Scarlett Cougar here... and let me just say... THIS is why women run away to Paso Robles wine country with "just a few friends" and somehow return with six bottles, new favorite humans, and absolutely no regrets. Learning more about High Camp Wines during the Pleasant Valley Wine Trail Twilight Tasting made me appreciate Paso Robles even more. Megan and Spencer purchased the winery in 2020 and clearly embraced the kind of adventurous leap that seems to define so many people who eventually find their way to Paso Robles wine country. As someone who also rebuilt and reinvented parts of my life after moving here, I immediately connected with that decision to pursue something more meaningful, creative, and community-centered. There's a shared spirit here that's hard to explain unless you've experienced it yourself. But what really stayed with me was learning more about the Pleasant Valley Wine Trail collective itself -- 14 wineries genuinely supporting one another while also giving back through scholarship and agricultural education efforts benefiting the local community. THAT is what makes Paso different. The people here still feel connected instead of competitive, and the wineries still feel wonderfully authentic. Looking forward to seeing everyone again at the Under the Estrella Sky Charity Gala in August supporting the continued PVWT community efforts. read more

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We kicked off our girls weekend at High Camp Winery, and it was the perfect start to our trip! From the moment we arrived, the experience was welcoming and relaxed -- and a huge part of that was thanks to Erin, our server. Erin was absolutely fantastic! She was fun, personable, and made us feel like we were longtime friends. She took her time with us, never rushed, and made sure we were having a great time while learning about the wines. Her energy really set the tone for the rest of our weekend. The wines were delicious, the atmosphere was laid-back and beautiful, and we left with great memories (and a few bottles!). Can't recommend this place -- or Erin -- enough. We'll definitely be back! read more

Visited the downtown Paso tasting room on suggestion of another winery and I'm so glad I did! Despite us arriving just minutes before closing, the host poured us an abbreviated flight. She was very personable and didn't rush us. I loved the art on the bottles and let's be honest, that matters. The tasting room also had lots of cuteness and was the perfect size for letting my toddler loose (well-supervised, of course). Left with three bottles, olive oil and two packages of Etta pasta. Will definitely return. read more

High Camp is the absolute best. The owners are incredibly friendly and the staff is knowledgable and accommodating. Not to mention the wine is excellent without breaking the bank. The Estate and Downtown Tasting Rooms are inviting and well decorated. Absolute extra bonus points for being kid friendly, especially at the Estate where an inviting lawn and often some very friendly pups welcome kiddos to play while you get to taste in one of the most beautiful places! read more

Amazing wine, beautiful view. Make this a part of your Paso visit. So glad we came. Make it your first visit so you can enjoy all the flavors of their wine. The Tres Coyotes is a unique standout. We have a new spot to hit every time. read more

The sampling was great. Views were amazing and Ronnie was very friendly came home with two amazing bottles to enjoy at home read more

High Camp Wines - Wineries Near Me - San Miguel, California

High Camp Estate was just wonderful and we became members! We love the location - it is a little off the beaten path and the property is well kept and clean! The views are amazing and the wine was even better! Erin took care of us and she was so friendly! We also met Spencer, keep up the great work guys! Can't wait to see all the pups again! read more

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I had occasion to visit this winery and loved talking with a lady winemaker and doing barrel tastings of some amazing wines (though the Petit Syrah was my fave and am really hoping they bottle this as a single varietal vs. blend--it was SO good)! As for wines already bottled, although they had some nice Pinots, I really loved the Rose' and had to take a few bottles home. All of the staff pouring were super friendly. It is DEFINITELY worth driving down the road a few more minutes from neighbor Villa San Juliette to try out this amazing winery. It is dog friendly with doggy hosts 'Penelope and Pluto,' a pair of very sweet pups!! The tasting room even had a few treats you could buy to reward your favorite canine friend. The grounds were both beautiful and peaceful...lots of outdoor seating options, including quite a few fire pits with surrounding seating. I definitely want to return with some friends to share this cool, new find!! read more

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Downtown Paso tasting room was charming. Julia was awesome; knowledgeable, personable, and very friendly. She provided great info on the wines and funny stories. (Ask about her carne asada burrito pairing.) And more importantly, the wines were quite good. I would highly recommend. read more

A little off the beaten path, but well worth the trip to discover it, High Camp winery is a fabulous location. This family owned & operated winery sits along the Pleasant Valley Wine Trail, and is a must stop for the offerings and the ambiance. Megan and Spencer have created an ideal Paso wine-tasting experience for the visitors to their tasting room. High Camp offers wines from some of the oldest vines in the Paso Robles wine district. The reds are well balanced and their whites are crisp and refreshing. I especially like that the reds are not too tannin rich, "chalky". The winery offers a nice outdoor tasting area that is ideal for you to grab sandwiches or snacks to bring with you during your visit. For the quintessential ambiance and experience of Paso Wine Country, this is the place for you. read more

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Amazing evening in the vines at High Camp winery. We enjoyed meeting the owners Megan and Spencer the wine maker and learning about their delightful wines. Its a must see winery and worth the drive to experience the beautiful and relaxing vineyard. So happy to partcipate in a wine event in our area again . Thanks to Phia for arranging the event. read more

I am not a huge wine person... with that said.. we went to an event at High Camp Wines and had the best time!! And!! Get this.. their wine was delicious! The Venue: The venue was very easy to find and they have clear signage at the end of the driveway as well!! No issues at all arriving. There is plenty of seating, shaded areas and even room for caterers if there was an event. This particular day they had "Sugar Lips Donuts" from SLO parked nearby the wine-tasting area, to provide snacks for everyone. You're able to wander, enjoy the beautiful vines and all of the breathtaking views this area has to offer! The wine: as stated before, I am not a huge wine person. I do have a sweet tooth and mostly prefer champagnes and sparkling wines. With that said.. the Albarino!!!!! I have been thinking about that Albarino and I will return to buy a few bottles! Their Rosé was also very smooth and delicious! They also offer a wine club subscription that you can sign up on there or online!! Have I mentioned the Albarino?! Lol they also have the standards like Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. They also have tasting tours to their cellar room, in which they let you try some of their finest wines! Definitely recommend! The Owners: This winery is under new ownership, but they are really working hard to build it up! While they do have their own in-house wines, they are also currently bringing in other wines from other parts of the Central Coast! The added details!! -Dogs allowed. In fact they have 2 adorable furry children running around and grounds. -They have a designated parking lot, if a decent size! You do take a few small roads to get here and hit a bit of dirt road action when you get into the property, but no issues for cars at all. -Their website has a lot more information as well. Please go to high campeones.com for additional details! Enjoy and Cheers!! read more

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High Camp, you are truly bringing a bright ray of sunshine to the already amazing Pleasant Valley Trail of Paso Robles. Everything you have created, including the wine of course, is a sheer delight! Can't wait to return with my possy! Cheers, Vania read more

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Out wine tasting with some friends and found this hidden gem. I prefer small boutique wineries to the big flashy ones and this winery checked all the boxes. Amazing wines, friendly knowledgable staff and a beautiful location. We didn't feel rushed and loved the information provided about each wine and the beautiful wine labels. Can't wait to go back and visit again. read more

We're lucky on the Central Coast to have so many different wine regions, each distinct and a lot of them are still family run. We had the opportunity to taste at High Camp last weekend as part of an event, and their wines did not disappoint, especially their cellar tasting. The new owners were very engaging and I appreciated their passion for the winemaking process. The main flight was pleasing and showed a lot of potential (perhaps a little more time in the bottle). Their staff was wonderful. I don't usually care much for ambiance of a winery but High Camp is gorgeous with views galore. Their price point was reasonable. I'll definitely remember to check them out in the future! Thank you for having us!!! read more

Great small family owned winery with a laid back atmosphere and great wines. We loved the Tres Coyote red blend, it rivals any Napa & Sonoma wines. Great picnic spot under the beautiful Oak tree. read more

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I love stopping by Ranchita Canyon whenever I'm in the Paso Robles area. It's a laidback, dog friendly place, with excellent wines and olive oil. I went last Sunday afternoon (4/3/22) for about an hour for a wine tasting. Only one other set of people were there, so it was really chill and relaxing. Had a few friends and a couple dogs with me and it was so nice on the patio. Nice bar area inside for those who'd rather saddle up to a bar for wine, and they also have some merch and a nice and clean restroom. Highly recommend! read more

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Megan & Spencer are the new owners and have taken this winery to a whole new level! Great wine, fantastic views, fun events. A+++++

First visit a few days ago and would definitely return!! The wines are delicious, the hospitality is amazing for both humans and dogs alike, and not to mention the spectacular views of the vineyards. We had the honor of meeting co-owner extraordinaire, Megan, and we are so grateful for her wonderful knowledge, skills, and all around sweet hospitality. They are a young winery and we are excited to see what their bright future will bring. Highly recommend!! read more

I had the best time at this gorgeous winery. Aaron was so knowledgeable about the wines. The owners, Megan and Spencer, always come out to make sure you are enjoying your wine and your experience. They made me feel so comfortable and I learned so much about wine. Also, I can say this was some of the best wine i've had and I've been to Tuscany, Italy, Reims, France, Valencia, Spain, and Napa Valley, California. So much fun, I will be back. read more

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We had a great time here, and even joined the wine club. A wonderful setting and the employees were knowledgeable and gracious. The wines are a bit young but the environment makes you want to spend the day there. read more

Sat for long periods of time waiting for pours. Finally had to go in and ask for each pour. Got sick of waiting and decided to check out before we got our full tasting. Employee who had helped us was apologizing as we were checking out. She spoke with the owner aboutour situation asking him to compensate us. Owner instead responded with anger AT US and demanded full payment for our tastings even though we had said nothing to complain. How do you treat customers this way and expect them to return?!! read more

Went on a wine tasting tour at this location and had a great time. The wine is delicious and the seating area had a very nice view. Our host, Megan was incredible, she really made our experience great. Thank you Megan! read more

Great Wine every time... Spencer and Megan are doing a fantastic job !!! Ranchita Canyon is a must stop for us each time we come to visit Paso area.. Great wine, fun nibbles, learn something new each time...Thanks for another great time.. read more

This is a great winery off the beaten path on Paso, definitely worth the drive out there. Also, they have some of the best olive oil I've ever had. The new owners, Megan and Spencer, are great and super friendly. They even have some cute wine dogs! Will definitely be back on our next trip! read more

This is the sort of wine tasting experience you look for when you go on a wine tasting expedition. Unless you happen to love tasting wines of average quality in an upscale, brand new building that looks like a castle or a Tuscan villa. We don't. We like unassuming wineries like this one where the owner is the vintner, the farmer, and the person doing the pours. And has been doing this for the last 30-40 years. Your wine tasting experience will last a long time as Bill carefully explains the details and takes care of everyone on his own. But what a journey! We were lucky enough to do a tasting on a Friday not a Saturday so we didn't have to experience the crowds. Everybody who we did see drop by that day were personally known by the owner including a couple that were up from San Diego who were wine makers themselves and inquiring about a shipment of wine. If wine makers are making a habit of ordering wine from here than I would say the wines are pretty darn good. We liked them but I can't tell a $100 bottle from a $10 bottle of wine myself. Almost all of the wines they have are reds. So if you only like whites, don't bother. Actually, do bother because even if you only like whites you'll still have fun. Do try the excellent olive oil, which Bill also makes from trees growing on his property. read more

Small producer, good wines, wonderful owner, definitely recommend a visit. Feels very comfortable and almost like going to a friend's house. they do a wine club as well. read more

Dog friendly ! This tasting room is so cute and the people are so inviting and friendly ! What a great atmosphere - they have a beautiful and fun lawn area with corn hole games and fire pits. Definitely coming back and would highly recommend for a casual good time. read more

What an extraordinary find. They're two years old and starting off on a great path. Their first wines were quite good.

The wines here are SOO good. They're mainly growers for other wineries, but make some great wines of their own. Bought a couple of their blends and a Petite Syrah. Oh, and their estate olive oil tastes like butta! read more

The old owners of this winery were fabulous! They treated their visitors and new customers like family. The new owners have no clue how to run a wine club or treat their wine club members when they (the winery) have made a major mistake. We were members of Ranchita Canyon from the time they first opened their doors way back. They were always gracious and knew what they were doing. The new owners who took over earlier this don't have a clue. They would rather just cancel your wine club membership rather than train their employees to do their jobs correctly! read more

We had a fantastic afternoon with Bill at Ranchita Canyon this past weekend. We had a party of 8 which he accommodated in the back room (we made a reservation via Lush Limo) and shared a generous list of his truly delicious wines. Whites and reds alike, our group enjoyed the variety and the quality. Bill was generous with his time and shared newly harvested grapes and others in various stages of fermentation, talking us through his process and wine making preferences. One of our group joined the wine club but all agreed we'd both return & recommend this winery to others. read more

Highly recommend this winery to anyone visiting the Paso Robles area. We were lucky enough to meet the winemaker himself, who graciously talked us through the winery history and the wines. The vineyard itself is beautiful with rolling hills to one side and the vines on the other. If you are looking for a quaint picturesque location this is it! Not to mention you will be buying some bottles to take home. read more

Love this winery!! They had a special Grenache tasting from vine to wine. A great experience! Meghan was a wonderful hostess! She knew all about the wines and explained about each one we tasted. We liked all the wines so much that my sister-in-law joined the wine club!! Bailey was also a great hostess. They were so friendly and a lot of fun to talk to. Love their dogs!! You must go to this winery! read more

Great wines and friendly people. It's not too far off 101. The new owners Megan and Spencer have provided us excellent customer service for our club shipments. read more

We accidentally stumbled upon this intimate small winery on Christmas Eve. We were so happy that a winery was opened that day. The view on the way to Ranchita Canyon Vineyard is amazingly beautiful. Bill was super friendly in chatting up with me and my husband and we learned so much about wines that day. It was our first time visiting a winery and I think all our other experiences will have to measure up to this! The tasting was absolutely delicious and the prices really reasonable. We ended up buying three bottles of red wines that day. Wished we could have stayed longer! Will definitely make an effort to visit here again when we drive up in the future! read more

My favorite winery in Paso. Out of the way. But worth the trip. Everything is worth trying. Join the wine club for good discounts on wines grown and produced by the owners. read more

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At Ranchita, you can taste with the owners themselves. They're currently undergoing renovations, so you have to do your tastings in the barn. How cool, ey? The wine is good, too. Teresa is THE BOSS. read more

Ranchita has wonderful wines and the prices are fantastic. The vineyard is a family-run winery, producing incredible small lot estate wines. I was impressed to hear from the professional and knowledgeable staff that the vines are managed by hand to achieve the best possible fruits. The tasting room is out of the way but the unique rolling hills location have great views. Our drive was so beautiful and enjoyable. Don't rely on GPS though because you'll get lost like we did. Do you believe our GPS gave us the wrong directions LOL. The winery is up the road from the famous Villa San-Juliette (a more upscale winery, but that's not what attracts us). We liked the down to earth and homey feeling of Ranchita. Their grapes are sold to other renowned wineries that charge a lot $$$$ for their wines than they do. Go figure, same grapes. Ranchita offers you quality, commitment to give customers the best wine possible and above all it's their passion I admire. We liked the wines so much that we joined the club. Take a drive and visit, you won't regret it. They are open Friday-Monday, 11-5 pm, or to be sure call for an appointment. Ranchita offered to open the tasting room for us on days that they're closed. What great service? Take a drive and enjoy the beautiful area! read more

Very pleasant surprise! We enjoyed all the wines we sampled. Bill, the owner and winemaker was great to talk to, especially about the care he gives his grapes, and other wineries may not do all the little things that separate good wine from very good wine. He makes VERY good wine. They have a beautiful setting, as well. We'll be back! read more