We had a great time trying new wines and enjoying a cool but beautiful day outside. Our server (sorry I forgot your name amazing man from England with blue hair who loves yacht rock music) introduced us to new wines that we ending up purchasing. He was very informative and gave us some extra pours based upon our tasting preferences. We will definitely come back the next time we visit Paso Robles. read more

Beautiful venue and amazing wines! Not too far out of town so it's very easy to get to and the staff is so warm and welcoming! Im a local hairstylist and always recommend all my clients to go to pear valley if they want great wine and beautiful scene of Paso Robles! Marina the manager is so great as well!! We will for sure always make time to go do a little tasting at pear valley!! read more

In the short 12 years of Pear Valley's existence, they have grown to become Paso Robles most snarkiest of all. When Tom and Kathleen opened, they welcomed people with open arms. I should point out that in 2010 I added Pear Valley to my wine tour bus schedule out of Bakersfield. I ran wine tours every weekend for 20+ years. No one heard of Pear Valley since they don't sell wines through a distributor (because they are an unknown). I delivered hundreds, if not thousands of new clients to them. I was one of the early wine club members (still am). My wife and I stopped by yesterday to buy a bottle of Distraction on our way home from SLO. We were met in the parking lot by two of the crankiest old men on the planet who demanded to know why we were there. I left there wondering the same question. Why was I there? Why was I spending my money there? In a review below - a reviewer said that Kathleen (the owner) said that Pear Valley "had never allowed groups". That's a bold lie. I served 30 people lunch there every weekend who all arrived on a bus together. They spent lots and lots of money too. Many joined the wine club as well. What happened Pear Valley? Why did you become so snooty? read more

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Wines were nothing to write home about, slow service. Need a better customer service plan for tastings during COVID. Waited too long between pours, and didn't describe wines at all. read more

Beautiful winery!! Great views of the hills and great wine. Staff very friendly and the price for wine is good! Nice place to bring the family and have a nice glass of wine! Will be back! read more

10 stars for Pear Valley Winery. This is a hidden gem. I found it looking on Google maps because I was staying at the Allegretto resort and wanted to visit wineries near our Resort. I did the Red wine tasting and all the wines were spectacular. SO much flavor and care to get the wines to this level. The service was friendly and accommodating. I liked that we were allowed to bring our own snacks in and have a picnic. The views were spectacular and there were beautiful sculptures on the property and gorgeous rose gardens to walk through. There were even steps to take to the top of the hill and it was so serene and peaceful. I recommend adding a gazebo up there or seating where people can sit and drink a glass of wine. We spent 2.5 hours at the winery and would have stayed longer but it closed at 5pm. I bought 2 bottles of red wine, the Merlot and the Nero D Avola, both spectacular. I plan to buy more of their wines from their website for special occasions. Great job Pear Valley ! read more

Really enjoyed this place. Wines were amazing and the guy serving us for the wine tastes knew his stuff. Real genuine guy and really good wines. More layed back place and not super fancy, but definitely worth the money. Could see myself coming back Forsure. read more

This winery has the worst staff with the worst customer service. First, they charged my credit card for a wine shipment that was being sent to me. Then, they had the shipping company hold my shipment for unknown reason. They are terrible at communicating. I used to think being in a wine club at a winery was the best of both worlds - a way to sample a winery's best wines, get the best discount and best service. Here, I found out that being in a wine club is a way to get the worst service and as for the wines, well you get what they want to send you in your shipments because you're on their (hook) 3 shipment agreement. THERE'S A LOT OF WINERIES IN PASO THAT MAKE DELICIOUS WINES AND WANT TO TREAT YOU BETTER THAN I WAS TREATED HERE. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME WITH PEAR VALLEY. read more

OMG...they have Tempranillo! Yum, Yum, and Yum. Did I mention their Tempranillo is DELICIOUS? Yes, yes it is! Pear Valley has several AMAZING wines. As previously stated, the Tempranillo was fabulous! Merlot was also wonderful! Distraction was also a hit! Marina, our hostess, was kind and made our experience memorable. Thank you for a great tasting experience! read more

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Customer Service Matters: Another winery recommended Pear Valley for white wines, which I am a big fan of. We rushed over from another winery across the way and made it in at 4:30, as they closed at 5. When we walked in, we got critical stares from staff and were told that they could pour us a tasting but we would have to drink fast (which was silly as a whole wine experience is supposed to be savored). My thing is that if they don't want anyone coming in at 4:30, then their sign should read closing at 4:30 not 5. We took our business elsewhere. read more

I loved Pear Valley. We were members there for a long time and bought several cases of their wine... It was a good daily table wine that was reasonably priced. However, in 2014 we were traveling a great deal and remodeled our house, so we let a number of our memberships lapse. So the other day my wife and I were reminded of Pear Valley and I gave them a call to order a couple cases of wine. I spoke to the owner Kathleen, who at first was very nice. But then she told me that I was not a member and then her attitude towards me changed dramatically. I noted that I had great deal happen in 2014 but we were back and would like to get started again with their wines. I told her I would have be more than happy to rejoin. But her attitude towards me became very punitive and almost insulting. She said the only way she would renew my membership was for me to come there and sign up for the next shipment in August. She said there was no way she would renew my membership now or sell me any wines at membership rates. Because they were reserved for her good standing members. This was shocking to me. I had been a very good patron of Pear Valley for years. The fact is there are hundreds of wineries in Paso that work to build the relationships with their customers. After my conversation with Kathleen I do not feel the need to renew a relationship with a business that treat customers in such a fashion. I will share our allegiance with a winery that appreciates their customers. Good Bye Pear Valley. read more

Some of the best wine on the east side, but the service is impeccable. We had a lot of fun here, and were lucky enough to get a complimentary tasting from our hotel. The property is gorgeous and I will most definitely come back and stop by on my next trip through Paso. read more

We found this winery through a posting in Reddit about wineries with chargers for electric vehicles. Pear Valley is a Tesla Destination Charger which means you get to drink wine while your car drinks its own juice for free! This particular location has only 1 Tesla charger. It doesn't have chargers for other kinds of electric cars. The charger is also NOT with the other cars in the lot. It is sort of in the downstairs working area, in an odd location. The wines we tried were to our liking, and we brought home 3 reds! We didn't care for either of the dessert ports that others had talked about. All in all, we're likely in the future because of the electric charging. read more

Pear Valley is one of those places that we tried to like. The first time we went there we were surprised at how cheap the wine was (basically the Zin and Chardonay). We ended up joining their wine club and taking some wine with us that day as well. But as time went by, everything that we received from them ranged from just OK to really bad. The final straw was going to the tasting room on a trip down to Paso only to be blown off by the woman in the tasting room - AFTER I let her know we were wine club members. That was it. There is just too much good wine in Paso to waste your time at this place! read more

This was the only place where I actually threw out my wine. This place is.beautiful but sterile and lacking any paso charm (go to the wineries west of the 101). Of the 6 I tried, 4 were bad, especially the white wine. Dear lord it was terrible, and I've never had that happen in paso. Do yourself a favor and just keep on driving. read more

My friends and I were visiting the area for Memorial Weekend and we made a 3:30 appointment on Sunday afternoon to do a tasting at Pear Valley. We had heard good things about this winery and we intentionally made it our last stop for the day. Well, we were held up at the Bianchi tasting room (wonderful place, very slow service) which made us late to our appointment at Pear Valley. We made several attempts to call and let them know we were running behind, but got no answer. Instead of not showing up at all, we drove to the winery anyway and showed up at 4:20 p.m. We were greeted by an extremely rude woman named Kathleen who told us that they would not serve us because we were late. We looked around at the mostly empty tasting room wondering aloud, well why not? She told us (very snidely) that they were all "tired" and that they stopped pouring at 4:30 p.m. We reminded her that it was now only 4:25 p.m. She repeated that they were too tired to serve us and asked us to please leave! I have been to many wineries in Paso Robles, Santa Barbara, Napa and Tuscany over the years and have NEVER encountered such rudeness! People in tasting rooms are usually in such good spirits. Not this place. There is something foul and amiss at this establishment. This would have been a horrible way for us to end our day (and weekend) of wine tasting. However, Eberle Winery, which is just down the road, was happy to accommodate us and we had a lovely time tasting their delicious wines on a beautiful patio with a warm and welcoming staff. read more

Love their wine here! This was our first visit and well, we left as club members. I'm not a wine snob or anything, I just drink what I like and here is what I like from their wine list: - Tom's Oak chardonnay - one of my fav chards - Distraction - Charbono when in central coast, must stop here to check out their wine! The woman who poured for us was super friendly and definitely! I'm looking forward to next time when i visit for the full tour!!! read more

Pear Valley was one of the best wineries we visited on our honeymoon. So much so that we joined their wine club before we had finished our tasting. We ran the gambit of about everything we could. Paso is known for Zins and Syrahs, as we learned, and their Petite and the Zin were proof of that. A couple of other personal favorites were the Barbera and the Cab Franc, which are usually hit-or-miss with me. One of my missions is to help my wife discover her white palate, and their chardonnay moved us along in this manner, but the Chenin Blanc "made her happy" when she tried it. So much so that she requested that we buy a bottle of this upon tasting it. This week we received our first wine club shipment which reunited us with their chard but also gave us the 2013 Inspiration blend. I don't think we tried this one on our visit but we had it last night and really enjoyed it. the grounds are beautiful and the gal who poured and guided us was great. We will be returning annually to this town and we will always be coming back to Pear Valley. In the meantime, just keep mailing us the booze! Cheers! read more

Pros; Decent tasting wine. Reasonable prices. Pretty grounds. Cons; Rude staff every time I've been. Made to feel like you're a burden. Definitely not a place to take out of town guests (they'll leave thinking all of Paso wineries are unfriendly). Bottom line, unless they do some MAJOR employee changes, I'd steer clear of this winery. There are 250 more to choose from and better deserve your business. read more

Exceeded expectations are the best words to begin this review. The east side of Paso Robles is a place that at times does not receive the credit due or publicity that the west side has basked in for many years. Despite what some public opinion states there are a growing number of incredible attractively priced wines and well run establishments creating unique experiences all over the east and my recent trip to Pear Valley Winery was something that far and beyond exceeded my expectations. Serving both Rhone and Boudreaux varietals, various blends, and well balanced wines all around they have something for the varying discerning tastes. Throw in some complimentary warm meatballs, a nice cheese spread, various cracker selections, and a friendly staff how could you not enjoy yourself. Pear Valley is well worth the time, money, and exploration to step out of your box and enjoy something new. Did I mention the beautifully designed tasting room adorned with rich natural stone, exposed beams, cathedral ceilings, and that old world feel that almost took me back to Tuscany. You won't regret it, I sure didn't :) read more

My wife and I went here on our 1 year anniversary trip and had the absolute best time. This place is so beautiful and it provided the best service and the best wine. This is the first wine club my wife and I have ever joined. Huge shoutout to Bonnie who provided the best customer service and made our experience better than we ever could have expected. Thank you Bonnie for everything, we will 100% be back soon! read more

Although Pear Valley is off the beaten path, it's one of the most scenic wineries in Paso with the views of the valley along with their small gazebo on top of the hill. The wines themselves were pretty good, and the service was great. Our greeter made sure she was drinking right along side with us :-) Although the tastings weren't free unlike some in the area, they did offer free cheese & crackers along with some delicious Meatballs. Definitely a winery to add to everyone's rotation. read more

I stopped by with my friend and was quite surprised by the beauty of this winery. There is a hill that overlooks the field of grapevines. It looked amazing and I am sure it looks even more amazing at sunset. I liked the sweet wines on tasting menu. All them tasted like sweet nectar. So, I just had to buy one of wines I tasted. I got the muscat frizzante, which has sweet citrus notes and peachy taste. Staff was very welcoming and attentive to us. Overall, this is a sweet place for sweet wine! read more

Grammy award winner Louie Ortega along with guest guitarist Rob Espinosa for the Fall Wine pick up. read more

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Marlene (hope that was it...) did our tasting and it was great. We bought a bottle and went out back to enjoy the scenery and the great weather. Would bring all my wine enthusiast friends here, great wines. read more

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The view from this winery is amazing! The outdoor patio is a great place to enjoy a picnic with a bottle of wine and friends. The inside tasting room leaves you a bit cold, not too sure if it was the ladies handling the tasting or the stone interior. Wines we got to try were just okay, nothing spectacular. A bit on the pricey side. Next time I am on a tour I hope this isn't one of the winery stops. read more

I'll change my 1 star to a 3 star.. Because I except your apology. You don't remember me, as you weren't directly rude to me, but rude to the staff assisting that day. Shame shame.. If you are going to work with the public, you'll need to learn how to treat people with respect, love, and kindness.. Including the staff! Hi Robin, Ellen O. has sent you a message on Yelp: owner's sisrter "Robin; I am Ellen O'Brien, the owner's sister. I must admit I do not specifically remember your visit but i certainly apologize if you found me rude. I am flippant on occasion. Dana now stays home with her kids (three of them) and no longer works outside the home...I have never found her to be rude. I ask you to give Pear Valley another chance, and let me know specifics if you are dissatisfied." read more

Almost all wineries are dog friendly. The ones that don't allow dog will serve food so dogs or pets aren't allowed inside unless they are service animals. Pear Valley is the first and only winery we've encountered that is pet/dog UNfriendly. We were told our dog cannot be on the property but it could be in our car and we could taste wine near our car. We should have just left but were with a large group of family members and instead stayed around. Our server was new, not friendly nor very skilled at connecting with us and so I hope with more experience, she will be better at her job. The wines we tasted didn't appeal to us and were very disappointed at the whole experience. Some businesses have signs with no pets but that service animals are welcome. I didn't see such a sign and wonder if even service animals are not welcome. What's very odd is that there were cats roaming the property so maybe it's just dogs that are unwelcome. In any case, our experience was a huge disappointment and if anyone has a dog they travel with, do not come here, you aren't welcome. read more

We love Pear Valley. Kathleen and Tom always make us feel like Family. We love First Fridays and the great music and food we get to experience. We have made some amazing friends here and enjoy the time we spend there. read more

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We came to Pear Valley as a second stop in a Grapeline tour. What a wondeful experience! First off the tasting room was beautiful, huge and prefect for a special event. We had lunch outside in a beautiful patio area with great views of the vines! Second the wines were marvelous. We were having lunch here so I was keeping an eye out for a fave to have with lunch, I had a hard time picking from so many good ones! My favorite though was absolutely the Malbec! Bought a glass and two bottles to take home with me. Third I love great shopping at wineries and they had a ton of great wine themed items. I picked up a logo tile for my collection and had a good time checking out everything else! Will absolutely be back! read more

Paso Robles area is California's best kept wine secret Pear valley is one the best wine makers in the area. The whites are crisp and clean. The reds are full bodied and well rounded. If you're in the area, make sure to make this a winery a priority. The best part is that quality of wine is well above their price point. The wine club is a must. read more

I went to Pear Valley on a Saturday night for a fundraising event. It was a great experience. First, the vineyard has a beautiful rose garden right outside the tasting room. The rose scents were glorious! The tasting room itself is beautiful as well. The wines are great and they have a great membership price. One of my favorite pats about this vineyard is they have this big tree that sits all alone on top of a hill. Watching the sunset over this hill, with the tree, was amazing. Thank you Kathleen and Tom for such a wonderful evening. read more

Absolutely lovely venue and delightful wines. Many thanks to Melissa for taking such good care of us! We'll be back soon.

Came here no less than three times in one weekend: the first was to kick off a day of wine tasting with our friends who were getting married; the second was for their actual wedding the following day; and the third was to buy a few bottles before heading home. The service, on all three occasions, was unfailingly courteous and friendly. At the wedding we actually met the proprietors, Tom and Kathleen, and they were wonderful. Tom chatted for at least twenty minutes with my fiancé and I while most of the other wedding guests were out on the dance floor (though it should be noted that whenever someone else came to the bar for a drink he tended to them immediately). He was so down-to-earth and welcoming. That kind of personal interaction is awesome. Even just the fact that the owners themselves were working the bar at this wedding. As to the wines, I will say that with the exception of the Albariño, I didn't care for any of the whites we tasted. The current red offerings are another story; I'm not sure there were any I didn't like. Maybe not the absolute best I've ever had, but they had a Pinot noir and a Grenache that were so smooth, quite easy drinking, and I also loved the Inspiration, which was a GSM but with a little Zin added (I think it was their 2013 Inspiration). So after we checked out of our hotel today we made a quick stop at Pear Valley to pick up some Albariño, Pinot, and Inspiration. I would definitely come back; their wine club is also very reasonable, as far as the minimum yearly purchase amounts required, and the discount you get. read more

The owner is not welcoming and snappy. She was very unhelpful and made us feel like we were a burden. I am surprised this is how they do business. read more

I really liked this winery! If you like sweet wines check this place out. Beautiful winery. About 5 miles past Tobin James. They have 3 sweet dessert wines and 3 ports. It's hard to find sweet wines. They do military discounts too and will waive the tasting fee! Thank you! read more

This is a fabulous winery. The views are breathtaking. The grounds are well manicured. The wines are delicious. Strongly recommend a visit. read more

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An all around gem! Great view, great staff, and great atmosphere. A nice variety of wine ... I tried a dozen different wines and loved each. If you are looking for a dessert wine or port, this place is a must. It is a family owned winery and they make you feel welcome with a warm and friendly environment. read more

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EXCELLENT selection of wines! I LOVE Pear Valley!! The "Distraction" is my favorite I love visiting Pear Valley for their wonderful events. The staff is fantastic, very knowledgeable and friendly. Patricia, my very favorite, is always wonderful! Thank you Pear Valley! read more

Best winery in Paso! The wines are excellent and the prices are actually reasonable! (If you visit wineries, you'll know what I mean). Michael B was wonderful, professional and agreeable. Must visit! read more