I've never really tried olive oil on its own before--usually it's just with bread for me. This…read moretasting completely changed that. Our guide did an excellent job explaining the history of the grove, what to look for in a high-quality olive oil, and how to taste it properly. The venue overlooks the beautiful rolling hills growing olives. Really eye-opening experience and I left with a whole new appreciation for olive oil. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area!

Olive oil tasting was provided and a reservation made just 30 minutes prior to visiting. Alexandra…read moregave us a comprehensive hour of tasting and information about the oils and our heads were full and our mouths so happy. At the end she treated us to vanilla bean ice cream with topping of olive oil and Himalayan salt that was surprisingly delicious. $11.00 is more than worth this tremendously good experience. We brought many bottles home of oil and vinegar's to share with family and friends. Down the hill is a lovely newly renovated vineyard and winery named Truss. We headed down for a tasting on their pond in this beautiful vineyard.

Love We Olive! Such a great place to buy gifts too! They do such a lovely job wrapping up…read moreeverything - great for weddings, birthdays, housewarming, etc. Tasting is so fun! ALL of their olive oils and vinegars are delicious. Our all-time favorite salad dressing is their basil olive oil mixed with their white peach balsamic vinegar. The BEST! Even folks addicted to ranch will want to make the switch! (I used to be that person !!) I use the lemon & garlic olive oils frequently for roasting veggies. Very high quality and truly tasty. They refill bottles too at a reduced rate.

We Olive in Paso Robles is an absolute delight and a must-stop for anyone visiting the area. From…read morethe moment you walk in, you're greeted by a beautifully and tastefully decorated interior that feels warm, inviting, and thoughtfully curated--perfectly setting the tone for the experience. The selection is truly impressive. There's an incredible variety of infused and fused olive oils as well as different vinegars, each more delicious than the last. What makes it even more special is knowing that many of these offerings are carefully curated by the wonderful owner, Ruth, in collaboration with local farmers. You can really taste the quality, care, and passion behind every product. Ruth herself is a highlight of the visit. She's friendly, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable, making the tasting both informative and genuinely fun. Her enthusiasm is contagious, and she has a great way of guiding you through the options while sharing stories, pairing ideas, and plenty of laughs along the way. Between the gorgeous space, outstanding selection, and Ruth's exceptional hospitality, We Olive is an unforgettable experience in Paso Robles. We left with full hearts, happy taste buds, and bags full of goodies--we can't wait to come back!

We were in the are and wanted to do some olive oil tasting and found this place!…read more Wow this place was amazing! Hopefully I get her name right "Soni" was amazing she gave us the olive oil tasting and jams. She recommended what goes together and everything. We brought home different olive oils and vinegars for our salads! I highly recommend stopping by!

Interesting store right next to Negranti Creamery, perfect to stroll into after a great dessert…read more So many products in here to browse and discover. Be careful for the sweet little lady Ms. Soni, who will come to kindly offer you tastes of the various oils and balsamic & her favorite mixes of them, lol. Once you start trying things... Came in just to look and wife's eyes opened with every tasting Ms. Soni suggested, hahaha. Wife ended up buying bottles of this and that. At checkout, I told Ms. Soni that I will be warning people about her, cause once you try her suggestions, you will surely covet the discoveries. She's a great, zero pressure sales master that knows her products! Even I managed to lock my eyes onto a Medusa, a jar of bleu cheese stuffed olives! In vermouth no less! Can't stand the olives in markets with oil in them, so this froze me at the thought to putting in my dirty martini, so it got added to the bag, lol. Trying the bleu cheese olives at home in martini, I think they are good and delicious, but too salty. Maybe I need to dunk the olives in water to get some salt out of it to make it better. Otherwise, delicious addition to the martini! And the joys of having bleu cheese olives at home made me think I may try stuffing myself when I finish this bottle, so this is a place for discovery and ideas to come alive by visiting! Not sure on all the other products wife got, seems she's been quietly using on her salads and what not:)

Had some time to before dinner so we stopped into The Sunshine Olive Oil Company. There's a few…read moreolive oil shops in Paso, and we hadn't been to this one before, so it was a must once we saw it. We had planned on just looking, but were warmly offered samples of all the different oils so we partook. They had a good variety of oils and balsamics, but not so many that it was overwhelming. We ended up taking home a bottle of the Blue Oak Grove oil. The shop was fun and cute and had other nicknacks and food items aside from the oils and balsamics. Service was very warm and friendly!

Visiting this store was a highlight today…read more First of all it was cozy and inviting inside with beautifully bright decor all around, including multiple impressive ribbons won at the California Stare Fair this year! I thoroughly enjoyed the free olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting and learned so much about the varieties, thanks to the kind staff who took the time to explain so much. My favorites were the lemon olive oil, the plum/basil vinegar and the blackberry vinegar. I also couldn't help purchasing a slotted spoon and a round spoon carved from olive tree wood. The natural grains and patterns are so attractive! I've needed to replace some of my kitchenware anyway so these are just perfect!

Wow, can't believe I haven't written a review for the General Store since it's my favorite shop in…read morePaso! It's always so much fun coming in here to peruse the cookbooks, local goods, plethora of food items, artwork, and bath and body care. I don't think I've ever walked out of here empty handed whether it was purchasing something for myself or as a gift. This is a can't miss if you're in downtown!

This general store is just adorable. I come every single Christmas and I always find something to…read morepurchase. Usually a lot of little somethins to purchase. If you go around the holiday time, just know that the store is quite busy. It doesn't take away from the experience at all and the employees are super friendly and helpful and the line to purchase your goods moves quickly. The products force purchase are of wonderful quality and there's definitely something for everyone there. I definitely will be back again and again.

6 Star Alert. 6 star Alert. 6 star Alert. 6 star Alert…read more SIX STAR ALERT. SIX STAR ALERT. That right people, I said it.... And 6 times to be exact! Because let me tell you, the Spice of Life in Downtown Paso Robles not only deserves those 6 stars, but they truly EARNED each & every star (plus a bonus star) that I am awarding them for their exceptional hospitality. Now, let me tell you why! While in Paso for my wife's weekend birthday getaway, we had such fun time casually strolling the streets with no where to be. While window shopping, going in and out of the various shops, and just meandering through the downtown area.... We suddenly came across a little business called: The Spice of Life From the outside, it was pretty obvious what we were about to get into... ----Spices----Herbs----Teas---- Hey, they had me at Spices, but the rest is what kept me from leaving there anytime soon. Upon entering this quaint little shop, we were immediately immersed into a world that I Love. Spices, Spices and more Spices!!! Yeah, I'm that guy that at home, not in public of course, that will put a little spice on my hand and lick it off (to test it of course). I know, but I'm just a spice freak, what can I say! Yeah, give me a good lemon pepper, a blended steak seasoning or even a Kansas City Bbq Rub and I'll gladly give it the "Lance Lick of Approval". Yeah, I'm a Spice Man, & I'm not afraid to admit it. And let me tell you, this place has got spices!! Yeah, there are Jars and Jars, & more Jars of the finest, most incredible spices you can dream of. But on Top of the Spices... There are Oils, Vinegars, Teas, Tea Accessories, Herbal Supplements, Books, and More! And with all that shopping... Why not grab a quick bite alongside a freshly brewed coffee or tea at their mini cafe right on the premises. Heck, we did! (We had the Vanilla Chai Tea Latte) And it was Fire! So what makes this place earn a well deserved 6 star review?? It wasn't just their great product. Or even their beautifully prepared drink. It was their hospitality, their graciousness, and the human connection that we felt that went above the typical customer vs. retailer interaction. The lady who assisted us (forgive me but I forget her name) but she might have been maybe the owner or maybe even manager of the place was so kind, helpful and made our experience exceptional, so thank you for that! With so many great gift ideas and things that we needed for our own household, you know we did some damage and got a few things to take back home. So.... If you are a fan of spices like me, love yourself some tea, are looking for some unique, fun gift ideas or just want to enjoy a nice, quaint shop where the service hopefully exceeds your expectations like it did for me... Then take my highly recommended suggestion and get over to the... Spice of Life in Downtown Paso Robles ASAP!!!

LOVE this tea shop! We booked their High Tea experience and…read moreit was wonderful. You make a reservation in advance. Their availability is Tuesday-Saturday from 10:30-2pm. I was so impressed by their delicious 100% plant base menu. It was so fresh and bursting with flavor. The owner Lori and her staff were so friendly and helpful with picking out teas we'd like. I can't wait until my toddler is a little older so we can have cute tea party dates here. :) Highly recommend for any special occasion!

Ettos little store attached to their restaurant. We come here to buy the big big bag of dried…read morepasta. It lasts us the whole year and it's delicious. We only wish they open a little later since we always miss the time window. We would also like dried pappardelle. They have the refrigerated one, but not dry. They have other items some prepared foods, wines and charcuterie items.

I buy the 2 kg bag of trombe shaped dry pasta about twice a year. It's the best pasta I've had…read more I've enjoyed the fresh marinara sauce, as well. Get there early in the day, as some of the more popular sauces can sell out. Excellent selection of other ingredients.

The tour included a walk around the grounds , gardens and orchards . Then a tasting of delectable…read moreolive oils and balsamic vinegars, including light Extra Virgin Olive Oil; Buttery EVOO; Pomegranate Balsamic; Apricot White Balsamic ; Cranberry Orange Balsamic ; and Lambrusco Vinegar. These are perfect for basting ; salad dressing or fruit glazes.