A restaurant industry friend recommended we check Locatelli out. We found this winery to be very…read morefriendly with a very nice wine selection. Their friendly Boston Terrier was a plus since we have one too. We joined their wine club and enjoying Locatelli wines over the holidays.

Our first stop on the Pleasant Valley wine tasting was a Locatelli. Rachel set the bar high as she…read morewarmly greeted our group of 8, immediately started our tasting pours, and gave us a run down. It's a total of 6 pours, one white and 5 reds. Hands down one of our favorites stops, and the wines were well balanced. The reds were our favorite!! We enjoyed the connect four game and their pair of doggies, super loving and friendly. We loved it so much, we became wine members and bought a case of wine.

Came here for girls weekend! It's a mist go if you are in The area. The owner is wonderful. He was…read morevery attentive and did a great job explaining each wine. He's has a great story of how he started to make wine. He's from a small town in Northern California. The place is beautiful and secluded as well. Perfect for a group!

My experience with Vino Vargas began when I made my appointment and Pedro (owner and winemaker)…read moreinquired how I found them. I explained I had been to a few other wineries on the San Miguel side and he said, you know, we're part of the Pleasant Valley Wine Trail (13 wineries on the San Miguel side). I didn't even know about that, but come to find out some of the wineries I previously visited were part of the trail. I was thankful to Pedro for this, as it helped me plan out the rest of that day on the trail. This particular trip to Paso was a few days before the Labor Day holiday weekend. I wanted to get away, but also wanted to be as safe as possible, by going at a time where I felt there would be fewer people. In the morning a few hours before my visit, Vicky called to confirm my appointment. I appreciated that and I'm sure she did too. Vino Vargas is on the far end of the trail, so it's a little bit of the beaten path, but so worth it. Because appointments are highly recommended during this time of COVID, I happened to be fortunate enough to be the only one at the winery at that time. It was such a great experience. I was able to have a great (socially distanced) conversation with Vicky. Learned so much about her and Pedro's wine-making journey, and the wines they make. I suspect it's not something that would happen with much regularity on any non-COVID style scenario where tasting rooms are typically full or busy. The wines were also delicious. I'm not much of a white wine drinker, so I passed on that option on the tasting menu and went straight for the reds. I wound up buying four bottles - 2017 Toro Tinto Tempranillo, 2016 Rio Ruso Pinot Noir, 2017 El Taxi Cabernet, and Paso Rosa Rosé Dessert Wine. I was very luck to have gotten one of the very last bottles of the Paso Rosa and I was thrilled, because it is absolutely delicious. If you can make Vino Vargas part of your Paso Robles adventure, I would highly recommend it. Pedro and Vicky are the nicest and so love what they do. Their wines speak so much about the care they take in making them.

I Had My wedding at the Santellan Vineyard. I have to say Scott is an amazing dude he made the…read moreplanning process sooo easy from helping us with putting tables and chairs outside and having everything ready for us. He truthfully cares about making everyone's day special while doing it at a super affordable rate. We stayed in the symphony suite and that room was super cute intimate and perfect for a newlywed couple to stay for their wedding night. Beautiful view. If you are looking for an elegant place that's affordable with an owner that's easy to work with Scott and the Santellan Vineyard is the place to book!!!!

Scarlett Cougar attended the Pleasant Valley Wine Trail Twilight Tasting at Four Sisters Ranch…read morefully intending to behave like a refined woman of culture... ...and somehow left with the raffle featuring the 14 Best Wines of PVWT. So naturally, I came home, poured a glass, and started researching the wineries afterward like the responsible citizen I am. Santellan Vineyards immediately stood out for feeling warm, family-centered, and genuinely connected to the kind of relaxed hospitality that still makes Paso Robles wine country feel special. Even through the event itself, you could feel the collaborative spirit behind the Pleasant Valley Wine Trail wineries -- people supporting one another instead of competing for attention. I especially appreciate that the PVWT wineries also help support local agricultural scholarships and education efforts throughout the community. Beautiful wines are wonderful. Beautiful people matter more. A genuinely lovely evening all around, and I'm looking forward to seeing everyone again at the Under the Estrella Sky Charity Dinner in August.

Riverstar was the set of my friend's bachelorette party last weekend, and it couldn't have been a…read morebetter time. We stayed up in their AirBnB house (with a pool!) and came down the road for the wine tasting on Saturday, not knowing anything about the place or what to expect. And let me tell you, the star of the show, not the wines, although they were very tasty... it was FRED!! Our server. He worked with the family and helped all of us through the tasting. Fred took us through the seven wines on the list (SEVEN. For $15 a person! A deal!!) and this man is a heavy pour. These were full Glasses(tm) of wine. By the end we were all chatting it up and my only wish was that there were food options available, if only to slow the alcohol down. We ended up grabbing our own snacks from the house halfway through. You can waive a tasting by purchasing a bottle, and we ended up going in on a case of the Affinity and waived all the tasting costs. The place is beautiful and there is a wide event space that looks perfect for a ceremony or gathering. The inside is cute with a small shop and a clean bathroom. Loved it here. If youre the owner, give Fred a gold star sticker for me. He earned it.

Scarlett Cougar stopped by the Pleasant Valley Wine Trail Twilight Tasting intending to "sample…read moreresponsibly" and somehow left with 14 bottles of wine from the raffle. Clearly, the universe had plans. But honestly, what impressed me most about Riverstar Vineyards wasn't just the wine -- it was the family behind it. Learning how each member contributes their own talents to the winery made the entire experience feel wonderfully genuine, collaborative, and refreshingly personal. There's something very special about businesses where you can still feel the people behind the vision. I also loved learning more about the Pleasant Valley Wine Trail collective itself... wineries supporting one another while also helping fund local agricultural scholarships and education efforts together. That kind of community spirit is exactly what makes Paso Robles wine country feel different. Warm people, beautiful wines, and a genuinely lovely evening all around. And yes... I'm still trying to figure out where to store 14 bottles... Not!

Stumbles upon this gem that is a one man show. 2018 Merlot and 2020 Pinot Noir is on point. There…read morewasn't a hit in miss. Don owner

Located just outside San Miguel, a little northeast of the San Miguel Mission. This small tasting…read moreroom sits adjacent to the Locatelli Winery. The server aka owner was super knowledgeable and took a personal interest about teaching you about the wines. Arndt Wines are barrel aged for 24-36 months. Creates deep aromas and great flavors. My favorite was the Zinfandel.

Beautiful Estate in the hills ... Gorgeous views and the Winery is absolutely Divine !! It is a…read moremost elegant wine is layered and complexed

Absolutely a winner, a wonderful experience. Hosted by the owner, Roger, who is delightful…read more Rhône and Bordeaux varietals for the $30 tasting in a lovely Spanish-style home. My party of 5 had the place all to ourselves, sat outside, with a stunning view of the Paso Robles hills. I could have sat there all day. The wines were delicious. Make a RSVP, and go already.

The girls & I came down to Paso Robles for a bachelorette and we wanted to do a wine tour. We were…read morelooking into multiple shuttle service and this one was the most seamless & was super accommodating to us. Chris was our driver for the day and he came on time to pick us up. He was really great & friendly. He also was very knowledgeable about Paso Robles and answered every question that we had. There were 10 of us and we can be a little too much, but Chris was super patient with us. He went out of his way to go back to the last winery when one of the girls left her phone at there. Really appreciate him going the extra mile. The bride to be was also very happy with how everything turned out! For anyone looking to do a wine tour in Paso Robles, we highly recommend this place. If you could, also recommend Chris! He was amazing & more! Chris - thank you so much for putting up with us! We really appreciate your service today!

From getting a quote to booking I could not have loved this business more. I immediately heard back…read morefrom Jed. He is very responsive. He worked with all my questions and gave a ton of recommendations based off what I was looking for. He gave great options for food and made all the reservations needed for the day. We were lucky enough to have Jed as our guide for the day. Pick up was on time and we went rolling on. He got us checked into the wineries and made sure we were settled and checked back to make sure we were on schedule. He was easy going even when we decided to cut the tour one winery short and grab coffee instead. He even called to cancel the reservation- super planned and thoughtful Would definitely book with Jed again if in the area.

Richard is an amazing teacher, encourager, farmer, and entrepreneur. It's no wonder this place has…read morewon so many awards. Richard's passion for all things olive translates into olive oils that are healthy, delicious, and enjoyable. We felt like we earned a Master's Degree in olive-ology. Richard's wealth of knowledge is phenomenal. This was such a wonderful and fun experience. If you schedule a tour you need at least 2.5 hours. We were actually there for 3.5 hours and it was worth every minute. Thanks, Richard, for imparting your love for olives. Can't wait to return with friends. We have toured four other Olive ranches in Paso, and this is by far THE BEST, THE MOST INFORMATIVE, and THE MOST EXCELLENT EVOOs.

Have you ever met someone completely passionate about their work that they make you question your…read morework? Richard is the Olive oil man! We planned a trip to see his farm on the last day of our trip. I sadly can't drink right now, so what else is there to do outside of family activities and wineries? Olive oil farming! It was a great way to end our time on the central coast. Richard started by telling us about his story of becoming the Olive oil man. He helped us learn about Olive trees (we had brought a branch from our tree), the olives themselves, and the milling process. He brought us into his tasting room, and we tried various oils and a vinegar, as wells as a few flavor pairings. We really have a new appreciation for not only olives, Olive oils, and farming, but Richard and smaller, non-commercial farmers. Every bottle is a labor of love crafted by him, his wife, and even his dog. The visit felt like we had visited an uncle, and we did buy oils (he definitely doesn't ask you to, but after tasting then and knowing the process, you definitely want to.) We were going to send some as gifts, but it's hard to appreciate something as much unless you've experienced it. We experienced the San Miguel Olive Farm and we're better for it. Thanks again Richard! We definitely will try to come up one October to experience the harvesting to complete the journey.