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Volatus is hands down our favorite winery in Paso. From the moment you walk in, you're treated like family. Hal, the owner, is incredibly passionate, not just about his wine, but about the people who walk through the doors. As a retired military pilot himself, that connection hits especially close to home for us since my husband is a military pilot too. It makes supporting this place feel even more meaningful. The space is welcoming, relaxed, and genuinely inviting, you can truly be yourself here. The wine is amazing, and there's always something new to try. Between the rotating wines and fun events, Volatus is a place we're always happy to show up for and support. read more

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Hal S.

Jessica- thank you for your and your husband's service! And thank you…

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The last winery of the day on a recent Paso trip was Volatus Wine, with former Navy fighter pilot/Topgun instructor Hal Schmidt as owner and winemaker. The intimate tasting room had lots of navy memorabilia and although we arrived close to closing time, Tina graciously served up stories and great wines, all with memorable names (Bloody Well, Boys are Back, Long Way Home). Challenge accepted to go through the military alphabet! I took home a bottle of my favorite wine there, 100% Tempranillo "Long Way Home". read more

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Vibi S.

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Unexpected stop at Volatus & we LOVED it. Marilyn was our server & she was an absolute sweetheart. We were lucky enough to meet the owner Hal & his lovely wife. The Grenache OMGEEE amazzzzing. The ambiance was welcoming, fun & chill, We will definitely be back. read more

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Hal S.

Great meeting you! Remember, it’s always about the Venus3!

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Gary R.

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Great wine, tasting room, and Amazing Owner/staff~!!! Truly an enjoyable experience~

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Really neat super casual winery that will typically serve you twice the amount of wine you would expect on a normal flight. Usually on a weekday. Owner is ex military and very involved. You can bring your own food and have a picnic while tasting. Not a she she tasting experience. For a more serious wine drinker first. read more

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Such an amazing experience and such delicious wine. Hal the winemaker is a gem. So much knowledge about the area and gave us great recs.... But honestly we stayed around an hour after closing and had a great time. Highly highly recommend!!!! read more

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Hal S.

Hi Cynthia! So glad you had a good time. We hope you will be back and…

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Mickey A.

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Am totally hooked on this intimate little tasting room, where we've been enjoying their delicious wines. Staff Gina and Jeff have always been very gracious hosts, with both their knowledge of the incredible wines, and also of the Paso Robles area. Hard to choose just one favorite, but the Cavu (Viognier/Roussanne blend), Rose of Primitivo, Top Gun Cuvee, Tempranillo, Chardonnay, and Syrah were all excellent. Also thanks Gina and Jeff for allowing us to taste some of the most recent medal winning selections. Always such a fun time . . . and we just had to join their wine club. Looking forward to meeting up there again. Their tasting room is located directly behind the Dark Star Cellars tasting room, whose tastings we've also enjoyed. read more

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Hal S.

Thank you for such an incredible review! Its folks like you that come…

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Sherry G.

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We were in Paso Robles a couple of weeks ago. There are so many great wineries there. This was our first visit to Volatus. The gal taking care of us was wonderful! Very friendly and made sure we were well taken care of. The wine is great, especially for the price. I very much appreciated the ambiance and the fact that the owner served in the military and flew jets. The tasting room shares another spot with another tasting room. I haven't written a review in about a years, so that just goes to show you what a neat little spot this place is! I can't wait to go back! read more

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With no intentions on stopping for wine tasting when we left on Sunday morning for the Morro Bay Dog Beach, Volatus was our third and final stop of the day. My significant other said, "go check out the airplane stuff inside." I did and was greeted by a tall, dark haired gal, asking if I wanted a tasting. We chatted for a moment and told her I was just checking out the "Top Gun" related aviation pieces that theme the Volatus. Little did I know, 30 minutes later, we walk in and stand at the count, looking over the wine list. The small establishment was mostly full, as it share a venue with Dark Star. Not sure if these folks had walked around the corner or not. About 2 minutes later we were greeted by Hal, asking us what we wanted to do. It was great he told us, "I could stand here all day and drink wine." Gave us a good laugh and he just started pouring wines for us to taste. We were impressed with the tasting and probably had more than we should have. We also started backwards, hitting the reds including the TOPGUN Cuvee (red blend) , The Boys Are Back (100% Syrah) and F-Pole (Cab Franc). Wouldn't be surprised if I missed one or two. We both enjoyed the flavor and quality of the wine. More importantly, we enjoyed sharing stories and a laugh with Hal. He didn't try to "bull" us into becoming wine club members, but after spending nearly an hour talking to him, I was sold on being a Platinum member (that's two shipments a year, 12 bottles each). The wine that sold us, not that Hal's stories weren't enough was the Volatus Grenache. This Grenache Blanc was about 12.9%, soft and fruity and wonderful, especially on a very warm Sunday. The other cool part of the tasting room, were gold/platinum record albums present from the band, Supertramp. I believe Hal said his wife's brother was the drummer, thus this rock & roll mementos. When it comes to small, boutique wineries, I look forward to spending more time in there, tasting wines and purchasing. Nothing wrong with the big guys, but so much more personal attention when it comes to wines. Thanks for a fantastic visit! You will see us again! read more

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Got referred to Volatus by another winery who we had gone to several times for their Rose, but their recent batch wasn't as good. Glad that we did because Volatus' Rose was excellent along with almost everything else we tasted. The two staff members were extremely friendly and Hal stopped in and chatted for a bit as well. Because it is in the same building as Dark Star, we would have never seen or known about it. The atmosphere with all of the aviation and Top Gun stuff was pretty cool as well. Kind of feel that if you have the talent and drive to become a Top Gun pilot, you pretty much will succeed at whatever you do and this is a prime example. We left after joining the wine club and taking 6 bottles with us. Can't wait to come back. read more

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Hal S.

Thank you for those kind words Kevin. So happy you enjoyed the wines…

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Kathy P.

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Delicious wines served at the wine tasting. Hal was gracious and fascinating to speak with!

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Rich G.

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I just ordered my second batch of Volatus Wine. The reds are amazing. Crisp and smooth!! What's even more impressive is their commitment to the customer. I had a time sensitive order that was held up because of high temperatures (they do this to maintain the integrity of the wine) but I needed the shipment to arrive on a certain day. Volatus (Tina specifically) was beyond accommodating and rushed an overnight delivery of the 6 bottles I ordered. They arrived safely and in time and I was able to present this fantastic wine at my event. What's more unbelievable is they not only waived the overnight delivery fee but they gave me a full refund for the wine purchased because of the slight shipping inconvenience. (which I didn't ask for) They just earned a customer FOR LIFE!!! I will be back to this winery for more amazing wine and encourage everyone to give this veteran owned winery a chance. THEY TRULY DESERVE YOUR PATRONAGE. Amazing wine, amazing staff and beyond amazing customer service!!! read more

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Hal S.

Rich, I’m so thankful this worked out! Thank you for your patience…

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Beverly W.

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Amazing night at Volatus great wine love them all. Great friday night music and friends.

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Don H.

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Stopped by on my way through Paso Robles in 202, tasting wines at many places through the day. Really fell in love with several varietals at Volatus with the tasting. Great live music. I have joined their wine club and get shipments a couple times a year. read more

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Mike C.

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Great wine and service. Small town feeling with large taste wines. Awesome staff. Gina was excellent. Highly recommend... read more

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Hal S.

Hey Mike…

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Richard W.

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Great people making great wine. Hal and Victoria are wonderful people, and they make amazing wines! You need to visit their new tasting room ! It's wonderfully spacious with great views in the vineyards read more

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A staff member at Eberle recommended we try out Volatus, and we are glad we did!! Great wines and friendly staff, the winery is owned by a former navy pilot! They share the space with 2 other wineries, which all use the same catering company for small bites We went home with the 2019 pinot noir, 2018 tannat "BWR," 2018 high hat, and 2019 CAVU (which is a big deal since we normally dont like white wine) NOTE: tasting fee was waived since we purchased a couple of bottles! read more

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Hal S.

Thanks for the positive review! So happy you had a good time and…

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Tonya K.

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Phenomenal wine! Great staff! We joined their wine club! Haven't been to their new location yet but can't wait to go back! They've got cool swag too! read more

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Hal S.

Thanks Tonya! Our new place is beautiful. Hopefully you can come…

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McKenzie S.

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I was pleasantly surprised with Volatus Wine, located behind Dark Star Winery. Especially since Dark Star wasn't really my style. DEFINITELY make your way to this little pocket winery and try their solid list of wines. Volatus is themed after the owners love of flying and his career as a Navy Fighter pilot. So everything from the wine names to the decor is themed after flying. We came during the 2022 Wine Safari where we were treated to three tastings. First, was the Bolter Rose. A dry rose blend of Tannat and Pinot Noir. The color was so light, I hardly realized it was a rose. It was the perfect rose for a nice evening on the patio. Light and easy! The next wine I tried was the 2020 Pinot Noir with 100% Pinot Noir grapes from Adelaida and aged 12 months in New French Oak. This was another easy drinking Pinot that was good now and probably would age well another year or two. Third wine I tried was the 2019 TOPGUN Cuvee, a bold blend of Merlot, Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, and Malbec. Slightly chewy, bold and a great wine to pair with any meal. This was a nice find - definitely a hidden gem. I look forward to seeing what new wines they come up with in the future! read more

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Hal S.

Thank you for the kind words! We will be bottling soon and typically…

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Jeffrey C.

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Chris was really amazing. He took us on a wine journey. He hit us hard mid way in and really showed us the quality paso is known for. The grounds are well manicured and it is kid and pet friendly. Stop by and take a journey (tasting) with their fantastic offerings. read more

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Hal S.

Jeffrey thanks for those kind words and great review! We pride…

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Denise B.

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At a recommendation from JLohr, we checked out Volatus this past weekend and were not disappointed. We came as a supportive veteran family, and left as big fans of the wine. We especially loved seeing the CHP patch on the wall. Way to represent! read more

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Chase D.

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Awesome experience, Morrie was super knowledgeable and funny. Really great wine and a great atmosphere. Will definitely come back.

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Todd P.

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Great wine, great TOPGUN memorabilia. Great service. Located in the middle of a vinyard with great views. A must see place when in Paso.

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While I enjoyed some of the wine, it is very off-putting to see a giant InfoWars sticker on the tasting room fridge, especially after this last school shooting. I can't support a business who blatantly advertises a Sandy Hook Hoax promoter. It's insensitive and irresponsible. read more

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Lindsay C.

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Superior reds and excellent attention to detail! Our hostess was lovely, as well, providing my hubby and I with the terrific background story of Vōlatūs, itself. I highly recommend you make the trip out to enjoy this terrific find. A lovely detour for outstanding wines! Dog friendly, too! read more

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John S.

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Absolutely amazing! The wine was great and the people were amazing. I had a great time having a conversation with the owner and wine maker, Hal. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Sheryl S.

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The is my favorite boutique winery. Husband is wine maker, wife runs the tasting room. Great down to earth people that will spend time getting to know you and answering all your questions about wine making. Best of all, the wine is delicious. Several favorites but especially love the Chardonnay, Tempranillo, Tannat, Syrah and Pinot Noir. Give them a try. You won't be disappointed!! read more

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Hal S.

One of my favorite customers! Thank you for the awesome review! We…

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Keith H.

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Found out about Volatus Winery while listening to the fighter pilot podcast. So while visiting Paso Robles with friends had to visit Volatus. It's a hidden little gem with some great wines. Ellen was very informative and helpful with our tasting. I picked up a couple of bottles of wine and glasses. We will differently be back during our next Paso Robles visit. read more

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Hal S.

Keith, thanks so much for the visit! Hopefully next time Hal and I…

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Catherine E.

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We love the intimate atmosphere & friendly staff. And the food?? And of course, the top notch wines.

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We found this place because staff at two of our other favorite wineries both recommended it. It's a smaller tasting room but the owners know their stuff and their wine is a labor of love. We joined their wine club because I love their style of big red blends and their wines are an exceptional value. Totally worth a visit and they waive the tasting fee with the purchase of one bottle. read more

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A hidden treasure off the beaten path. My girlfriend and I spent the memorial day weekend in Paso doing wine tasting. After hitting all of the wineries we had planned on visiting we decided to just pull into one random winery on the way back to our Air BnB. We saw a sign for Volatus up a side road and decided to go for it. And man are we glad we did. Hal, the winemaker, greeted us in the front yard with a glass of wine in hand and brought us inside to a small tasting room. He's also a winemaker at a larger winery, and sources grapes from other growers to make his own boutique wine, Volatus. It was amazing getting a 1 on 1 tasting with the winemaker, who also regaled us with stories of his time as an instructor at Top Gun (Volatus is latin for flight), his wife (who's father was the drummer in Supertramp. Two wines are names after Supertramp songs), and just the passion he has for winemaking. The Tannat was amazing and the Rose was "the best rose I've had all weekend" according to my girlfriend. This hidden treasure is a must visit if you enjoy speaking with someone who is passionate about what they do. I highly recommend a visit here and pick up a couple of bottles while you're at it. We did. read more

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Hal S.

Thank you so much for your kind words! We look forward to having you…

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I'm a frequent visitor to Paso and member of several clubs. I was hooked upon first taste. The wines are all well crafted, wonderful to say the least. Volatus starts with good people, Hal and Victoria. Then the cool labels on the bottles leading up to the excellent wine inside. Despite their wines being so good, they are also a great value. You won't hesitate on getting more than 1 or 2, or 3... read more

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Vanessa A.

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Delicious wine and fabulous staff! We had the pleasure of meeting Troy who educated us on the wine process. Highly recommend!

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Awesome little place in Paso! Loved the wines and great conversations with Bull. Highly recommend Volatus. We will be back!

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Hal S.

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More info about Volatus Wine

3230 Oakdale Rd
Paso Robles, CA 93446
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(805) 674-5300
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http://www.volatuswine.com

Hours

What time does Volatus Wine open?

Volatus Wine opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Volatus Wine close?

Volatus Wine closes at 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Volatus Wine closes at 6:00 PM on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Thu 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMFri-Sun 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Volatus Wine take Bitcoin?

No, Volatus Wine does not take Bitcoin.

Does Volatus Wine take credit cards?

Yes, Volatus Wine takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Volatus Wine have catering options?

No, Volatus Wine does not have catering options.

Does Volatus Wine have a drive thru?

No, Volatus Wine does not have a drive thru.

Does Volatus Wine have a happy hour?

Yes, Volatus Wine has a happy hour.

Services

Is Volatus Wine by appointment only?

No, Volatus Wine is not by appointment only.

Indoor Amenities

Does Volatus Wine allow dogs?

Yes, Volatus Wine allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Volatus Wine have bike parking?

Yes, Volatus Wine has bike parking.

Does Volatus Wine have parking?

Yes, Volatus Wine has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Volatus Wine wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Volatus Wine is wheelchair accessible.

Does Volatus Wine have free WiFi?

No, Volatus Wine does not have free WiFi.

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Specialties

As a former Navy Fighter Pilot, I like to work hard and fly hard but I also like to have a good time. For me, wine has always been fun; a social beverage to enjoy with good food and great conversation. Make an appointment now to taste our Tempranillo, Rhones and Bordeux blends including our 100% Tannat!

History

Established in 2004.

Started as a very small, 1 wine 1 vintage winery. Now we produce about 2200 cases per vintage! Reservations are appreciated but not mandatory.

Meet the Business Owner: Hal “Bull” S.

Former Navy fighter pilot and 2 time TOPGUN instructor turned winemaker. We have a passion for making wine and sharing it with those who appreciate.

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Review Highlights - Volatus Wine

“Hal, the owner, is incredibly passionate, not just about his wine, but about the people who walk through the doors.”

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DAOU is easily home to one of the most beautiful winery views I've experienced anywhere. Perched…read morehigh above Paso Robles, the scenery alone makes the visit worthwhile, with sweeping vineyard views that feel almost endless. It's the kind of place where you could easily sit for hours enjoying the landscape and a glass of wine. The wines are consistently excellent. The tasting lineup always showcases the quality DAOU is known for, and one of the great perks is that they often have several library wines available that can be requested and served by the glass. Being able to enjoy some of their older vintages this way makes the experience even more special for wine enthusiasts. What I appreciate most about DAOU is how they've managed to maintain a small, family-style atmosphere despite being acquired by a larger company a few years ago. The hospitality still feels personal and genuine. The staff are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, not only about the wines themselves but also about the history of the vineyard and the vision behind it. I'm a big fan of this winery and how it has evolved over the years. Between the stunning views, exceptional wines, and welcoming staff, DAOU is always a must-stop whenever visiting Paso Robles.

First time at DAOU Vineyards and was very impressed. Breathtaking views and beautiful property…read morewith tasting and dining. Both the wines and the food are very good and our server was very helpful, too. We tasted 6 wines and love reds...all of them were good but the Soul of a Lion especially stands out....an excellent wine. We also had their chopped salad and beef tartar and both were delicious. Will definitely have to plan a return trip.

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Eberle Winery

4.4(1.2k reviews)

9.0 mi

If you are doing a wine tour through Paso Robles, Eberle is an absolute must-stop! It looks grand &…read morehistoric but maintains the kind of down to earth hospitality that is synonymous with this region. We had a wonderful time visiting the winery & their famous caves! It's 16,000 square feet of underground tunnels. As one of the few spots offering complimentary tastings to our complete surprise! This winery is a hidden gem. We loved the selection so much we had to pick up a few bottles for home! Overall Great wines, beautiful views & amazing service! Definitely going back!

We picked Eberle on a recommendation from friends who are wine club members--and it ended up being…read morethe stop we're still talking about. By the end, pretty much everyone in our group had found a wine they wanted to take home--including the ones who swore they weren't buying anything. Dennis, our Tasting Room Host, made the experience. He was warm, very knowledgeable, and genuinely engaging with everyone--from the serious wine lovers to our six-year-old--while keeping things professional and elevated. The whole visit struck that rare balance: polished without feeling formal, refined without ever feeling rushed or "in-and-out." Dennis has been with Eberle since 2017, and you can feel how much he cares about the place. He spoke about the winery with such genuine pride, and as you look around the tasting room at the rows of award ribbons from years of vintages, it hits you--this is a place with real history behind it. That sense of legacy and care is woven into the whole experience. The historic wine caves are a must, the complimentary tasting felt generous and unhurried, and the grounds have that unmistakable Paso magic--rolling hills, big oaks, golden light, and room to breathe. We even crossed paths with Gary Eberle (founder, 1979) and his sweet black poodle, Vieto--one of those authentic, only-in-wine-country moments that sums up the welcoming spirit here. If you go, ask for Dennis--he turned our first visit into one we'll plan future trips around. Good to know before you visit: * Make a reservation--it gets busy * Don't skip the cave tour (you can even taste down there) * Large lawn & games--great for kids and mixed groups * Very dog-friendly * Private, romantic tastings available in the caves * Complimentary tastings + military discount available * Plan to stay a while...and bring your camera :)