This review is long overdue. Although we have been club members since 2011, in December 2023 we…read morevisited for the first time in many years. Bob Dunning hosted us and one other person for a tasting on the patio outside the tasting room. It was a beautiful, crisp day and a perfect time and place for tasting the wines. We enjoyed the opportunity to sit and talk with Bob about the wines and his experiences operating the vineyards for over 30 years.

Coming here was a true experience! Bob Dunning was so kind and attentive! He has a true gift! The…read morechard was extraordinary! Highly recommend! I would definitely call ahead! Especially if the weather isn't at its best! But well worth it!

A cute little winery set up on the hill off of 46, out of sight. I stumbled across Mitchella while…read moredoing a search on Yelp, and am quite pleased I chose this to be my one stop before moving on to the next city. The tasting at Mitchella Vineyard and Winery is $20 for 6 wines, with mindfully curated cheese pairings. (A fantastic deal considering the seemingly skyrocketing cost of everything.) The tasting fee is also waived with the purchase of 2 bottles, which is the route I opted for after completing my experience. Upon arrival I was instantly greeted by Lizzie, as she patiently and quietly waited for me to exit my car. She wiggled her butt toward the entrance, encouraging me to follow. Sweet little start to the day, I'd say! (The winery pup in case you haven't figured that out.) ;-) Rachel quickly greeted me and got me seated next to a heater in their enclosed patio, and the paired adventure began. The Viognier was paired with Kokos, a coconut Gouda cheese. Very surprising on the palate, and the wine definitely emphasized the coconut, while the cheese brought out the pineapple of the wine. The Chardonnay had a crisp mouth feel but still just the slightest hint of that butteriness I tend to love in my chardonnays. The subtle saltiness of the benning goat Gouda smoothed out the crispness of the wine. The Cheap B*st*rd (since I'm not sure what Yelp decides doesn't work for them), was quite enjoyable as a stand alone. For me it had the nose of what I would consider to be darker fruits and a generally more jammy wine, but it was smooth on the palate. The white Stilton with cranberry that it was paired out helped bring forward some of the fruit flavor, but the cheese itself wasn't my favorite (hence the stand alone aspect). The Tempranillo would be my grab a glass and a book and plop down by the fireplace (or on my balcony wrapped in blankets) type of wine. It didn't feel heavy and was just a nice sippable red. On the nose, for me, was a very dark red kookaburra licorice. It had a smooth, light finish and paired quite well with the mimolette (which I will forever know as the cannonball cheese thanks to Rachel!) Presumptuous, a zin, had what I consider to be a jammy mouthfeel (as I still can't figure out how exactly wine connoisseurs identify that!) It was paired with a Boschetto truffle cheese and I feel it brought out a very mushroom forward (favorable) taste when put together. For me, it isn't always about what can the food do for the wine... I love to experience what the find can do for the food! Give me a nice side dish of garlic sautéed mushrooms with a glass of this zin, and pretty sure I'm one happy girl. The only potential downside to me for this winery is that their restroom is a portable. While considerably clean, it's definitely a tight squeeze if you're a bigger girl like myself. Deal breaker? Not a chance. I look forward to a future stop when the vines are green and views expansive!

We had a lovely time tasting at Mitchella. Rachel was a wonderful and fun host. She explained the…read morehandcrafted wines and their stories which made us truly appreciate their wines even more. We have gone to many wineries and never tried a Rosé that blended a Zinfandel and Malbec. It was delightful! The wine tasting area is tranquil and beautiful as you are surrounded by the vineyards.

It's probably been eight years plus since I've been here. But I was thinking about it today because…read moreI have a friend of mine that's up in that area. The owner John was an amazing man with the most fantastic stories. He built the winery building they were in the furniture, the bar, including a beautiful table a lot of it is out of Redwood. I believe he has a place up in Big Sur or did I bought two bottles of wine and I really did this day. Wish I had bought more from him strongly recommend I love little Mom and Pop wineries, and he takes great pride in it and it shows.

What a hidden gem! Worth a stop. Lovely convo. Great with kids. We came in with a 2 and 4 year old…read more Great wine and very passionate about what he grows. Highly recommend a stop. I don't believe there are any crackers/snacks but if you have your own it should be welcome. We left with 2 bottles of Zin. The owner left my kids play with his grand daughter's bike in the shop. Tasting is $5 a person but if you buy 2 bottles he covered our 2 tastings.

We happened upon Summerwood by chance. What a find! The wine sampling was excellent, every wine…read morewas so good. The ambience was phenomenal and so, so welcoming! Our wine host was Michelle and she was a perfect mix of knowledge and fun! She made our visit! We will be back! Thank you for the visit and we will be back!

Such a beautiful winery!! And Michelle was an amazing and knowledgeable host. The wines at our…read moretasting were excellent. We will definitely be back.

A highly recommended place that I'm so grateful we went to…read more After visiting some of the fancier vineyards, Kiamie became the most suggested place to visit, and I'm so glad we did. It was described a place: with a guy, his dog and goats, a shack, delicious wine, and that's exactly what it was. Super down to earth host, outdoor seating in the shade, with a backyard vibe. The owner was a super cool dude, playing classic rock on the radio, who makes sure your glass is always full and you have everything you need. Intended on a quick visit, ended up staying over two hours and it felt like home. Bought a couple bottles at a great price and got the road. Definitely would return and highly suggest you check them out. Make sure and grab a pic with his pup before you leave.

We talked about coming to Kiamie on a few trips down to Paso because we heard it was a lowkey spot…read morewith goats and dogs. And while we're all about a relaxed wine tasting experience, especially when animals are involved, the wine still has to be good, and luckily that was the case here! We came in without a reservation on a Saturday afternoon and were warmly greeted by two of the winery dogs - already a big success. We checked in at the tasting room and were greeted by Greg, the owner and our host for the day, then grabbed a spot outside. Greg brought the wines from the tasting menu out 1 at a time and told us a little about each. We even got an extra pour of an off menu wine. We ended up taking two bottle home from the tasting - the rosé and the R'own blend.

Would have been nice to put this on their answering machine…read more Made the trip all the way out here , even bought a groupon deal for this winery. We live in LA as well..

There is no Rabbit Ridge winery anymore, but when it was open there wines were very mediocre and…read morebad!!

Vina Robles closed their location by the amphitheater. This one on Ramada Street is relatively new…read more Came here for lunch. The pizza here is so good. Today, Thursday , they have wines by the glass for $5! What an incredible deal. Since I drink only white wines, I was able to get a generous sample of 3 different wines for less than a tasting! Wines are good but not as good as I remembered before they sold the winery. We had the Diavola pizza and the Porchetta sandwich. The pizza was delicious. The sandwich was pretty good but it was a little dry. We also ended our lunch with a lovely tiramisu. The tiramisu was moist with the right amount of alcohol and cream. Just delicious. Service was great. The staff are very friendly. My son has a dairy allergy and can't have the cheese on regular pizzas. The chef was very accommodating and allowed us to bring in our specially wrapped vegan cheese to use on his pizza. Thank you for this accommodation! The eatery was very calming and was a wonderful way to spend our lunch hour. They did not rush us and we felt very welcomed. Definitely will be back here again.

I recently went back to Paso Robles and discovered Vina Robles had switched owners…read more At first I was sad and scared since I really did enjoy my experience at their previous location. Once I heard what happened I was more sad but happy to hear the new owner wants to continue Vina Robles. I wish as a member I would have gotten notified. Went to their new location which was really convenient since we were going to other wineries near there. It's still a big location. Plenty of seating and they still offer food which we were happy about. Our server was super sweet and knowledgeable which I always appreciate when it comes to wine. We started a tasting and then just tried whatever she gave us which we weren't complaining. Haha. All the wine she was giving us was really good. I was really impressed by their food. I wanted more of everything. We got their bruschetta al Fresco, hummus, monte Bianca pizza, and one other pizza. I fell in love with their bruschetta. We got there right as there kitchen closed which was a bummer because I wanted more. Overall, I still enjoy their wine. Their location is really nice. Food is delicious. I will conintue being a member and will stop by anytime I am in the area.

Hailey made our experience a 5 star experience. She was knowledgeable but not a know-it-all. And…read morewas friendly in a professional yet personable way. We tasted on the patio on a perfect weather day. We hiked Harmony Headlands in the morning and were ready for their delicious charcuterie, hummus/ crackers; and well balanced wine flight. Hailey was accommodating with food preferences, which was perfect. We loved the patio ambiance and comfy tables, umbrellas, and chairs. We each bought several bottles of wine. Hailey is a gem; wines were amazing. Thanks J Dusi!!!

Our host, Paul, was exceptionally accommodating, providing excellent information and descriptions…read more He took excellent care of us, which makes for a much better experience. We like the wines here very much, purchase a case, and will look forward to purchasing online or in person in the future. Highly recommended