The "Ranch" property is the "other" location from the main San Simeon spot, and it should not be…read moreoverlooked or forgotten. It's absolutely lovely. Rustic outside, and inside (brrrrr), clean and comfortable. My lady and I did the tasting, and of the 6, I actually liked 4 of them...unusual. I bought two different bottles, and they were reasonably priced around $40/bottle. I'll be back anytime the wind blows.

The atmosphere was great, clean, elegant, beautiful inside and out. We did the $45 wine tasting,…read morewine was average, the pour was below average. For $45, I would expect a decent taste, not a sip. My wife and I decided not to buy wine this time, nothing really stood out. I did decide to buy a jar of olives; the olives had a slight hint of almonds, not a fan. I attempted to close the jar and the lid would not lock in place (unable to get a tight seal). I returned the jar and asked that the hostess notify the own of this issue. The server was great, friendly, and professional. My experience, during a $45 tasting, one should have consumed the equivalent of at least 3/4 of a bottle (I could be wrong). During this tasting, we consumed the equivalent of a half glass of wine.

Free cave tours, free tastings of really well-balanced and smooth wines! The Barbera was my…read morefavorite. It was smooth and mildly fruity, but not heavy. I liked all five wines on the tasting menu, including the rosé, which is new for me because I don't usually love rosés. I ended up getting another glass of the Barbera after we finished the tasting. Beautiful view from their deck. We caught the tail end of their cave tour, which always fun. Overall a really lovely wine experience.

Let me preface this with this - I rarely write reviews, and never have had to write a bad one…read moresadly. I believe sometimes companies have off days, and employees may have a bad day, which can affect one's experience, thus I dont let one bad experience ruin a company's review. But when it comes to my CHILD, you best believe i will never forgive and forget or let our experience be forgotten. We visited this winery expecting a relaxing, family-friendly experience and instead left with our daughter crying after being scratched in the face near her eye by the owner's off-leash dog. What makes this especially frustrating is that the winery's own rules state dogs must be leashed, yet the owners' dogs were roaming the property freely. Our daughter was calmly petting one of the dogs with me standing directly beside her when the dog suddenly growled and scratched her across the face. This was completely unprovoked and witnessed by the owner himself, who said absolutely nothing afterward. No apology, no concern, no accountability. An employee later approached us and said, "Sorry, he's old and maybe didn't like that she was the same height as him, which made him react".....which felt less like accountability and more like an absurd attempt to excuse why a reactive dog was allowed to roam off leash around guests and children. We also observed the dogs behaving territorially toward other leashed dogs on the property, making it even more inappropriate that they were allowed off leash in a public setting. My father-in-law is a VERY well known, well respected, and prominent winemaker in Virginia and across the United States, if you know anything about wine, you know him. So lets say, we understand winery culture and hospitality, fairly well. Had something like this happened on his property, it would have been handled immediately and professionally with genuine concern for the injured guest.....especially a child. Watching the owner casually continue on in his conversation with whomever, and pet the dog like nothing happened while our daughter screamed and cried was honestly unbelievable. In my opinion, not worth the visit for the subpar wine, if you want to take your children/dog somewhere. The poodles were friendly to me, and other adults, until we saw their behavior to other dogs & then my child....The complete lack of concern from ownership after a child was injured was shocking. Frankly, they are fortunate we chose not to escalate the situation further. Parents should absolutely be cautious visiting here with children or pets. An off-leash dog with territorial behavior has no place interacting freely with guests. Absolutely shocked and the owner should be ashamed of his actions & response (or lack there of) to the situation.

If you don't come for the wine, you come for the views. This winery is just serene and I can see…read morethere is a high price point for the tastings given how curated everything is. I liked the 2020 cab the most, but enjoyed most of the wines. Ruben was our server and he was great at giving us descriptions of the wine making process. Overall, a stunning experience.

While the location is gorgeous, our experience at DAOU was less than ideal as a result of their…read morelackluster service. Admittedly, the Wine is well-made and pours are more than plentiful for $50, but sitting in the sun at 90F+ loses its charm quickly. Arriving early for out reservation we were asked to wait out front, our first of five tastes handed to us while we walked around. After this we were seated, and pointedly ignored for over 15 minutes by two female servers. No water, not even a nod or smile. It turns out "our server" called out, so a younger male eventually stepped up and took over, but still no water for another 15 minutes. All five tastes were notably poured in the same un-rinsed glass, contaminating flavors and clouding nuance.

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.

By far the absolutely best winery in Paso Robles! The service was incredible and the wines were…read moredivine! Loved the Petit Sirah and Pinot noir. Highly recommend adding Santellan!

Domaine Degher Winery, San Miguel, CA, March 28, 2024…read more Domaine Degher is a beautiful little tasting room at the top of a hill looking out onto the Salinas River and surrounding valley below. It is owned and operated by Mr. Dennis Degher, a kind experienced gentleman who knows how to show his guests a nice time. Wine tasting is $30 per person, waived with the purchase of wine. Wine tasting is by appointment only. We made an 11 am appointment for a Thursday morning. There is an automatic gate at the bottom of the hill and you call to have it opened when you arrive. Mr. Degher greeted us when we arrived at the top of the hill. He has an indoor and outdoor tasting area. It was such a beautiful morning, we did our tasting on the patio outdoors. We tried several wines, including a Viognier, Chardonnay, a couple grenaches, a few cab blends, and a beautiful unfiltered port. All the wines we tried were very good. After tasting wine, Mr. Degher took us for stroll around his property. He gave us cuttings of rosemary, lavender, oregano, and bay leaf. We bought 4 bottles of wine, which waived our tasting fee. Mr. Degher is also an accomplished musician who has composed and performed many songs, which he has recorded and can be purchased on CD. Don't miss an opportunity to visit this beautiful little gem at the top of the hill!

Been visiting Domaine Degher/Mojo Cellars since 2012. Dennis has always been an excellent host…read more Love his Reds and love his Blanche Voignier Chardonnay. Always worth the visit.

Absolutely amazing experience!…read more Family owned vineyard and delicious wine tasting. Came here on a weekend - they're open 7 days a week and close at 4 pm; last walk in at 3. Lovely outdoor seating with a patio to avoid being in direct sunlight! The staff are exceptional, so welcoming and friendly. We had a blast learning about their wine and listening to live music and just having great company! We went home with a bottle of their Viognier. So good!! Will definitely look into their jeep tour next time!

A nice generational family winery in Paso. We were lucky enough to take the Jeep tour with Brian…read more- the winemaker. The 1954 Jeep tour took us throughout the vineyard where we saw the vines up close and so many deer. Brian educated us on the wine process. He walked us through the family history as well as the history of the vineyard. Wines were great! We bought several bottles of The Crash wine. There's a good story that goes with that name and no - it's not about the Jeep. Outside the tasting room is a nice covered patio. This was our last and one of our best stops in Paso.

Wine was excellent. Definitely recommend. Ask Rachel for recommendations for local wineries to…read morecheck out.

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.

We were staying at Allegretto resort so we decided to do a tour of this beautiful winery. Turned…read moreout the experience was so much fun! The tour started at 10am cause it would be too hot to be outside in the afternoon. Our tour guy was very professional and knowledgeable about this massive vineyard resort. The tour took about an hour and half and finished with wine tasting in the resort tasting room. We were introduced to the entire property, history and facts about this winery. I really liked the cute goats on the ground. I was worried about them being in the heat and out in the sun. But our tour guy assured me that they made sure the animals stay in shaded areas and drink enough water to stay hydrated. The arts of this place are just fantastic. Owner is a big art collector so he covers quite a few cultures including Buddha (my faith)! All the arts are from the original countries so they are authentic. I loved the amazing art installations throughout the vineyard. My sign Virgo was on the top of the hill so we had to do a mill hike to see it. There is an art tour that we will do next time. I really want to know the details and histories of all the arts here. I was so glad that we decided to do this tour. If you ever visit Paso Robles wine country you might want to check this winery out. The prices were reasonable at $45 per person, $30 for resort guests and complimentary for members (2 people). The hours are Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays at 10am. Reservations are required. Ps. I'd suggest not visit in summer, central coast summer temperatures are unbearable!

Allegretto was such a nice and beautiful winery. The wine was really good and the wine tasting…read moreexperience was excellent.

There's something about visiting Alta Colina that feels less like a tasting and more like coming…read morehome. From the moment you arrive, Bob, Maggie, Melissa (and Jesse!) make you feel like part of the family. It's not just friendly service; it's genuine care and attention that turns every visit into something fun! The wines are thoughtfully made; fresh, expressive, and clearly crafted with intention rather than ego. Bob and Maggie embody that same philosophy: humble, kind, and effortlessly welcoming in a way that's increasingly rare. And Melissa? She elevates the entire experience. Attentive without hovering, knowledgeable without being pretentious...she just gets it. If you're looking for a place that pairs excellent wine with warmth and authenticity, this is it. We love you guys!

Alta Colina is a family-run vineyard and winery located near Paso Robles. It was founded in 2003…read morewhen owner Bob Tillman bought 130 acres of land. Meaning "high hill" in Spanish, the vineyards are located at one of the highest altitudes in the region at 1,800 feet. We stopped by their tasting room near the end of the day and fortunately they didn't require a reservation. The room itself was not super big but the workers were friendly teaching us about each of the wines. We shared a wine tasting ($30) which included five of their offerings. Of the tasting menu I enjoyed the carbonic grenache, GSM, and the old 900 syrah. At our table was a map of the vineyards and what they grow on each parcel on land. We didn't do so but from the looks of it you can even drive through them to check them out yourself.

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.