Came here for girls weekend! It's a mist go if you are in The area. The owner is wonderful. He was very attentive and did a great job explaining each wine. He's has a great story of how he started to make wine. He's from a small town in Northern California. The place is beautiful and secluded as well. Perfect for a group! read more

Vino Vargas - Wine - Wineries Near Me - San Miguel, California

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My experience with Vino Vargas began when I made my appointment and Pedro (owner and winemaker) inquired how I found them. I explained I had been to a few other wineries on the San Miguel side and he said, you know, we're part of the Pleasant Valley Wine Trail (13 wineries on the San Miguel side). I didn't even know about that, but come to find out some of the wineries I previously visited were part of the trail. I was thankful to Pedro for this, as it helped me plan out the rest of that day on the trail. This particular trip to Paso was a few days before the Labor Day holiday weekend. I wanted to get away, but also wanted to be as safe as possible, by going at a time where I felt there would be fewer people. In the morning a few hours before my visit, Vicky called to confirm my appointment. I appreciated that and I'm sure she did too. Vino Vargas is on the far end of the trail, so it's a little bit of the beaten path, but so worth it. Because appointments are highly recommended during this time of COVID, I happened to be fortunate enough to be the only one at the winery at that time. It was such a great experience. I was able to have a great (socially distanced) conversation with Vicky. Learned so much about her and Pedro's wine-making journey, and the wines they make. I suspect it's not something that would happen with much regularity on any non-COVID style scenario where tasting rooms are typically full or busy. The wines were also delicious. I'm not much of a white wine drinker, so I passed on that option on the tasting menu and went straight for the reds. I wound up buying four bottles - 2017 Toro Tinto Tempranillo, 2016 Rio Ruso Pinot Noir, 2017 El Taxi Cabernet, and Paso Rosa Rosé Dessert Wine. I was very luck to have gotten one of the very last bottles of the Paso Rosa and I was thrilled, because it is absolutely delicious. If you can make Vino Vargas part of your Paso Robles adventure, I would highly recommend it. Pedro and Vicky are the nicest and so love what they do. Their wines speak so much about the care they take in making them. read more

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If you want high quality, delicious wines without the "big city" winery feel... you have found the right place! We went with friends of ours who were members, and our visit was just fantastic. We met the owners, Pedro and Vicky, they are a wonderful, warm couple who certainly know their wine and grapes - the atmosphere is so warm and welcoming, you feel like part of the family right away! We sat outside on a beautiful November day, tasted through the tasting menu (I am not even a big white wine drinker but their Albarino was so good, we left with more than one bottle!) and chatted with the owners as if we were old friends. Put this gem on your list when you tour Paso for sure! read more

Pedro Vargas is a master of his craft. While off the beaten path, this winery is well worth the visit. Highest quality wines including true Methode Champenoise sparkling wines to amazing reds to lovely dessert wines. Must visit! read more

Small Mom and pop winery. Pedro and Vicky were both super friendly and knowledgeable, their wines were great, easy drinking, more in the mild side( by design). They have a little bit of everything, from bubbles, whites, reds and ports. The Rose port was super tasty. We will definitely be back. read more

This was our first visit to Vino Vargas. Owner/Wine maker Pedro was an exceptional host. He took the time to walk us through the process for making Sparkling Wine. What a treat. Enjoyed all his wines. Bought a Pinot Nior and a Grenache. Will definately be back and tell others! read more

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Great selection of wines produced here in San Miguel. Call for an appointment and Pedro and Vicky will be the perfect hosts. I particularly like the reds including a terrific Cab and Tempernillo. They also have a delicious Alberiño and Chardonnay. The Rose is great too and watch for a sparkling wine on the horizon. read more

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Attended their Winemakers Dinner for the Harvest Weekend. $75 for a 5 course meal paired with their wines. This is a new winery in the Paso Robles area and situated way deep in the hills of San Miguel. The owner/winemaker, Pedro Garcia and his wife are gracious hosts and have a beautiful property. The dinner was uneventful and the wines still in its development phase. However, the 2012 Rio Ruso Reserva Pinoit Noir was worth noting. read more

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If you haven't ventured out to this winery you are missing one of the best wineries in the Paso Robles area. If you can actually find a wine here that you don't like I would be shocked. This is among the 5 best wineries in the whole Paso Robles area. read more

Exceptional family owned and operated winery. Visited several years ago with a group of friends. I swore we were not going to join any more wine clubs. We left as wine club members. Their reds are varied, reasonably priced and have exquisite quality. The whites are just as good, just not our preference. The owner/wine maker Pedro is very friendly and down to earth. The setting is gorgeous. Agree with all the other five star reviews! read more

I've been remiss in not reviewing Vino Vargas sooner. My family discovered Vino Vargas on our annual trip to Paso Robles in 2019. We were at another winery when we chatted with the folks next to us who highly recommended Vino Vargas. Wow, were we pleasantly surprised on our visit to the winery. Pedro and Vicky are the most welcoming hosts. They are warm, friendly and very informative. We loved hearing about how the winery got started and of course, the process of how many of their wines are made. And the grounds are just lovely! Vino Vargas wines have a great price point whether you are a club member or not (and we are). Their wines are exceptional, while we prefer reds, all their wines are very enjoyable and easy drinking. Vino Vargas is the only wine we serve at all our parties and folks love it! So, don't miss out on this winery on your next trip to Paso Robles. Thank you Pedro and Vicky!!! read more

Visited this winery yesterday with my family! So wonderful and personal tasting experiences. Pedro is so knowledgeable and has many stories to share! We went on a Monday and we're the only ones there during the hour. We will absolutely visit next time we are in town read more

We were on a search for sparkling in Paso and came to Vino Vargas - so glad we did. Pedro and Vicki served us at their beautiful winery. The sparklings were fabulous - the best we had all week. The complimentary cheese plate was the perfect pairing. This is the way wineries used to be - the owners/ winemakers telling their stories and displaying the pride in their work. For white and red drinkers there was also a healthy selection to taste. Our favorite stop of the week. read more

A hidden gem in the San Miguel / North Paso Robles area. We were looking for wineries off the beaten path as it was a busy Harvest Weekend, and we lucked out with Vicky and Pedro's Vino Vargas. We made an online reservation and had an exceptional tasting outside adjacent to the vineyard. Vicky poured a fantastic mix of whites and reds -- we liked all of them -- and she provided the details behind Pedro's work. We learned more about the Pleasant Valley Wine Trail, and the family-run operations in the area. Make a reservation and go! We will definitely be back. read more

My husband and I stopped in on Sat 1/11/2020 without an appointment and Pedro Vargas (owner) met us out in the parking area and was happy to accommodate us (we had another couple with us). He is very knowledgeable and spent a lot of time with us explaining his wine making process. He is the winemaker and his wife Vicki is the sommelier. Excellent wine!!! Definitely a MUST on your winery trail. Enjoy!! read more

Excellent, food friendly wines with knowledgeable owners. Our group had a wonderful, covid-safe experience. Highly recommend. Everyone left with a bottle of wine (or more)! Thank you Pedro and Vicky! read more

Our experience here was nothing short of amazing !! The owners are so welcoming and have so much knowledge on wine and have a great story. They showed us how they make the wine as well as let us try wine in the making. The wine was light and crisp very much similar to European wine. The view is beautiful, filled with rolling hills of vineyards. If you are wine tasting in Slo put this on your itinerary!!! read more

I am simply fascinated over the great selection of wines. The owners are delightful, the panoramic views are breathtaking and all their wines were highly pleasant. I usually go to a winery were one out of 5 is good and maybe 2 are OK but not here. You will be very pleased with their collection. Enjoy! read more

Our guide with the Wine Wrangler suggested this boutique winery and it did not disappoint. Pedro was knowledgeable, patient with our questions and created a memorable experience for me and my daughter. His wines are light and delicious. We will definitely return to this charming winery. read more