Scarlett Cougar discovered Villa San Juliette through the Pleasant Valley Wine Trail Twilight Tasting -- and afterward completely understood why people speak so highly of the property. There's something wonderfully romantic about a winery that still feels connected to gathering, celebration, and genuine hospitality instead of simply "wine service." Learning more about Villa San Juliette's beautiful estate and welcoming atmosphere left such a lovely impression. I also love seeing wineries that continue contributing to the collaborative, community-centered spirit Paso Robles wine country is known for. Looking forward to future events and hopefully experiencing Villa San Juliette in person one day soon. read more

My party of 4 argued it's French, Spanish, or Italian...but despite the right answer or if all three, you'll be transported. That my friends, is my favorite of all experiences. Owned by Nigel Lythgoe & Ken Warwick (American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance), they sometimes will make an appearance. But this is first class, and you'll feel a little like a celebrity by enjoying it here (and you could add British to the argument). It was 75 degrees with a cool breeze -- delightful. We shared a bottle of Rose Grenache while scarfing down some burgers and fries. Is that not perfect, or what? Smashburger & Fries [$25, 4.0 stars] -- I'd say, really good but not great. It was a 6 oz burger patty, not very smashed. Experts would say it should be 2 thin patties, smashed with crispy edges. Still, it stood on its own, was good, and the fries were devine. So, if you are reading this review of mine, what are you waiting for? Go already. read more

I made a reservation online and it was really easy. They put a hold on your credit card but don't actually charge you until after your visit. We arrived about 45 mins late to our reservation due to highway traffic, but I called to let them know and they were really nice about it. For a Saturday afternoon, they weren't packed full but it did pick up as the day got later. There's plenty of outdoor seating and a handful of tables outside. We opted to be outside to enjoy the large willow tree and fountain. I loved the design of the winery. We ordered their truffle fries, special wagu empanadas and a charcuterie board along with our three tastings. The wagu empanadas were bomb! The puff pastry was thick and flakey. I could've just had that on its own. lol the wagu filing was nicely seasoned too. Truffle fries were good but we didn't taste much truffle. The charcuterie was yummy and full but I wish they offered a softer cheese to spread on the extra crispy crostinis they offered. The wines were okay. We didn't love any of them, actually. For 3 tastings and the 3 kitchen items, our bill came out to about $190. Definitely a pricier experience. read more

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When we were at J. Lohr and asked our server for a recommendation for another good winery, he recommended Villa San-Juliette.  The property is spectacular!  They offer so many amazing items to purchase.  I was lucky to have Emily as a server.  She was so friendly and knowledgeable.  A tasting flight is $25 and is waived with a two-bottle purchase.  I really enjoyed all of their wines.  I ended up purchasing a bottle of 2022 zinfandel and a bottle of 2023 rose of Grenache.  I had a really enjoyable experience here, thanks to Emily!  Make sure you ask for her if you visit this beautiful winery! read more

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A must place to visit when in Paso Robles. Just a beautiful place, peaceful, relaxing. Good quality food and wines.

Stopped by this weekend for their open house event and it was fantastic! We went for the first time earlier this year and were so taken by the wines, food and atmosphere that we joined their wine club. The property feels straight out Italy! Gorgeous landscapes, statues, and views. It's a little remote compared to other options but worth the trek IMO. We tried a few dishes from their kitchen and the Beef Stew was the best thing I ate all weekend! read more

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If you are looking for a winery with a European flair then this is the place to visit. The view, ambience and service is top notch! The staff are all very friendly. Luis greeted us at the check in counter and told us we could sit where ever we liked. We wanted to be outside but in the shade. DJ our server, presented each bottle with a thorough description before he poured. He also filled us in on the history of the winery and how they came up with the name. *Owned by British TV Producers Nigel Lythgoe & Ken Warwick, (The OG's of American Idol), wanted to create wines with California grapes that were full of flavor & body. BTW...Also Shakespeare fans hence the name "Juliette" Our wine flight included: 2022 Sauvignon Blanc 5/5 2022 Rose of Grenache 4/5 2021 Alicante Boushet 4/5 2020 Malbec 5/5 (bought a bottle) 2020 Zinfandel 4/5 *an extra tasting of 2020 Chorum (a blend of all the red grapes) 5/5 (bought a bottle) The reds were mostly full bodied & bold which I prefer. The Sauvignon Blanc was crisp and perfect for summer. We ordered a Cheese & Charcuterie Board ($30) and Fries ($8) to accompany our wine. Delicious *Flight Tasting $25 per person/Fee waived with 2 bottle purchase/members complimentary *Beautiful grounds - leased out several times a year for weddings read more

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Phenomenal venue, great wine, professional service, great food... What more do you need to know ? read more

Myself and 4 of my friends found out that this winery was doing lunches and had heard good things. Our Server, Emily was the BEST. She was so friendly and accommodating and was able to explain any questions we had about the venue and the wines. We ordered Chilean Sea Bass on Corn Succotash, Paella for two and a Wedge Salad. We had a nice bottle of Alicante Bouche and liked it so much, we ordered another bottle. The food was incredible. We were happy with our entire experience here and of course the venue in beautiful. We will definitely be back. What a nice afternoon! Thanks, Emily! read more

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Had an amazing time, fantastic wines both Reds and whites. Luis was our server and he definitely elevated our experience, ask for him. We've been coming out to Paso for the past couple years and this is definitely one of the most beautiful wineries we've been to. Highly recommend read more

Great service, great food options, lots of seating, recommend reservations as it was a busy Sunday. read more

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Wow so worth the beautiful drive!! One of the prettiest settings with amazing vistas! Something for everyone on the wine list. But the food? Best winery food. Who is this crazy chef who offers paella with shrimp 15 miles from town? So delish! Going back this weekend for the wedge and smash burger! Bring your appetite and settle in for a perfect afternoon- hope you get Burke as your server! Can't wait to go back!! read more

Absolutely stunning location for an evening wedding in wine country, with sweeping views of the rolling hills and cotton candy skies during sunset. The passed appetizers, meal (including bread, salad and entree) and wines were all delicious and service was excellent! Accessibility awareness: My only complaint is the bathroom situation, which consists of 2 individual stalls located in the tasting room, which also served as the bar for the wedding event. I'm sure this is fine if you're visiting for a standard tasting, but if you're attending a large event with 100+ people, it means you spend a lot of time waiting in line instead of enjoying the event. There are 2 additional bathrooms located in a separate building back by the gravel parking lot, which is fine for able bodied individuals to walk over as needed, but if you have accessibility needs you should plan accordingly. read more

Still rewinding mentally to our time at this drop dead gorgeous vineyard and winery! Our experience here was sublime, which happens to be the music that was playing when we arrived and when we were enjoying our tasting out on the terrace. It was like they knew we were coming! ;) Enjoying their award winning wine and spectacular views to the sounds of Sublime, Foo Fighters, Soundgarden, Nirvana, and so on... the music was on point (in our humble opinion!). Scott was our wine expert and server, and he was so welcoming and friendly! We truly enjoyed our conversations with him, and appreciated him making our morning so delightful and relaxing. Thank you, Scott! Since it was an 11am tasting, we needed some food with our vino, so we ordered the Bruschetta al Pomodoro and the Rosemary Foccacia Bread. Both incredible!! You could really taste the freshness of the ingredients, and that focaccia bread was fresh out of the oven, and oh so perfect in taste and texture. Hats off to Chef Roberto Lavarini! My husband and I enjoyed the wine (maybe a little too much!), and left with a bottle of the 2021 Rosé and the 2019 Petit Verdot. We also loved the 2019 Alicante Bouschet Reserve. "Pro Tip:" If you purchase 2 bottles, the tasting fee is waived. We spent an extra half hour or more wandering around the property. Just glance at the photos and you'll see why we didn't want to leave...it's absolutely beautiful! I read on the website that Villa San-Juliette is owned by the former producers of American Idol, and I instantly recognized Nigel Lythgoe as also being a judge on the show So You Think You Can Dance! Just a little fun fact for you all. :) Definitely highly recommend VSJ. You can live out your Tuscan-style estate dreams right here in north Paso Robles! read more

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Had such a good experience here! Luis was very knowledgeable about each wine and was great to talk to and very down to earth. The cheese board was great and the environment/ambiance here was lovely. Would definitely come back and ask for Luis! read more

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Villa San Juliette is a hidden jem. Upon entering, you are teleported in some Tuscany villa with beautiful views. A perfect location for wine tasting and lunch. This is one of my favorite locations to visit. Consider Villa San Juliette, a place to take a friends and family. read more

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Beautiful location and views, very good quality of wine. Terrible customer service. Burke assisted us and we had 10 people. 6 tasted wine and 2 purchased. When it was time to pay, my sister was charged for 7 tastings. When she brought this to Burke's attention he argued with her that he Poured 7 tastings. He did not apologize and offer to count the glasses at the table. Instead he loudly argued that he had brought out 10 glasses and poured for 7. ( He did NOT bring out the glasses another gal did.) 2 of the 6 tastings purchased wine and tipped him separately yet he charged a 20% gratuity for the 7 tastings saying we did not pay our gratuity. Another member of our party tipped him an additional $20 (although the 2 who purchased wine had already tipped him.) VERY unprofessional. read more

Enjoyed visiting The villa with friends, we were told we must try the amazing ribeye steak and mushroom rizotto. It was better than we expected it was scooked to perfection and so fabulous. The wines were also just as good as we remembered. We tried the list and loved all the tastings especially the rose' and alacante bouchet. Cant wait to visit again and enjoy all the fun events. , read more

We came for the wine and stayed for the smash burger. After a long day of wine tasting the beautiful patio area was the perfect way to end our day. Loved the reds. Service was decent. Food was wonderful. read more

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A wonderful birthday treat! The drive to the vineyard was so beautiful peaceful perfect May weather. As we walked into the winery DJ greeted us. Really knowledgeable in his descriptions of the wine that was on our list. This is always a plus in my eyes when you get a service who is not only knowledgeable but funny made us feel right at home. Because it was my birthday I received a wonderful chocolate treat! Amazing! We took home the Sauvignon Blanc and the Petite Sirah. Such a wonderful experience read more

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This place was recommended to us so we drove out to check it out for ourselves. It's a good 20 minute drive the main road next to the water park. Parking is pretty much on a dirt road. They server limited food here and you order everything inside of the tasting room. We were here during their pick up party, so there were no tastings available. Instead, we opted for a glass of wine each. There are a lot of tables outside and if you ordered food, they will bring it out to you. We didn't try any of their food because we just came from our own pick up party. The property is beautiful and great spot to just relax with some wine and food. Most of the tables are out in the open under the sun. So if the suns out, you will burn. I wished they had umbrellas up to shade us. There is a big tree that shades some of the tables, so if you can grab one of those, it will make it more pleasant to sit and sip. I got the Malbec and the wife got the Petit Verdot Reserve. Came out to $18 per glass. I was not impressed with either drinks. I feel the tannins was too present for both and didn't like the mouth feel of it. The flavors didn't appeal to either one of us. I was disappointed that they did not do tastings because of their event, but at the pick up party I went to, it was business as usual. read more

Superb wines (we joined the club!) Loved everything they poured. Charcuterie board was very nice, and staff was knowledgeable and unobtrusive. Beautiful setting too. A bit off the beaten path, and absolutely worth it. read more

We met Don and Cindy Wilson and there recommendation was to come to your Winery. The location took our breath away. We're not red wine lovers but we are now. My husband fell in love ganache rose and that will be the next one we have shipped to us. The food was delicious. What can we say about Luis Echeveria , he made us feel at home from the beginning, he was friendly, knowledgeable, professional. Luis is a true asset to your organization and we just love him . read more

I joined, that's how much we loved it. We loved the Alicante Bouschet, Petit Verdot, and Petit Syrah. The rose was also delicious!

Beautiful winery! Friendly staff. DJ was super friendly as well as the girl waitresses (didn't catch their names). The views are beyond beautiful, service great and wine was great! read more

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Cheers to this fabulous winery and hospitality experience with Steve our wine steward! Oh and let's not forget, Chef Roberto from Italy, the delicious food paired with the elegant wines-perfect! The ambiance on the patio with the panoramic views made this an exceptional day. Great music and chill vibes. Steve, our wine steward was more than 5 Stars, super knowledgeable and gracious! We had fun, laughs and loved the wine tasting! We recommend: 2018 Zinfandel Pinot Gris Rose Caesar Salad with Prawns Italian Chicken Sandwich Charcuterie Cheese & Meat Platter Thank you Steve! Thank you Chef Roberto. Thank you Villa San-Juliette We'll be back!! read more

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Loved San Juliette so much! The grounds are breathe taking. There was a great selection of wine for tastings (of course we got a few bottles to take home), great snacks to munch on, and beautiful views no matter where you hang out!! My partner's parents ended up becoming members and we can't wait to come back again! read more

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Attended a beautiful wedding here in July. Gorgeous venue. Bit off the beaten path, but worth the drive to see the scenery there. Decorated well. Room for wine tasting, buffets, dinner tables, dancing and the ceremony. Glad we went! read more

Great wine and gourmet food -- not to mention the fabulous scenery! Staff is friendly and knowledgeable about the wines.

Villa San Juliette is one of the most beautiful, picturesque and welcoming wineries in Paso Robles wine country. The food and wine are excellent, the staff is very knowledgeable and attentive and the overall experience is perfect for a relaxing afternoon of wine tasting. A hidden gem. read more

Walked in and was shocked and saddened that Sheila moved onto Allegretto in Paso Robles, and the outstandingly amazing chef moved onto somewhere else. But on the positive side the huge blessing and surprise was Steve!!!!! Between Steve's wonderful personalty exuberance, enthusiasm for life for this winery and for people, we are not moving just because we were shaken. So thankful that general manager Cory (who picked up the phone to take our live reservation and remember that since we are frequents here) was so busy that she hung up the phone before I could say " be sure to assign us to Sheila when we arrive!" Had Kori done that it could have altered our decision to show up. Steve literally made up for the changes that have occurred here in the recent past. He is not only a server but he's also a chef who has carried on the same exquisiteness of the previous chef in taste, quality, and freshness of food! What really got me was Steve's expressing his admiration and appreciation for Sheila who trained him and has moved on and up elsewhere. But interestingly and probably most importantly my wife and I absolutely loved and appreciated every single wine on their tasting flight today - which above and beyond all the frills and beauty of this then you should be important and absolutely is and remains on such a Stellar level!!!!! Thank you Villa San Juliette, Thank you Kori. Thank you Steve. Would strongly recommend and would absolutely return!! read more

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Best winery we found in San Miguel! What a beautiful vineyard surrounding the big mustard mansion Casa and every wine we tasted was delicious. We got to see a $30,000 wedding set up on the premise and this place has a small food venue worth testing out. Check out our pics. read more

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What a lovely place to wine taste and spend an afternoon! We enjoyed all of the wines on the tasting menu (and brought several bottles home). Our pourer (Luis) could not have been nicer! I was also hoping to buy a logo sweatshirt (my name is "Juliette" - really wanted to represent) but was disappointed that my size was not available. We will have to go back to see when they are back in stock. We would highly recommend this winery and will definitley visit again! read more

I had the most amazing lunch at VSJ. Our thoughtful host explained to me about one of their grape varietals, the Alicante Bouchet, it has red flesh unlike most other wine grapes. SO LUCIOUS! I will be back as I didn't buy enough and now I cannot find this grape anywhere else besides Francis Ford Coppola's winery in Geyserville. Love it and my salad. read more

What a wonderful day! We have been to Paso Robles countless times and we have never been on the Pleasant Valley Wine Trail. What a great surprise! This is a beautiful winery with beautiful grounds. You feel like you are at the family's private villa (and it might be), sitting in their beautiful garden, and not in a commercial impersonal winery. The wine was great and the food was delicious. I will definitely be back on our next trip. Such a beautiful place to come out and relax, eat and enjoy great wine. Make sure you call and make reservations. I recommend spending time on the Pleasant Valley Wine trail for some family owned, personal wine tasting experiences. Don't miss Mystic Hills Winery while here, but make a reservation. read more

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We visited for the first time last weekend and we enjoyed our time thanks to Luis! We started our tasting outside & due to the rain we moved indoor to finish our tasting. We enjoyed the wine, a few appetizers, brought some wines home, and we look forward to returning during our annual anniversary visits to Paso. Great space for large groups! read more

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We had heard good things about Villa San Juliettte from reviews in Paso Robles Fanatics. We come up to Paso Robles 3 times per year and have been meaning to visit but the winery is pretty far away from most of our favorites, being located in San Miguel. I added to our itinerary this trip when I made it for this weekend a couple months ago. We attempted to visit today. Our reservation was at 2:30pm. It was our first time visiting and it was a 40 minute drive from the previous winery. It started pouring rain when we were about 5 miles away. We called the winery and let them know we would be 10 minutes late as I had slowed my driving due to very poor visibility due to the rain. When we arrived and parked in their parking lot, my party of 6 got out of our SUV in the pouring rain only to see employees of the winery leaving what was labeled as the barrel room and getting into a car and driving over to what we figured out from signs was where the tasting room was. They didn't say anything to us as they hurried to stay out of the rain themselves. So that my group didn't have to walk in the pouring rain, I followed the example of the employees and had my group get back in the car and I drove them over to the tasting room and dropped them off. They got out, grabbed their umbrellas and headed for the tasting room. They had to wait to get into the tasting room as there was a bride (must have had a wedding reception there) blocking the entrance taking pictures. When they could, they squeezed through and went in the tasting room. I went and parked the car by the barrel room and walked back in the pouring rain by myself. When I finally arrived at the table in the tasting room my friends informed me that the winery had closed their kitchen and that they would only offer an abbreviated/quick tasting for our group. My wife asked the staff if we could at least get some focaccia bread from The kitchen and she was told No. I will share that I had convinced my group to come to this winery and even told them to share plates at lunch so that we could get some light food with our wines at Villa San Juliette in the afternoon. Upon hearing that we could not have the experience we drove all the way out there for our group decided to leave. I attempted to give feedback to the staff before leaving. It was clear their focus was on preparing for the wedding reception. I let them know that if they would not be able to accommodate guests or if they planned to close their kitchen earlier than what their website says they should have let me know when I made the reservations so I could have planned accordingly or made a different reservation. The staff (manager?) made no attempt to show appreciation for my group choosing their winery. And actually stated well it's now actually 2:50 and your reservation was at 2:30pm. So I checked my phone, and she was right, as we were walking out of the winery....it was now 2:50pm. We had arrived 10 minutes late. But between dropping them off, and me parking the car, and then us all talking and deciding to leave bcuz they refused to do a full tasting or let us order food, I guess 10 minutes had elapsed. Such a shame that the staff is so poorly trained and that they showed absolutely no empathy or appreciation for what it took for our group to get out there in the rain. Based on this experience we will never waste our time trying to go there again. Luckily we had a great Airbnb to go back to and we had great wines to enjoy from all of the other amazing wineries we visited on this trip. So many wineries to choose from in Paso, I recommend skipping this one. read more

fantastic food, awesome wines and an amazing beautiful atmosphere here at villa san juliett!!! 10/10 would recommend! read more

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Have been wanting to write a review for VSJ for a while so finally got around to it. This is a 5-star winery with an excellent location located outside of Paso. When you get here, the vista will blow you away as there are fields of grape vines surrounding you. The wines are fabulous with a great menu to match. We are members of the wine club and the tastings are free. If you are ever in the area, then do yourself a favor and stop by this winery. read more

WHAT a wonderful place to visit, sip, eat, relax....an Italian like villa on the edge of Paso Robles Wine Country: https://monarch.wine/to-dine-and-wine-on-the-central-coast/ Glad to share my article on this incredible winery getaway. read more