I bought sparking wine 2018 Retrograde, and 2018 Retrospect. John was a great host and explained about each wines creation. Definitely recommend visiting!

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    MEA wine is the best value in Atascadero. Daniela and John are so welcoming and knowledgeable. Don't walk, run to this winery today!

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    John has created a very solid line up of wine in Atascadero/Central Coast, that will bring you JOY!!

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    Nichols Winery - Nichols' Silver Fox brand.

    Nichols Winery

    2.2(9 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    We had an excellent time at the tasting! He is very knowledgeable and engaging…read more BUT, something is very wrong. His wines are OLD. We're not wine connoisseurs, but the bottle of Sauvignon Blanc we bought was 13 years old. (They're supposed to be consumed within 2-3 years). Please see photo posted.

    *****AVOID*****AVOID*****AVOID*****AVOID*****AVOID…read more Something is very wrong in this industrial storage facility. 1. The tasting list was last updated 2.5 years ago. The list has the date on it. See photo. 2. During a tour of the storage facility we saw over 1000 cases of wines - most of which were from a 2003 vintage and some whites dated back to the 1990's. If the list prices for his wines are to believed, this would be about $500,000 worth of unsold inventory that is 15-25 years old. 3. The "collection" of art is everywhere and Keith Nichols says that some of it was worth thousands and available for purchase. Here is the description of the wines offered for tasting: 2005 Sauv Blanc $23 - Sauv Blancs need to be consumed within 5 years of vintage or risk severe oxidation. The 10 year old wine in our glasses was the color of brewed tea and tasted foul. 2001 Chardonnay $31 - The 16 year old wine was fully oxidized with the color of Coca Cola. Tasted foul. 1997 Merlot $49 - 20 year old fully oxidized wine, the color of strong brewed coffee. Tasted foul 2003 Syrah $39 - Fully oxidized wine, the color of strong brewed coffee. Tasted foul 1999 Meritage $49 - Fully oxidized wine, the color of strong brewed coffee. Tasted foul 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon $55 - Fully oxidized wine, the color of strong brewed coffee. Tasted foul Each of the wines went directly to the dump bucket after a tiny sip. When asked when the bottles were opened, Keith responded "earlier today". Also, he volunteered that he prefers to keep his wines 10 years in the bottle before releasing them. When asked where are his wines with a vintage date newer than 2007, he responded that they were all "at the bottler". That raised our suspicions even more that he is able to store 9 years of bottled wine at his bottler - sure Keith, sure. He mulishly collected the $10 per person tasting fee despite the failed tasting event. These are the facts surrounding our tasting. You draw your own conclusions about what is REALLY going on here. Just imagine it has been the same wines in the same spoiled condition for 2.5 years, at least. You have been warned.

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    Union Sacré Winery - Cheers!!!

    Union Sacré Winery

    4.9(156 reviews)
    4.7 mi

    Once upon a time, I did not consider myself a wine person at all. Then I met a guy who grew up in a…read moretown close to this winery in Long Beach, CA, where we live now. He was determined to turn me into a wine drinker. I told him it was possible but white wines were out of the question. Then one day, at a local wine shop in Long Beach, he picked up a bottle of Union Sacre Sylvaner and I found a bottle that converted me into a white wine person. So on our most recent trip to the Central Coast, we had to stop by my now favorite winery and have a tasting. I forget the young lady's name who helped us out but she was amazing and balanced all the parties on the patio super well, providing a great experience and wine knowledge to everyone. The weather on the Central Coast is amazing and sitting out on the patio was such a great vibe and although I have every intention of visiting new wineries throughout the coast, I will make it a point to regularly visit this one. We were so impressed with both the wines we tried and the experience provided that we became members of their wine club.

    When I see 5 star businesses, especially if they are small local businesses, I do my best to visit,…read moresupport, and learn what makes them so successful. Quality/Quantity - After tasting a few wines, I settled on a glass of Pinot Noir. Atmosphere - Small tasting room, bar, indoor, and outdoor seating. Plus tasting. Got lucky, as today they were bottling so we got to experience that a little. And due to the small size, they bottle via a trailer; see pictures. Plenty of Tin City parking, as we got here late and right before closing. Open 7 days a week from 11am to 5pm. Service - Emma was perfect. As usual, we were the only customers. We got all the attention. It felt like we were all just hanging out. (Or she was just so bored, lol). She shared so much information about the winery and Paso Robles. We compared stories and wineries, etc. Lastly, she gave us a tour of the facility as the production just ended. This was unexpected and really appreciated. Price - $18 + generous tip. I just got a glass of their Pinot Noir. Tastings are $20 a person and waived with two bottle purchases. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success at this location since 2019. I can see why you are 5 stars; great service culture.

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    Union Sacré Winery - Come visit us in Tin City! Find us on the Row by the water tower.

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    The Fableist Wine - Interior decor and charcuterie board

    The Fableist Wine

    4.7(46 reviews)
    4.3 mi

    I've long wanted to visit The Fableist Wine tasting room in Paso. We came in early, midweek, and…read moretasted from the standard tasting menu -- approximately 5 wines. I really didn't care for any of them -- most of them were not the mainstream varietals - they were a bit too funky/ different for my tastes. I love the branding, but felt to make a connection here with the wines. Super cute tasting room full of the unique branding that makes this wine a fun wine. Next time, I'd come back and picnic under the trees and buy a few bottles of their standard wines for $25. I didn't really care for the funkier wines served in the wine tasting room. Perhaps that's me, perhaps you'll enjoy it.

    I am a proud member of Fableist. I joined for many reasons-number one is the service, you will…read morealways be warmly welcomed and taken care of. Krysti has been one to regularly provide tastings anytime I visit with family or friends. She's such a lovely host and highly recommend her anytime you visit. Also, you CANNOT beat the beautiful scenery of oak trees and vineyards that run as far as your eyes can see. On a cool Day check out the deck area, such a relaxing spot to sip on wine and eat the delicious charcuterie (a tasty and fresh offering). Not only that but the ambiance inside is absolutely stunning. Everyone I have taken to Fableist love the experience and walk out extremely impressed. This is a nugget not to miss out on, just check the photos thank you Fableist for all you do

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    The Fableist Wine - Beautiful grounds!

    Beautiful grounds!

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    Ruby Cellars - Cabernet Sauvignon! Our most popular selling wine.

    Ruby Cellars

    4.8(24 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    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.

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    Ruby Cellars - Relaxing couch seating for up to 4 guests.

    Relaxing couch seating for up to 4 guests.

    Ruby Cellars - You can see the effervescence in this Sauvignon Blanc!

    You can see the effervescence in this Sauvignon Blanc!

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