Second time coming here- one year later. We had such a lovely time. The wine is so yummy- the whites are so light. We loved the hospitality and the small town feel. We will be back anytime we come to Avila. read more

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Classic Flight: $20/person for 5 pours (fee waived with every $30 purchase). Rustic, family owned and operated winery, just down the street from our hotel (Hotel Calle Joaquin). Stopped in at the end of the day for a final tasting. We were the only customers there, and the original owner's granddaughter poured for us. She had very interesting stories of the family's history, and we even got to meet her mother & father, the second generation owners of this winery. The wines we tasted ranged from a crisp Chardonnay, a slightly oaked Viognier, to a cool-climate Syrah. The property was originally a cow and dairy farm, and the old barn is still there. The tasting room has some cool "artifacts" like the cattle branding iron, which is also on the labels of the wines. There's a pleasant outdoor patio next to the tasting room, and we were told that they also have an area back in a small canyon where they host weddings and other events. Filipponi Ranch is a nice, little diversion when you're traveling through the area. It's located right off the 101. Definitely worth checking them out. read more

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My husband and I came here the day after we got married, and we loved the winery atmosphere. It is a small, family-owned winery. We had the privilege to meet one of the daughters who ran the place, Dana (hopefully I spelled that right). This is our first winery together, so we asked a lot questions to Dana. We can easily said that we were well-educated about winery LOL What we liked about the winery was the peaceful vibe. It wasn't in a busy area, and we felt relaxed while enjoying the wines. The cost to do wine tasting was $20/person for 5 different wine (2 whites, 3 reds) we ordered a charcuterie plate. It wasn't too fancy or anything, but it was needed for me. I believe we paid $25. When you arrive there, you are welcome to sit anywhere (indoor/outdoor). They will come to you and serve the wine when you are ready for the next one. read more

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This is one of our fave smaller and quaint tasting rooms! Family owned and they are so sweet. We have been here twice and each encounter has been pleasant and fun. Today we had a glass of the Tre Sorelle and it was fresh and crisp. Definitely recommend checking this place out that's not too crowded, great wine and allows a chance to strike up a conversation with the owners. Very personable! read more

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When wine tasting with my girl and it was a nice quiet environment. Sat outside and tasted wine for a good deal. The server was very friendly and knowledgeable of each type of wine. read more

Absolutely great wine. Their tasting room is clean and comfy with a feel of home. Nice service with good explanations for each wine. Affordable and delicious read more

I came here for wine tasting with my boyfriend on a Sunday afternoon, no reservation was needed and we just walked in and they were able to help us! The atmosphere is very relaxed here and perfect for a relaxing date activity. There was indoor bar standing room available as well as outdoor seating. We tried the $20 wine tasting flight of 5 wines and all wines were very tasty. We bought a bottle which waived one tasting fee. They also had a Cabernet Sauvignon library wine tasting available, so we tried that as well and that too was tasty! Overall, it's a very welcoming place and would recommend visiting at least once! Parking was easy and available in a small parking lot in front of the ranch. read more

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Absolutely stunning wedding and venue , now let's talk about the wine !! I'm not a big fan of wine I usually get headaches from it but my husband insisted I try the Albariño wine , oh I bet he regrets that decision !! Yes thank you very much I'll take a case home , I love it !! It's not too sweet with a subtle dry and grape flavor. If you're looking for a venue for a wedding look no further this place is gorgeous with outstanding customer service. read more

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What a great little spot off Hwy 101. The original Swiss-Italian family settled here and bought the land in the early 1900's as a dairy farm. It now serves as a tasting room for the wine they make. Such sweet and personable people with a great story to tell. Worth the stop as they also sell some charcuterie plates to have with your wine. Cheers win!!! read more

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When my wife and I were going to college at Cal Poly, this family operation was a dairy and cow business. It is south of San Luis Obispo on the right side of the freeway and you have to take an early exit and drive down the frontage road. Look at a map or follow internet directions to get here. Calle Joaquin? It is now a winery and they have some nice wines to sample. The old dairy buildings are now used for wine and their tasting area is the original family house. Nice tasting bar and you will more than likely see grandfather & grandmother chatting is chairs along the wall. There is a very nice outdoor patio, so if you like the weather, sit out there and enjoy it. Meet the family dog who is very friendly. The $10 tasting fee is waived if you by a bottle of wine. Not a pushy place. Taste, relax and you will find that it is a pleasant and restful break in your day. read more

Great wine, outdoor seating! A must try when looking for quality wine. The wine tasting was great, great value and they have a small gift shop read more

Amazing wine, great service and very friendly owners. They ran out of charcuterie plates but yet came up with options for our four hungry kids . Our favorite wines were Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Great spot ! read more

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If you're a white wine lover, you're in for a treat. The best Verdelho you'll ever taste: white peach and pear forward with breaths of honeysuckle and lime. Best Verdelho you've ever tasted. No contest! (Or maybe the first Verdelho you've ever tasted, in any case, you're in for a treat!) The venue is delightful (especially when there's a band playing and everyone's dancing the afternoon away.) But it's a lovely respite anytime. Don't miss this little piece of heaven. Cheers! Kathryn Rogers read more

Nice backyard patio. Friendly staff. Easy access. Very nice experience. Recommended.

Very peaceful and relaxing. There was plenty of outdoor space and it's all covered by a tarp, so it's not too dusty and there is lots of shade. We were helped by Julie, who was extremely nice and told us about the property and its history. She was very welcoming and didn't make us feel rushed. Easy parking and very reasonably priced. I would definitely return and highly recommend for a lazy relaxed afternoon! read more

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My sister likes it, but I didn't do the wine tasting on site because I was DD. I just sat there writing this review, enjoying the pleasant decor. Yes, there are places to sit, hooray! If you're wine tasting, you're doing so at nicely polished wooden counter. And if you have low alcohol tolerance like SOME people, you can drink lots of water and eat the crackers. read more

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Nice place. We found after hiking in their "backyard". (Filipponi trail). Original property still here, we were served by great grandson of original owner. Nice wines, reds and whites. Definitely worth a visit. As for us we will revisit! read more

Great and friendly place. The staff/family were fun to talk to and knowledgeable about the history of the Ranch and their wines. I became a Club member that day. read more

A small winery with THE BEST tasting wines in the valley. My wife and I enjoyed tastings at several wineries during our visit to the area, but none were even close to Filipponi wines. You won't be disappointed. read more

Have been a member of Filipponi's for multiple years now with no plans of leaving. It has been exciting to watch them change. They now can host weddings and other functions. With the Shakespeare Festival on the grounds and Music concerts here, where else do you need to go? A big five star. read more

Had a wonderful time here. The person serving us was not the owners family but he was so sweet and told us a lot about the history behind this ranch. An absolute wonderful experience. They have wonderful Grenache! read more

We are wine lovers and members of 3 wine clubs. We bid on a dinner that the Filipponi's had so generously donated for Big Brothers/Big Sisters at the Harvest Festival. Diane Filipponi prepared a magnificent dinner for 6 of us. Herb Fillipponi gave us a history of the family and their wine maker paired the wines. It was a treat for all of us that we won't forget. All 3 couples bought wines and we all joined their wine club as the wines were excellent. Their remodeled family home makes a unique tasting room that is visible from Hwy 101 south but it is quiet inside and so worth the short drive down Calle Joaquin. You will love the experience. read more

Fabulous wine! Beautiful setting! Warm hospitality! Just love Filipponi Ranch. And we also met their gorgeous Australian Shepherd 'Beau' and walked to their backyard where they host events/weddings. Just lovely. read more

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Incredibly nice people and great little family business. They had a good mix of whites and reds and the family that owned and operated the winery was incredibly nice and helpful. They answered all our misc. questions and we got a true 1 on 1 experience with them. We ended up buying the 2015 Verdelho wine which waived the $10 tasting fee. Their wines were all very refreshing with a light finish and were great on their own. We felt like none of the wines were too heavy or had an aftertaste that required food. read more

My girlfriend and I traveled to SLO for our one year. Did some research and found this winery. Called in advanced to make sure that the winery was dog friendly. I was advised it was. Upon arrival (in an UBer; because we were driving) we exited the car and a male employee ran up to our UBer telling him to come back because dogs weren't allowed, causing a scene. Other guests even advised him that "hey they'll have to call another UBer let him go" we felt humiliated. Finally we then were notified that dogs are in fact allowed just not at the concert venue. If it weren't for this embarrassing and humiliating moment we might have returned. read more

We just left and I wish we could already go back. Superior wine, great people (knowledgeable) and great conversationalist. These ladies were top notch along with the wine. Beautiful patio, easy to find. I highly recommend. It's family run. Felt like home. read more

Thanks to the awesome front desk man from The Apple Farm, who gave us the winery map, we stumbled upon this gem of a tasting room. After an adventure trying to find the place (our uber driver got us a little lost a few times), we arrived and were so thankful we did! The lady behind the counter was the sweetest! She was so informative and even gave us tips on other wineries in the area. We would definitely recommend visiting here! We loved it! read more

Filipponi Ranch has such a welcoming, beautiful tasting room that feels miles away from the rush of the world... but OMG their wedding space! It's absolutely gorgeous. We had a smaller event there recently (65 people) and it would be ample room for so many more of course. Everything was perfect - the space is stunning, the trees, the hills, the swing, the lawn and stage and dance area. Just an absolutely perfect venue. read more

LOVED coming to this winery! We got a private tour from the family themselves of the tasting room, the grounds, and where all the wine barrels are! We learned about everything from where they get their grapes to the details of the wine tasting room and which parts of it are from the original house that was on the property. A lot of pride and effort went into perfecting every detail of the tasting room. And the most important part, I loved every wine I tasted! I definitely recommend making a stop at Filipponi Ranch!! read more

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This tasting room is located in a beautifully restored old farmhouse. The house belonged to the grandfather and the present family came in and restored it and turned it into a lovely Tasting Room. We met several family members and the wine was delightful. read more

Great little winery/tasting room right off the 101. We haven't joined their wine club (yet), but we have enjoyed their tastings and a few bottles to bring home and share with family and friends! read more