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    Windward Vineyard

    4.2 (85 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

    By appointment only

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    Steve K.

    Amazing wine. Family owned. Dog friendly (and human friendly lol). Justin was great, really enjoyable time! Highly recommended.

    Great Pino Noirs and great conversations with Justin who shared a lot of his knowledge about the grapes and climate.

    Mary K.

    This was such a great find. Best Pinot that i have tasted. Good pricing. The vibe is super relaxed and the view is peaceful. I highly recommend this winery and the wine club. Super cute pups too Pinot and Porcinni are fur balls of love.

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    Doug S.

    I love the view. It's so peaceful. They have nice French music playing in the background. Very relaxing environment.

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    David P.

    Our first visit was about 20 years ago. We enjoy sending friends to this unlikely little "Pinot Oasis" on the edge of the Paso Robles desert (I know it's not a desert - but it can get stifling). As with most wines, one size doesn't fit all. Winward's version has body and character. Some years it is spectacular. The vertical tastings are always a treat. It's an education on how vintages change using the same grape, same winemaker, and same 15 acre vineyard. It becomes clear how much that years climate becomes part of the wine. We've been wine club members "on and off" throughout the years (we get overstocked due to being occasional drinkers - hmmm, we need to correct those habits). This was the first time we were able to make their annual "French Connection" private event for club members. What a treat. The accommodations of the owners was spectacular, the staff attentive, the appetizers delicious and fun, the atmosphere memorable. Getting a chance to taste french Burgundies side by side with the Winward Pinot made an impact in how winemaker Marc is providing a traditional profile on his Monopole Pinot Noir. Take the time and visit. The facility is good, people are helpful and attentive, the wine can become a favorite. Then you to will know a little secret hidden in the Paso Robles area.

    Kristina H.

    If you love Pinot Noir, especially Burgundian style Pinots, this is a not-to-miss spot in Paso Robles. They are located not far off the 46-West and have an amazing experience from start to finish. The property itself is beautiful, with vistas over the rolling hills for miles and a bright and open tasting room with lots of light and big windows to enjoy those views. They only make one wine - their Monopole Pinot Noir, and you have the opportunity to taste it as a vertical flight. This really gives you an amazing opportunity to taste the impact of 'vintage' on the same varietal, grown in the same place, as well as aging. They also had a delicious cheese tray from Fromagerie Sophie ($5) that was delicious and paired perfectly with their flight. A nice bonus is their incredibly knowledgeable and friendly tasting room staff. They seemed to know everything about the farming, production, clonal characteristics and on and on. They also took us into their barrel room and told us all about their French Oak program. They also told us about their wine club and the fun 'French Connection' club parties they throw, where their owner/winemaker brings in Grand Cru & Premier Cru French Burgundies to pair and compare alongside library vintages of Windward Vineyard Pinot Noir - wow! I only hope I'll have the chance to attend someday. Their tasting fee is very fair, $10 for 4 wines - though we did get an extra 5th pour - and they waive with a two bottle purchase (or, if you buy 3 bottles - you also get a free logo glass thrown in, and you have more wine to enjoy later!) On our trip each bottle, regardless of vintage, cost $44 - a very fair price for single varietal Pinot Noir from a boutique winery that takes such obvious care and time crafting excellent wines. All in all - a very unique and wonderful experience in Paso Robles that I highly recommend!

    Paul F.

    When I was planning my trip to Paso Robles, I went back and forth about stopping here. Ultimately our stop here was a last minute decision. As others have said this is Pinot only winery, if you are looking for something else, then skip it. If you're a Pinot fan however, this place is well worth a stop. For the $10 tasting fee, you get 4 pours. We has a vertical tasting of their estate monopole (2008, 2009, and 2010) plus their barrel select. All the wines were good, but I felt he barrel select at $62 was a bit expensive, the monopoles at $38 were pretty fairly priced. In the end we took a bottle of the 2008 monopole. I liked the tasting room and the tasting enough I would return.

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    Small Pinot only vineyard with great, moderately priced wines. French style. Highly recommend.

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    Stopped in right before closing and the owner's son was most helpful. A beautiful location location with an interesting selection of Pinot.

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    A tasting is $20 waived by a two bottle purchase, and currently we have a 4 wine vertical flight! Come on by and see us!

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    If you love Pinot Noir, especially Burgundian style Pinots, this is a not-to-miss spot in Paso Robles.

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