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    Nicora Winery

    5.0 (64 reviews)
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    Sixteen Years of Love & Legacy--A Toast to Us and to Nicora Celebrating 16 years of Nicora Wines while honoring our own 16-year anniversary made this experience and ambience truly was unforgettable. It was more than a tasting--it was a tribute to passion, partnership, and the beauty of things that age with grace. Elissa was phenomenal. Her warmth, insight, and genuine hospitality turned each pour into a story, each moment into a memory. She didn't just guide us through the wines--she celebrated with us, making our milestone feel seen and cherished. Standout Sips: * Denner Vineyard Viognier 2022: A radiant opener--lush, floral, and beautifully balanced. Sunshine in a glass. *Euphoric 2022: True to its name, this 100% Grenache was a revelation. Silky on the palate, emotionally resonant, and bursting with expressive depth--it delivered joy in every pour. A celebration captured in liquid form. * GSM Blend 2022: Bold yet nuanced, with layers that linger. A masterclass in blending and depth. * Slide Hill Vineyard 2022: My first taste--and wow. A vibrant, terroir-driven gem that left a lasting impression. From the first pour to the final toast, Nicora's legacy of craftsmanship and heart was on full display. And in the glow of our own 16-year journey, every glass felt like a love letter--to resilience, to connection, and to the joy of shared celebration. Here's to Nicora. Here's to us. And here's to many more vintages--and years--worth celebrating.

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    John O.

    The tasting room is quite simple but the wines are absolutely delicious. On our latest trip to Paso Robles, we were afforded the opportunity of a private wine tasting experience with the winemaker Nick. We found him very knowledgeable, simple, chill, and down to earth. His wines were absolutely fantastic, including both the Syrah and the GSM. I could drink those wines all day long. Really appreciated the opportunity to chill at Nicora for a bit and appreciated Nick's passion for wine. Check him out next time you're in Tin City!

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    Vikki G.

    Delicious wines that never disappoint! We visited Nicora Winery yesterday for a tasting and to pick up our Fall shipment. It is always a special treat to visit Nicora! They are a small boutique winery located in Tim City area of Paso Robles, CA. Nick and Elissa have a tasting room that is quaint, warm and inviting! Evan took excellent care of us! Evan (Tasting Room Manager and Sommelier), is very knowledgeable about the wines, vineyards and the process of making each wine. Nick (owner and winemaker) puts his heart and soul into each bottle that is produced. This is evident in each sip! Super yummy, outstanding, multi-dimensional with a satin smooth finish. Nick specializes in Syrah, Grenache and other Rhone varieties. Nicora is a must visit in Paso Robles. Appointment only... so plan ahead and book on line. It is a privilege to be part of the Nicora Winery family!

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    Bri A.

    Amazing tasting room! The wine was incredible. Evan was a great host! Bought a few bottles.

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    Thanks for the great customer service. We really enjoyed our wine tasting and can't wait to open the wines we purchased. Cheers

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    our group toured two other great wineries early in the day.. but Nicora Winery was soooo much better. Thanks Nick

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    One of the best wineries in Paso. Make an appointment and you won't be disappointed. Located in Tin City.

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    I recently went back to Paso Robles and discovered Vina Robles had switched owners…read more At first I was sad and scared since I really did enjoy my experience at their previous location. Once I heard what happened I was more sad but happy to hear the new owner wants to continue Vina Robles. I wish as a member I would have gotten notified. Went to their new location which was really convenient since we were going to other wineries near there. It's still a big location. Plenty of seating and they still offer food which we were happy about. Our server was super sweet and knowledgeable which I always appreciate when it comes to wine. We started a tasting and then just tried whatever she gave us which we weren't complaining. Haha. All the wine she was giving us was really good. I was really impressed by their food. I wanted more of everything. We got their bruschetta al Fresco, hummus, monte Bianca pizza, and one other pizza. I fell in love with their bruschetta. We got there right as there kitchen closed which was a bummer because I wanted more. Overall, I still enjoy their wine. Their location is really nice. Food is delicious. I will conintue being a member and will stop by anytime I am in the area.

    We reserved the upstairs VIP experience as a 12 days of Christmas special. $150.00 for $328.00…read morevalue. Wine tasting and pizza, salads for up to 8 people. I booked it online and then reserved online in their website. No phone call was needed. We reserved noon on Saturday and after all of our party arrived we went upstairs to our lovely comfy leather sofas to settle in for the duration. We were given 4 pizzas of our choice and 4 salads and served buffet style so everyone could load their plate. We also added 3 orders of yummy meatballs. I cut them in half for serving. Artichoke hearts appetizer, charcuterie board and more. They provided juice boxes for the little boys in our party. The food was more than enough for Lunch. We could have fed more people and we took home a lot of pizza. The Italian sausage pizza was very good but we had the hot honey on the side as none of the group was interested in it. The wine was good, as usual. I had only whites. The rest of the group had the standard white then red tasting. The sparkling rose is also very good and upstairs you have dedicated bottle server. Service was excellent. They had live music downstairs and a market event going with vendors selling goods for the holiday season. I love this venue and will return soon. Improvement needed. Buy some large paper plates for the buffet lunch. It's a shared food event. All we had was tiny appetizer plates. We asked for larger but they had none. ** edit. Update. The manager replied and has ordered larger plates so I'm happy to hear this. We are already talking about coming back again. Dec 18, 2025 The Cesar salad had nice shaved cheese but no salad dressing.

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    We went the first of April on a wine-tasting road trip from Nor-Cal and were not disappointed. We…read morereserved an outdoor cabana with private seating for up to 5 guests and a beautiful view of the vineyard. Service was fast and friendly. Our waitress (?) didn't share her name but she was very knowledgeable about the winemaker and the wines and quickly shared what she knew before we had to ask. All the wines were lovely. We would def recommend.

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    This is a little gem in Tin City, they have some lovely Alsace region white wines that are very…read moreunique and delightfully different. The owners and staff are super friendly and knowledgeable. I don't think you can go wrong by visiting and tasting. We ended up leaving with a couple of bottles which we will enjoy on a hot day.

    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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    Eberle Winery - the estate has complimentary tasting and cave tour. Needs to be booked in advance.

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    If you are doing a wine tour through Paso Robles, Eberle is an absolute must-stop! It looks grand &…read morehistoric but maintains the kind of down to earth hospitality that is synonymous with this region. We had a wonderful time visiting the winery & their famous caves! It's 16,000 square feet of underground tunnels. As one of the few spots offering complimentary tastings to our complete surprise! This winery is a hidden gem. We loved the selection so much we had to pick up a few bottles for home! Overall Great wines, beautiful views & amazing service! Definitely going back!

    Let me preface this with this - I rarely write reviews, and never have had to write a bad one…read moresadly. I believe sometimes companies have off days, and employees may have a bad day, which can affect one's experience, thus I dont let one bad experience ruin a company's review. But when it comes to my CHILD, you best believe i will never forgive and forget or let our experience be forgotten. We visited this winery expecting a relaxing, family-friendly experience and instead left with our daughter crying after being scratched in the face near her eye by the owner's off-leash dog. What makes this especially frustrating is that the winery's own rules state dogs must be leashed, yet the owners' dogs were roaming the property freely. Our daughter was calmly petting one of the dogs with me standing directly beside her when the dog suddenly growled and scratched her across the face. This was completely unprovoked and witnessed by the owner himself, who said absolutely nothing afterward. No apology, no concern, no accountability. An employee later approached us and said, "Sorry, he's old and maybe didn't like that she was the same height as him, which made him react".....which felt less like accountability and more like an absurd attempt to excuse why a reactive dog was allowed to roam off leash around guests and children. We also observed the dogs behaving territorially toward other leashed dogs on the property, making it even more inappropriate that they were allowed off leash in a public setting. My father-in-law is a VERY well known, well respected, and prominent winemaker in Virginia and across the United States, if you know anything about wine, you know him. So lets say, we understand winery culture and hospitality, fairly well. Had something like this happened on his property, it would have been handled immediately and professionally with genuine concern for the injured guest.....especially a child. Watching the owner casually continue on in his conversation with whomever, and pet the dog like nothing happened while our daughter screamed and cried was honestly unbelievable. In my opinion, not worth the visit for the subpar wine, if you want to take your children/dog somewhere. The poodles were friendly to me, and other adults, until we saw their behavior to other dogs & then my child....The complete lack of concern from ownership after a child was injured was shocking. Frankly, they are fortunate we chose not to escalate the situation further. Parents should absolutely be cautious visiting here with children or pets. An off-leash dog with territorial behavior has no place interacting freely with guests. Absolutely shocked and the owner should be ashamed of his actions & response (or lack there of) to the situation.

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    Eric was an absolute gem. We had him as our server and wine…read morepourer, and he made the whole time we were there feel easy and fun. From the jump, he was super friendly and had this natural, charismatic vibe that made us feel like we were hanging out with a cool friend instead of just getting served. The guy knows his wine -- he poured some great recommendations and explained everything in a way that was actually interesting, not stuffy or pretentious. He had us laughing multiple times with his quick humor, and he kept the energy light and enjoyable the whole time. Nothing felt rushed, but he was on top of everything. If you're looking for someone who makes dinner (or wine tasting) genuinely better, ask for Eric. He is the real deal --knowledgeable, funny, and just a pleasure to be around.

    Great wine with a nice ambiance! We visited Calcareous Vineyard on a Sunday, having made a…read morereservation in advance. We booked the "wine tasting and lunch", which was a 90 minute experience on their patio ($40). When we arrived, we were greeted with the first wine on the tasting list, which was the Grenache (pretty good, different than what I normally go for). The patio had a nice view of the rolling hills and we could see goats running across them in the distance. The tasting consisted of 4 wines, and we also got a bonus pour. Our host was friendly and knowledgeable, and I really enjoyed the wine selection, especially the "Messer" red. We also ordered lunch, and both my Harvest Salad and Parmesan Fries were very tasty. The grounds were nice, but not quite as breathtaking as some of the other vineyards I've seen in the area. Overall though, a good experience!

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