It is a long, beautiful drive out to this winery! Bentley, the bulldog, is fantastic! The individual gas fires on the tables are so nice in the fall. The wine was decent, but did not rock our world. We enjoyed our time! read more

Great place for a wine tasting. Family is super fun and outgoing. We bought a six liter and they all signed the bottle. Great views, great service, great wine. Sit outside and enjoy the breathtaking views. Learn the history behind the name. read more

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Yeah...Whalebone. Had us at the name. Sealed the deal with the vibe and the wines. The vibe...absolutely beautiful grounds and view. Unpretentious...yay! You love animals? You got 'em. Bentley the bulldog, took a liking to my epidermis. I was happy to oblige his attentions. Cooper was a cool cat. Izzy a great pourer, and I believe, an assistant winemaker. Since the tasting included 9 pours! total recall is not available. The wines...eminently drinkable, yet still sophisticated Highly recommended. If we lived here, we would live here.... read more

This place is amazing! Service, wine, views, it checks all the boxes. (And we come to Paso a lot.) It's a new favorite! Gina was also possibly the best wine pourer we've had EVER! It was super busy but it became a party to her not a burden. Very impressive! read more

Excellent wines, friendly animals (Bentley and the cats), yummy oils and vinegars, and a great staff. We came on a rainy day, but still a gorgeous stop. Thanks Gina for a wonderful visit! read more

Such a great little winery that has a diverse menu. You can sit at the bar or you could sit outside. They have some resident cats on site. Very friendly and there were a couple of reds we really liked. read more

Rustic little tasting room offering peaceful views. Great winery dog! It was a treat having one of the sisters pour for us; they offered fun pieces of history and information about their family's winery. A tasting fee of $10 for 7 wines; complimentary with purchase. We liked their: 2014 Rancho Deluxe Red, $34.00 2013 Bob Wine, $34.00 read more

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Beautiful location, lovely people, excellent wine, Bentley and some cat friends...what more could one want?!? 10/10...can't wait to visit again. read more

Had a great time at Whalebone! Great family vineyard with tasty wines and a nice patio up on a hill. Will definitely visit again next time we are in Paso. read more

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Excellent red wines, great views, great service and a fun winery dog. What more could you want? Tastings were only $15 which is a great deal in Paso and the bottle prices were also very reasonable. We came home with 4 bottles. We also paid for goat cheese and crackers, which were also great. We will be back! read more

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I found the staff at this winery to be very friendly! I didn't feel rushed, and it was nice to sit and enjoy a tasting. read more

Whalebone Vineyard - Pretty grounds. - Wineries Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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Located down a picturesque country road Whalebone winery is not to be missed for fans of BIG reds. Amanda was fun, energetic and truly engaging. She shared the story of the vineyard. The greeting crew of Bentley and the two kitties make you feel right at home. The tables are well spaced apart outdoors, folks wear masks until tasting and the server wears a mask at all times. I observed Amanda wiping down a couple of tables after guests left. I love big bold red wines and I loved everyone one of their wines on the menu. If you love white, find another vineyard. After sampling I bought a case of 6 of the 7 wines we tasted. Didn't join their wine club yet, but I won't make another trip to Paseo Robles without stopping in here! Love the story of her dad Bob and we swapped stories as my dad's name was also Bob. As Amanda said "Everyone has a Bob in their life" read more

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Whalebone is my absolute favorite winery in Paso Robles!! Wehave been coming once a year, and our favorite wines are the rose' and Bonefire..they also make some pretty stellar balsamics and olive oils! The grounds are beautiful with a rustic and relaxed feel. The serving staff is always friendly and carries fun conversation. They also offer snacks here tonpair with the wines...different cheeses and meats. They also sell home-made dog treats to take home to your best friend! read more

Found this place on Yelp and decided to come mainly because my favorite kind of winery is one that has a winery dog. We arrived and were immediately greeted by the winery sog, Bentley. We walked into the tasting room and asked if it was okay to do our tasting outside. Amanda was so great about bringing our tastings out and describing the wines with us. We enjoyed the sun and gorgeous view while watching Bentley play and even had 2 cats come say hello. We loved the winery, the view, the animals, the friendly service. The wines were not our absolutely favorite out of the ones we tried in Paso, but they were good! read more

Whalebone Vineyard - Bentley - Wineries Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Love love love this place. Wine was amazing service was perfect. Love Bentley walking around greeting everyone. The story of this winery is great ask about BOB's wine. We will return read more

This is a lovely little place. The view from this hilltop was spectacular. We had a blast tasting Whalebone's wines with Izzy, or Hawaii as we called him...nothing makes a place more memorable for me than good people! I thoroughly enjoyed the Bonefish wine and even brought a couple of bottles home. I will definitely return in the future and look forward to seeing how their wines evolve over time. read more

This place is just amazing. Whalebone is what wine tasting in Paso is all about for me. It's relaxing and kick back, their tasting room is not a commercial cattle run like some of the bigger wineries in the area. They do get pretty busy, but they still make time for every guest. They have everything: great wine, amazing views, the best winery cats and dogs ever and the best people. Whalebone is family owned and operated, and they welcome you in just like family. The conversation just flows, everyone is so kind and f***ing hilarious. We've been wine club members for about two years now and i don't think we will ever leave. Wine: Bob wine is my favorite, but there isn't anything on the wine list i don't like. Oils and Vinegars: Whalebone Meyer Lemon oil on my asparagus for ever now, and their Pacific Spice vinegar on all my salads. Oh! And they have ice cream! Salted Brown Sugar and blackberry Rosemary were both delicious! I wish i was more articulate, i could go on forever about how much i love this place read more

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A second visit to this gem ended with us joining the wine club! Juliana took great care of us and we just love these wines! Bentley, the winery dog, and all 4 darling winery kittens added to the delight of this visit on the newly renovated patio. read more

Whalebone is a small family winery. One of the reasons we love them. There is not a bad wine there. The view is amazing. The the people are awesome. We have been members for yrs. read more

My wife and I called Whalebone last minute to see if they can squeeze us in, since you need reservations for wine tasting everywhere, and they were able to accommodate us. The service was excellent from the beginning. I do not remember his name, but he was attentive, relaxing, and nailed the description of the wines. We both started with a tasting and there were several of the red blends that peaked our interest from the first taste. The wines were easy drinking and delicious. Easily would be my go to wine if I needed to pop open a bottle after a tough day at work. Bonus point for the dog on the property that had so much character. He ran around visiting all the patrons (probably looking for food). We ended up buying two bottles and would probably keep this winery on the list to revisit when we come back to Paso. read more

No complaints from our Jeep wine tour this past weekend and this place was by far the most hospitable and friendly of the stops. Service was awesome, we met their mascot Bentley and had a wonderful time. Plenty of "family run" vineyards but this truly felt that way with Jake and the staff. We will be back, very cool place read more

We stopped by on a Thursday as drop-ins before another reservation and were the only tasters at the time. Juliana provided wonderful service and was knowledgeable of the wines and winery history, answering our onslaught of questions with ease. The atmosphere was relaxed and casual, and baby-friendly with our 10-month-old. We bought some bottles of the GSM and lively cab to take home. read more

Cute little tasting room. Totally dog friendly. Nice people behind the counter! Fabulous bull dog named Bentley, clean bathroom!

My husband and I love this winery. It's intimate, the people are kind and the winery dog (Bentley) is precious. We always have a great time coming and relaxing here. read more

We really love this place. The wine is top notch delicious! Bone Yard was my favorite. We went away with 6 bottles of wine, a membership and a great feeling the rest of the day. The staff, Sam and Izreal were very knowledgeable and so much fun! We had the best time. We also really loved that this is a pet loving place. Bentley the bulldog and Bitty the cat are delightful welcomes! read more

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Love Love Love this place, the people, and most importantly, the wine!!! We drink lots of reds but our favorite wine hands down comes from Whale Bone. We wait every year for the bottling! And the dog! I mean.... THE DOG!! So sweet and SO IN CHARGE Seriously though... try this place, the view is amazing and the wine outstanding! read more

Very drinkable wines. Very nice family run place. Great cats. They have a vineyard of Cab and they use that in some wines. The rest of the juice comes from other providers. Whalebone blends the juice and bottles the product for a very drinkable outcome. There are a number of wines which most people would like. We bought 2011 Boneyard, but the other wines were very nice. These are very mellow wines with great taste and low acid. Great fruit characteristics and a full mouth. These wines are not for long term storage - these are for drinking right now. You can get better wines around Paso for a lower price, but it takes some ardent investigation. Take the sure road to Whalebone and enjoy. read more

Whalebone Vineyard - Friendly cats joined us for wine tasting - Wineries Near Me - Paso Robles, California

I want to go back here so bad! The tasting room is laid back and casual. It has a very family feeling to it with photos of them on the walls. Loved that they had cheese and crackers out to taste with and the property is gorgeous. I definitely recommend this as a stop on your Paso Robles wine tasting weekend. If we have the pleasure of heading back that way, we will definitely be back! read more

Whalebone has been a winery on my list of places to try for a long time, and they did not disappoint. Whalebone is a fun with a great atmosphere.They are family own and family run. The tasting room is smaller but that doesn't matter, you can tell that Whalebone is a place where you make friends with everyone in there. They have a small outdoor area to sit, either picnic or sip on the wines. There is a small tasting fee, but will be waive with a purchase. They also sell ice cream, meats, olive oil, and vinegar. Now about the wines. They have a smaller selection a total of about 8. That's ok. They are quality wines with awesome names. Most are red blends, but has a great taste and flavor. Their white is very good too. read more

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There are 2 great things about Whalebone: 1. Tipsy Tiffany the Winery's English Bulldog 2. The view from the tasting room (although I think they should have flipped the layout so that while tasting you could have enjoyed). Unfortunately, we weren't really all that impressed with the wines featured that day or with the gal pouring our wine. Sorta lackluster. Out of 6 wines that we tasted there was only 1 we purchased. Kinda rare for us in Paso. We usually have to use strategy all day to stay within our wine shopping budget. This just freed up some spending cash for the rest of the day. In Whalebone's defense, wine is like art and the beauty of the wine will vary largely from person to person. You may love it! If you only have a day to enjoy wine tasting, save this one for a later visit. Head on over to Tolo &/or Dubost for some nectar of the heavens. read more

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What a great spot! Whalebone is a friendly, understated place with good folk and good reds. My kind of place. Make sure to taste the Bob's Red. The other reds are very good, just depends on your palate. I liked the Rancho Deluxe and Cab but there are lots of good choices. The drive out there is pretty, well worth the trip. Add Whalebone to your go-to list! read more

***My winery/tasting room reviews are rated based upon many factors. First is QPR or quality to price ratio of the wine. In other words, is the wine priced according to how good it is. The second factor is the tasting room experience. This involves the staff, grounds and anything unique about the winery.*** Tasted: Mid-2010 Tasting room fee: $5, waived with purchase Wine price range: $20-$35 While driving down Vineyard Road, I spotted the Whalebone tasting room sitting atop a lone hill. It was not on my list of places to stop. I just came from two wineries that were quite fancy. The Whalebone tasting room was just what I needed, it was warm, inviting and looked to be a welcome change of pace. I pulled in and walked inside. It is a great cozy tasting room with a hilltop view of the surrounding area. It is a simple and rustic tasting room that more accurately reflects the character of the Paso area than many other wineries. Working the counter was Bob (the owner's) daughter. Bob grows all the cabernet in their wines and sources all other varietals. They put out a cabernet and a cabernet blend called Bob Wine. While I question their claim of this being a cult wine, it is quite good and priced just right. The cab was also great and their 2005 was on special and an excellent buy. The owners daughter was a lot of fun and knew everything about the wines and the vineyards history. Really, she gave the place a very welcoming touch. All in all, this was one of my favorite stops of the day. They also have one of the nicest and cleanest bathrooms. I bring this up because I was impressed and another couple in the tasting room mentioned this as well (though watch out for the low urinal). read more

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We love these people, their dog, Bentley, and of course their wines! Paso wines are changing with climate. These just get better! One of the few we visit faithfully! read more

SO MANY CATS! Whalebone Vineyard was recommended by a friend, who claimed their wines were some of the best in Paso, and we were not disappointed. First, the tasting room is situated on a hill with a killer view, with plenty of outside seating. The tasting room itself is on the smaller side but is full of charm and warmth. Family photos cover the walls as well as merchandise that seems to capitalize on inside jokes within the family (one of the wines that we purchased was called "Bob Wine"named after the families father). The wines themselves were very sweet and delicious. I would warn that all the wines that we tasted were very sweet and full, so if you prefer a dry bitter taste, these wines may not be for you. The menu was easy to read and was helpful with what you should pair your wines with food wise. The wine tasting fee is also waved if you purchase a bottle so that is always nice. The service was also great, educational but laid back. However, the best part of this winery are the FOUR AMAZING CATS that wander around the grounds and tasting room. They are all so friendly and really make the wine tasting fun and adorable at the same time. Even if you decide you do not care for the wine (but you will love the wine because it is fantastic) go for the kitty pets and snuggles! I will be recommending Whalebone Vineyard to anyone who is in the Paso area, and one day hope to return to sample some more delicious wines. read more

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Absolutely loved Whalebone. From when you arrive and are greeted at your car by the cutest dog, all the way till the end you feel like family. Everyone is SO nice and basically feel like you are being waited on like royalty. Great service and the perfect wine to go with it. I also love the other options of oils and other goodies available. We cannot wait to come back read more

This winery is everything we could have asked for! Beautiful views with a wonderful host, Izzy. My husband is absolutely not a wine drinker, but he enjoyed every wine we tasted. The reds are all smooth, full of flavor, and well worth the relatively low prices charged. We left with a membership, two bottles, and a fabulous mustard. Low key, family run, comfortable, unpretentious spot to try some delicious reds. You can not go wrong here! read more

Whalebone Vineyard - Wonderful wine served by a great host with a beautiful view - Wineries Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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So happy we found Whalebone! Loved their reds, especially Bob and the Cab, and loved Bentley the dog. Amanda was the best and we loved hearing about the history of the winery. I joined the wine club and look forward to going back! read more

Whalebone Vineyard - Beautiful view from the patio and Bentley, of course - Wineries Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Up on a hill is a tiny stone cottage with cats, a super nice family, and really good wine. Did I mention they have cats? So, I'd say the wine is about three stars, good blends and cabs but nothing spectacularly tasty. They did have a sale on one years cab which was a great deal so stop in because you never know. They have some patio tables so it's a good place to open a bottle and have some yummy snacks. read more

Whalebone Vineyard - Bitsy - the winery cat - Wineries Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Whalebone is great. Ask for Jake, he's the best. They're family owned and operated and it's a great vibe. Cool view, good wine, and you HAVE TO try the ice cream. read more

We have been wine club members for quite a while now and never had a bad bottle until now. The cab just didn't taste ok. So, I called and told them about it and a new bottle is on it's way. Just that easy. No fuss, no muss. That kind of service is really rare these days, so we very much appreciate it. And if you really want a special treat, get the one they call Bonefire. Trust me, you will not taste anything like it anywhere else! read more