Would have been nice to put this on their answering machine. Made the trip all the way out here , even bought a groupon deal for this winery. We live in LA as well.. read more

Rabbit Ridge Winery - Wineries Near Me - Paso Robles, California

There is no Rabbit Ridge winery anymore, but when it was open there wines were very mediocre and bad!!

This used to be one of our favorite wineries in Paso Robles. Unfortunately, when the great owners sold it to new owners, it went downhill fast. We used to be members for years with no issues. Then, our last shipment, which was charged to us, was never shipped. It's difficult to get in contact with anyone at the winery, but when we did they said they would reship our "lost" shipment. They never did, and when we tried contacting them again, there's no one that responds. They will take your money and never ship you the product. Very unfortunate and will be contacting the BBB about them. read more

My experience at this winery was one of my tops 5 all the wines they gave us to taste were delicious my type of red fruity wines , the best one is Misfit wine I loved it, perfect service and such a nice big winery , read more

Went for the pickup party this weekend. Members get a wide variety of free food which included sausages from Cauycos Sausages which were just excellent and then Maria's homemade tamales. We have been wine club members since 2009 and the Rabbit Ridge Winery has brought us into their family. We love Joanne and Erich and now Sarah (Joanne's daughter) and Brice (Sarah's fiance) are there and more involved with the winery). If you want to pay five times more for wine that will pale in comparison to some of their wines such as the Ole which came out last year or the Allure Reserve then by all means go ahead and do so. I personally would rather enjoy a truly spectacular wine that I didn't have to sell a kidney to purchase. If you have a chance go to San Miguel (around 7 minutes north of Paso Robles) visit the Rabbit Ridge winery and see the immense barrels they have for the wines they sell to Trader Joes. If you want to try first go buy a Trader Joes and get an Allure de Robles for less that $6 and open it and you will see why you should go to the winery on the next visit. I absolutely adore Joanne and her family and wish I could spend more than just the brief visits with her talking and laughing over a glass of some of the best wine in Paso Robles area. read more

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Friendly folks. Beautiful tasting room adjoining their storage and processing area. Confusing with three different brands on the labels Russell, Rabbit Ridge and Serrano, 10 wines sampled (3 whites, seven reds). No wines purchased because Rabbit Ridge price points were not comparable to the product found elsewhere and it is carried by Trader Joe's. The pinot was made in a huge fruit forward style much more like a zin, with nearly no acid. Odd approach to pinot. Wines were more like the typical bulk wine providers. Rabbit wine glasses were purchased. read more

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Purchased two cases of wine in April. They never delivered it. Took my money, but never sent the wine. Canceled my club membership, had it for years. read more

I have loved Rabbit Ridge wines since 2011, when I first found them. I hold them in the highest esteem and judge all other wines based on these wines. They are phenomenal wines. So thick and jammy. I absolutely love these wines. read more

I'm sure there are a lot of great wineries in the Paso Robles area, but we prefer Rabbit Ridge. We bought our first bottle from a local grocery store in Sacramento, Nugget Market. They were having a sale on Rabbit Ridge's Allure de Robles and my husband was hooked! We made a detour out to Rabbit Ridge since it was on our way home from our honeymoon. We didn't plan to go wine tasting, but the thrill knowing our favorite wine was so close just screamed fun! The drive there was interesting. We weren't sure if our GPS was taking us to the right place. It led us onto a long dirt road, but we found out later, there is also a paved road that leads up to the winery in the other direction. We were greeted by Julee who was very sweet and knowledgeable. We sampled several wines in the cutest wine glass I've ever seen! What I loved was how generous they were with the wines. A lot of places will let you taste up to three wines and then you pay for the rest. There was a $5.00 charge for the very cute Rabbit Ridge glass which came with the tasting, or the $10.00 stemless wine glass also very cute. Our favorites are Allure de Robles and Bunny Cuvee. If we wanted to re-sample another wine, she didn't hesitate to pour. The wine tasting room is part of their warehouse. They had a large variety of wine for tasting. They also offer extra virgin olive oil, but when we went there ran out of crackers which we didn't mind since we were there to taste the wines. If you join the wine club you do get some really great deals. This wine is delicious, but I'm no wine connoisseur so you'll have to try it out yourself . We ended up joining the wine club and buying a case of Bunny Cuvee and receiving our wines for joining the wine club. Can't wait to get our shipment coming out in October. read more

Rabbit Ridge Winery - Wineries Near Me - Paso Robles, California

What a wonderful wine tasting experience we had at Rabbit Ridge. Very relaxing atmosphere, awesome server. We would have given five stars but the restroom was not clean. We would definitely recommend their tasting. Awesome red wines. Thank you Rabbit Ridge! read more

Rabbit Ridge Winery was a phenomenal experience! The building is picturesque with beautiful roses & lovely landscaping. When you step inside the tasting room there is a basket of bunny ears that you can put on if you are so inclined! My sister & I thought they were fun! The wine "tender", Julie, was friendly& helpful. We enjoyed talking with her while we were there. Of course the best part was their wine! We tasted several reds, but their zins were the best. My favorite was their Estate Zinfindel, so delicious! I highly recommend trying Rabbit Ridge if you are in the Paso Robles area or staying at Lake Nacimiento. I will definitely be coming back again. read more

Update for 7/24/21 My niece chose to stay with us, for her 21st B-day, bringing family with her. We were out of town, plans made long ago. I contacted Wendy at Rabbit Ridge, made plans for them to visit, and they had a WOW experience! Wendy made it special for our niece Faith, with surprises for all who went. Go there, make the time, tell Wendy Dave and Velma sent you-you will be well taken care of!!! read more

While the LPR wine (commonly known as Liquid Panty Remover) and the Olive Oil are pretttty much out of this world.... I HAD to give them three stars, at best. The tasting room was small, not personal, stuffy and the staff was- well, let's just say patronizing. My husband and I had never been wine tasting before and this was our first stop in Paso Robles. So, to say we didn't know much would be right on point. The first few staff members (heavier set women) were rather unhelpful and unwelcoming. The wine samples were VERY limited, especially since I prefer white. Upon actually snagging a chair 25 minutes in- we ended up being hosted by a very pleasant brunette woman who had just started the day before. We ended up buying a case of Chardonnay, some Olive Oil, and 4 other bottles (priced at $30 a pop). When we went to check out, the woman in charge (from the beginning) told us that needed to pay a tasting fee. My husband inquired further and the woman snipped back that we had to spend at least $100 to waive the fee. In unison, WE snipped back that we just payed over $200 that day- I had to bite my tongue. After our purchase, we spoke with a nice gentleman that seemed to be the owner- he was very sweet and down to Earth. By far the worst experience we had in Paso Robles- but thank goodness I hear you can buy their Olive Oil at Trader Joe's. Thanks for making us feel like uneducated children Rabbit Ridge, I hope you take a good look at the staff and this knocks some of them off their pedestals. read more

Love Rabbit Ridge! Their wines are really good & Joanne, Erich, and everyone who works here is great. If you only know their wines from Trader Joes, check them out! One thing that sets them apart from other wineries is that they make a wide variety of wines, with price points from everyday wines to more complex, big wines. So if you're looking for a nice wine for your summer parties, or something for a special dinner, you'll find them here. We've been wine club members for quite a while now. Highly recommend you visit Rabbit Ridge! read more

Family owned/operated and delicious wines - what more could you want? I fell in love with their $6 bottle of Allure sold exclusively at Trader Joe's and was so excited to visit the actual winery on a recent trip to the central coast. Their tasting offers up to 11 samples at $10, which is waived if you purchase $50 of merchandise (easy to do). Shout out to Brice who did our tasting - we had a great time chatting with him about wine and the local area. We learned he's marrying into the Rabbit Ridge family next year - you guys are lucky to have him, he definitely knows his stuff!! Step away from the heat of Paso summer and step into their cellar temp. tasting room for a relaxed, informative, delicious wine collection and tasting experience. read more

I've been going to Rabbit Ridge for almost five years and finally joined their wine club this past weekend. I was realizing that for the amount of times I was running all over LA trying to find grocers and wine stores that sold their product, I had no business NOT being in the club. This is a high yield winery that makes LOTS of different varietals, does a fair share of distribution (in CA at least) and has, in my opinion, much better quality control than many other larger wineries. They've managed not to let themselves get too terribly cheesy in either their tasting room or their wine "swag," although it is one of those places that includes the t-shirts and magnets - beware! The reds, especially the blends, are all pretty tightly constructed, ready to drink and VERY fruit-forward. One of my friends once described their wine as "Christmas-y," which I loved. It definitely has that minerality and "burnt earth" quality that is unique to Paso Robles. Lots of juicy, fruit-forward Zinfandels and blends to choose from. I will not pretend that Rabbit Ridge is the BEST wine in Paso Robles but it is definitely one of the most solid mid-week non-special occasion wines and is an incredibly bargain for the quality (roughly $10-12 for many wines). Particularly strong is the Bunny Cuvee and the classic blend Allure de Robles, which is available sporadically at LA Trader Joes locations. Also the cold press olive oil they make and sell there is fantastic. As for the tasting room - you'll get eight wines, an olive oil tasting and a really huge glass for $5, and the fee is waived if you purchase wine. The quality of the staff on hand varies - usually we have a great and knowledgeable pourer but this last weekend the woman pouring was scattered, non-talkative and disorganized. I think she was training though, so I'll give her a bit of room. Overall, this is an amazing go-to winery for a tasting trip in Paso Robles. read more

This was the last stop of the day. We were tired and on the verge of melting down. I'm so glad we stopped as Joanne and Sarah in the tasting room welcomed us in and gave us the royal treatment for our tasting flight. 12 wines...and most were very good to exceptional when you look at their price points. We came home with a case. Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, NV Bunny Cuvee and a really awesome Tuscan Sangiovese. Make this a must see and do stop for your trip through Paso Robles Wine Country. Its an awesome family run business with boutique hospitality and mentality and mainstream prices. read more

I was greeted with a sign, no dogs allowed because the owners dog Sam lives inside the tasting room. It was over 100° out. I wasn't going to leave my dog in the car, so I left without tasting or buying any wine. It's hypocritical that a dog owner would discriminate against other dogs. My gosh, the winery is open limited hours. Put your dog inside during business hours so that people who are coming to your establishment can do so without worrying about their dogs being left in the car. read more

I don't quite know how to put this but our experience here at "the Rabbit" was not good. The tasting room was really short staffed and we started out being served by a woman that didn't speak much English. When we asked about each of the wines her only comment was "I have that open". LOL. We finally got someone else after a 10 minute wait who was knowledgeable (but by then it was too late). Had the wines been good, I could have overlooked the service but they offer a mishmash of lower quality supermarket type wines. To be fair, they are reasonably priced and if you like wines that are pretty much sold everywhere and at liquidators, you might like this place. It was FREEZING when we were in there... the four of us couldn't wait to get out of there. I don't quite know how this placed has scored the reviews it has from other Yelpers (due in short to the quality of the wines). I think out of the vast amount of wines we tasted there, only one was worth buying (they waive the tasting fee if you buy a bottle). The wine names and amateur wine labels should have been our first clue as to what was in store for us. I guess we've become wine snobs. Avoid the temptation of the huge bright yellow building and hop right past this place. Enough said. read more

Found out about them from a bottle I purchased @ trader joes. They are a great deal at tjs and had to make a visit out to see the winery. It is off the beaten Paso wine path, which I liked. They have alot of wines on their pour list, Like 20 or 30. I am into Chardonnay (preferably an oaky, dry, buttery) Chard and they had it.... for $8 bucks a bottle. It was half oak and half stainless which created a very happy chard for me. Their reds were outstanding for the price.Enjoyed the Zin, Sangiovese, Rhone De Robles Reserve, Primotivo was my favorite.. I think this winery is one that everyone should make a stop for. Everyone should have Rabbit Ridge on their wine shelf. The price is just right for anyone. It ranges from low low to higher. The tasting room is medioeker however they are a working winery so they really don't cater to tourists like all of the other wineries do. Thank You rabbit ridge owners for getting your wine into Tj's, unfortunatly I would have never found and enjoyed your fabulous wine. I am telling all of our friends and family to get on out to visit the Ridge.. read more

My wife and I have been members here for years (membership is one of the more generous as well). One of the friendliest and most down to earth wineries I have ever been to. The winemakers and their kids are there often and are so approachable and enthusiastic about their wine. Most importantly they have great wine at very fair prices. OVZ, Vortex and Allure de Robles are my favorites. They definitely tend to have that big jammy Paso Zin flavor but they have several other varietals so I think there is something for everyone. read more

Great values are to be had as well as a fun staff running the tasting. This was the first winery of my first trip into Paso Robles, and if it wasn't for the experience, I probably wouldn't have lasted long. Instead I lasted three days. The values of the La Lapin label are ridiculous. The Chardonay is almost criminal at $8 a bottle. I was looking over my shoulder to make sure I wouldn't be stopped before getting out of the parking lot. Same goes for the Speed Bump. Their zin is Pop Rocktastic on the tongue... and speaking of cunnilingus, their LPR lives up to it's double entendre and more. All night. It was easy spending an hour plus in this room, and the barrels made it all the better. I enjoy seeing a working winery instead of a fancy BS parlor. The streamlined approach passes the savings on to the thief... er, "customer." read more

Almost as corp as J Lohr, these guys make a lot of wine. Pay attention to the bargains sold under the Wild Hare label, by the case the 05 Chard came out to$3 a bottle, and we like it more than our other everyday chard, supermarket Meridian Santa Barbara. Unfortunately they're out of it. Update 2/18/08: I got a case of Rhone blend for $50! I had to join the club, but if it's better than TJ's, the bargains may be worth it. The room is ok, low key help, not a real show, in a corner of the airplane hanger sized above ground cellar. Super cold in super hot Paso. Fun road fords streams. read more

Rabbit Ridge Winery - the entrance to the winery - Wineries Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Way better than I expected. Cool winery and tasting room. Big lineup of 10 reds. I bought a bottle of zin. read more

Our first winery of the day was Rabbit Ridge. It wasn't our original destination winery, that was further down the road. I've bought bottles of Rabbit Ridge in Trader Joe's before and always had good luck with it so I figured since we were driving by why not check in. Absolutely worth the stop. They specialize in Zins and had about thirteen bottles open for tasting with very little concern if you stuck to the six or seven on the menu. The tasting room is actually in the barrel room which for some reason I always find very cool. The owner (or perhaps co-owner), a very nice woman, was doing the pouring and had some pretty long arms. Great wines at very reasonable prices. I'd highly recommend this place. We were lucky enough to grab a case of their 3Clusters Syrah at a Black Friday sale price of 100.00 (normally 400!). For my blog and more reviews please check my yelp profile page. read more

Wow...what pleasant surprise! Went here because my dad liked their wine at Trader joes and he couldn't find it anymore. He asked if we could find this winery when he visited recently. I was blown away!! Julia, our wine pourer, was amazing! She was knowledgeable, funny, and very personable! She really made our experience at Rabbit Ridge! It was a beautiful place and the wine speaks for itself! Extremely affordable and delicious! It was a no brainer to join the wine club. I can't wait to go back! Thanks Julia and Rabbit Ridge for an outstanding experience. Loved every minute! read more

This was the perfect stop on the way down to SLO from the Bay area. You really can't beat $10 tasting (It's waived if you buy $50 worth of wine. And why wouldn't you?! It's essentially free tasting after that!). I absolutely loved the variety in the tasting, we were given different types of wines at each price point, from $8 wines to the more expensive $70 wines. Will definitely be back! read more

We've been wine club members here almost 10 years. We call it the "K-Mart of wineries", but that's not a bad thing. You can get just about any level of wine here. From very low end, what I call "Monday thru Friday" wines that you don't want to spend a lot of money on, yet should be worthwhile enough to drink with my awesome cooking, to higher end reserve sirahs or Rhone blends. There are too many wines in their selection to name. We are very lucky in Paso Robles to have this winery, it's a hidden gem where you can jump in the car and run to on a Friday afternoon to pick up a case to last you all weekend for what you would pay for one bottle. read more

I am so grateful my MIL brought Allure for the holidays & that TJ had some left to help me fall in love with Rabbit Ridge wines. I've never felt the need to join a wine club but as soon as I saw they had allure for their members it was a no brainer! Joanne was amazing to interact with. The enrollment was super easy and the wine arrived promptly. Of course knowing I love Allure we had to open the Reserve version & we are in wine heaven! Perfect for our filet dinner. Can't wait to visit the winery & meet you all! If you are ready for a bold wine that isn't overly sweet, must try Allure! read more

I've had a lot of wine in my time, worked in the wine business, was at one time married to the winemaker of a well known Sonoma County winery, and Rabbit Ridge is absolutely the best I've ever had. I first found a bottle of their Zin at a KTA market in Kona when I lived there. This was years ago, and I was hooked from then on. Belong to the wine club and have been so lucky to drink so many of their wines - my favorites being the unctuous and exciting reds . I'd rather drink one of their wines than any other. And no, I'm not a personal friend or relative! read more

Well I gotta hand it to the staff at Rabbit Ridge, They went above and beyond to make the wine tasting experience way fun!! You first see Rabbit Ridge on the sie of the San Marcos county road...very large, a big building that really stands out, walking into the wine tasting room is a bit different than what you would expect...i think haha. Tasting room is a big ass bar right in front of all the barrels of wine. There was a nice crew of people already there tasting and a couple of them had bunny ears on that apparantly Rabbit Ridge supplies, so ya i can say there were a few drinks downed before i donned one. Lets get to the real shit though....The wine was amazing, staff knowledgable with a great sense of humor and really interacted with everyone without being overbearing about wine. I will be back here again for more wine and fun. read more

I like consistency, and I always will find it at Rabbit Ridge. This past weekend was my second visit to Rabbit Ridge and what can I say, it is solid and consistent. We arrived shortly before 11am, and were warmly greeted. On our heels were two couples, both wine club members who were super amped about picking up their wine. The lady serving us was very kind, warm and friendly. Tasting fee is a mere $5.00 and you get to keep the glass. My friend and I were sharing a tasting and she was kind enough to give us an extra glass to take home, so "we wouldn't have to fight over it." :-) I was sad to hear that they were sold out of their Primitivo, which I had bought the previous year, but soon found that the O.V.Z. that I also enjoyed was available, so I bought a bottle. My friend bought their Sangiovese. Great wine at a great price. Definitely worth a stop. read more

We've been enjoying Rabbit Ridge wines for the past 6 years. When discussing the quality of their wines it is important to note that they have a broad selection ranging from the lower end that you may find at Trader Joes to their 3 Clusters and Grand Reserve labels in the higher quality and price range. In all cases, we have found that the value is consistently good. We liked their wines enough to join their wine club about 5 years ago. That's where the fun just begins. Their case specials and members only offerings have been a real surprise. Some have been crazy, like 3 cases for $100! We have never been disappointed in anything that we have bought because the quality was always better than other wines in the same price range. The main reason I am writing this is to praise their upper scale wines. Their Grand Reserve Petit Sarah was the best. We bought a case and were not surprised to find that it sold out soon after. We have had numerous Sarah's from different vineyards that have all been excellent. We like the fact that all of the wines have such a great nose, an art that seems to have been lost on many producers today. read more

It's a really beautiful building and the owners are very nice. Loved wine tasting here.

My husband and I have been coming here for close to 5 years now! We absolutely love the tasting room, the staff, and the owners. This is a must if you are in the area! read more

I had a great time wine tasting here. Jessica was very knowledgeable and friendly. It was a little off the beaten path but beautiful and worth the drive! read more

I too discovered Rabbit Ridge at Trader Joe's. I decided to check them out. It's a large operation. Not a Mom & Pop joint by any means. The lady in the tasting room was very nice and friendly. All of the wines we tried very good! The prices were very reasonable! You probably get the most bang for your buck for any place in Paso right here. We will definately go back. Robert F read more

Nice, relaxed people with several good value wines, mostly priced between $8 to $24. I liked their dry whites and the cab. The tasting room is in a yellow stone mansion with very high ceilings. read more

Great wines and some amazing deals. We've been coming here for 5 years now -Rabbit Ridge is a must every time we are in Paso.

Wine fantastic and price is GREAT! Sarah made this experience most pleasurable ---family vineyards have our 100% backing. Looking forward to more Serrano wine too! read more