1st time wine tasting- local It was wonderful. Got there at…read more11am. Not many people were there. Got a table right at the edge over looking ALL of Paso Robles. Families with kids started showing up around 12:30. I have kids- older but I just don't want to hear crying and yelling. Anyway it was great. Our wine server was great. Food was wonderful. Brownie dessert was amazing.

Calcareous is one of a kind for us. The view is beautiful, it's peaceful and it should be in your…read morewinery list, if you have one. We always love it, the wines are delicious, one of my favorites for sure. Their "Moose" wine as interesting as the name is, is one of my top wines from the ones I've been able to try in Paso. Every time we drive up here, this place is on the list. The last couple of times, we've even had lunch here and loved the food as well. Their customer service is also one of the best! Every person that's helped us has always been great. We truly love everything about this winery!

I went here because I enjoyed every Cabernet I've ever had from Paso Robles... with one…read moreexception... DAOU! And I wanted to find out why... And after a drive that reminded me of the beginning of "The Shining" with all of the winding roads, I arrived, sat down overlooking the valley, and told my wine guy flat out what I started this review with. He was slightly taken aback and treated me with a "let's change your mind" attitude. As I waited for my first sample, I couldn't help but notice the view. It was the best view of all of the wineries I've visited and based on the other reviews, I'm not wrong. They used their plot of land well to Wow their guests... I sampled quite a few wines and liked a lot of them. The ones here are apparently different than the DAOU that's in most stores and restaurants. That's a shame actually... I was here in the morning so it was freezing cold out. I'd recommend for a morning tasting, bring a jacket or something (I was there in May). But as the morning neared its end, the sun warmed things up. My wine guy brought some crackers also as I was feeling a bit queasy from guzzling wine so early. Nice touch and prevented the hallways from looking like "The Shining" too. I also enjoyed watching and playing with Cheetoh, the cat who hung around the outside. He was pretty chill and friendly. He followed my wine guy around and let me pet him (the cat, not the wine guy). I'm glad I went and was upfront about why I was there. I think he appreciated it too and he did change my mind about DAOU. I get that it's a business so you gotta sell to the masses, but make some of these others available to us common folk. If I'm ever in Paso Robles again, I'm making sure to make a reservation here and get one of those wood fired pizzas! And maybe they'll take my idea and make a Lizzie Bordeaux! What's up with my macabre mind today...

WOW. That was the first thing out of our mouths walking into this vineyard and it never once left…read more Our afternoon at Daou felt like a slice of heaven. The views are to die for, the breeze is lovely at the top of the hill, and everything from the ice cold water to your never empty glasses are a sign of excellent service. The food menu was also delicious -- we picked up a pizza and the chocolate dessert. We were so impressed, we left with 4 bottles... it's just basic math with the tasting fee waived ;) Also vowed to be back to sign up for a membership on our next visit. We can't wait for our second visit!

We have been to Law Estates many times now and we're always impressed with the quality of the…read morewines, how special they make us feel, and the beauty of the property. On this visit, Oliver Esperham, personally joined us for our tasting. He explained the Law history, showed us the production facility, and drank wine with us while we talked about our guesses for the blind taste test. Btw, I was the only one who guessed First Tracks (probably because it is my favorite although I'd never had that year before). If you know a member who can go with you, Law Estates is a must when you're in Paso Robles.

Law Estate Wines absolutely delivers a next-level wine tasting experience that will surely impress…read moreyou. From the moment we drove in, the experience felt elevated--being greeted with a glass of rosé right at arrival set the tone perfectly. The property itself is stunning, with architecture that feels like a modern twist on a Frank Lloyd Wright design--clean lines, expansive glass walls, and uninterrupted views of the rolling vineyard-covered hills. After walking up the long staircase (worth every step), we were met with breathtaking views that made it hard to focus on anything else--until the tasting began. Peggy, our server, was incredible. Her knowledge and storytelling brought the entire experience to life. She shared detailed insights about the wines and the owners, from their background in geology to how they carefully selected this unique property. It made every sip feel intentional and meaningful. And the wine--wow. Easily some of the best we've had in a long time. Every pour was exceptional, but we loved it so much we had to take a couple bottles home--especially the Chardonnay and the Sagacious red blend. Already looking forward to enjoying them again with good friends and great food. This wasn't just a tasting--it was an experience. Highly recommend if you're in Paso Robles.

We had a phenomenal experience here. Such an amazing wine tasting visit with Traci. My brother…read morevisited last year as well with our wine expert, Traci. We loved her. She treated us like family and she was hilarious. We brought our Chihuahua and they were so dog friendly and kind toward her. Pookie even got a souvenir! We will forever remember our first visit here celebrating our Birth-a-versary (38th bday and 10 year wedding anniversary) with Traci. Thanks for making our visit so memorable and lovely. We will come back just for you, Traci :)!! This place is a gem! And their wine expert, Traci, is a sparking diamond! :) Thanks for making us all feel carefree and young again. Child-free weekend was a blast!

This gem was highly recommended to us by a few wine educators and awesome people we had just met…read morewhile in Tin City, so needless to say, we had to make our way here! The drive up and surrounding property is simply gorgeous. Spectacular views and hillside vineyards. We arrived about 10 minutes prior to our 11:30am reservation. We were greeted by Chris as soon as we parked, who was awesome and made our first time tasting here such a wonderful experience. The rest of the staff were also very welcoming! We enjoyed their wines wholeheartedly, and I couldn't leave without a bottle of their 2022 Paradoxical (not listed on the pic). Chris had pour us a glass and it had me at hello...LOL! It was a scent and taste like no other. Definitely check them out, and add this place to your itinerary the next time you're in Paso Robles. CHEERS and happy eating will next time...

Between startup life and grad school, I hadn't been able to get away, so I was especially excited…read moreto be back in Paso Robles this weekend at Adelaida. I hadn't visited since the week before everything shut down for COVID, and I'm happy to say it's just as great as I remembered. The vibe is cozy and understated, which is a big part of the charm. It doesn't feel overly commercialized or like they're rushing people in and out; there's a real sense of care behind the experience. The wines are excellent, and the pricing feels very fair, especially since nothing about the experience feels over the top or pretentious. We came on a last-minute trip and weren't able to get a reservation online, but they were kind enough to accommodate us as walk-ins. We spent about an hour there, enjoyed the tasting, and ended up buying a few bottles. We'll definitely be back soon, and I'd love to join the wine club once we start drinking more wine. Highly recommend, just really good quality all around.

We love Adelaida! The wines are wonderful and the winery and surroundings are beautiful. We want to…read moregive a special shout out to Mary and Bryce in the tasting room. Our son proposed to his girlfriend up at Adelaida's Hilltop Experience. Afterwards our families celebrated their engagement in the winery. We were so spoiled- every last detail was looked after. Mary was our wine educator and she is so fabulous, friendly, attentive, and informative. She took great care of us, and Bryce was so helpful (and so patient and gracious!) in planning the hilltop experience for our son and his now fiancé. He fielded a lot of phone calls and answered a lot of questions. We are so appreciative of his great service and kindness. Thank you, Adelaida, for a wonderful day of memories for our families!

We stumbled here trying to go to another winery, and we were so happy we did…read more We walked in and we were afraid they were going to turn us away because we didn't have a reservation, but they didn't. They were super sweet and accommodated us within a few minutes. We got seats outside which was really nice. Brian was helping us with our tasting and was awesome. He knew so much about the wine and loved how passionate he is about what he does. To our surprise, since we don't ever get a tasting like that, he stayed with us the whole tasting. That was really nice since as we were tasting we had more questions about the wine, about the winery, about the owners, and we also fell in love with the wine and winery. Overall, such a cute winery. If you are considering coming, you should go and to be on the safe side make reservations so you don't miss out in tasting their wine. We got a few bottles before we left, and can't wait to drink them at home.

Tasting with Brian. He's the absolute best. He was SO kind and welcoming! After leaving a place…read morethat left us feeling not welcomed. I love the space ! So beautiful. Also all staff we bumped into was a ray of sunshine. I even became a fan of Cabernet! Tastings are $50 but I enjoyed every wine I tasted which is never the case! Wowzers ... what a delight ! I love Paso and want to come back. Absolutely in love with this spot!

We visited again!…read more The food? Incredible! How does this place not have a Michelin star? How? The wine? Excellent! The server - Olivia - was very knowledgable about the wine and food. If you are looking for a wine pairing with food, where the wine works with the food, this is one of the places in Paso Robles you need to visit. Make a reservation - the food is custom prepared. Be willing to go with the flow. You aren't getting hamburgers here - you are getting actual haute cuisine. Cutting edge stuff. If you are willing to give it a try, your mouth will water. The pairings are just so good. The valley view, the cats, the staff are just so friendly and attentive. We joined the wine club a few years ago, and came today and were not disappointed. The lunch entree was a Chili Verde Pork Tamale for example. You are probabaly asking what does that taste like - my answer is that it tasted wonderful.

A friend brought us here on a girls' trip! We made a 4PM reservation on a Saturday for a food and…read morewine pairing ($45, 5 wines accompanying 5 dishes). Le Cuvier is up at the top of the hill with sweeping views of the whole valley. It's a narrow, winding path to get to the top so drive carefully! Once you arrive, its a colorful, quirky, nature-filled, calm retreat. We got to meet both friendly winery cats, Otis and ( swear I thought I'd remember the other one's name!) Cat presence always gets extra points from me. We were seated on the large shaded outdoor patio, and we were the only customers there. It was late in the day and I guess the midday rush had all just vacated at once. Our server was really great at describing the winemaking process, flavor profiles and history of the winery, but the patio was completely silent. We took out a phone to play our own music and she commented that her mother did the same thing when she visits. Dining experiences need music! If they're aware of this, I hope they consider adding some soft music for a more comfortable ambiance. Wines - All of the wines here are natural, which not many wineries can claim in this area, and I tasted some very unique blends like nothing I've tasted before. My favorite was the Syrah, but the rest of the wines weren't really my style. Food - The menu is changed regularly and it's obvious that the chef enjoys putting it together! We didn't get to try the ramen that my friend raved about because of the new menu, but we loved the mini "street taco" tostada and the spam maki. I did think some dishes would have been better served hot, like the orange-glazed chicken thigh. This was such a cool, unique experience and it sounds like you'll never have the same experience twice! Would recommend to anyone.

Had a nice time here even on a chilly, semi rainy spring morning. We sat in a small room at the bar…read moreand our server was very helpful and knowledgeable. I wish I remembered his name! My boyfriend and I were both drawn to the same tasting menu -- the Spring Flight -- but our server made a special one for my boyfriend that has similar ones to that so we can both try each. He even took into consideration the fact that my boyfriend was wearing a Topa Topa hat and chose some wines that beer drinkers enjoy, too. We ended up choosing a few wines to take home, so safe to say we were fans! I also found it very impressive they were one of the few regenerative and organic wineries, I'm sure a tour of the place would be a good time!

The ambiance at Tablas Creek is lovely with lots of outdoor tables and plenty of shade. The…read moreservice was outstanding. Terrence was well versed on every wine, friendly, and provided good guidance on other wines to try based on what we did/didn't like. Highly recommend.

Loved this family run winery! Everyone was so nice and informative. You can easily make and change…read morereservations online. Our plans changed and instead of having 3 people for a tasting, we ended up having 5, and they were able to accommodate us no problem. We chose to sit outside where we could view some vineyards across the street. Of the 3 wineries we visited, this is the only one where they brought the wine tastings to us rather than doing the tasting standing at the bar. It made for a more relaxing experience in my opinion, and our group was able to talk and eat the charcuterie board with enough space on the table. The tasting was quite generous, and at the end of the tasting, the owner asked us if we wanted any additional tastes of anything which was a really nice touch. I also really enjoyed hearing the owner's story and which grapes they grow and where they grow on the property.

There's something about visiting Alta Colina that feels less like a tasting and more like coming…read morehome. From the moment you arrive, Bob, Maggie, Melissa (and Jesse!) make you feel like part of the family. It's not just friendly service; it's genuine care and attention that turns every visit into something fun! The wines are thoughtfully made; fresh, expressive, and clearly crafted with intention rather than ego. Bob and Maggie embody that same philosophy: humble, kind, and effortlessly welcoming in a way that's increasingly rare. And Melissa? She elevates the entire experience. Attentive without hovering, knowledgeable without being pretentious...she just gets it. If you're looking for a place that pairs excellent wine with warmth and authenticity, this is it. We love you guys!

If you like wine and LOVE cats, look no further than Whalebone! We dropped in on a rainy afternoon…read moreand were delighted to see all the cats and one dog in the tasting room. We were even lucky enough to have one of the cats tasting with us the entire time. They had a big covered outdoor patio, but we opted to taste at the bar so we could enjoy the cats and not get wet having to go back and forth between inside and out. The tasting menu consisted of 9 wines, 1 white and 8 reds. Since we had another winery or two ahead of us, we opted to share. My boyfriend was skeptical about sharing at first, but he ended up glad we did because the pours were a pretty decent size. They also had a wall of olive oils and balsamics that you could taste. Plus mustards available for purchase, but not tasting. The hospitality was fantastic! It was a rainy day, the tasting room was packed, and there was only one person working, but he managed to take care of all of us with ease. He constantly knew which wines people were on, and still took the time to chat with everyone about the wines and the animals. This wasn't my favorite wine of the trip, but we did leave with a bottle and also got some oils and a mustard!

It was a hot day, but we had plenty of space to stay indoors. We tasted lots of wine and found our…read morefavorites to take home. Much to my surprise, they have olive oil tasting, too! I scored my share of those, too! Bentley was a great host! We were taken care of by the owner's son who was spectacular! We found this winery via recommendation and so glad we did. We loved everything about it.