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    Shale Oak Winery

    4.5 (183 reviews)
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    Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    EL D.

    Been here several times and the first time a couple years ago we were welcomed and treated with warmly. Great outdoor and indoor space. Nice boutique cheese/charcuterie boxes available. Wines are tasty. Ended up buying a mixed case of wine(s). Second visit, a different person working there and he's the exact opposite of warm and welcoming. Didn't stay as long as we intended. Third time, same lame guy was there. We do love the spot, the wines and it's dog friendly. The wines are a bit more than decent but many choices in the area with more welcoming vibes.

    Marissa M.

    Came on here to see if anyone else had the same experience with the tasting room associate who was less than welcoming. Really like the wines, even bought a case and one extra bottle. The employee didn't let me know that buying all that wine would not wave my tasting fee. Later he told me Since the case was a special deal, the tasting fee was not waved. It Would have been nice knowing that buying a full case plus a bottle would not wave the fee before he charged me. I would have added another bottle or held off on the full case. Me and my group also felt like unwelcoming vibes... sometimes you could tell it was a joke, other times it did come off as rude. Great wines but unfortunately that service was a turn off.

    20/10 stars if I could! Steve was amazing and definitely made the experience so much more enjoyable. He was knowledgeable about the wine and went above and beyond on explaining the process of Shale Oak wine making. Not only that but the wine was so delicious. I've traveled the world and visited many different wineries but I will say Shale Oak wines is at the top of my list. Impressive balance and structure, rich flavors with a smooth, well-crafted finish. It was well-made and consistently enjoyable throughout our entire tasting -- a standout choice across the board. We will be recommending Shale Oak and Steve to all our friends who visit Paso Robles!

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    Ron O.

    We loved the wines and ambiance here so much that we joined their wine club. Wide variety of award winning wines...Albarino, Rose, Zin, Syrah, Cab, blends and more. I like my wines with full body that feature the fruit notes of the grapes, are not over oaked, and have soft tannins... and I find the winemaker here has similar priorities. We especially enjoy their Ka blend... petit verdot , Petite sirah, Zin and Syrah. Big and complex with luscious dark fruit and silky smooth tannins. Nice boutique winery with a small but inviting tasting room. Contemporary styling with lovely, big stained glass windows. Bar seating, lounge seating, or patio seating. Pet-friendly. Variety of charcuterie boxes to pair with your wine. Steve, the tasting room manager, is always friendly & hospitable. Our first wine club wine pickup event was a blast... Seafood Boil, DJ dancing, and copious pours of their lovely wines.

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    Amazing service and knowledge shared by Tasting room Manager Steve Burris. What a great experience, will be back!

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    Thank you Trish for such a nice review. We hope to see you again soon!

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    Awesome wine selection! We loved every single wine we tasted! Became members, very excited!

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    I'm terrible and haven't actually been out to the winery yet but have had their petite Verdot OMG try it!!!!

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    Such a gem of a winery. Good customer service (thanks Steve). Great wine. 10/10 recommend stopping by here.

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    One of my favorite wines in the area. This is the winery that first got me to join a membership over 4 years ago.

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    Thank you so much!

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    Had a wonderful time with some girlfriends at Shale Oak. Great wine, excellent service and wonderful atmosphere!

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    . Will definitely keep Shale Oaks in mind the next time we're in Paso Robles, hopefully when I'm free to drink again.

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