We had an amazing tasting with Barbara. This was my first olive oil tasting and am going to recommend going for a wonderful experience at this location. read more

A unique experience to taste different olive oils, balsamics, and seasonings. We enjoyed the Tuscan variety a lot. Its a few miles away from downtown, but the drive and experience are worth it. Family friendly activity (rare for Paso, which is so heavily wine focused). read more

Pasolivo Ranch - Olive oil sampling - Olive Oil Near Me - Paso Robles, California

After making a wrong turn and driving down a windy road I came across this extra virgin olive oil ranch with a tasting room! We drive up this bumpy gravel road and end up at this charming tasting room. We were greeting by the nicest lady who gave Donna and I each a sack of bread and gave us tastings of every single item they sell which included about eight olive oils, honey, vinegar, olive jam, olive tapenade, herbs, salts, and chocolate covered almonds that looked like olives. The olive oils are what they make themselves at the ranch. They have about five different olive oils made from different olives which each tasted so distinct. We bought their gold medal winning signature blend. They also have rosemary, lemon, lime, and tangerine flavored oils which are 100% natural flavored. So frickin' good, we bought the lime one. Also bought some italian herbs, apple cider vinegar, black sage honey, and black olive tapenade. The products they don't make are all from California. I HIGHLY recommend you check this place out. It's pricey but the quality can't be beat. Up the road was another olive place that sells eating olives but unfortunately they were closed today.... bummer. read more

This is an update 1 month after we visited the Ranch. We ended up buying the press club membership and so picked up a few oils, balsamics and spice mixes. Everything is so good and the recipes in the recipe book are amazing. We will be back! read more

Their products are ok. Nothing special beyond some cool packaging for the oils. BUT, their membership program is a total scam. Never send alerts to customize or skip. They charge your card and then tell you it's coming. The options are always the stuff they can;t sell in their shop too. Total garbage. read more

There is good olive oil, and then there is great olive oil. The kind I might drink. Pasolivo ranks up there as one of the latter. We discovered them some years ago during a "point your nose and explore" trip (i.e. before Yelp), and simply had to go back for a repeat performance. This was one of those places that actually got better with age. This is an Adult candy store. To appreciate them, you must first set your brain and lead foot on "mosey" mode. Check and memorize your map/GPS before entering the dense trees, as you will find no reception whatsoever thereafter. Their small production facility is hidden away from prying eyes. One must take a leisurely, winding drive into the upper portions of hilly Wine Country. Not as hot as Paso Robles, not as cool as the ocean influenced Ynes Valley. Darn, what a sacrifice. The scenery is spectacular, with California's golden hills, gracious old oaks draped liberally with grey Spanish moss, walnut groves, gentle pastures, and high maintenance horse properties. The sign will let you know you have arrived at Pasolivo. As Shakespeare would say, "Go thither, and with unattainted eye." You turn down a dirt driveway and will spy their newish but simple buildings. There is a small but well stocked gift shop and tasting room (can't be in Wine Country without a tasting room, right?). Grab a small sandwich bag out of the basket, filled with fresh cubed French bread, and start on that olive oil adventure. So many flavors. And so many different ways to enjoy them. Olive oil is not just another cooking oil anymore. Once you have finished the oil tasting, there are also samples of other goodies, like vinegars, sauces, salts, olives. And there is a mini tour of the "mill", should you be curious. This is a delightful break from wine tasting and equally rewarding. Do try! read more

Super beautiful spot in the middle of wine country! Loved the front porch and the building in general here! Nice (well stocked) general store chocked full of goodies. You can taste their oils and vinegars and they have an amazing truffle salt. Staff is friendly and helpful but man are they busy! read more

This was a treat to happen upon during our wine tour. They have lots of delicious flavors of olive oil, salts, balsamic vinegars, and dry rub seasonings. It was very nice and a change from tasting so much wine to tasting all of these things. You grab a plate and small spoon to scoop the rubs and salts in your plate to taste , and you grab a small bag of pre-bagged bread for the oils and balsamics. I'm still amazed at the truffle salt and black lava salts, they were really good to me, I could actually see myself using the truffle salt though. The basil and lime oil is delicious, some of the balsamics were a tad bit strong(too much vinegar) but there were some good ones too. Don't skip this place, it's worth it. read more

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A gorgeous property with olive trees and plenty of rustic feel. The olive oils are world class, but they also sell vinegars, spices, and various assorted knickknacks. I loved it so much, that I joined their club! read more

If you are in Paso Robles, Pasolivo Ranch is a MUST! It is a gorgeous property right in the heart of of wine country shaded by beautiful California Oaks. The olive oil is elite and they have many other amazing products as well. Everything is so delicious I practically had to restrain myself before I bought the whole store! Treat yourself to a wonderful tasting and delectable sensory experience as you make your way through the various olive oil's, balsamic vinegar's, spices, and gourmet salts. I left with the garlic lemon olive oil, Cucina olive oil, aged balsamic, and truffle sea salt. Absolutely fantastic. Pasolivo is an awesome destination and such a fun experience! read more

ur second trip back to this fabulous olive ranch. I thought all I had to know about olive oil was it had to be Extra Virgin. What an education I got attending their tasting. We were served 4 different plates of 8 samples each of different Olive Oils, balsamic vinegars, herbs, and spices. We could not only taste the difference, but we got a culinary education on what, how, and why to use these different products. It sure opened our eyes. Now we are club members and can't wait to utilize more of the different olive oils in our cooking. read more

This isn't my first time to Pasolivo, but I enjoyed it just as much the second time around. There is a glut of wineries in the greater Paso Robles area, so it's nice to cleanse the palate with some outstanding olive oil and family-friendly service. Pasolivo has a variety of tasty olive oils (which are in the process of being certified organic), products made from their handpicked olives, and a variety of tasty condiments such as lava salt, dukkah (a combinations of nuts and spices that is so good with bread and olive oil or as a 'breading' on chicken or fish), and herb combinations. Everyone there is so friendly and the products are so good. It's not cheap, but if you want to enjoy really good olive oil, I mean really enjoy it, then it's worth your money! read more

This place is a fantastic stop in the midst of all the wine tasting. My bf and I stopped by here on a Monday after visiting about 3 wineries. We lucked out and were the only people there for tasting so we definitely got extra attention from the staff. They have a very unique set up where you walk down the seasoning and salt bar with a small plate and put a teaspoon of whatever sounds tasty to you. Then you head over to the olive oil area where you start with the unflavored oil and then the flavored oil. The staff would look at your plate and tell you which seasoning or salt to pair with each oil. They also offer balsamic vinegar, olive tapanades, and olives for tasting. The set up is made for very small crowds and looks like it can get very confusing and hectic if there are more than 3 groups doing tasting. The set up definitely requires a bit more attention from a staff member so try to go during non peak times. I ended up joining their olive oil club and picked up two oils on the way out as the first "shipment". We wanted to purchase a bag of their tomato salt to go with our steaks later that night but they had ran out. They decided to pack us a small bag and offered it for free of charge. Super friendly staffs and delicious cold pressed oils, seasoning, and salts. I can't wait for my shipment to start! *Update: Suzanne sent us a card thanking us for joining the press club and stopping by and asked us about our steak. It was really sweet of her and now it made sense why they wrote my bf's name down as well when I signed up. read more

Pasolivo Ranch - Seasoning and salt plate - Olive Oil Near Me - Paso Robles, California

This place was totally worth the little detour we took on our drive from la up to sf. They give you a flight of samples to try the different oils they have and rubs and spices. They also work with a place that does the balsamic vinegars too. Highly worth going. We sampled the most amazing olive oils. One was our favorite. It was very buttery. No need to add cheese or any other spices. So good that I joined their club! I save 15% and get it delivered three times a year. So good. I highly recommend everyone to come here. And the nice thing is, they're surrounded by wineries so you can do tastings there as well. read more

After hitting up a few wineries my mom and I decided to change up the flavors for our taste buds. I also had a crazy craving for tapenade so visiting an Olive Orchard seemed like a natural pick. I called in ahead up time to be sure that I was heading in the right direction and to make sure there wasn't something special I needed to know to spot it or for parking. The lady who answered the phone was super nice and told me to look out for the small street signs (thank goodness because I totally would have missed it otherwise) When we go there we were fortunate enough to be the only ones there so we got such a detailed, informative, and attentive tasting. We were lucky enough to try pretty much everything they have to offer. Our staff member wasn't pushy in the selling of the products or in joining her club which I think helped us decided on splurging a little here. For your tasting they have bags of fresh bread cut into small pieces perfect for dipping. Here is what we tasted: - 5 different Olive Oils - My favorite was the Olio Segerto! - 4 flavored Olive Oils - Citrus blend, Lime*, Lemon, and Tangerine. My favorite was the Lime - 2 Olive jams - One made with green olives and the other made with black olives. They gave me a vibe of chutneys and the green was my favorite whereas my mom liked the more intense black one. (My mom liked it so much she bought it) - Tapenade - Really yummy and perfectly satisfied my craving. I had to buy it - 5 vinegars - I thoroughly enjoyed the classic balsamic vinegar (purchased) but they also have flavored ones (I almost got the pomegranate one but resisted) - Several stuffed olives (feta, sundried tomatoes, etc) - Several herbs and spice to mix with your olive oils I had a wonderful time and it was a nice break from the wine tastings. You have to come by if you are an olive fan! read more

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Wow! I really wish there was an option after 5 stars haha this was one of the best experiences I've had at any winery, shop, bar, restaurant, ANYTHING in a while!! Not to mention that the olive oil was incredibly impressive but the customer service was next level. The two women who helped us were so knowledgeable and helpful. They gave us a tasting of almost every olive oil as well as balsamic and salts that paired perfectly. We were only able to get one bottle of olive oil at the time but we are so excited to come back! Customer service alone has made this a go to spot every time we come to paso from here on out. Thank you so much!! read more

Pasolivo Ranch - View from tasting table - Olive Oil Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Definitely need to make a stop here to change up a wine tasting trip. The drive to the tasting is very nice and enjoyed taking in all the sites. Gave me a new appreciation for olive oil and the different seasonings and balsamics available. One suggestion I have is presentation can be a bit nicer than a paper plate with little plastic condiment cups. Just a suggestion. read more

A couple that we brought to Paso Robles with us really enjoy olive oil. Long story short, Suzanne was friendly and knowledgeable. And we left with a bottle of their jalapeno olive oil and BLACK TRUFFLE SALT....it is to die for! I'd recommend stopping here between your wine tastings. read more

Our final stop after three wine tastings. I've never done an olive oil tasting before and was surprised at how different the oils and seasonings were. So yeah, like I said we had 3 wineries under our belts and bought everything in the store practically AND joined their olive oil club. I wasn't even upset or suffering buyers remorse when we got back home. We're obsessed with the truffle salt, the curry seasoning and spicy Italian seasoning. Not to mention the oils and balsamic. Can't wait for our first delivery! read more

Love this place. Have been back a few times since my 1st visit. Amazing olive oil and balsamics and the staff is very friendly in helping you with pairing ideas and recipes. I cannot recommend it enough. A great place to stop when you are wine tasting in Paso. read more

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We had such a nice tasting experience here! The Olive Oil is delicious! We joined the club and even order in between our semiannual shipments. read more

My husband and I decided to stop here during our Anniversary getaway to Paso Robles last week. Quiet little spot tucked away in the hills-- we even saw a family of deer grazing as we pulled up. It was midweek and we were the only ones in the tasting room. The ladies provided the most excellent and genuine customer service to us. We enjoyed all the wine tasting in Paso, but Pasolivo was a real stand-out! I recommend it if you want to change things up a bit after a few wineries. We cook and serve almost exclusively with olive oil but I never knew there were so many gourmet varietals! Pairing them with the selection of different salts was a true experience for the taste buds! My favorite was the Basil Olive Oil, delicious with the spicy Italian Blend (tasted like a Pizza!) and of course the Truffle salt. Vinegars and mustards were great as well. Everything was delicious. We ended up spending more on goodies at Pasolivo than we did at any of the wineries. We even joined their Club. Truly, it was memorable. Last night when I checked the mail, we had a hand-written card thanking us for stopping by and again congratulated us on our Anniversary. Wow! I'd give Pasolivo a hundred stars if I could. read more

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Extra virgin olive oil.. OMG really buttery but has a pepper after taste that took my breath away. I was talking to someone in the shop while tasting the oil and when the pepper kicked in I thought I was going to have to perform the CPR on myself... Tip.. Taste them with bread as it softens the residual kick.. Well worth stopping here ! read more

Do not join their Olive Oil Club under ANY CIRCUMSTANCES!! They do not answer their phone despite many attempts and their assurances they are adding extra lines. They do not answer emails despite countless attempts. Their website does not function when you attempt to add or subtract items from your order. For example, we cannot tolerate garlic and tried to remove the items containing garlic from our order. I attempted to order other items instead and added soaps and vinegars as Christmas gifts. The app would not allow this which resulted in a loss for them. Numerous calls went unanswered. I attempted to cancel the order but ended up receiving one bottle of oil for which I was charged 78 dollars. It's been over a month and the only communication I have received is a form letter from the owner saying they are going to improve customer service. Be very aware. Really a shame as they have some lovely products and a beautiful setting. read more

I wanted to do something a little different on our trip to Paso Robles, to break up some of the time between wineries. On our second (and last) day there, we decided to go to this little olive oil tasting place. I love anything to do with tastings especially involving oils and vinegars. Upon arriving the staff was friendly and informative. The setting is really nice with large shading trees and picnic tables if you so wish to partake The place itself not only has olive oils, but also a small selections of spices to try, salts, vinegars and tapanades. I was feeling super drained so I didn't get to experience all the selections, but I very much enjoyed the salts and spices. The truffle salt was very smoky and nice. My BF tried the ghost pepper salt which was super spicy but good. We also tried a few vinegars though I wasn't super impressed, they were still tasty. I believe the raspberry one was the best. I tried a couple Olive oils with complementary bread. The oils needed to be combined with either a spice or salt. Stand alone I didn't feel they were strong enough for me. Almost a bit lacking in flavor. Then again I only tried a couple. Besides that I still would highly recommend this place as a change of place idea besides just tasting wine. Everything was free to try and I enjoyed my time there. The Olive oil was out of price point but they do offer small sampler sizes at reasonable rates. read more

We have never olive oil tasted before, but were recommended to do this. It was a nice break in between tastings. The olive oil tasting is free and comes with so many olive oils and seasonings to dip them in. We enjoyed their delicious olive oils and the knowledge provided about them. Definitely worth a stop! read more

Pasolivo Ranch - Free olive oil tasting - Olive Oil Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Loved this place! Sarah was amazing! The oils and vinegars are so good. They are so fresh and flavorful! We had the best time.

Wonderful experience!! Plenty of outdoor parking and a nice area to walk around. The staff were warm and friendly. First, you take a small plate and add a very small spoonful of the spices and salts that look good to you. You take a piece of bread for the sampling process. Then a staff member takes you down the line of sampling different olive oils paired with the spices and salts. The first oil was extra virgin, very light. Then a more robust peppery one. A couple more and then the flavored ones! Basil olive oil paired with the Italian seasoning. Lemon olive paired with the lavender seasoning. Tangerine olive oil paired with the BBQ seasoning. Lime olive oil paired with one of the spicy salts. They were AMAZING. Oh and it was completely FREE!! I ended up buying a large bottle of the basil olive oil ($30) and Italian seasoning ($6). I definitely want to return and get the lemon/lavender combo and the tangerine/BBQ. They have a gift area in the middle with hand lotions and bath products made with the olive oil. GREAT experience!! I will be back! read more

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THE best stop in Paso Robles! What more can we say??? Super cute little shop with olive oil, spices, and friendly service. Baggie of fresh delicious bread, tiny sampler cups of oils in a variety of yummy flavors, and lots of delicious spices. We bought the lime and extra virgin olive oils and received a free rosemary bottle for joining their olive oil club! We also bought two small bottles of hand sanitizer and two bottles of olives; jalapeño and martini olives. Very friendly service - we got there 5 minutes before closing time and while we were there for at least 30 minutes, we never once felt rushed. We are looking forward to receiving our shipment of olive oil but have 3 bottles to go through! The bottles of oil would make great gifts as well. Cost around $29 each. Steep but they are so rich with flavor they're just worth it. read more

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Wow. Gotta go here. Excellent oils and vinegars. Highly recommended

Best Olive Oil Tasting ever! I love doing artisanal food tastings. This tasting was everything I wanted it to be and so much more. I have long been an olive oil snob. One of my greatest joys in life is fresh bread dipped into a yummy balsamic and beautiful olive oil with a sprinkle of fresh cracked pepper. So you can imagine my joy when we walked in the door. The sampling starts off with the lightest oil's and moves on to the flavored oils. You are given delicious fresh bread to dip each oil in and along the way the staff puts out different spices, salt, and pepper blends for you to match with each oil. They also describe ways you can use these in recipes. It was like culinary heaven for me. At the end of the tasting we decided to join the club and ended up purchasing the artisan blend which is amazing the lime, the basil, and the lemon. We also loved the spicy Italian seasoning. Membership included a generous discount along with some samples and a cute recipe book. I can't wait to go back and try the balsamic vinaigrette, olives, and mustards. We got there early and got to enjoy a leisurely tasting but the tasting room filled up quickly so we had to skip the other stuff and head out. I would recommend arriving early so you can enjoy the tasting room all to yourself. Also, if Eleanor is working do your tasting with her. Her passion, attention to detail, and suggestions are so delightful! read more

Barbara was so sweet and warm and welcoming. My friends and I were visiting from out of town and she was so fun and knowledgeable with all the hot tips on how to pair them. 12/10 service, and the olive oil was tasty too. Come for the olive oil, stay for the Barbara. read more

Excellent experience. They have a wide selection of olive oil, vinegars, salts and some spice collection. The staff are always very friendly and informative. This was our second stop here and each time they took us through a "flight" of oil and then some combinations of oils and spices, salts, or vinegars. Yes, they have a members club. read more

Stopped in here on the way back to LA for a lovely experience but what I (and my partner) thought was a terrible bunch of olive oils. The setting, in the rolling hills outside Paso Robles, couldn't be better, with a quiet country road, big old trees, a picturesque olive orchard, chickens clucking in the distance, and a campus of quiet historic barns and structures. The staff was friendly, chatty, and attentive, with a set 10-15 minute story of the orchard, its current management, the prizes they've won, and a sequence of tasting their oils (pressed on site) and the local vinegars and wines that they sell as well. They kept everyone in the tasting room engaged and moving along, and there seemed to be another car of agritourists pulling up every five minutes or so. But the olive oils. I like olive oil. I like fruity, dark, extra virgin olive oil that really shines through in a salad or as a dip, something that can't be mistaken for anything but top notch olive oil. This wasn't that. Half of their offerings were olive oil mixed with a citrus oil, which should have been a tip off from the beginning that the underlying olive oil product was something they needed to hide. For the straight EVOOs, and there were three of them at price points from high to astronomical, what they needed to hide was apparent: bitterness and astringency way beyond my comfort zone and out of range of any other high quality/price oil I've ever tasted. This is not to say that others won't like these olive oils, but to me and my partner, these were hard to choke down with a straight face. Another tip off that the oil couldn't stand up by itself: instead of basic salt to flavor the oil they had some sort of tasting salt with a mix of herbs and spices, which certainly masked the olive oil flavors, if not all of the harshness. Nonetheless, and somewhat guided by the fact that the oil did improve a little when mixed with other flavors, I bought a bottle of their least offensive EVOO as a souvenir. I have served it a couple times, but I'm about ready to give up on it and just cook with it, which seems like a bit of a waste for a $25 bottle of oil. Admittedly, this was my first tasting at an olive orchard. Previously, I've only done tastings in Italian import shops and gourmet food stores, comparing various small run and large producer olive oils under the guidance of store staff. So maybe I've just never been offered the good (i.e. strong) stuff. Or maybe Pasolivio is making it all up and hoping the dumb city folk have had enough glasses of wine on the way up the valley that they won't notice how gross their overpriced oil is. Would be one star except for the loveliness of the setting. read more

What an amazing experience! I never had tasting for olive oil but I had so much fun! We didn't make any reservation but the server got us a table right away . We got to taste so many different oils and balsamic vinegar. We loved everything we tasted so became a memberz read more

This place lets you taste all the olive oils they have! It's like an Olive Oil Buffet!!! We enjoyed some of the extra condiments that they've provided for you in addition to the olive oil dippings such as the black lava salt and some herb crusties. All of their olive oil were great and especially the citrus ones. The lady that helped us was very knowledgeable as well. A true Olive Oil Wonderland! This place makes me GIDDY!!! read more

We received a recommendation to visit Pasolivo from the B&B we are staying at (Orchard Hill Farm). We could not have been more pleased. We met with Suzanne who gave us a private tour of the process of making olive oil which was very interesting and informative. The grounds and tasting room were lovely and the tasting itself was fantastic! Suzanne explained each olive oil and had us pair them with seasonings that they also have on hand after we tasted each olive alone. They also provide the dipping bread. So delicious! Pasolivo also has vinegars, balsamics, and salts to taste, and taste we did! It was hard to decide which to buy so we joined their membership (no cost) and left with the Basil and California Blend olive oils, the Spicy Italian seasoning, and the Basil Plum balsamic, with a free Rosemary olive oil with the membership. A stop into Pasolivo is a MUST when visiting Paso Robles. And if you're lucky enough to meet Suzanne, tell her the Ferrari guy and his wife say HELLO! read more

Their olive oil tasting is a welcome change of pace during a day of wine tastings in Paso. They're always friendly, and often extremely generous with the amount of spices and oils they'll let you taste. I've been buying their spice blends for years, and love cooking with them. I particularly recommend their spicy Italian and Tuscan blends. Their olive oil is excellent too, as are their balsamic vinegars. Can't recommend them enough. read more

On our way back from Whalebone Vineyard, just up the street from Pasolivio, my hubs, his brother and his brother's wife and I stopped in at Pasolivio. We nearly missed our opportunity as we zipped by, but backtracked for our tasting and I'm glad we did! The tasting room was hopping with the weekend Zinfandel Festival crowd and the staff was on point, talking about each tasting and explaining the different olive varieties and different uses for the oils in cooking and tasting based on your palate preferences. (My favorite was the Olivio Segreto - Secret Oil which they believe is kalamata olive based, but no one is entirely sure since the batches were mismarked when bottled!) The oil itself is a bit pricey, but you're not going to find stuff this flavorful in the supermarket. They also have some amazingly tangy zinfandel vinegars to buy and homemade chocolate truffles that are de-li-cious! In addition to the 4-5 different olive oils and french bread to try, they had meatballs made with an olive compote that were zesty and really yummy in a crockpot to sample. Outside on the grounds there is a small gazebo-shelter with picnic tables ideal for a quick outdoor lunch with friends on good weather days. The tasting room is situated among big beautiful leafy trees and far enough from the road that you feel secluded and peaceful. Plus this is a great respite from all the vino imbibing you're likely to do in this neck of the woods, and gives you a chance to try something OTHER than wine. (Though I think they do local wine tastings too!) read more

A great place to treat your palette to something other than wine. Stopped in here after visiting 3 wineries and so glad we did. The service was what we have come to expect in Paso - super friendly and genuinely excited to share their product with you. Some beautiful olive oils and paired with some of the spices they had on offer. It was hard to walk away empty handed. A must stop for anyone visiting Paso Robles read more