Black Hand Winery, Cambria, CA - December 1, 2023…read more We came in for a quick taste on a Friday afternoon. Owner/winemaker, Tom, was behind the bar and greeted us in his usual friendly way. We're wine club members. We only had about half an hour to taste, so we sped through the the tasting menu. This is a nice little tasting room with a bar and sofa, chairs, and table inside, and numerous small tables and chairs outside in a small courtyard that is enclosed on three sides looking out to the street. Black Hand does mostly red varietals, and that's what we tried on this day - Grenache, Tempranillo, Merlot, Cab. Sauv., Petite Verdo, and Sarah. Tom is a great wine maker, and we always enjoy everything he puts in front of us. The prices here are reasonable, and wine club members get 25% off their wine and 35% off on cases. Cost per bottle ranges from about $40-$50. Tastings are free for up to four people if you are member; otherwise, it's $15 per tasting waived with the purchase of two bottles.

Friendly service and a spartan tasing room. A very skimpy tasting, less than a once of three wines…read more(they were out of the fourth) for $15. Will not be back.

Amazing experience and great wines. Service was exceptional. Our pourer was the assistant wine…read moremaker and very interactive and knowledgeable, definitely elevated our experience. They're a small producer so the wines are on the pricier side, but the quality is well worth it.

We recently visited this tasting room and came away with mixed feelings. The setting is definitely…read morenice. The views are beautiful, and depending on where you're seated, you can either enjoy the harbor scenery or spend some time people-watching. The artwork on the wine labels is stunning and adds a unique touch to the experience. I also appreciated the stories behind the wine names, the focus on small-batch production, and especially the charity bottle program. It's clear that a lot of thought and passion go into the brand. As for the wines themselves, they just weren't a fit for my palate, particularly at the price point. I recognize that wine preferences are highly personal, and there were others around the tasting room who seemed to enjoy them much more than I did. I also felt that the tasting experience could have been more engaging. Our server was pleasant not the most engaging, we felt like we were bothering her. Overall, I appreciated the creativity, mission, and atmosphere, even though the wines and tasting experience didn't quite resonate with me.

This review is for the walking tour as much as it's for the tasting room. The weekly Friday coffee…read morewalk around town is a must do! First off, Chris, who hosts it is fantastic. He's friendly, personable and knowledgeable. The coffee they provide free of charge comes from Amstrdm down the street. Yum! The walk is a perfect length and full of fun facts. And then you get to wine taste afterwards! This was an experience my family will talk about for a long time to come. Thank you!

We enjoyed the winery tasting experience downtown Paso Robles location. Excellent staff and really…read moregood wines. Despite the Reserve Cabernet tasting very good, felt that $150 is a bit of a stretch. All of the other wines seemed to be priced well. Clearly worth a stop. Great location.

Its Wine tour season and what better winery to see... As a…read more"driver" I've seen and been to Justin many times. Its a "Wonderful" company. I'm sure you've heard of and tasted many of their items. Today it's wine with lunch. I picked up six for an anniversary celebration. This group forced me to sit and enjoy lunch with them. I was told by the "wonderful owner (a few years back) that this property is the only winery and restaurant in the country with a Michelin Star. I know it's difficult to obtain, I'm not sure how long that star lasts either. 90% percent of the dining is done on the patio surrounding the main room Our server Carley, she was pleasant and tolerated the guests (us) she served. Now the menu is short and expensive, more places & restaurants seem to going in that direction. I really wanted the tomahawk pork chop but I settled with the spring salad and a small portion of King Salmon. Justin's is known for their Burger and a side of truffle fries will put you back a bit. if you have to ask.... The wine was brought out one white and one red. I don't drink but both flavors were applauded. I ordered a bottle of sparkling water. The stories flowed, I didn't really know these folks, they were good AG people from Bakersfield. So we got acquainted, the most annoying thing were the flies. They had those table top fly spinners but on another table so that didn't help us much. The food was delicious, no question although the pasta dish with chicken for L had a very long and dark hair on it you really couldn't miss it. Other than that excitement we all enjoyed our meal. I had a couple slices of the pork, not as tender as I would have thought but it tasted real good. Salad a tad small but flavorful. I missed out on dessert, the wine was enough. Overall a very nice setting with a casual pace, perfect for those special occasions. Reservations on line a must So another free lunch, they do happen occasionally, cash is preferred but hey I'm not complaining, I'll keep that to myself. Thanks Foodguy-Martin

This is at best a mediocre winery with OK views. If it's on your way you can go (I will not),but…read morenot something to be planned . There are way better wineries in Paso like Daou and Sculpterra. The people there care for your experience and every wine you taste is great and doesn't change with every sip. This place mostly was focused on extracting money. I went there because they were recommended by so many friends to me. That's probably where they are lucky. That's why people visit them and because they are so hyped the person visiting has to also like them. The employees here are not motivated enough to be nice or attend the guests properly during the end of the day. The lady on the front desk in front of the entry was super rude. In a 3 mins conversation she mentioned at least 4 times how they were about to close and they are unable to provide us anything except the wine tasting. We had an appointment for 3:30 and the winery closes at 5:00. I would have understood if it was 4:30. I was celebrating my birthday and I mentioned it. It literally meant nothing to her and she never mentioned it in her notes while she mentioned that they will do a chocolate flight with a candle. The guy who helped us with our wine tasting was good but visibly tired. He tried his best. Even arranged a charcuterie board for us. He did mention they were about to close but that made sense. He was genuinely happy to see us when we went inside to pay. The only good deed done to us was asking us if we needed waters for the road. Also I liked the breezy fan feature. The wines are not very appealing. A lot better can be done with the taste,recipes and fermentation process. The prices are very high for the experience and the wines. Next day we went to another winery with Amazing views. They were so welcoming and warm and the moment I mentioned I was celebrating my birthday they were extra pampering. There wine flights were appropriately priced.Every wine we tasted was great and even after my wine purchase I did not feel robbed.That was some unforgettable experience. At Justin our experience was DULL and TIRING and not good at all. I am never going to recommend Justin to anyone. PS- Don't go there because people are mentioning it the moment they hear Paso Robles. There wines are no better than the wines you get at the medium shelf of the drugstore. Views are just OK. Use your money at a better winery.

What a cute small batch winery! They only make about 3500 cases so definitely not mass produced…read more Glasses are about $25-35. I got their white blend and it's lovely on a nice day outside. The sommelier was also very kind and knowledgeable.

Sean makes wine tasting at Derby a great experience. Great information and extremely knowledgeable…read more Lovely seeing Nikki.

We had an unforgettable wine tasting experience in one of the most beautiful corners of Paso Robles…read morewine country. Everything was exquisite from start to finish, from the beautifully presented flight of exceptional wines to the warm, top-notch service. Our sommelier was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, with a wonderful French touch, and made the experience both informative and fun. The wines were absolutely delicious, and we left with wonderful memories, beautiful photos, and a wine order we can't wait to receive. A truly special experience!

We had a lunch and tasting here with my sisters and aunts to celebrate my mom's 70th birthday!…read moreFood, wine, and setting were top notch - we ended up ordering several bottles to be shipped home. William was our sommelier - he was attentive, fun, kind, and answered every question we had! Absolutely excellent!!! Can't wait to return!

This is a continuation of our "off the beaten path" Winery tour. We passed by this one a few years…read moreago, and it intrigued me. Dark Star was a Dan O'Bannon written movie that had weird mob funding allegations, and I was wondering if this was affilliated. It wasn't. But the wine was good. We met with Randy as we walked in. Randy is a gem - as we tried the various wines of Dark Star, he kept us entertained with anecdotes and stories which really rounded out the experience, while discussing the high points of each wine we tasted. Friendly doesn't describe Randy adequately - he's very engaging. The bar where we sat had water available at the door, as well as soft drinks and what not. There was a large merchandise area in the corner, and I grabbed a couple of shirts before I left, along with 4 bottles of wine - a tawny port, a regular port, and two bottles of their Crunchy Cat, which was quite good with a nice nose and a smooth finish. Plan to spend around an hour for a full tasting experience. Seating is available indoors and outdoors, and the bathroom was clean - it's out the side door, walk towards the winery, on the right. Each wine bottle is adorned in Latin (someone hoping to bring life to a dead language) with "Angeli d'Altri Tempi" which translates to Angels of Other Times.

Had a lovely visit with Randy at Dark Star. I had an expired Groupon so decided to use the cash…read morepaid value for a glass of rose. The rose was brand new and optional to have slight carbonation. I liked it without the bubbles best. Nice conversation and we're able to visit with the owner as well. Discussed the state of over saturation in Paso. So many wineries, can they all survive? Hope so, the area is so rich with diversity of venues.

Walked in for a casual glass... walked out a wine club member…read more Tried the Grenache and Syrah on a whim, and WOW--both were absolute standouts. The kind of wines that make you pause mid-sip and go, "okay, this is something special." Smooth, balanced, and seriously well-crafted. Honestly, it didn't take much convincing after that. If you're on the fence about stopping in, just go. Fair warning: you might leave with a membership too.

What an amazing experience at Levo!!! When the winemaker himself is doing your tasting it is…read moreincredible. Thank you Bret for a lovely afternoon tasting incredible wine. This place is a must if you're coming to Paso. Located in the Tin City area.