Don't waste your time at this winery. Terrible experience, terrible service, wine is sub par. The only redeemable quality of this vineyard is the view. We visited on Saturday, 11/12/22, and Nathan, our server, was awful! He has no clue on how to treat guests and pushed getting a bottle of wine vs serving our tastings and having to spend time to explain the wine. It was an awkward encounter and we felt unwelcome and pressured to only get a bottle of wine and not tastings. Once our bottle got to the table, he never checked in on us, never poured our wine, he completely ignored us. He clearly wanted to focus on larger parties vs having to deal with tastings for a party of 2. He ruined our experience! All the bad reviews on this winery are spot on. Don't give this place your business; spend your time at Law, Booker or Epoch. read more

What a wonderful surprise we had at this winery. First, the views were amazing! Service by Erik was top notch... friendly young man who knows his wines. Thank you for introducing us to Moose. Yes, it does smell like a barnyard but one sip and we knew we found a yummy wine. Speaking of yum... order the burrata. It was so good and unique that I'm bound and determined to recreate this for Thanksgiving dinner! The burger. Amazing... should have ordered one each but...next time. Wine... so awesome ... experience a 10! read more

Patricia is one of my favorite people in all of Paso Robles. I've followed Pat and will contonue to do so where ever she goes. She makes the best wine recommendations and pairs food like the expert that she is! Calcareuos Vineyards is on the top of my list of places to visit when in Paso. The grounds inside and outside are absolutely gorgeous! Cheers!! read more

We had THE MOST pleasant experience here. We had a reservation and Lisa (or maybe Leslie) assisted us the entire time and made the experience stellar in EVERY WAY possible. Our experience was very detailed and informative to say the least! She gave us great tips as far as the pairings went, we went on a Friday afternoon and while it was steady, it wasnt overly congested with people. Great place for picnics! A few days later we stopped by with a picnic lunch, a bottle of wine from this vineyard and just enjoyed life! Nothing pretentious at all about this place! We also ordered food our first time around, delicious! Very good! The views are excellent! read more

See all

What a spectacular view! What a wonderful wine! The windy drive all the way up was definitely worth it. What could be better than coming out there on a warm day, take a stroll around the vineyard, then order some wine and food and enjoy life soaking under the sun while enjoying the fabulous view of the hills? Vibe and atmosphere - 5 Wine - 5 Service - 5 Food - 4* The pizza I ordered was delicious - the crust was really out of this world as well as pesto topping. I even wanted to order one more but decided to save some room for dessert. And...I wouldn't recommend ordering their brownie for dessert. It's really subpar and obviously made out of the mix with some whipped cream on top. If it comes to that I would recommend them to use the Ghirardelli mix for better results. All in all, not worth $7. Only because they're not a restaurant and food is not their specialization I'm not removing any stars from the review. Other than that it was an amazing experience and I would definitely be back. read more

See all

Our host at calcareous was fantastic!! This adorable winery had great wines, fantastic food, as well as amazing balsamic vinegar. The views are very photogenic out front. What more can you ask for? We were fantastically surprised by how friendly and fun Paso robles and all these wineries have been. If you do stop by, I highly recommend you try their fig white balsamic vinegar. It's $22 and much better than vinegars that are sold for double its price. read more

See all

Let me preface this with saying that I may have picked a bad time to visit this winery for the first time. I went on wine down Wednesday and it was pretty busy. I have never been here so I asked to do a tasting. This was met with a scowl - "we don't do tastings." Alright, then I inquired as to why. It was then explained to me they don't do tastings on wine down Wednesday. Alright, we asked if we could taste a bottle prior to purchasing and we were allowed to. So I work in service and I get the no tasting thing, but it's all about delivery. When I asked for a tasting, the gentleman behind the counter could have said, "we actually don't do tastings during wine down Wednesday but if you would like to taste a bottle prior to purchasing, just let me know." Way less rude without the back and forth. We listened to music and then enjoyed the food so we went to get another pizza. Now I have a different person behind the counter. He rang me up and when I asked to use Apple Pay (like I had with the previous transaction) he said, "we don't do that." I let him know that I had just paid that way and he acted like he had no idea how and I actually pointed out the device under his iPad that allowed for Apple Pay. Again, all about the delivery. It seemed that the people in the tasting room had drawn the short straw and were forced to work this shift. I was honestly shocked at the rudeness because I've heard nice things about this winery. I will say that Daniel, who was running around delivering food was great and polite. read more

What is not to love about this place. Eric was fantastic in guiding us through our tasting experience and education about the vineyard. The charcuterie board was delish, with just the right amount of nibbles, although their other menu items looked delish. Lastly, the overall service and views were absolutely stunning, sit outside if available or make sure you take a stroll. We definitely will return, thank you! read more

Calcareous Vineyard - View from our table - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Paso Robles, California

See all

1st time in Paso Robles and definitely recommend this winery. Our server was very informative & nice. It was very interesting to learn that their Lily Blanc is in cement holding tanks which is a new one for me. It was very refreshing & crisp. All of their reds were very good as well if you like bold but not tanik wines then this is the place to go. We ended up staying for lunch & their poutine which was delicious. Don't expect a canada tasting one but their twist to it was delicious. We also had their cheese & charcuterie which you can never go wrong with. The prices were very reasonable for the food, tasting & bottled wine. We will definitely be back. read more

Great location. Wonderful selection of wines. But, it's the food that will make me come back again the next time I'm in town.

Love love love the view from this vineyard. I will go back every time I'm in Paso. They also have some lovely food options to go with some great wines! Our server, Pat, was knowledgeable and attentive. read more

What an amazing visit we had at Calcareous Winery! The view is amazing, great wines, superb food and most importantly a friendly staff. We will definitely be returning read more

We came here with our friend who is a club member. The view is without question fantastic. Our friends got there first and ordered salad with grilled chicken and pastas pasta dish. Food was ok. Service was good given that our friend is a member. Unfortunately I didn't like the 2 wines we tasted. The vin gris cuvée we tasted was a bit too acid for me. The Viognier didn't have the characteristic sweet floral fragrance one typically associates with this variety. In fact, it didn't have much of a smell at all. It also had no complex notes of peaches and honeysuckles. Tastes acidic to me. Come here for the view but pass on the wine. My husband bought a bottle of vin gris cuvée just to be supportive and it was $25 with member discount. I can think of many other wines for that price range. read more

Calcareous Vineyard - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Paso Robles, California

We celebrated my wives birthday this weekend and went to two other wineries before Calcareous. By Far we had the best experience here with Meg. She was so awesome and a down to earth woman that knows how to host. She suggested a few restaurants for dinner to which she reserved one for us. What a great experience read more

Calcareous Vineyard - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Paso Robles, California

The wine is very good but the view is amazing!! We've visited here many times over the years when we drive through California and never miss a chance to stop here. read more

Calcareous Vineyard - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Paso Robles, California

See all

The view is nice. We went on a Wednesday at 1:30 and there were maybe 7-9 tables occupied outside, fairly slow and quiet. The server was nice but totally overwhelmed, someone had called in. They had a host that should have lent a hand. A gust of wind came thru and knocked a table totally over with all the glasses crashing and breaking along with the cell phones that were on the table. Fortunately no one was cut/hurt. Not sure how they were comp'ed. Our table also tipped but we were able to catch the glassware. The water cafe spilled all over my lap, not a big deal. It was hot out and frlt good! The umbrellas are VERY dangerous. They need to do away with the umbrellas and get shade sails. We saw very little of our server after that. We had hoped to order food but decided against it!! Our server did comp us one tasting and apologized for the lack of service. read more

George was great! We were very lucky to get reservation same day, the staff and service was amazing. The food was also delicious. read more

Calcareous Vineyard - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Calcareous Vineyard was recommended by a local hotel of one of her favorite area wineries. First thing you notice upon arrival are the incredible views. Absolutely stunning and worth the trip on their own. Second is just how welcoming the entire staff is. Erik provided expert guidance throughout our tasting and was very supportive of our questions. Of course, it all comes down to the wine. Very good by any measure. I highly recommend visiting Calcareous Vineyard when in Paso Robles. read more

One of the best experiences we've had at a vineyard. Great customer service all around! Great location with amazing views and relaxing outdoor seating! Our toddler had a great time too! We will return :) read more

Absolutely breathtaking up here with this view but the drive up is really scary since you are going up and down the mountain and just one inch off the road, your car can go sliding down the mountain. I don't know if this is all the time but the whole private road going up here for miles doesn't have a clear dividing line and you you share it with oncoming drivers. However, this place is unique and isolated. I lost reception on my phone in the middle during the drive here. read more

Calcareous Vineyard - Patio outdoor seating - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Paso Robles, California

With over 300 wineries in Paso Robles we felt like we hit the lottery by choosing this one. Many thanks again to the advice of great yelpers of the area! The views were absolutely breathtaking! There were plenty of areas to sit outside and overlook the mountains. The landscaping was well manicured. There was music playing at a nice level that you could hear but it was not overwhelming to where you couldn't having pleasant conversation. It was not fired up at the earlier hours that we were there, but there is an outdoor pizza oven that I'm sure turns out some pretty tasty pies! We saw an advertisement that they do food and wine pairings at certain times The staff was very attentive and not overly pushy. They were very willing to listen to us about our wine preferences, made some good recommendations and talked to us about them. If I were a local I would be hanging out at this place regularly! read more

Calcareous Vineyard - Gorgeous outside areas - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Paso Robles, California

See all

Everyone's taste buds are different, so this review is based purely on my own tastes. Nothing really wowed me here, which I found surprising since so many friends had told us it was one of their favorites. Service was good, people were friendly, but the wines just weren't my style. Beautiful location and a great view. Perfect for picnics and plenty of room for one. Again, wines weren't to my liking but we all have our preferences. read more

As we climbed up the winding roads to this winery the views were beautiful. We felt high above Paso Robles as we got out of the limo to see the view. This is a beautiful place for a picnic lunch and they have tables and offer food pairings from Noon- 3:00 pm on the weekends.  As they say, " Come for the wine, stay for the view." The tasting room is open daily from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. The tasting fee is $15 per person. If you join the club you get the tasting free. Our wine tasting began with Bobby who taught us that Calcareous means the limestone in the soil. The terroir of the area on the mountain is how they named the winery. Our favorite wines were the Chardonnay, Tres Violet, and Lloyd. We planned an hour here for wine tasting but once we got here we just wanted to buy a bottle of Chardonnay and sit outside and enjoy the view. They have a firepit and a Cornhole game made from wine barrels. There is an old vintage truck to admire on your way to your car. Calcareous may score the winner for the best romantic view. Yes, I joined the wine club too! Thanks, Bobby. read more

See all

Loved the wines and the view, our server was great too. This was our last stop of the day, we would've ordered food and more wine if we weren't already so done lol. read more

See all

We had a great time here. Shared a $30 tasting. We really enjoyed the 2020 tres violet, the 2020 Cabernet, and the 2019 burgundy. Would have loved to buy a few of these bottles, but they are a bit pricey! Nice views. Bryce was an excellent host and was able to provide a lot of information and historical context to not only the region, the winery, but also each wine. We would love to return! read more

My husband and I celebrated our anniversary here. We had a wonderful time! Brie was amazing, she made us feel super comfortable. Food was amazing and wine was delicious! Highly recommend Calcareous Vineyard! read more

Okay- I definitely made this reservation just for the view... and then I did the tasting. Jacqui (who is a fellow "Grenache groupie" ) helped myself and my girlfriend for an unforgettable experience. The tasting was great, but she surprised use by making the tasting more catered to my personal taste- and she did not disappoint!! She added the Tres Violet to my tasting and it was amazing (I bought a couple bottles). The view is as advertised, and the wine doesn't disappoint. If you have one stop in Paso Robles- let it be this one. COVID: I watched them clean tables after each use. All staff in masks. I overheard staff asking new customers to put on a mask. Tables far apart. Both my girlfriend and I felt very safe and very comfortable. read more

Calcareous Vineyard - Beautiful view from the picnic area. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Paso Robles, California

It has a great view. Wine was great. Erik went beyond to celebrate my birthday. I had a great experience with their service. I will definitely come back. read more

Beaaaaaaaaaaaaaaautiful views from Calcareous Vineyard. So beautiful and relaxing. Calcareous was our first stop so we came at 10:30am, and it was perfect because there were very few people! read more

View is incredible. But what's with the chintzy pours? $30 for a thimble full of wine is a ridiculous ripoff. Instead I could have gotten 4 single glass pours and shared them with my partner. A much better deal. And buy 3 bottles and they waive one tasting? I wouldn't have expected napa prices in Paso Robles. Had the tasting been a better deal I would have bought a bottle or two. Oh well. Ok if you don't want the wine police to arrest us, I get it. But 4 one ounce tastings for $30 is a ripoff. Essentially $30 for less than a full glass of wine. There are plenty of other wineries that are more customer friendly. I'm merely pointing out that we could have gotten 4 glasses of wine and shared them. read more

We had a wonderful tasting experience at Calcareous this last weekend. Our wine educator Bri (short for Brigid) was spectacular -- friendly and very knowledgeable. Calcareous sits up on a hill (technically a mountain?) with gorgeous views. The wines were terrific. The tasting room ambiance was great. They also serve food (although we already had lunch plans). This place should definitely be on your short list of places to try in Paso. read more

As a long time Calareous wine club member myself and our family have never been disappointed withe the wine tasting provided in Paso Robles. In fact, they always seem to out do themselves each visit. Bryce did an outstanding job of making this tasting one of the BEST!!! read more

Not nearly as smitten as I am with Daou, but they offered us both free tastings here. Of the flight, the last 2 were the most interesting . Overall not bad wine sampled. Quite warm day indeedy and no more shade tables left. Part of their landscaping was obstructing the view from their own hill; best few words of advice: try to find a table (shaded) along the ledge... Tasting room itself, servers were just alright in disposition. Didn't care to explain too much without my prompting. Tsk read more

Calcareous Vineyard - Wine club deets - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Paso Robles, California

I was looking forward to this place the most because of the beautiful views - you will have a great time here as long as you don't receive Jacquie (sp?) as your server. You could tell she immediately didn't like us as a group of women (in our 30s, mind you) and was only paying attention to the older couple next to us. I should mention it was the first stop of the day and 11 am so we weren't a rowdy bunch. She acted like we were inconveniencing her even though we were her assigned table. When the umbrella was having issues we tried helping her and troubleshooting and she just said sharply "settle down, girls!" That was it- we asked the hostess for another server and Eric was awesome! Attentive and friendly. I guess it just depends on who you get! read more

To anyone who is a person of color as is Black, Latino, Asian etc be very aware of this winery especially waitress by the name of JP! She will make racial jokes that she find hilarious that are ultimately extremely unprofessional, and distasteful like their wine! Knowing she made an a poor decision and removed herself (took a lunch) without even an apology. My diverse group of friends were completely appalled at such behavior and was made very uncomfortable their friend ( me) was a target of a racial joke. Being the respectable women I am, kept my composure even though it was embarrassing to even have to deal with such disgusting behavior given the current climate of our country towards black people. I will not recommend this winery and I hope anyone who reads this understands my heart behind this. read more

My mom and I came to Paso for wine tasting and this was our first stop of the trip! We were luckily the only people when we got there and our server was kind enough to let us go outside for our tasting. He was highly attentive, asking questions and taking time to tell us about the area (wine-wise and other activities) since this was our first visit. He went above and beyond by setting us up with shipping materials at a nice cost and calling ahead to make a reservation for our next winery (which he also recommended). The wine was fantastic but the most memorable part of this visit was the atmosphere. Beautiful vineyard, beautiful tasting room and "backyard". The view stunned us for the full hour and a half we spent there. Always will be a fond memory. read more

Calcareous Vineyard - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Paso Robles, California

such a gorgeous winery!! Sits up top a mountain with views for dayyyyys. Staff was very welcoming and offered some great recommendations during our visit. I felt very comfortable as social distancing, masks and other precautions were in place. And of course, they were dog friendly, which is always a plus for us because our lil girl goes everywhere with us :) read more

Calcareous Vineyard - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Paso Robles, California

See all

I don't know what is the best part about visiting Calcareous: the views, the staff, or the food! OMG!!! The wines a great too but it's the experience that keeps me coming back time after time! Put this on your list of wineries to explore and plan to eat some great food. My fav is the wood fired pizza and salad! I wish I had more pictures of the gorgeous views but I was too busy enjoying them and forgot to pull my phone out and take pics! read more

Calcareous Vineyard - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Paso Robles, California

See all

Had an amazing experience. Showed up a little early for our reservation and was seated right away. The view was breathtaking and we didn't try a wine we didn't like. Service was superb, we did tastings and not only tasted all on the list he also brought out a few others for us to try. The food menu is not large but everything we ate was delicious. We never felt rushed or that we had to wait for anything. I cannot wait to come back read more

See all

It's a great place with stunning views. However, tried to go the day before Christmas and the day after and they were closed both times. We just joined in July, figured it would be great when we drive up North to see the in-laws for holidays. That hasn't panned out so well so we won't keep our membership when it comes up for renewal. Also a negative, the wine isn't ready to drink for a few years apparently so we can't even enjoy the ones we bought there in July of 2022 yet. read more