Wow wow wow wow! I wish i could give this place higher than 5. Amazing wine and amazing service! Owner even came out to introduce himself and show us around! What an amazing experience! read more

We recently visited Clos Solène Winery during a weekend trip, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our time in Paso Robles. What started as a simple tasting turned into a memorable, relaxed experience that we're still talking about. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Truly amazing. Vivian took care of us the entire time and made the experience feel very personal and one-on-one. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the wines, and the conversation flowed naturally, we even found ourselves chatting about cooking and food pairings. It felt more like spending time with a friend than a typical tasting. FOOD: While they don't have a full food menu, they offered homemade bread and cheese sourced from a local spot, which paired perfectly with the wines. Simple, but thoughtfully done and absolutely delicious. AMBIANCE: The setting was beautiful. We sat outside in their courtyard overlooking the vineyard, with perfect weather that made the whole experience even more enjoyable. It felt peaceful, intimate, and exactly what you'd want from a Paso Robles winery. OVERALL: An excellent experience from start to finish. The wines were fantastic, we ended up buying three bottles, and we're especially excited about their plans to open a more intimate tasting space along with a cave for tours. We'll definitely be back. read more

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The wines are absolutely delightful, absolutely beautiful. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. The winery is very welcoming read more

We are members here at this winery and I can't say enough great things about visiting here and their delicious French inspired wines. Not to forget the amazing people who work here. Tyler was a fantastic host and took care of us and the friends that we brought along. Can't wait for the new wine cave that is being built to be finished. That is going to be a amazing wine tasting experience. read more

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Best wines in Paso Robles. Definitely recommend the ATV tour; we did it last year and had an amazing experience with Guillaume, the owner and winemaker - got seriously plastered from all of the barrel sampling. It was so fun. I've been shedding wine clubs and Clos Solène is one of a handful that I'll retain forever. It's a great operation and the wines are popular with everyone, even my in-laws who don't typically drink dry wines. Came around again this year and unfortunately, only saw Guillaume in passing - understandable - he was off handling vineyard stuff. The Member's tasting experience was still very good - they paired a couple of their wines with cheese, and we got some bonus pours as well. It was nice to taste through pretty much everything to confirm that these are great wines! read more

Smaller winery done in French style - staff is great and tasting included some fresh bread and cheese - beautiful day and very relaxed - wines are lighter and a bit pricy but very good. Caves are in process of being built read more

Beautiful, casual atmosphere, great wines and knowledgeable staff. The cheese pairings were perfect with the wine. read more

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Clos Solene was our last tasting in our trip to Paso and boy oh boy did it end our trip with a bang!! When we arrived we were given a glass of rosé by our guide Ty and he welcomed us to the estate warmly. After asking a simple question about the current grape vines that were in front of us, Ty invited us to go out into the field and try a grape for ourselves. This was so fun and such an amazing way to start our experience. After this we were seated in our tasting in the cellar and Ty tried to make our space as comfortable as possible by moving a heater towards us and constantly refilling our water. He then guided us through our whole tasting, describing each wine and helping us identify what we were tasting as well. Shoutout to Ty, this man deserves a raise. About halfway through he got us some bread and cheese to try with the wines to highlight their nuances and to see what they might go with. We enjoyed talking with our guide and learning more about this winery and the future that it holds. At the end we had to buy a bottle and cannot wait to open it up and experience Clos Solene once again! read more

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Date of Visit: 6/15/2024 During our June trip to Central Coast, we visited 3 wineries in total. The second one we went to is the Clos Solène Winery. Clos Solène is a family-owned winery in the Willow Creek district of Paso Robles by French natives Guillaume and Solène Fabre. This is a small production winery that only makes around 3,500 cases per year with the influence of the owner's French heritage. The wine tasting is $50 per person and is usually held at the outdoor patio surrounded by the beautiful 17 acres of vines. The owner Guillaume and Solène acquired the estate in January 2017, the existing vineyard was planted in 1998 onto vigorous rootstock.After many years of testing, there are 10 different varieties and 16 different clones. Half of the vineyard was grafted to Rhone varieties and the other half was grafted with Bordeaux varieties. It was sunny and warm on the day we visited, and we sat at the outside patio under the shade first, but decided to move indoors after the indoor party left. There is currently only one indoor tasting table now, but Clos Solène recently received the permit to build a cave tasting room and to store all the wines in the same area. 2023 La Rose We were greeted with the La Rose that was made with 72% Grenache Noir, 18% Grenache Gris, 10% Mourvèdre. It has aromatic layers and minerality. The color was not as pink as a regular rosé. 2022 Hommage Blanc The second wine is the 2022 Hommage Blanc, and the composition is 80% Roussanne,16% Viognier, and 4% Grenache Blanc. This wine was aged 70% in neutral French Oak and 20% in new French Oak, and 10% in amphora sandstone tank. This one is crisp and great to drink in hot summer. After we moved into the indoor tasting room with air conditioning, the experience was much better. The tasting room was tiny with only one table, and some of the staff will need to enter to get something during our tasting experience too. Our hostess took us to the wine making room next door. There were french oak barrels, glass, sand stone and concrete wine tanks that did the fermentation. 2021 Fleur de Solène The third wine is the 2021 Fleur de Solène, it is made for the wife of the winemaker, Solène. This one is made with 49% Syrah, 26% Grenache, and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. Overly it is very smooth and silky with a decent amount of tannins. 2021 Harmonie The iconic GSM with 72% Grenache, 16% Mourvèdre, and 12% Syrah. Grapes were 100% sourced from Willow Creek AVA, with sweet aromas of Grenache and very elegant tannins. 2021 Hommage a nos Paris Reserve The last wine was made with 96% Syrah, 2% Grenache, 2% Viognier, which was the first red Clos Solène started back in 2008. It is balanced with acidity and with mid palate tannin structure. read more

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Everything about this place is magical. It's off the beaten path, unpretentious but quality, and just plain good. The service was excellent and fun and the ambiance was laid back but beautiful. Just charming overall. Highly recommend. read more

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OF COURSE YOU NEED TO GO HERE!!!! NO QUESTIONS!!! HANDS DOWN! LOVE STORY OF THE DECADE! Cute little winery stuck in the hills of Paso Robles. This winery is a part of the Wine Maker's home. Like you see on television with the home connected to the winery? Yup.... We had the pleasure of wine tasting in the Barrel Room.... What a treat! Things you need to know: Clos Solene is part of the French Connection in Paso Robles. (you need to visit them to know the whole story) I doubt you find their vintages in retail stores.... Best way is their Club When you go, hopefully Selene of Clos Solene will have some fresh baked bread You need a reservation for tastings. I fell in love with their Champagne... a bottle came home with me. As for the Love Story of the Decade? Here again, you will need to visit to hear it I look forward to my next visit to this great winery located in a great little city. read more

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I had the luckiest experience here. I met Keegan at a local wine shop and he was gracious enough to invite us to this winery! We had a great time discovering the estate and learning about the different varietals and the terroir. It was a fantastic experience and I would absolutely recommend stopping here if you are lucky enough to make a reservation. read more

Clos Solene Winery is a wonderful place for a more intimate wine tasting experience! Reservations are required here, but for those who have visited dozens of different tasting rooms or more, this place will definitely stand out! With a romantic love story, smooth wines, views of the vineyards, and a dedicated wine attendant, this is probably one of the top wineries/wine estates to visit in Paso Robles. They serve fresh French bread as part of their wine tasting service. read more

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Probably the best winery experiences that we have had. We had reservations and were made to feel special. When we first arrived there we met with a very friendly young man (name we forgot). He loves his job and it showed. Tried a little of everything and I just jot my shipment (Nashville)!! Fast. The wines were superb and the tasting experience in a little room with a great view made us feel like we were in France. Little tour of barrel room and we were impressed that a small place like this makes such big wines. Hear all about the amazing owners and their children. He was very passionate and about this winery and the owners....so much pride. Each wine was so different. Very polished wines and no fruit bombs, rather French styled with American flair. Could not have been better and I can not wait to open the dessert wine. What is not to like about this classy and very sophisticated winery. We are now on the list and can not wait for the next shipment. Thanks so much, you made our trip. read more

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Another Paso trip and another visit to Clos Selene. Simply said we love this winery. Our hostess was Cami. She was so friendly and fun and her Bourdeaux accent made the whole experience that much more authentic. We felt like we were in the South of France. Guillaume really knows how to craft a bottle of wine. Everything we tasted was very smooth and drinkable. Velvety, juicy fruit with soft, silky tannins. We came home with 2 bottles, Harmonie and Hommage a Nos Pairs. Cami told us about the future plans for the winery and the cave that they are going to put in the hillside. Can't wait to see that. We will be back soon. read more

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We are members here and scheduled a tasting with some friends who live in the area. We were greeted with a nice Sauvignon Blanc and seated at an outdoor table for our tasting. The outdoor tasting patio is rustic and surrounded by beautiful hills of vineyards and it was a perfect day for wine! Our server Ryan grew up in the area and was very knowledgeable of the wines and process. If you like French style wines, this is a place you need to try! read more

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Where do I start? It was just amazing. The grounds are gorgeous, our server (and Somm) Felicia was lovely! The wines are elegant, and delicious. They have a refreshing French twist on the grapes Paso has to offer. The owner and winemaker Guillaume stopped by and chatted with us about his wines and the property. He was a delight to chat with. He has so much passion for what he does. Often when you go tasting you don't get to chat with the winemaker themselves. It was a refreshing treat! read more

One of the most authentic, "real" and personable winemakers in Paso... their amazing wine is just a bonus

Six stars for Clos Selene Winery!! Guillaume and Selene have done a remarkable transformation of the former Pipestone Vineyard. Purchased in 2017, they have created an excellent atmosphere and wine . Guillaume (I hope I'm spelling this correctly) is a third plus generation winemaker from France . And he has been paying attention to his grandfather and father's instructions!! Everything we tasted here today was excellent. An appointment is required to taste and I highly recommend that you do just that, when you are in the Paso Robles area!! read more

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We came to pick up wine we ordered a few weeks ago at a wine tasting event for their spring wines and stayed for a wine tasting of the Fall wines. And we ended up buying more wine from their fall collection, as well as joining their membership. It was fun. 106° but pleasant in the tasting room The first road from 101 is much easier than the next road at the turnabout. We left the winery heading to 101 and it was much easier than coming in from 46. read more

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This winery is a first must stop on your day if you're vino tasting in Paso. I've been wine tasting for years in Paso and never been to Close Solène. My sister and I were absolutely impressed by the beautiful winery, amazing wines and personal service provided by our wine host, Alice. She was friendly and so knowledgeable. Now I can see why it's by appointment only. Every detail of our experience was well thought out and personal. The history of the wine maker and his journey is truly a movie. When we tasted the wines I can taste the passion and generational knowledge passed down from his ancestors. This winery is officially one of my favorites in Paso now. I still can't believe it has less than 60 reviews. It's a hidden gem in Paso. I bought the Harmonie 2020. Can't wait to visit again. read more

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Prefacing by saying I am a member. Wanted to stop by and visit while I was in the area. Had an amazing tasting experience with Jacob! He was so energetic and so informative. Great ambassador for Clos Solene. Tasted some wines I hadn't before and as awesome as always, taking several bottles with me..I will keep coming back. Lovely French style wines and such intimate tasting experience it is absolutely worth it. Keep it going Clos Solene! Cant wait for future visits. read more

"If you put your confidence in me and follow me, I will offer you, in the New World, a Clos Solène, where the aromas will be more intense and the colors more brilliant, reflecting what I create with you as my muse." STORY: If I were to tell the story of the winery I'd exceed the character limit, so here's a video that will tell it for you (https://vimeo.com/103538401) *** I am a romantic at heart. I love a good love story, and the origin story of Clos Solène evoked emotions in me akin to reading "The Notebook". I first learned about the winery through the "Tin City" documentary, which I watched as part of the meticulous research I do whenever I plan a trip. From the documentary this was one of the two places I was determined to visit on my Paso Robles trip and even when it got down to the last few days before I went on my trip I arranged my schedule as such so that I could visit the winery. On the day of my visit (9/6/2020) there were already two things going against me: COVID-related restrictions forced the tastings to be outdoors (among other restrictions), which in and of itself would not be an issue *but* that day was predicted to be the worst day of a weekend heat wave with temps to exceed 110F over the course of the day. But since I had a morning tasting luckily my reservation didn't get cancelled, plus there were fans blowing over the tasting area. The tasting experience is unlike anything I've ever encountered. To do a tasting has always been reservation-only even before COVID. You are first greeted to your space with your name on the tasting menu. Additionally it turns out that each group has their own personal sommelier who is with you the entire time and does a lot more than just pour the wine. Judy was an amazing hostess who made me feel at home AND talked to me about the tasting menu, which is a portfolio of their fall 2019 and spring 2020 releases. Because of her charm I still am able to retain a lot of information about the wines. The tasting menu is $40, which is comparable to Napa Valley in terms of tasting fees. It is waived by a 3-bottle purchase or a wine club membership, both of which are also steep. Turns out that they are a boutique winery with limited production on all the wines in their portfolio in part due to the manual labor used to make the wines. Some wines are produced only for their wine club, which is also intentional. THE TASTING - 2019 La Rose (46% Grenache, 28 Mourvèdre, 24% Cinsault & 2% Syrah) - 2019 Hommage Blanc (75% Roussanne & 25% Viognier) - 2018 Fleur de Solène (53% Syrah, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon & 20% Grenache) - their (unique and unusual!) take on a Bordeaux blend, inspired by Solène missing her Bordeaux blends. - 2018 Harmonie (70% Grenache, 16% Syrah & 14% Mourvèdre) - their take on a GSM blend, the "classical" Rhône blend and what Paso Robles in particular is known for. - 2018 Hommage à nos Pairs Reserve (95% Syrah, 3% Viognier & 2% Grenache) - their flagship wine according to owner/winemaker Guillaume. Dedicated to the father figures that made him who he is today. I learned two things about my wine preferences that day: 1) I'm still not quite liking Bordeaux blends and 2) I prefer wine that uses warm-weather Syrah grapes as opposed to grapes grown at a cooler temperature (outsourced from Santa Barbara county). The Hommage à nos Pairs Reserve really stood out to me and since Judy allowed me to taste Cuvée Jean, which is similar production only using the cooler-grown Syrah grapes, I could taste the contrast. The Hommage à nos Pairs is also unique in the sense that the grapes are co-fermented rather than blended in after [x] amount of months so there is greater risk in producing an inferior wine, though Guillaume does come from six generations of winemakers. I also liked the 2019 Hommage Blanc because as Judy likes to put it, "it's a red lover's white". I got it as a gift for the No1DP but I wouldn't mind getting another bottle for myself. Despite the heat and COVID affecting wine tasting throughout Paso I have found one of my most favorite wineries and my favorite tasting room experience in all my years of wine tasting. If I can find someone who can enjoy a nice bottle of wine with me I would sign up for Clos Solène's L'Expert tier in a heartbeat. read more

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This winery was amazing. The wines are exceptionally delicious and complex. After going to a few other wineries in the area we decided this place was the best. It was more expensive, the cheapest bottle was $42, but the average was around 70-90. In my opinion, it was well worth the extra $$ for the amazing wines. The tasting was small and private, and we were never unattended. We decided to add the membership, if you buy wine your $40 tasting fee is free. I highly recommend, it was one of my favorite wineries in California! read more

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We made reservations here on Sunday and just love the wine. Our host was Austin and he described the wines perfectly and loved hearing the story of how this winery came to be. Quaint little tasting room, we had to sit outside and it was a very chilly day but they had heaters and blankets which is a nice touch. Will be coming back another trip when it's warmer read more

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Clos Selene is a lovely winery. Wines are really good, and the grounds are lovely and peaceful. We visited on a Wednesday morning, and it was not busy. It was a little chilly, but they had outdoor heaters and blankets. So cute, they even served a bit of fresh baked French bread. We will definitely return here. read more

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We loved our experience at Clos Solène Winery. The friendly staff, beautiful scenery, and love story of the owners! We had a great time and the wines were outstanding! read more

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Clos Solene is simply phenomenal. They aren't like other wineries in the region- nor are they trying to be. Guillaume is a sixth-generation French winemaker. With that, he employs techniques typically seen more commonly in old world wines. You'll taste the difference in his blends and especially in his rose. The service is phenomenal. I've experienced tastings with Roxanne and Lindsay, and I'm always so happy I made a visit. My favorite wine (to date) is the Hommage à nos Pairs Reserve, a 95% Grenache, 3% Syrah, 2% Viognier blend. (It may no longer be available). They're now beginning to offer estate wines, and I cannot wait to see how this collection grows in time. read more

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Our experience at the winery was exceptional. We were treated as special guests. The tasting room and outside seating are well designed for relaxing and tasting. The wine tasting was lovely- beautiful wines. Our host Keegan did an excellent review of each wine and the story of the winemaker. We're looking forward to visiting again and bringing friends with us to introduce them to Clos Solene. read more

Wonderful experience. I love the story of the owner family, it was lovely and inspiring, like the wine. I enjoyed the rose and the Harmonie. Special thanks to Alex that made our day with her knowledge of the winery. Love it. read more

My co-worker and I from another winery decided to check out this hidden gem and are so so pleased that we did!! Laurie was new there at the time yet so knowledgeable and hospitable to say the least! We were greeted with warm homemade french bread made by the owners wife, Roxanne. The place is situated in a humble french farm house atmosphere with a gorgeous vineyard and simply enchanting tasting room. The tasting menu features all of their best varietals and most of all the reds have scored at least 95 points and up to 97 some!! Needless to say, we purchased the 97 point wines! Thank you for leaving France and coming all the way to Paso!!! WE LOVE YOU and your staff!! we will be back soon!!! read more

We had a lovely experience tasting wine at Clos Solene. Everything about it was ideal from a service standpoint and the winery itself is gorgeous. I was so excited to visit and taste, but most of their wine wasn't the right match for me (whatever that says about my palate). I loved the Harmonie (GSM) and bought several bottles, but I did find the profiles of most of the wine to be too delicate and soft for me. For what it's worth, I'm usually drawn to big reds, like cabs from the Howell Mountain region of Napa. If you're into delicate wines, don't miss Clos Solene. One other thing I'll add--I do wish they poured all the wines at once in separate glasses so I could go back and forth between the wines. read more

Had been wanting to come for years. When my wife and I finally got to do a tasting, it was a bit disappointing. There was cat hair in both of our glasses, which we caught on the first wine. They switched out the glasses and admitted that the family cat was the likely culprit. The wines were delicious, however a bit pricey. $75 for a Chardonnay, $98 for a cab, etc. The service was friendly but not very knowledgeable. In the end, we were really wanting to fall in love with the place. We would have appreciated some kind of discount on the tasting due to the cat hair. If you are paying $45 for a tasting per person, you'd expect it to be immaculate. Left a bad taste in our mouths (literally and figuratively) that they just charged my wife and I the full price while promoting their membership at the end. read more

Such a wonderful find, off the beaten path. Fantastic wine and such a great personal experience with Talia guiding us through the tastings. The winery is beautiful, I highly recommend. read more

Absolutely stunning. These are some of the best wines we've had in our times visiting Paso. Idyllic setting, beautiful story and history and wonderful service. Alex walked us through their tasting and though she had only started working a bit over a week ago, she was graceful, fun and handled all of our questions with aplomb. Our group felt safe and secure as all Covid restrictions were being taken very seriously. We walked away with a membership and are so looking forward to being a part of the Clos Solène fam. Don't miss this place!! read more

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Wine, romance, and a setting that will set your creative juices flowing. We adored our visit to Clos Solene. Our tasting host, Nancy, was delightful and so knowledgeable about all the wines she poured as well as others. We purchased more than we'd planned thanks to the excellence of these wines. If you're heading to Paso Robles, put this winery at the top of your list and be sure to make a reservation. If you're lucky, Nancy will be your host (although I'm sure they're all wonderful). Tell her Julie sent you :) A true gem in one of the most idyllic and welcoming wine regions in the world. read more

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Clos Solène gives you the pleasure to taste what it is like to be amidst the French countryside, all while being in the beautiful hills of Paso Robles. Keep in mind that to provide such an experience, visits are strictly by appointment only which can be made through their website or Tock. I can see why though... Clos Solène remains extremely small scale with low case, "Old World" production requiring a lot of manual labor. Not to mention, the goal to provide a personalized touch by tasting wine with one of their knowledgeable sommeliers. My husband and I were fortunate to have Lindsey greet and provide us with a special, individualized experience. I was personally a bit embarrassed because I had come across some glitches on the Tock reservation app, but she still welcomed us and provided a wonderful tasting. By wonderful, I mean, she had two glasses of white wine poured and a tasting menu with "Richie & Guest" on it instantaneously. Such a nice touch and gesture! To rewind a bit, the whole experience was oddly poetic or out of a French story book. Winemaker Guillaume Fabre and his family live on the estate, across the fence from the tasting room. Clearly audible were his adorable French-speaking children play with their dog and new Christmas toys. We were sat outdoors feeling the refreshing cool breeze, while the sun burned through the low-lying fog. I found my eyes continually following the narrow columns of well-maintained and newly planted vines at the highest reaches of the hills. We were kept comfortable with with wool blankets and heat lamps while Lindsey served us fresh homemade bread from the winemaker's wife, Solene's, oven. The winery is a product in progress of Guillaume's promise to build his wife a winery, given she was willing to relocate to the United States with him. It is minor viticultural oxymoron that Guillaume comes from Rhône country while his wife reigns from Bordeaux country. However, Clos Solène's wine showcases tasteful blends of the two, for instance, their perfectly harmonious Harmonie (Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah--pun intended on the name and choice of descriptive adjective). Then Guillaume stepped up his game with another GMS yet Reserve wine called Hommage à nos Pairs (French for Tribute to our peers). Both wines are made of the same varietals yet are starkly unique and pleasant to smell, sight and taste. Normally I am only a fan of one or two wines poured throughout a tasting (particularly reds). At Clos Solène, I liked every.single.one! That says A LOT coming from a wine snob like myself. The final cherry on top was the Sweet Clémentine (named after his daughter) which is more of a dessert-style wine (similar to port made from Grenache and Syrah) that ended the visit on a high note. All it needed with a dessert to pair with. Everywhere we tasted the remainder of the day recommended Clos Solène or the wine maker's brother's winery Benom in Tin City. It was meant to be! read more

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Great place to try good wines, friendly atmosphere and hosts. Enjoyed it very much so

What a nice and sweet experience. The staff so nice and so caring and so thoughtful. We did a tasting and a beautiful room surrounded by very nice touches. Little water structures, beautiful Vines, nice furniture and great service. Makes you feel like you're somewhere in France. The winds are good. Their white ones are better than many in the region. I had to take the case home for some hot summer days, the crispy white wine is very satisfying. read more

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A hidden gem in Paso. Get away from the crowds at the larger wineries and make an appointment at Clos Solene. Even on a busy weekend (Mothers Day) the vineyard was incredibly peaceful. It seemed the reservations were staggered enough so that you almost felt as though you had the whole place to yourself. Evan is incredibly knowledgeable and it was great to learn about the wineries history from him. read more