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Wineries

Our favorite Paso Robles wineries, grouped by area.

With nearly 300 wineries, it's often best to focus on one area of Paso per day. Below are our favorites, grouped by area — a ☆ marks the ones we recommend first.

Adelaida Rd

9 wineries

Westside · ~15 min from downtown · Adelaida District

Justin · Halter Ranch · DAOU

DAOU's views are can't-miss. Halter Ranch and Justin are also breathtaking, with great food and wines.

Guest favorite: Justin

Bordeaux-style estate wines and the iconic Isosceles blend.

Guest favorite: Halter Ranch

Sprawling organic estate with a scenic terrace and great food.

Guest favorite: DAOU

Hilltop mountain estate famed for Cabernet and sweeping views.

Bold, small-lot Rhône and Zinfandel from a rising star.

Biodynamic Rhône specialist co-founded with France's Beaucastel.

Hillside organic estate with Rhône and Zinfandel blends.

High-elevation estate wines among historic westside vineyards.

Le Cuvier

Artisan, hand-crafted wines and an intimate tasting.

Family-run boutique tasting on the coveted westside.

Vineyard Dr

9 wineries

Westside · ~10 min from downtown · Willow Creek District

Denner and Brecon's wines are fantastic. Opolo is a great lunch stop with a large outdoor patio.

Coveted Rhône blends from a hilltop Vineyard Drive estate.

Approachable, expressive wines from a Welsh-rooted family.

Crowd-pleasing lineup, patio lunches, and house-made salumi.

Small-production estate wines on the limestone westside.

Bold Rhône and Bordeaux blends with playful names.

Photogenic lakeside estate known for Bordeaux reds.

Historic ranch making characterful Rhône and Zin blends.

Boutique small-lot wines in a relaxed, personal setting.

Rhône-focused garagiste with a devoted following.

Peachy & Killer Canyon

5 wineries

Far westside hills · ~15 min from downtown

Law

Law delivers incredible wines and tasting experiences. Calcareous has amazing views and a bite; L'Aventure, masterful red blends.

Guest favorite: Law

Dramatic hilltop estate with acclaimed Rhône blends.

Ridgetop estate with panoramic views and a lunch stop.

Stephan Asseo's masterful Bordeaux-Rhône 'Paso blends'.

Cult Rhône producer on the limestone-rich westside.

Elegant, Rhône-inspired wines crafted in small lots.

Highway 46 West

10 wineries

West along Hwy 46 · ~15–20 min · Templeton Gap & York Mountain

Austin Hope · Epoch

Austin Hope has fantastic wines in an intimate setting. Castoro and Venteux are great kid-friendly stops.

Guest favorite: Austin Hope

Polished Cabernet and Rhône wines in an intimate setting.

Guest favorite: Epoch

Historic York Mountain site with standout Rhône blends.

Family-friendly 'Dam Fine Wine' with a shaded picnic grove.

Estate wines and a full restaurant beside Heart Hill vineyard.

Cult westside Rhône from a striking modern tasting room.

Sought-after Rhône and Zinfandel blends in small lots.

Old-vine Zinfandel specialist with a Templeton tasting room.

Fourth-generation Zinfandel from historic Dusi vineyards.

Family estate with Rhône wines and a welcoming patio.

Approachable estate wines from a longtime grape-growing family.

Highway 46 East

8 wineries

Eastside · ~10–15 min from downtown · Geneseo & Estrella

Widely distributed but still full of surprises. Sculpterra is a local favorite.

Sculpture-garden estate and a local family favorite.

Hospitality-focused estate with a popular amphitheater venue.

Large, welcoming estate with wine caves and Rhône reds.

Paso pioneer offering free cave tours and estate wines.

Lively Old-West saloon tasting room and bold reds.

Well-known family winery with widely loved Cabernet.

Cass

Estate Rhône wines with an on-site cafe and events.

TOP

Boutique Paso producer with small-lot bottlings.

Tin City

6 wineries

Templeton · ~10 min south · walkable tasting park

Benom

An industrial makers' market with 30-plus vendors. Grab food at Six Test Kitchen or McPhee's Canteen between tastings.

Guest favorite: Benom

Buzzy Tin City maker of expressive, modern blends.

Playful, experimental urban winery in Tin City.

Bold, artful blends from winemaker Vailia Esh.

Rare all-white-wine specialist in Tin City.

Alsatian-inspired whites and Pinot in a speakeasy space.

Craft brewery with a big, lively Tin City beer garden.

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