1st time wine tasting- local It was wonderful. Got there at…read more11am. Not many people were there. Got a table right at the edge over looking ALL of Paso Robles. Families with kids started showing up around 12:30. I have kids- older but I just don't want to hear crying and yelling. Anyway it was great. Our wine server was great. Food was wonderful. Brownie dessert was amazing.

Calcareous is one of a kind for us. The view is beautiful, it's peaceful and it should be in your…read morewinery list, if you have one. We always love it, the wines are delicious, one of my favorites for sure. Their "Moose" wine as interesting as the name is, is one of my top wines from the ones I've been able to try in Paso. Every time we drive up here, this place is on the list. The last couple of times, we've even had lunch here and loved the food as well. Their customer service is also one of the best! Every person that's helped us has always been great. We truly love everything about this winery!

We did not have a reservation but decided to test our luck. Upon checking in at the gate, Stacey…read morewas SO kind and called up to see if we would be accommodated, luckily they had a table! We were greeted and handed our first tasting on the way to our seats. Our educator, Jasmine, introduced herself and was so friendly and personable. She walked us through each tasting and made great recommendations. We can thank her enough for her time and friendliness! 100% recommend. Bonus points for the residential kitties!

Had a wine tasting here the other day to celebrate a special anniversary and had a fabulous time!…read moreTaylor was our guide and was knowledgeable, personable, and so sweet! The wines themself are fabulous at DAOU, we went home with a Pinot and a reserve Rosé. The property itself is absolutely stunning with gorgeous views of Paso Robles. A bonus at this winery is they offer quite a few food options which was great as we had just drove about 4 hours from LA and were starving. The Margherita pizza did not disappoint and was made in the outdoor pizza oven. I can't recommend DAOU enough for a tasting in a magical setting. We'll definitely be back!

We have been to Law Estates many times now and we're always impressed with the quality of the…read morewines, how special they make us feel, and the beauty of the property. On this visit, Oliver Esperham, personally joined us for our tasting. He explained the Law history, showed us the production facility, and drank wine with us while we talked about our guesses for the blind taste test. Btw, I was the only one who guessed First Tracks (probably because it is my favorite although I'd never had that year before). If you know a member who can go with you, Law Estates is a must when you're in Paso Robles.

Law Estate Wines absolutely delivers a next-level wine tasting experience that will surely impress…read moreyou. From the moment we drove in, the experience felt elevated--being greeted with a glass of rosé right at arrival set the tone perfectly. The property itself is stunning, with architecture that feels like a modern twist on a Frank Lloyd Wright design--clean lines, expansive glass walls, and uninterrupted views of the rolling vineyard-covered hills. After walking up the long staircase (worth every step), we were met with breathtaking views that made it hard to focus on anything else--until the tasting began. Peggy, our server, was incredible. Her knowledge and storytelling brought the entire experience to life. She shared detailed insights about the wines and the owners, from their background in geology to how they carefully selected this unique property. It made every sip feel intentional and meaningful. And the wine--wow. Easily some of the best we've had in a long time. Every pour was exceptional, but we loved it so much we had to take a couple bottles home--especially the Chardonnay and the Sagacious red blend. Already looking forward to enjoying them again with good friends and great food. This wasn't just a tasting--it was an experience. Highly recommend if you're in Paso Robles.

Between startup life and grad school, I hadn't been able to get away, so I was especially excited…read moreto be back in Paso Robles this weekend at Adelaida. I hadn't visited since the week before everything shut down for COVID, and I'm happy to say it's just as great as I remembered. The vibe is cozy and understated, which is a big part of the charm. It doesn't feel overly commercialized or like they're rushing people in and out; there's a real sense of care behind the experience. The wines are excellent, and the pricing feels very fair, especially since nothing about the experience feels over the top or pretentious. We came on a last-minute trip and weren't able to get a reservation online, but they were kind enough to accommodate us as walk-ins. We spent about an hour there, enjoyed the tasting, and ended up buying a few bottles. We'll definitely be back soon, and I'd love to join the wine club once we start drinking more wine. Highly recommend, just really good quality all around.

We love Adelaida! The wines are wonderful and the winery and surroundings are beautiful. We want to…read moregive a special shout out to Mary and Bryce in the tasting room. Our son proposed to his girlfriend up at Adelaida's Hilltop Experience. Afterwards our families celebrated their engagement in the winery. We were so spoiled- every last detail was looked after. Mary was our wine educator and she is so fabulous, friendly, attentive, and informative. She took great care of us, and Bryce was so helpful (and so patient and gracious!) in planning the hilltop experience for our son and his now fiancé. He fielded a lot of phone calls and answered a lot of questions. We are so appreciative of his great service and kindness. Thank you, Adelaida, for a wonderful day of memories for our families!

We stumbled here trying to go to another winery, and we were so happy we did…read more We walked in and we were afraid they were going to turn us away because we didn't have a reservation, but they didn't. They were super sweet and accommodated us within a few minutes. We got seats outside which was really nice. Brian was helping us with our tasting and was awesome. He knew so much about the wine and loved how passionate he is about what he does. To our surprise, since we don't ever get a tasting like that, he stayed with us the whole tasting. That was really nice since as we were tasting we had more questions about the wine, about the winery, about the owners, and we also fell in love with the wine and winery. Overall, such a cute winery. If you are considering coming, you should go and to be on the safe side make reservations so you don't miss out in tasting their wine. We got a few bottles before we left, and can't wait to drink them at home.

Tasting with Brian. He's the absolute best. He was SO kind and welcoming! After leaving a place…read morethat left us feeling not welcomed. I love the space ! So beautiful. Also all staff we bumped into was a ray of sunshine. I even became a fan of Cabernet! Tastings are $50 but I enjoyed every wine I tasted which is never the case! Wowzers ... what a delight ! I love Paso and want to come back. Absolutely in love with this spot!

We visited again!…read more The food? Incredible! How does this place not have a Michelin star? How? The wine? Excellent! The server - Olivia - was very knowledgable about the wine and food. If you are looking for a wine pairing with food, where the wine works with the food, this is one of the places in Paso Robles you need to visit. Make a reservation - the food is custom prepared. Be willing to go with the flow. You aren't getting hamburgers here - you are getting actual haute cuisine. Cutting edge stuff. If you are willing to give it a try, your mouth will water. The pairings are just so good. The valley view, the cats, the staff are just so friendly and attentive. We joined the wine club a few years ago, and came today and were not disappointed. The lunch entree was a Chili Verde Pork Tamale for example. You are probabaly asking what does that taste like - my answer is that it tasted wonderful.

A friend brought us here on a girls' trip! We made a 4PM reservation on a Saturday for a food and…read morewine pairing ($45, 5 wines accompanying 5 dishes). Le Cuvier is up at the top of the hill with sweeping views of the whole valley. It's a narrow, winding path to get to the top so drive carefully! Once you arrive, its a colorful, quirky, nature-filled, calm retreat. We got to meet both friendly winery cats, Otis and ( swear I thought I'd remember the other one's name!) Cat presence always gets extra points from me. We were seated on the large shaded outdoor patio, and we were the only customers there. It was late in the day and I guess the midday rush had all just vacated at once. Our server was really great at describing the winemaking process, flavor profiles and history of the winery, but the patio was completely silent. We took out a phone to play our own music and she commented that her mother did the same thing when she visits. Dining experiences need music! If they're aware of this, I hope they consider adding some soft music for a more comfortable ambiance. Wines - All of the wines here are natural, which not many wineries can claim in this area, and I tasted some very unique blends like nothing I've tasted before. My favorite was the Syrah, but the rest of the wines weren't really my style. Food - The menu is changed regularly and it's obvious that the chef enjoys putting it together! We didn't get to try the ramen that my friend raved about because of the new menu, but we loved the mini "street taco" tostada and the spam maki. I did think some dishes would have been better served hot, like the orange-glazed chicken thigh. This was such a cool, unique experience and it sounds like you'll never have the same experience twice! Would recommend to anyone.

Had a nice time here even on a chilly, semi rainy spring morning. We sat in a small room at the bar…read moreand our server was very helpful and knowledgeable. I wish I remembered his name! My boyfriend and I were both drawn to the same tasting menu -- the Spring Flight -- but our server made a special one for my boyfriend that has similar ones to that so we can both try each. He even took into consideration the fact that my boyfriend was wearing a Topa Topa hat and chose some wines that beer drinkers enjoy, too. We ended up choosing a few wines to take home, so safe to say we were fans! I also found it very impressive they were one of the few regenerative and organic wineries, I'm sure a tour of the place would be a good time!

The ambiance at Tablas Creek is lovely with lots of outdoor tables and plenty of shade. The…read moreservice was outstanding. Terrence was well versed on every wine, friendly, and provided good guidance on other wines to try based on what we did/didn't like. Highly recommend.

Loved this family run winery! Everyone was so nice and informative. You can easily make and change…read morereservations online. Our plans changed and instead of having 3 people for a tasting, we ended up having 5, and they were able to accommodate us no problem. We chose to sit outside where we could view some vineyards across the street. Of the 3 wineries we visited, this is the only one where they brought the wine tastings to us rather than doing the tasting standing at the bar. It made for a more relaxing experience in my opinion, and our group was able to talk and eat the charcuterie board with enough space on the table. The tasting was quite generous, and at the end of the tasting, the owner asked us if we wanted any additional tastes of anything which was a really nice touch. I also really enjoyed hearing the owner's story and which grapes they grow and where they grow on the property.

There's something about visiting Alta Colina that feels less like a tasting and more like coming…read morehome. From the moment you arrive, Bob, Maggie, Melissa (and Jesse!) make you feel like part of the family. It's not just friendly service; it's genuine care and attention that turns every visit into something fun! The wines are thoughtfully made; fresh, expressive, and clearly crafted with intention rather than ego. Bob and Maggie embody that same philosophy: humble, kind, and effortlessly welcoming in a way that's increasingly rare. And Melissa? She elevates the entire experience. Attentive without hovering, knowledgeable without being pretentious...she just gets it. If you're looking for a place that pairs excellent wine with warmth and authenticity, this is it. We love you guys!

If you like wine and LOVE cats, look no further than Whalebone! We dropped in on a rainy afternoon…read moreand were delighted to see all the cats and one dog in the tasting room. We were even lucky enough to have one of the cats tasting with us the entire time. They had a big covered outdoor patio, but we opted to taste at the bar so we could enjoy the cats and not get wet having to go back and forth between inside and out. The tasting menu consisted of 9 wines, 1 white and 8 reds. Since we had another winery or two ahead of us, we opted to share. My boyfriend was skeptical about sharing at first, but he ended up glad we did because the pours were a pretty decent size. They also had a wall of olive oils and balsamics that you could taste. Plus mustards available for purchase, but not tasting. The hospitality was fantastic! It was a rainy day, the tasting room was packed, and there was only one person working, but he managed to take care of all of us with ease. He constantly knew which wines people were on, and still took the time to chat with everyone about the wines and the animals. This wasn't my favorite wine of the trip, but we did leave with a bottle and also got some oils and a mustard!

It was a hot day, but we had plenty of space to stay indoors. We tasted lots of wine and found our…read morefavorites to take home. Much to my surprise, they have olive oil tasting, too! I scored my share of those, too! Bentley was a great host! We were taken care of by the owner's son who was spectacular! We found this winery via recommendation and so glad we did. We loved everything about it.

We discovered Ecluse two summers ago on our first trip to Paso Robles wine country, drawn in by the…read morereasonable tasting fee, the fact that it's family owned and operated, and that it's family friendly. What we didn't expect was to be completely blown away. The facility is on the smaller side without a lot of frills, but honestly that's part of the charm. The staff are warm and genuine, and you can feel their pride in both the winery and the wines they produce. The focus here is on GSM blends and other Rhône varietals, along with Bordeaux blends and varietals -- big, bold, and fruit-forward, but balanced enough to keep things interesting glass after glass. We had such a great experience that we joined the wine club before we left. We don't live locally, but the Ecluse Enthusiast membership is absolutely worth it -- especially with only a 6-bottle annual commitment. It's given us a great reason to make Paso an annual trip, and Ecluse is always one of our must-stop favorites. Since joining, the winery has gone through some exciting changes. They've built out a beautiful terrace overlooking the vineyard, and they were acquired by Thibido Winery. We were a little nervous about what that might mean for the brand we loved, but they've stayed true to keeping both labels separate and distinct -- and we've only benefited from it, since we now get to taste wines from both when we come for our annual pickup. We can't wait to spend more time on that terrace during our next visit. If you're putting together a Paso Robles wine itinerary, Ecluse deserves a spot on it.

Loved Ecluse so much we ended up becoming members!…read more This winery had been recommended to me by some other people who frequent Paso, so while planning our November trip down here we decided they were a good contender. After looking at their website and reading that they specialize in French style reds and offer a barrel sample with all of their tastings, this place quickly jumped to the top of our list. We didn't have a reservation, and it was getting close to their closing time, so we called ahead and asked if they had room for us, and we were told to come on up! We were helped by Sandy, Michael, and Steve (who is the owner). Just in our first three pours, we were helped by and talked to each one of them. They were all extremely friendly and knowledgeable on the wine, and very fun to chat with. The vibe here is super casual and everyone feels like family. We really liked all of the wines and getting to hang out in the barrel room, plus the hospitality was great, so joining the club was a no-brainer. We ended up taking home our shipment and two other bottles that we had tasted that weren't included in the shipment. Excited to come back here over the years and grow our collection and start aging our Ecluse wines!