Unfortunately, we had to end our family's 20-year membership with this winery. Very disappointed…read morewith the experience. We were told we could no longer do wine tasting outside unless we ordered food, which felt more like a way to increase sales than accommodate guests. What made it more frustrating is that not long ago we were able to enjoy wine tasting outside without any issue. On a beautiful day like today, we were instead seated in the back bar area, not even at a proper table, despite having an infant with us. After 20 years of loyalty, this was really disappointing and not the experience we expected.

Our visit to Opolo was a tough one to review. We were a party of 7 and as much as we wanted to stay…read moretogether, they had very strict and strange rules. Those who were doing a flight could only do so inside. If you only wanted a glass of wine or a cocktail, you had to sit outside. Mind you, this was one of many wineries we went to and 1. Some of us wanted to just have a glass and 2. No other wineries had such stringent rules. We're here to have fun, not be restricted where and how we have to sit. Now, what made this review so tough was that our experience with the host just pouring our flights for those of who did do a tasting, Jeremy, was a delight and wonderful. He kept us engaged, informed and welcomed. Opolo, maybe loosen up and bit and rethink how to welcome your guests.

A little out of the way, but a nice spot and very interesting wines. Service was excellent and our…read morehost was helpful. Winemaker was also there and we had nice conversations with him. While all the wines were good, the GSM was (for me) a standout interpretation, but I just couldn't bring myself to paying $75 for a bottle of this Paso Robles wine!!

I was a loyal Oso Libre member for more than five years. That ended after my most recent visit…read more I brought seven family members to the winery, excited to introduce them to wines I'd enjoyed as a member. When we arrived, I learned that groups of seven or more get charged an extra $10 per person--a $70 fee that essentially wiped out my complimentary member tastings. Six people? No charge. Seven? That'll be $70. What?! For literally ZERO increase in service or experience. They're walking around a table, pouring a thimble of wine in a glass...that one extra person apparently necessitates a $70 fee. Here's the kicker: we were the only people in the tasting room for the entire two hours we were there. No crowd to manage, no strain on resources. And our group bought nine bottles of wine. The "thank you" for bringing in new customers and making purchases was a surprise $70 surcharge. I emailed to cancel my membership, thinking someone might reach out to try to keep a five-year member. Instead, I got a polite apology and a cancellation confirmation--from the GM and Winemaker, no less. No offer to waive the fee, no credit, nothing. They let a long-time member walk over $70. I noticed another Yelp review complaining about this exact same policy. So it's not just me--and apparently that feedback hasn't prompted any change. That says a lot. In a region overflowing with great wineries that actually value their members, I can't recommend this one. Policies like this, combined with zero effort to retain loyal customers, tell you everything you need to know about how they view the people who support them.

My friends and I drove up from Temecula, CA to explore different wineries in the area for a few…read moredays, and we all agreed that Brecon Estate Tasting Room was our favorite stop of the trip. The ambiance, service, and wine were all amazing. We were especially grateful to have Cheryl as our wine server, she shared great information about the winery, and the tasting felt relaxed yet engaging at the same time, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend stopping here!

Tasting this summer with the Mastaches. We had a very good time there in beautiful surroundings…read more Thanks! Frances

We stopped by Thacher based on a recommendation, and it ended up being one of our favorite tastings…read morein Paso Robles. The hosts were genuinely friendly and made us feel welcomed. We loved relaxing on the beautiful grounds, enjoyed the wines enough to take home two bottles, and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a laid back, authentic winery experience.

I've done a dozen wine tastings in Paso Robles and this was by far the worst…read more Starting off with the worst - the service. The staff were neglectful. 45-50 went by between pours. Staff were just sitting around chatting amongst themselves, not checking in on guests. Second, when they did have time to come by, they harassed me about my 2 year old and told us to keep an eye on her and made sure we were watching her. Our party had 7 adults and one child - and one of us were always with her (there's loose roosters running around, and droppings everywhere - it's not a space for unsupervised play). The wine was mediocre. The food options were terrible. Even if I didn't have a kid, I would skip - there are far better wineries, with better wine, staff, food, and prices. This place is not worth anyone's time.

Dilecta Wines... this one had me at "vineyard cabin."…read more A one-night stay for two, wine waiting, charcuterie ready... I mean, let's be honest--that's not just a donation, that's a whole mood. Discovered this gem through the Lumina Alliance Gala, and it was one of those offerings that makes you pause and think, "yes... this is exactly why people love Paso." Thoughtful. Elevated. Effortless. And anyone supporting Lumina Alliance is already doing something right. Scarlett Cougar (AKA Sher McG)

My wife and I went wine tasting this past weekend in Paso Robles and happened on a winery call…read moreDilecta. It was absolutely fantastic ... a definite standout including chocolate pairing. Over any of the other wineries we have visited in Paso Robles the wine, atmosphere and hospitality were all incredible.

I'd been wanting to visit Epoch for years, but for some reason or another it always ended up…read moregetting skipped when we planned our trips. But alas, we finally made it happen, and we had such a great experience. The tasting room is beautiful and grand, it was so cool to hear about the building and how it was restored. Tastings are by appointment, which you can book and schedule online. When you arrive the gate is closed and you buzz in to let them know you're there, so I probably wouldn't try to just walk in. As we approached the tasting room someone met us outside with our first taste of wine, such a nice touch. We sat inside at one of the comfortable couch settings, but they also had bar seating and bigger tables larger groups. You are also able to take your wine outside and explore a little bit, which we did. We noticed other groups with dogs, so they are dog friendly even inside! We were helped by Taylor who led us through the tasting, which was already set up and ready to go at the table when we arrived. Even though the wines were all out, she stopped in as we worked our way through them to talk about them a bit more. Including the welcome pour when we arrive, the tasting menu had 2 whites and 3 reds when we were in. We ended up trying a couple other wines that weren't in the tasting, and ended up getting bottles of the sensibility from the menu and a zin that was and off menu pour. Would absolutely come back here for an elevated and sophisticated wine experience that doesn't feel stuffy at all.

Amazing Winery! Architecture and Wines! Lots of history in this tasting room and one can spend…read morehours learning and wandering around. Historic meets Urban is how I would describe it. The tasting room was named one the top #19 wineries in Architectural Digest (August 2018) in the WORLD! And #2 of the top #19. Now that's amazing and well deserved! Lacey was our tasting room host and she was wonderful! She knew all the history and well described the wines. She didn't rush us and encouraged us to relax, wander around, and enjoy the tastes. We were on the fence about one of the wines, and she offered us an older vintage so we would know how it would taste in 10 years! That worked! We were very impressed with their wines and they definitely sell themselves! The inside is very roomy and comfortable. There is also seating with nice views, should you want to relax outside. Definitely have added Epoch to our list of wines to buy and places to visit for future Paso trips!

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.

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!

One of my FAVORITE wineries that we came to during our weekend! We will definitely be back (and…read morehopefully get to see a plane land next time). The views here are just WOW and it's even adorable driving in. You see the little train tracks they have as well as the small but mighty runway where planes can actually fly in and land. So unique! The views from inside or outside are both spectacular, and I enjoyed the ambiance with live music while we were here on a Sunday. Service was great and the food was even better. We ordered the caprices salad which typically comes with tomatoes, but since the chef only works with what's in season, it came with peas. I can't even tell you how amazing it was -- even my boyfriend wanted more! We split the Halter Ranch Burger and Chicken Sandwich and both were great, but the chicken was just so fresh and delicious. Halter Ranch will definitely become one of our regular stops during our trips to Paso from here on out! Can't wait to be back.

I've been to many wineries across Napa/Paso and this was the first one I've ever become a "member"…read moreat! We flew in (!!!) to the airstrip on the property, where we were then given a short ride to the main winery. Landing here requires advanced notice and some paperwork, but wasn't too much of a hassle. We started off with the wine tasting - I enjoyed every wine I tried, especially the rose and CDP. The pours were pretty generous and they let us re-visit our favorite, which was nice. We also split the charcuterie board and chicken sandwich. The charcuterie was alright, but nothing amazing. Same for the chicken sandwich, overall pretty good but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat it here. The service was really great, and we enjoyed walking around the property after lunch. I'm definitely excited to come back on one of the days the mini train is running!

Long time members here at Justin! We brought our friends for a first time visit and Laurie treated…read moreus like royalty! Excellent service and of course the food and wine was amazing! She made the day perfect

We spent the day with Mike, who was excellent! The setting, serve, wine, and food were excellent!…read moreWe love Justin wines even more and Mike taught us so much!