I don't know whose idea it was to do a wine tasting paired with brownies but let me just say this about them. They're a genius. I mean, brownies? I've seen them paired with other things but those were mostly just basic brownies. To actually think that flavors in the assorted wines could be matched with and complimented by specialty brownies? Amazing. I'm thinking they were eating some "basic" ones first... I asked our server about it and she said that with 300 wineries in the area they needed to find some way to differentiate themselves. I think they succeeded even if it is $19 per tasting. I'd do it again. The wines? Yeah, they were awesome. I really enjoyed the Albariño, a delightful fruit forward start to the tasting. Paired with the limoncello goat cheese brownie brought new dimensions to the taste of both! My favorite was the zin paired with the ghost chili chocolate brownie. The zin wasn't too full bodied or heavy and the brownie did it justice! The space is gorgeous. You should stop by even if you aren't interested in tasting wine. The front side of the building is stained glass. The outdoor patio is remarkable. Totally worth checking it out. And the wine really is good, with or without the brownies. read more

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Loved everything about this place. I've never had a cookie and wine pairing and now I will be craving cookies every time I drink Shale Oak wine. Awesome hospitality in a truly green environment. First time on the west side of Paso Robles, as we normally stuck to the east, but will definitely make it a point to return. Love! read more

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We had an amazing day! Beautiful setting, amazing wine, and just the sweetest companion (Gus the pup). Katie, is just a sweetheart and is very knowledgeable about all their wines. Do yourself a favor, check this winery out! read more

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covid times make things more challenging but you wouldn't notice here! excellent service, excellent hygiene practices and mask wearing, lots of distance at tables, etc seamless rollout. the staff is exceptional and friendly. Matthew and Katie provided a great welcome. we did both the classic ($15) and exclusive ($25) tasting and every wine was divine. Come visit! read more

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Went by chance as we drove by, SO glad we stopped! Joey was super informative and had lots of information. Congrats on your Masters Joey! Joined our first wine club here. Loved everything we tasted, red or white! read more

Beautiful building, friendly staff delicious wines! Definitely worth a visit when you're in the area.

Fantastic wines in a beautiful setting. To compliment the wines is a staff that makes you feel like family. Kate the wine club manager and Peter the general manager treated us like a king and queen . This winery is now one our favorites and will become a definite stop each time we visit . You need to give this wonderful winery a try, it's a two thumbs up experience. Randy and Judy from Riverside CA read more

Loved Shale Oak. We stopped by midweek around 11:30 am and were able to enjoy the place to ourselves for a while. We asked if we could sit outside on their patio in the shade and the staff was happy to accommodate. The architecture is modern with large geometric stained glass and there is a nice flowing creek on the patio. The staff gave us a little history about how everything is sustainably-built and maintained. Love that. We decided to do the brownie pairing, and Omg, absolutely delicious. Paired wonderfully to bring out the flavors of each wine. Hard to choose a favorite as they were all delightfully different. There were 5 brownie pairings, and then 2 additional wine tastings. We bought a bottle of the Alberino (whites aren't usually my favorite but this was fruity and crisp and I loved it!) and the 2010 Cabernet (always love a good Cab). All-in-all, wonderful experience and would definitely return. read more

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I was in town with my girlfriends, a much needed trip! Our last (but not least) stop was Shale Oak. It was the perfect ending to an amazing weekend. We got there at 3pm and stayed until they closed. The manager Joanne gave us a tour and explained how sustainable they are. She poured their delicious wines and was just the perfect hostess. We sat out in the patio, enjoyed our wine and snacks. Joanne talked about the wonderful plans she has to enhance the property and I just cannot wait to come back and see the bocce ball court! They also have a cute gift store, purses, wallets, iPhone covers and anything else u can think of made out of cork material. Needless to say we left Paso with beautiful memories and wonderful wine from Shale Oak. read more

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Beautiful winery next to a hillside. Three winery dogs greeted me to a great wine tasting experience. They produce some superb wines including a spicy Zinfandel. I bought a case! read more

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I went to one of their monthly unWINEd "Fireside" events with a Meet-Up group. I thouroughy enjoyed the complimentary wine and cheese pairing with Danika Reed of Vivant Fine Cheese in Paso Robles. My personal favorite pairings were the 2008 Syrah with the BellaVitano Raspberry cheese and the 2008 Cabernet Reserve with the Ewephoria cheese. I love that they sell wines by the glass so you can enjoy a glass while sitting outside. I had a glass of the 2008 Cabernet while getting to know some of the other people in the Meet Up group. We were sitting on the adirondack chairs when a man approached us asking how we liked the chairs. Turns out, he made them, and they are sturdy and comfortable. Next time I'll participate in one of the property tours to learn more about the resource saving practices of this winery. read more

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Came here as part of a wine tasting tour for a friend's bday. Was a nice place and was interesting to learn about how eco friendly the place is. Apparently you can plant their menus and they'll grow into something (seeds in paper). Bought a rose I tried off the tasting. Only gripe is that the tasting seemed rushed and some of us didn't get to try some wines because they only had minutes to finish the previous tasting. If you buy a bottle they'll wave the tasting fee! read more

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I stumbled on this winery through the magazine 'Vino'. I went to school with some of the gals that work here and decided to give it a whirl. With architecture in sync with the local Eco friendly vibe, Shale Oak gives you more than than that. I came in unbiased, not knowing of their wines and environment and was greeted with a familiar face and was welcomed as part of their wine family. We didn't know we were entering an event called unWINEd, (which happens the last Sunday of each month) without reservation ... $7 4 tastes, 4 pairings from a featured local restaurant. Music was wonderful, but I don't recall the man singing, but he had a wonderful voice. Good Job! Overall a wonderful experience... I love the furniture and the feel of Shale Oak. I will be returning... With more people! read more

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Shale Oak has one of the most intriguing buildings of any winery I've visited. I found it because I was looking for more wineries that have a single varietal Albariño, probably my favorite white varietal. Shale Oak has a nice spread of different wines, ranging from the crispest whites to dark red blends. I really liked the Albariño and Viognier, and their red blends were excellent. The building itself has large colored glass panels that provide a beautiful atmosphere. The room itself is spacious. The employees were all really nice and knowledgeable about the wine. I'm definitely bringing more people to Shale Oak the next time I'm in the area. read more

Cute place, lots of outside seating. The wine wasn't my favorite, but property is gorgeous

Delicious wine, extremely friendly staff, and a modern style makes Shale Oak an incredible winery to visit!

Such a beautiful winery with great service and live music on Saturday's! Loren Radis' music was the perfect addition to our wine tasting experience on a beautiful winter day, we couldn't have asked for a more perfect day for experiencing Paso!! read more

Great experience, Loren Radis made for a very intimate relaxing experience my gf and I won't forget from our Paso trip!

I've loved this wine and the winemaker's talents since I first tasted their wines at Sunset's Savor the Central Coast on the first year they had the event here in SLO County. Of all the wines we tasted that day, Shale Oak was by far our favorite find! We especially love the syrah and petit verdot -- they are lovely wines. We recently went to the winery and enjoyed a cheese and wine pairing seminar and that was not only fun but educational. And again, we got to really enjoy some fantastic wines! Curtis the winemaker is very warm and has a great personality, we've really enjoyed getting to know him and talk wine! I cannot recommend this winery and their wines enough-- I didn't even get to talk about the whites, but they were also very nice!!! Tasting room manager Danielle is super friendly and helpful and really makes you feel at home. I truly love tasting rooms where not only the wine and atmosphere is terrific, but the staff are friendly and welcoming! read more

Outstanding wine and beautiful atmosphere! Steve was amazing with humor and knowledge. Will go back for sure!!

Nice sustainable place, fun to have live music on a Saturday with a great patio. The wine was light and full of flavor. I loved the rose and the Syrah. read more

Katie was super informational! We loved how Shale Oak is Sip certified! Our favorite was the KA and Ku! Definitely need to check it out if you are in town! read more

Couldn't have asked for a better birthday experience. Live music. Knowledgeable wine host, Katie! She was so amazing and made my experience the best ever. Live music was the topping on top of my sundae. Thank you Shale Oak for the best birthday ever. read more

Super great experience with Katie! They are Sip certified which means they are as organic of a winery as you can be. Definitely recommend trying one of the 5 earth elements. My favorite was the Ku. read more

We come here to get a bottle of rose every time we're in Paso. We love how dog-friendly they are and everyone who works there is so nice! Our favorite winery in town. read more

I am a fan! Indigo and her colleague were so accommodating and took their time in explaining their collection. Will definitely be back. Definitely no whiff of uppity BS here. Will definitely be back!!!! xoxo/ Edwin and Jonathan read more

Beautiful architecture, good wine and great band! They also have super case specials. Will be back! read more

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Had a great experience here! The tasting room is beautiful and they're SIP certified and sustainable. They were so knowledgeable and attentive and answered all our questions. Our favorite was the Albariño which was on special when we were there. read more

My wife and I have been members at Shale Oak since they opened about 10 years ago, love the architecture and wine and have been back to visit a couple times since we joined. I'm not sure if there's been a change in managment since we last visited two years ago but were dismayed by our visit last week. The architecture is beautiful, modern, and clean but they've added all sorts of cheap signage and other tchotchkes which is out of character with the quality of the buildings. There was disrepair with peeling paint, disheveled dishwasher, and the interior of the building had all sorts of cobwebs and junk stacked up against the interior windows that look into the tasting room. There were boxes stored in the hall to the restrooms and just basically junk everywhere. The most dismaying part was the tasting room staff, some of the worst we've encountered anywhere, with basically no knowledge of the wines they were pouring, just half-heartedly reading off the printed tasting notes. We'll be cancelling our membership when we get home and really hope the winery's ownership can turn the ship around and bring their facilities back up to their former quality, until then we won't be back. read more

This is our favorite winery in Paso! Every wine is excellent & the customer service is top notch. Also, the building is Gold Lead certified in sustainability while maintaining beautiful aesthetics. I highly recommend coming here. Ask for Angela =) read more

Great wines and beautiful winery. Might I add, after tasting some delish wines I bought some bottles to enjoy at home! Will be visiting Shale Oak again! read more

Stopped by on a rainy Saturday. Staff was very friendly and the wines were decently priced. Hope to come back on a sunny day to enjoy the outside patio! read more

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Jess and I pulled this place up on Ye Olde Trusty Yelp app while looking around. We hadn't heard of it or had it recommended, which is a shame because they defienitly deserve some free press. Danielle and Rachel were working that day, they had some excellent wines and both ladies were engaging and fun to chat with. The tasting room is very bright and cheery, and the back patio is beautiful. But I think what impressed us the most was the steps they take to be so green. They really are an environmentally friendly organization and truly deserve accolades for that alone. But regardless of that, the wines were really good. We will definitely come back here on our next trip. Cheers! read more

Let me first frame the situation in which Shale Oak welcomed us: A group of 9 of us girls came here as part of our bachelorette party excursion. We went to a total of 4 wineries and Shale Oak was our second stop, which also became our lunch spot. So there, Shale Oak already had their work cut out for them. The manager walked up to our Uncorked Wine Tours van as we were scrambling out of it with a tray of glasses with white wine in them to greet our party. Then, she escorted us up the stairs and briefly explained just how special Shale Oak is, which made all of us appreciate where we were standing so much more. We asked her if we could have lunch on the property and she graciously emptied out the back patio area (and people just kept coming outside to help us move tables and umbrellas!) so that our party could set up our lunch and ourselves. One of the guys who worked there came out to pour us our tastings while we were able to sit, chat, and eat. Everyone was SO accommodating and so sweet to us that we couldn't stop talking about Shale Oak all day and even wanted to go back to it! Their wines are also absolutely delectable. Definitely worth a stop on your Paso Robles wine tour! Thank you for making our experience so wonderful and memorable! read more

Love this winery. Our first visit and we had a great tasting experience. Cute wine dog. Love the Zinfandel and I am a picky wine drinker. We will be returning soon! read more

Wonderful afternoon at Shale Rock Winery! Great wine and fabulous live music. Saw Will Bremen today and it was awesome!

Katie was very knowledable and there wine was excellent. Also, live music from 1-4pm on saturdays!

Love the Rosé! The building is wonderful and the staff is knowledgeable and fun!!! Had a great time here! Definitely recommend stopping by!

Favorite place in this region, love their Eco-friendly business, great staff, dog friendly and encourage off leash if your dog is trained... And great wines! Try the cookie pairings, lot of fun and very unique. read more

This place came highly recommended by a friend. Wonderful spot for wine tasting. Beautiful outdoor area and nice staff. I would come again to entertain friends and family. read more

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