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.

My wife and I had a wonderful time visiting with Jeff Branco while on holiday in Cambria. He…read moreregaled us with great stories and was interested in ours. We felt at home. We were buying wine for dinner and took Liz's suggestion and it was excellent. We also bought one of Jeff's wines. It was even better. Jeff, when we visited Justin we met Timothy. We told him about our experiences in Cambria and you. He said "you were the man" when you were the wine maker there and are largely responsible for their success. He said he wants to come visit to see you and try the wines you are making now. Hope he does soon.

I am so excited that Mr. Branco is finally creating his own wines. I've followed his wine making at…read moreeach winery and restaurant he's worked with. He was one of the first Americans to train in Bordeaux, France and this is a rarity to find in a winemaker here in the States. Everywhere he goes he leaves a trail of highly rated, amazing wines in his wake. He and his wife, Sonya, are such wonderfully fun and kind people, you will feel like family when you're there. I can not recommend this place and the family behind the lable enough. But be careful, once you taste these wines, you will want to buy all of them.

Absolutely love them!!! Amazing couple, super friendly and learned so much in the class. If you're…read morehesitating, DO IT!!!

From the owner: Sara-Syrah brings to you wine tasting classes! These classes are for the general public and wine…read moretasting staff. We will help teach you about your personal palate and how to train it. We help write wine tasting notes for businesses. We do in home classes for smaller groups of people and at businesses for larger groups.

Our server Brett was great! Made the wine experience even…read morebetter. Definitely will return and buy more of the excellent wines.

There's something special about discovering an in-town tasting room that feels both welcoming and…read morememorable, and that's exactly what we found at Serial Wines. The wines were lovely across the board. Thoughtful, balanced. But what truly made the experience stand out was Jennie. She was warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely fun to spend time with. No scripted sales pitch. Just real conversation, and the kind of hospitality that makes you want to come back again. Paso Robles has no shortage of tasting rooms, but this one felt personal in the best way. Highly recommend!

A must visit. Super…read morenice mom and pop vibe. The couple running the bar really do a great job explaining the different wines as well as providing a detailed map of all of the different places to check out in the area. They pour generously and have great prices.

Do you want to have someone with lots of wines at their disposal help you figure out what you like…read moreand dislike? The duo that manages this location is amazing and know so much about the history as well as the wines! I'm not a novice but I learned so much in 1 hour here. There are so many options, though I hope they get even more local inventory soon!

Cook sculptures, beautiful grounds. Sauvignon Blanc was good. Chardonnay was also ok but I…read morepreferred the Sauvignon Blanc as it was lighter and crisper. We were on a schedule so didn't linger too long, otherwise I would have liked to try a red. At $10/glass it was quite reasonable. We came because Google said it was kid-friendly, and it was definitely a good recommendation. The grounds are fun. They have some historical art stuff, interesting sculptures, beautiful landscaping, lots of space, pretty vines, bocce ball, and ping pong. We came with the kids and had fun walking around, playing bocce ball, and enjoying the wine. I love places like this!

At Sculpterra…read more... They are in the business of turning water into wine....... One grape at a time!!! Yeah, I didn't believe it either, but then I saw a sign in their vineyard that proved me wrong. It read: "Water into Wine" And now, I'm a believer! So what brought us to this magical place you ask?? Well, besides the obvious (the wine).... It was the.... ok you caught me!! We came for the wine! Yeah, we were staying at the Ava Hotel in Paso for my wife's birthday weekend (definitely check this place out if you are looking for a beautiful spot to call home away from home) And being that we were in wine country.... We wanted a nice outdoor vineyard where our kids could be outside, run around, and get all of their energy out all while Mommy & Daddy had our own little R&R time sippin' on the good stuff. And let me tell you, it was Good Stuff! When we first arrived at Sculpterra, we already knew the place was going to be a hit as the parking lot was hoppin. And apparently we weren't the only ones that got the memo that this place was THE PLACE to be as it was just a little bit off the beaten trail from where we started out... Approximately 6 miles from "Downtown Paso" (through the city limits, down the 'ol country back roads and suddenly we were in wine country!) Prior to heading to the vineyard, we did a quick pit stop at McDonalds for the kids so they had something they liked. As for me and my wife, we opted to get some of the local fare items offered on site, cause what goes better with wine than a yummy charcuterie board? I'll answer that momentarily! But wait, theres more!!!! Upon finding a nice little table outdoors to sit and relax with our wine chilled in a bucket of ice, there was suddenly music to our ears and Love to my eyes! Yes, there was lovely Live Music being played by a band and out of the corner of my eye, I spotted a food truck serving Mexican Food from a local Mexican restaurant. Remember earlier when I said what goes better with wine than a charcuterie board? Well, if you guessed a little Mexican Food, then you are oh so right, but only in moderation! So in order not to ruin the good vibes of the beautiful vino from Sculpterra, I opted for just one taco and a cup of their poblano soup and man was it fire. The soup was piping hot and it had a kick of spice that made me spice from ear to ear. As far as the wine, the vineyards vibe and the entire aesthetic of the grounds, Sculpterra Winery & Sculpture Gardens (the vineyard was adorned with many abstract and contemporary pieces that are all photo worthy), this place checks all the boxes. The place is kid friendly as there is plenty of space, both indoors and out, with areas for the kids to throw a ball, run around, or even learn to play a g as a game of chess. A decent variety of Reds, Whites, & Blends are all up for grabs, so if you find yourself in Paso Robles with the fam or its just you and your hunny, definitely come check this place out and watch the miracle of them turning water into wine!

We went the first of April on a wine-tasting road trip from Nor-Cal and were not disappointed. We…read morereserved an outdoor cabana with private seating for up to 5 guests and a beautiful view of the vineyard. Service was fast and friendly. Our waitress (?) didn't share her name but she was very knowledgeable about the winemaker and the wines and quickly shared what she knew before we had to ask. All the wines were lovely. We would def recommend.

After being members for close to a decade, we officially canceled our membership today. We have…read morestayed loyal to Austin Hope--even when cutting other clubs--specifically because of the service, but that era has clearly ended. We are the type of members who always take great care of the staff and rarely leave without purchasing extra bottles, yet today we were treated like an inconvenience. ​Despite being told in the past that spontaneous visits were no problem for members, we were turned away on a gloomy Monday with plenty of open tables. The host at the entrance was incredibly dismissive and wouldn't even let us finish our sentence before cutting us off. We were told our only options were to come back in an hour, a "limited" tasting, drive all the way downtown, or just pick up our shipment and leave. ​We asked for the Wine Club Manager to resolve the situation, but she wasn't on-site. To be offered a "partial" tasting as a favor after nearly ten years of support was the final straw. It feels as though they now prioritize "closing" new members over honoring the people who have supported them for years. They've gone mainstream and lost the personal touch that made them special.

Do yourself a favor and stop by Vivant Fine Cheese while visiting Paso Robles. It was perfectly…read morelocated right across the street from our hotel, making it incredibly convenient for a quick and easy stop. We popped in to grab a small cheese plate to take along to our wine tasting, and it turned out to be such a great decision. Everything was thoughtfully curated--the cheeses were exquisitely paired with locally produced accompaniments like olives and nuts, which really elevated the whole experience. It was so good we completely forgot to take a "before" picture... but trust me, the empty box at the end says it all--total satisfaction! Simple, delicious, and perfectly suited for a wine country outing. Such a great treat!

This cheese shop is clearly doing something right. The space is charming, the selection impressive,…read moreand the quality of ingredients speaks for itself. But if you're planning a visit, build in serious buffer time. We stopped in on Memorial Day and, with several parties ahead of us in line, didn't place our order until nearly 20 minutes after arriving. By the 45-minute mark, our food still hadn't come out for two paninis and a soup. What made it especially frustrating was watching parties who arrived after us get their cheese orders and drinks served before anyone had even started assembling our sandwiches. It was clear the shop was understaffed for the holiday weekend, with one person managing the counter and another in the back prepping. We ended up asking to take the sandwiches cold just to get out the door, only to have both stuffed into one small bag, sloppily wrapped. The soup, unfortunately, came out lukewarm regardless. None of this felt malicious. The shop has an unhurried, artisanal quality that's part of its appeal, but that can't fully account for the gap between the experience and a nearly hour-long wait for a simple lunch order while others moved ahead of us. Come for the cheese, come for the atmosphere. Just don't come hungry with anywhere to be.

Very nicely appointed wine tasting in DT Paso. The server was attentive and knowledgeable about her…read morewines. Everything was clean and they had extensive choices in Pinot Noir.

We were visiting Paso over the Christmas Holiday and were very pleasantly surprised when we…read morediscovered this spot open on Christmas Day. We were immediately seated by a very friendly man who said they are always open on Christmas and find it's a really busy day for them - and within the time we were there he ended up completely full. He was very friendly, the space itself quirky but cute and the wines were nice. They allow you to order food from the Thai restaurant next door and enjoy it while doing your tasting. He definitely got busy and could have used an extra hand so it took a bit to close out but we get it - a holiday and one of the only spots open in town.

LXV is a true hidden gem in downtown Paso Robles. This small, family-owned winery offers an great…read moreselection of wines. The tasting room is intimate, comfortable, and tastefully decorated, creating a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy great wine. What really makes this place stand out is the people. The staff and owners are wonderful friendly, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable, making the entire experience feel warm and engaging. LXV is especially known for pairing wine with custom spice and flavor experiences that complement the tasting. They traditional wine tasting and a wine-and-cheese pairing experience (which I highly recommend). The cheeses are coated with the different blends of LXV's own herbs and spices, adding a unique layer of flavor to each tasting. If you enjoy cooking or simply appreciate bold, and well balanced flavors, chances are you'll leave with a few spice blends to take home along with a bottle or two of wine. I highly recommend checking them out.

Wow, definitely do the spice pairing with your wines. What a unique experience. My husband's old…read moreboss brought over a bottle during a dinner party and told us to go the next time in Paso. Our first stop when we arrived in Paso. We've been to so many wineries, this would be one of our top 10. The spice pairing is unique but pairs so well with the wine. Buy 3 bottles to waive the fee. Since it's more of boutique, the bottles are quite pricey, mostly ranging near the 100s. But it was our favorite the whole weekend we went there. And we bought 6 bottles. We loved the spell and got 3 bottles of that! It's a Syrah cab blend. Has the Paso flavor that we love. It's not a vineyard, just a tasting room but worth a visit. We met the wine maker too. Friendly and attentive service. Can't wait to pop open a bottle at home soon!