Very casual spot with a down to earth vibe. They've got big reds that are aged a few years, so they're in a good drinking age range. The small tasting room is next to an auto body shop in an area you definitely wouldn't expect to find a tasting room. They have some bench seating outside and standing room tasting at the bar inside. We opted for outside since it was a gorgeous day. This spot had been really hyped up to us for how fun and raunchy it can be (while still having really solid wines), we didn't get much of that outside - so we'd probably opt for a bar tasting next time to get a little more of the personality. The tasting menu had 6 wines, one white and 5 big reds. We ended up taking a bottle of their On the Road grenache home with us. Wines were a little more expensive than a lot of the other wineries we frequent here, but not absurdly expensive. read more

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Amazing experience! The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. They generously offered us a complimentary wine tasting, and we enjoyed it so much that we purchased several bottles and wine glasses to take home. The wines were outstanding--some of the best we tasted in Paso Robles. Thank you for making our visit so memorable. We will definitely be back! read more

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Wow! Just wow! Thank you Debbie, Hannah, Vailia and Russell for changing our view of Paso wineries. We loved our visit and you all were so hospitable and fun! Nuts and Bolts was our favorite. You guys are the best! read more

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We have been on the Herman Story wine list for years. To us this is what Paso Robles is all about. It was so great to return to the scene of our intro to this wine country. We were fortunate that Russell From was there to greet us today. It made a special day even more special. As always, we thoroughly enjoyed the wines and spending time with Russell and his team. They are a unique, friendly and fun loving group. Of course, we didn't resist, bought plenty and are happy we did. Already planning our return visit! read more

Great wine, great service, cool vibes! Russell, the owner and winemaker, is a hoot, and Dalice was fantastic! I think it was even her first day!!! read more

We came here 2 weeks ago to attend their annual pick up party and it did NOT disappoint! We showed up right around the time it started and while it was busy, there was still plenty of street parking and we didn't wait in line too long. The party was poppin' off with unlimited tastings of all their delicious wines as well having Mexican food to snack on, massage therapists giving 15 min massages. They even had several animal handlers onsite with a python snake, a tarantula, a capybara, an alligator, an owl and a lemur! There could have been more that I just did not see, but it was so cool! The space was both indoors and outdoors and there was plenty of wine to go around. They even had an area where you could pay $150 for a mystery magnum bottle and the chance to win dinner with the owners! We didn't win but came back w/ a nice magnum bottle of wine. I do love their wine here and was lucky to be able to go to this as it was quite the experience! Til next time, keep up the great work with all those mouth-watering reds! read more

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Very rushed tasting without much commentary. Wines are very much over the top, big and fruity, not for everyone. Tasting is on tables on sidewalk adjacent to a heavily traveled street. read more

Such great red wines & a wonderful tasting experience with Larry! The story, the creative labels, the clever descriptions of the wines on the tasting list make this place fun & unique as well. Give them a try, you won't be disappointed. Also why is this the nicest bathroom I've been to in my many visits to Paso...fresh flowers, fluffy individual hand towels to dry off with & a great smelling candle. read more

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Came by on a bachelorette trip & truly felt spoiled. Larry took such great care of our party of 6 while juggling many other groups. The wine was delicious. But the service will definitely bring me back any time I'm in town. read more

Super fun vibe here. Love the labels and the tasting notes. Had a great visit with Moises who didn't rush us out at closing time. He shared a lot about the team and inspirations. My toddler enjoyed exploring the wine barrels. Bottles weren't cheap at $72 and $82, but the wines were great. I'd join club if I lived in the area. The tasting room is a few blocks off downtown but please visit. read more

Passionate and colorful people are what, I find, make the world more interesting. From my visit to Herman Story Wines, I gathered that the proprietor and winemaker, Russel P. From is one of them. I worked in Marketing and Copywriting and was dazzled by the descriptions of his wines, part beat poet, part train of thought, and part no BS. The best descriptive wine copy I've ever read! The label art is outstanding and humorous supporting the ethos of " take your work seriously but don't take yourself too seriously". The wines are fabulous, well balanced and structured showcasing the rich fruit. The tasting room may be cozy but it's an expansive facility that supports other winemakers. Highly recommended to visit when in Paso! read more

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They do not serve food. The service started off not great. The service improved throughout our wine tasting experience. It would have been nice to have an indoor space to sit down since it's so warm in Paso Robles. Especially since it's on a road and it would help to make the experience better. Nuts & Bolts Syrah was delicious. The marketing material was very whimsical. read more

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Best wine you'll ever get to drink in Paso while petting a lemur!! IYKYK. This is a MUST stop in your visit to Paso. Big bold unapologetic red wines made by some of the coolest people in the business. Ever visit a winery and have the owner/wine maker offer you a Coors Light? Nope didn't think so. Russel is a legend and a heck of a nice guy. He doesn't take himself too seriously, but he sure as hell takes his wines seriously. He's the type of dude my friend and I would just chill and BS with over whisky and cigars. I love supporting people like this, and will be a Herman Story wine club member for years to come. Oh yeah...and the pickup party was unlike any I've ever been to. Seriously...don't pass on this place. read more

Wines were pretty good, but the pours were REALLY small for the $30 tasting fee. Rushed presentation. Really? Disappointed.

Great venue... service... AND wine. Larry and Debbie were great and treated us like family! read more

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Wines are balanced and well made, unique blends and incredibly welcoming and friendly staff. Surprise hit of our paso weekend.

Great wines and always a hilarious story at Herman Story. Excellent wine club, staff is fun too.

2 stars for the wines I do love for the past 10 years. Lack of stars for the complete abandonment of my transaction to serve another lady who came in after me. Full attention given after they left was easy because I was the only person in the room again. I did give gratuity for the taste pour though. Walking out with a case and second thoughts about returning. read more

Loved their wines! Seriously, if you like a good red wine this is a must visit place. The service was great, weather outside was perfect. Will definitely be back! read more

Came here on a recommendation from an employee at another winery I was at and left here as a wine club member. If you love bold red wines, don't miss this place! Service was fabulous and they quickly found me a chair so I could sit and enjoy and helped carry my wine purchase to the car for me. Fabulous afternoon, highly recommend! read more

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Fun space with great wine. The team was super friendly, making us feel welcome. Plus, they discussed Ripley with my husband- kindred spirits!!! read more

It's located in industrial part of town. Not appealing to the eye but the wine and the people there more than make up for it. Wine is fantastic for its price. The wine maker Russel is true artist of wine and personality of mad artist(in a great way) read more

Great service! Friendly staff that is very knowledgeable! Fantastic wine! Highly recommend you go there if you like bigger, bolder, red wines. read more

Loved this winery. Our server Larry was very accommodating and friendly. I really liked their red blends. Restrooms were super clean. I would definitely come back! read more

This is one of my favorite wineries in Paso. It is not a vineyard, it is a tasting room in a small warehouse park location because they source their grapes rather than grow them If you like big, bold, fruit forward, unctuous full throttle wines- then RUN to Herman Story! This is their style They have over 12 different wines and I have never been let down Also, their wine servers have great personalities and are lots of fun Go here last because the other wines wont be as good from most other wineries read more

Very good wines! Pretty pricey though. Enjoyed the laid back attitude. They even welcomed and fave treats to our dogs.

Came here for a taste yesterday with an appointment. Only got an hour to hang due to them being so busy so the pace was a little fast and the pours were smaller in comparison to what you get from other wineries but the wines are spectacular. Some of the biggest boldest reds in the area. We are members here and I am excited each time we go here since their wines are top notch. Definitely worth checking out if you are a big red drinker. read more

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As always, we had a great experience with Larry doing our tasting. We had not picked up our spring or fall allotment, so it was high time we paid a visit. We wanted to taste inside which has been possible recently. That said, HS wines are delicious. Some of my favorites around. With so many wineries in the area, this one should not be missed. read more

I never found out what Herman's story was but I sure enjoyed their wine. Herman Story Wines is tucked away in a little strip plaza near a tire shop with a wine barrel room in back of the tasting room. Tasting is conducted at a bar or outside at a picnic table. Nothing fancy, just good wine. During our visit we explored several wines but our host was unable to open and let us taste their Syrah. He did however allow us to purchase one so my tasting will be conducted at home. Herman Story is known for making big wines. To this I agree. We enjoyed each wine poured and loved the creative labels. We enjoyed the entertainment and stayed for the wine - something like that. Really, a statement like that would lead you to believe "I'm not so much under the afluence of inchohol as some theople pink I am". How do you like that happy horseshit sports fans? Good wine, crazy people gives Herman Story Wines a 5 star rating. read more

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I've been secretly eyeballing Herman Story Wines for ages. In fact, it's been a bookmark for a while now. And when Luke W wrote a glowing review I knew I would have to pay HSW a visit next time I was in Paso Robles. I wine taste quite often - no shame in my wine game! But I tend to venture out to wineries near vineyards in and around the Paso Robles area. I've never really tasted within the confines of the city limits. But we decided to be bold and stick to the square area for lunch and a little wine tasting. Herman Story is across the tracks and next to a PraxAir. Yep. It's a little industrial. There's not a lot going on here, so you'll be hard pressed to find patrons just stumbling on in - but I'm sure it's not out of the question. We came in on a Monday afternoon to find a larger group of tasters finishing up. The wine pourer was a younger girl, and while very nice seemed a little bit green when we had some wine questions. There was no "have you been here before" and then transition into the history of the winery. In fact, we had to pull the information out of her. It wasn't until I asked to see the gorgeous winemaker book behind the counter that she pointed out the owner's wife was also a winemaker (the owner of Desperada Wines in Tin City). I'm not asking for a sommelier lesson, but I do expect a little backstory to the winery, owners, styles, and basic wine tasting knowledge. All wines use French Oak. Which I do love. It gives a creaminess to the wines that just infuses every sip. It also gave a great fluidity to the tasting. Every new bottle tasted like a chapter in a book - becoming ever so slightly bolder. I enjoyed that. In both my friend and myself bought two bottles each. She inquired about the wine club, which I'm sure she would have joined had there been any kind of pitch. But in the end, she took the literature for another day. I'd definitely return, simply because they're doing pretty great things so young in their game. read more

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My new favorite! Love the wine and fun labels. This wine is now my go to for a glass while I'm cooking my favorite dishes at home. I love that it's not commercialized and more boutique. Cheers to my new friend Herman! read more

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Friendly and knowledgeable tasting- they are happy to discuss or leave you alone. Outside seating and allowed us to eat snacks we brought. Inside tasting - cold inside to bring a jacket! Bathrooms inside (clean). Fun novelty items to purchase - hats, shirts, etc. Purchase of 2 bottles waives tasting fee. read more

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Holy crap! That's right, I said it....I'm describing their incredible wine! This is just a little tasting room and warehouse just about a block or two away from DownTown Paso Robles. So no, you don't get beautiful vineyard views, a fancy tasting room, or even the option of purchasing a Charcuterie board, but what you do get is DOWN RIGHT AMAZING WINE paired with some of the best service in the region. I ended up with a couple of bottles of Casual Encounters (which I had tasted before and loved) and a couple of bottles of Bolt Cutter which knocked my socks off! Mason was gracious enough to let us taste without an appointment (and they were rather busy so we were super grateful) he was also a wonderful tasting host and the king of healthy pours and revisits! LOL I highly recommend you visit Herman Story while in Paso Robles, you will not regret it! #supportlocal #highlyrecommended #hospitalityplus read more

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Really great wine tasting experience! Staff is super friendly + fun. I visited multiple wineries in the area, but really enjoyed the wines and atmosphere at Herman Story Wines. Definitely recommend stopping in if your in the area! read more

Years ago during my first trip to Paso , I knew that I couldn't possibly visit as many wineries as I wanted to. What a first-world problem. Ahead of a post-2020 lockdown road trip, I instantly knew that I needed appointments for any wine tasting... so I started doing some homework. This English major fell hard for the pithy creative writing on the H.S. website and as a recovering fruit-bomb cab lover, this garage winery made my shortlist. Yes, H.S. in located in downtown Paso... but you know when your mama warns you about the "other side of the tracks" -- in this case, the 101, you should pay attention. These "kids" are having a little too much fun (and a lot less "serious" than other tasting rooms). H.S. hospitality began with excellent hospitality, i.e. the ability to snag one of the final tastings for the day when my travel time was running behind schedule. The east side of the 101 is more industrial than boutique tasting rooms on the west a la 12th and 13th Street. And that frankly is a great setup for the fresh (think 2019), big and bold red wines we tasted at a picnic table on the relatively busy Paso Robles St. Kudos; the table cloth, bud vase, and Sonos playlist boosted ambiance! While only one (the only 2018 on the list) of the six pours made my palate sing, I wouldn't quickly write off Herman Story Wines. I took a calculated risk on a library wine and anticipate it to age well. Also engagement with staff and regulars brightened my day. * Note to any wine-tasting newbies, get comfortable with the fact that you may not like every wine you taste -- but ask yourself what you like or don't like about each. And maybe your tasting guide will have a recommendation or add to your knowledge of wine appreciation!! * read more

We enjoyed this small tasting room during our last visit. The server there was very friendly and explained a lot about the history of the winemaker. The names of the wind were creative. The Reds were better than the whites. The server was super fun. read more

Crosby and Larry are amazing hosts - AND the wine and the stories. Can't wait to go back and spend all my money on these amazing reds.

Went to the Herman Story tasting room in early July and we had an amazing experience! I have been looking forward to going for a very long time! We got there about 30 minutes late coming back to the LA area from Monterey. Stacy came out to greet us and invited us inside (apparently it was about 105°at the time, which I didn't know). They had opened up space in their warehouse for several tasting tables (about 15' apart. They were very dog and kids friendly). We had a flight of 5 wines all of which were delicious, but a couple really stood out! Everything about the experience was enjoyable. We will definitely go back! Thanks Stacy for the tour and the delicious wines! I wish I could take them all home! read more

Just left Herman Story and we're still talking about the INCREDIBLE wine and even more INCREDIBLE service. All the folks there were so kind and helpful. Aaron was an OUTSTANDING server! My wife said it's pretty impressive when someone can read his customers vibe and adjust their approach accordingly. We came for a romantic getaway and these folks DEFINITELY contributed to the experience . Side note: The reviewer Bob H that left a bad review seems like a douche. I think the purpose of yelp is to review a business service and quality or product. To criticize not just a business but also fellow customers for what he thinks is our poor taste seems kind of lame. ‍Just my 2 cents... If you like big/fun wines and INCREDIBLE folks we HIGHLY recommend HS! And the way these young folks have adjusted to COVID19 regulations is impressive. They went out of their way to accommodate us. Herman Story Staff/Family, Y'all are doing a GREAT JOB! Much thanks! read more

Big, bold, "dialed to 11" wine. The wine labels tell you all you need to know about the winemaker and his staff. Irreverent and fun.