The Experience
Deemed an American Viticulural Area, Paso Robles is famed for it’s Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rhone, and word class Syrah’s. The city lives and breathes wine and wine tasting events and opportunities. It’s annual Paso Robles Zinfandel Festival attracts visitors from all over the globe.
The appellation is home to more than 300 wineries and 40,000 vineyard acres focusing on premium wine production. The distinct microclimates and diverse soils, combined with warm days and cool nights, make growing conditions ideal for producing more than 40 wine varietals from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, to Syrah, Viognier and Roussanne, to Zinfandel, the area’s heritage wine variety. All of these factors are why people travel from all over to go wine tasting in Paso Robles.
Wineries In Paso Robles
*Winery hours may change due to COVID-19 restrictions and winery capacity.
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Aaron Wines
Open: Thursday – Monday | 11AM – 5PM
As a quaint winery, Aaron Wines offers an exclusive and intimate tasting experience, filled with bold wines. His tasting room portrays a surfer-like lifestyle, as does his labels. Those who visit his winery shine as bright as their reviews upon leaving. Locals favorites: Petite Sirah blends, Riesling, and Pinot Noir.
*Tasting fee waived with a two bottle purchase.
Tasting Fee:$
Phone: 805-369-2037
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Adelaida Vineyard & Winery
Open: Wednesday – Monday | 10AM – 3:30PM
Beautiful outdoor area to taste estate wines, grown from organically farmed vineyards. Open for groups of 6 and fewer.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-239-8980
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Al Lago Wines
Open: Thursday and Monday | 12 – 5PM; Friday – Sunday | 10:30AM – 5PM
Mainly described as silky, soft, and balanced, Al Lago is known for their production of red blends. After bridging their European origin or newly found knowledge of winemaking, the owners of Al Lago produced Sangiovese, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and 3 varietals of Pinot Noir.
*Tasting fee is waived with a purchase of a bottle of wine.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-369-2590
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AmByth Estate Wines
Open: Friday – Monday | 11AM – 5PM
Open for groups fewer than 6; Nothing added wine, including sulfites. Biodynamic and Organic certified from dry farmed vines. Tasting room and wine bar outside in the plant Nursery in the center of our nostalgic small town of Templeton. By the glass pours and food available at Natures Touch Market and Kitchen.
*Tasting fee is waived with the purchase of one bottle of wine.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-319-6967
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Ancient Peaks Winery
Open: Daily | 11AM – 5:30PM
Ancient Peaks is a family-owned winery specializing in wines from their estate Margarita Vineyard in Paso Robles.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-365-7045
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Bella Luna Winery
Open: Daily | 10AM – 4PM
For groups of 6 or fewer, by appointment only.
They offer a vineyard walk and tour where they’ll discuss vineyard practices.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-319-6967
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Benom Wines
Open: Appointment Only
Visit Benom Wines for a very unique, one-on-one tasting experience. The whole Tasting Room is reserved for your tasting to fully delve into the wines, learning about the history of the winery and wines. Fresh baked bread is served with every tasting!
*Tasting fee is waived with the purchase of four bottles of wine.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-369-2036
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Brian Benson Cellars
Open: Friday – Sunday | 11AM – 5PM
Walk into Brian Benson Cellars for a tasting of French-aged Zinfandel, Syrah, and various blends all found in Willow Creek district of Paso Robles.
*Tasting fee is waived with the purchase of two bottles.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-489-0446
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B&E Vineyard
Open: Saturday – Sunday | 11AM – 5PM
Any group size available for glass and bottle purchase; ample outdoor seating with shade.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-238-4815
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Calcareous Vineyards
Open: Monday – Friday | 10AM – 4PM
Available for glass and bottle purchases; outdoor seating for any group size with misters and umbrellas. Food available daily from 11am – 3pm.
They usually offer estate tours that go through their vineyard and production facility.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805- 239-0289
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Cass Winery
Open: Daily | 11AM – 5PM
They’re known for their elegant and divine wine, you’re guaranteed to enjoy their white, rose, and red varietals.
They partner with Central Coast Trailrides to provide horseback tours through their vineyard.
*Tasting fee is waived with a bottle purchase or Wine Club Membership.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-239-1730
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Desparada
Open: Appointment Only
Enjoy the creative and artsy side of winemaking with the labels on each Deparada wine bottle. The wines and the people who devote their time to producing this wine have a true quirky spirit, and are sure to leave you in awe.
*Tasting fee is waived with the purchase of two bottles of wine.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-434-9611
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Donati Family Vineyard
Open Thursday – Monday | 11AM – 4PM
Open for groups of 8 or fewer. Complimentary tastings and discounts for active Wine Club Members.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-238-0676
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Field Recordings
Open: Appointment Only
The goal: produce a wine with personality. Mission accomplished. The flight of 8 blend varietals has been described as “eclectic,” and offers canned wines for you to enjoy on a picnic after tasting in Tin City. Also be sure to say hi to their Winery Dog, Lily.
*Tasting fee is waived with a two bottle purchase.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-503-9660
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Giornata
Open: Appointment Only
Giornata Wines took Italian varietals and curated them in California. Backed by the multiple reviews of extremely happy guests, their wine is sure to impress you. Their tasting room is as elevated as their varietals and the ambiance. This is surely an intimate and elegant tasting experience.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-434-3075
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Halter Ranch
Open: Thursday – Monday | 11AM – 4PM
Consecutive years of winning the Sustainability award is the cherry on top for Halter Ranch, alongside their various award-winning wines. They grow sixteen grape varietals, and offer a bold selection of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Syrahs, Grenache-based Rose, Grenache Blanc, and an elegant CDP.
Looking for special experiences? Schedule a Jeep Tasting Tour around their 283-acre vineyard and natural landscape. There is also a hiking trail, vineyard horseback tour and tour of their facilities.
*Tasting fee is waived with purchase of 2 bottles or a Wine Club Membership.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-226-9455
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Jacob Toft
Open: Daily | 10AM – 3PM
Outdoor tastings; groups of 12 or fewer allowed at this time. Reservations recommended.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-550-1633
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Kaleidos
Open Friday – Sunday | 11AM – 5PM
For groups of 12 people or less. Visit Kaleidos for Paso Robles-famous Syrahs, and very bold reds with lots of tannins – these aren’t for the faint of heart! This winery also offers a cupcake and wine pairing on the first weekend of every month, and special event weekends!
*Tasting fee is waived with the purchase of two bottles of wine.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-226-0828
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Lefondusac
Open: Thursday – Friday | 2 – 8PM; Saturday | 12 – 9PM; Sunday | 1 – 7PM
Pay by the glass. Known for outstanding service, relaxed and fun atmosphere, and good wine to top it off, you’re guaranteed to enjoy your tasting at Lefondusac! Get to know the owner and his minimalist technique to his fruit forward wine while playing a round of darts. This winery is open late!
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-369-2270
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Levo Wine
Open: Wednesday – Monday | 10:30AM – 4PM
Levo Wines is a different experience in which the winemaker and owner sources his grapes from Santa Barbara, to make Paso Robles style wines. If you get the chance, take your time talking to the owner, Bret, to learn about his process of going from dirt to bottle. Visit this tasting room for a lineup of reds and one Chardonnay.
*Tasting fee is waived with a purchase of two bottles of wine.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-400-5994
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Monochrome Wines
Open: Appointment Only
For the white wine lovers of Paso – amongst the heavy reds, Monochrome Wines offers a diverse selection of whites, grown in both Paso and Edna Valley. This tasting experience is a one-on-one tasting with the owner, who describes the notes of the wine as well as the history and how it’s made. For those who want a background of the wine while tasting, this is your spot!
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-674-2160
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Nicora Winery
Open: Wednesday – Sunday | 10AM – 4PM
Visit Nicora Wines for a selection of beautifully crafted Rhone wines. Their grapes are sourced on the Central Coast only, from Paso Robles to Santa Maria. The tasting experience here is a one-on-one with their tasting room manager, with a flight of reds and a white!
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-400-0039
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Niner Wine Estates
Open: Daily | 10AM – 5PM
Indulge in French oak barreled Syrah, characterized with notes of black cherry and leather, or a dark fruit-filled blend from their Heart Hill Vineyard. If you’re more of a white lover, try their Reserve Silhousette Du Coeur, a blend of 3 grape varietals on different edges of their famous Heart Hill Vineyard.
*Tasting fee is waived with a purchase of 2 bottles.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-239-2233
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ONX Wines
Open: Daily | 10AM – 5pM
Enjoy a flight of whites, roses, and reds to fulfill your palate. ONX Wines is known for having “an infatuation with delicacy,” which you can taste directly in their Mad Crush.
*Tasting fee is waived with the purchase of two bottles of wine or a Wine Club Membership.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-434-5607
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Opolo Vineyards
Open: Daily | 10AM – 5PM
Opolo Vineyards offers a plethora of wine varietals, and is the perfect place to bring a group who is eager to explore different wine varietals. Interested in exploring outside the normal? Try their 2016 Tempranillo, 2017 Mountain Zinfandel (a local favorite!), and their 2016 Sangiovese.
They also usually offer activities like their estate tour.
*Tasting fee is waived with a bottle purchase or a Wine Club Membership.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-238-9593
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Parrish Family Vineyard
Open: Friday –Sunday | 11AM – 6PM
Groups of 10 – 16 people must contact the winery for reservations. Visit this boutique Paso Robles winery for a home away from home experience! Their Welcome Tasting Menu includes a 2018 Estate Sauvignon Blanc, 2018 Chardonnay, 2016 Petite-Sirah, 2016 Silken, and 2016 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. The winery also features in house food offerings such as shareables, salads, sandwiches, macaron flight, and Sunday Brunch!
*Tasting fee is waived with the purchase of$50 or Wine Club Membership.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-286-4028
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Powell Mountain Cellars
Open Friday – Sunday | 12PM – 5PM; Appointment-Only On Monday – Thursday | 1 – 5PM
Reservations required for groups of 6 people or more, with a max of 12. If you’re looking for Bordeaux, Rhone, and Spanish varietals, Powell Mountain Cellars will present you with many options! Their Wine Club offers a 20% discount and you receive two shipments of six bottles minimum per shipment, with complimentary tastings for 2 people.
*Tasting fee is waived with the purchase of two bottles of wine.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-434-8097
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Sans Liege Wines
Open: Daily | 10AM – 5PM
Continuously described as “reasonably priced, flavorful, laid back vibe, friendly tasting room staff.” What else do you need? We’ll take the advice from the locals, who usually pick a bottle or two up before heading to dinner! Featured wines: White Rhone blend, Groundwork Syrah, and “The Offering” – a red blend.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-773-2770
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Sculpterra Winery
Open: Daily | 10AM – 5PM
If you’re looking for a more unique experience, visit Sculpterra Winery for great value ($10 for 8 different wines!), a beautiful and scenic sculpture garden, and plenty of whites, reds, blends, and dessert wines to choose from! Their vineyards locations feature different soil types ideal for planting red varietals, specifically Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petite Sirah, Mourvedre, Pinot Noir, and Zinfandels.
There are a wide variety of activities at the winery ranging from bocce ball, ping pong, foosball, or chess. You can also explore their sculpture garden.
*Tasting fee is waived with a bottle purchase or Wine Club Membership.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805- 226-8881
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The Fableist
Open: Daily | 11AM – 5PM
With all bottles hovering around $20, you won’t be disappointed. As a Paso Robles winery, The Fableist offers various red varietals, however they also offer equally delicious varietals of whites. Their tasting flight of 8 wines features 2 whites and 6 reds – one of which being a Tempranillo for our Spanish grape lovers.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-246-1431
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Tobin James Winery
Open: Daily | 10:30AM – 5:30PM
Enjoy the aesthetic and rural ambiance of Tobin James Cellars. An true to Paso style winery, bring out your cowboy boots and get western with a glass of wine. With award winning wines curating the perfect tasting, you’ll enjoy the flavor and boldness of every red, wine, and sparkling — guaranteed!
*Tasting fee is waived with a minimum of $20 purchase of wine or a Wine Club Membership.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-239-2204
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Tooth & Nail Winery
Open: Daily | 10AM – 5PM
Brace yourself for something different. From the character of our wines to the neo gothic nature of our décor, the Tooth & Nail castle is an experience beyond the ordinary.
*Tasting fee is waived with the purchase of 2 bottles of wine, or a $50 purchase.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-369-6100
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Turtle Rock Vineyards
Open: Thursday – Monday | 12 – 5PM
A family owned winery that sources grapes locally from the West Side of Paso, you’re sure to taste the hard work the owners put into their 1,500 cases annually. They specialize in Rhone varietals, sourcing their grapes from Willow Creek Rd on the Westside of Paso Robles.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-674-1889
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Windward Vineyard
Open: Monday – Friday | 10:30AM – 5PM
Outdoor seating for groups of 8 or fewer. Fun, unique flight of Exclusively Pinot Noir on our patio overlooking the vineyard. We have misters, cheese & charcuterie plates available and we are dog-friendly!
*Tasting fee waived with the purchase of two bottles of wine.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805- 239-2565
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The Tin City Experience
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Housed in an industrial park nestled along the historic 1,200 mile Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail in Paso Robles enjoy locally-sourced craft beverages from wines, beers, ciders, to spirits. There’s something in Tin City for everyone! The small setting found in each stop makes it easy to learn more about the story of the winery, the process behind brewing, and more.
Tin City’s offerings are as diverse as the setting. Not only will you find tasting rooms here, but you’ll also discover artisan shops and tasty eateries. Here it’s not unusual to see a forklift dutifully moving palettes, a white oak bearing the mark of ‘safe passage’ as carved by 18th-century travelers, a roll door revealing a stylish industrial interior humming with friends and laughter.
Park anywhere and just start walking! Everything you’ll want to try in Tin City is only a couple of steps away.
Wine Tasting Checklist
snacks (cheeses, crackers, salami)
a rockin’ playlist for the road
call wineries for a reservation (especially for groups 6+)
plenty of water
license to validate that you’re 21+
money for tasting fees (standard tastings can range from $10 – $35, and
each tasting comes with approximately 4+ tastes)