Paso Robles Wineries and Tasting Rooms

Areas in Paso Robles

• Templeton Gap District

  Along the Highway 46 West corridor around Templeton, cool Pacific air flows through gaps in the Santa Lucia Range on summer and early fall afternoons. Early wineries here were known for Zinfandel.

  60+ places in Cruv

• Willow Creek District

  Just west of the city along Highway 46 West, in mountainous country with limestone throughout. Fog and ocean breezes keep it cooler than much of Paso Robles.

  35+ places in Cruv

• Adelaida District

  The northwesternmost district, in the southern Santa Lucia Mountains, with oak-covered slopes rising to about 2,200 feet. Roads curve, so allow extra time.

  25+ places in Cruv

• Geneseo District

  East of the city and south of Highway 46 East, on stepped terraces around the Estrella River and Huerhuero Creek. Vineyards grow Bordeaux varieties and some Syrah.

  15+ places in Cruv

• Estrella District

  The Estrella River's valley floor and terraces, east of the city along Highway 46 East, where Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Petite Sirah do well.

  15+ places in Cruv

• El Pomar District

  Near the center of the AVA, with old river terraces and vineyards on rolling hills.

  10+ places in Cruv

• Creston District

  Southeast of the city at the foot of the La Panza Range, where vineyards sit among horse and cattle ranches. Wineries are spread out, so allow time between stops.

  6 places in Cruv

Also in Paso Robles: San Miguel District, Highlands District, San Juan Creek, Santa Margarita Ranch, York Mountain.

Know before you go

Reservations

Reserve ahead, especially for weekends, larger groups and tastings with food; same-day walk-ins are the exception. Fall is the busiest season for bookings.

Tasting fees

Fees and formats vary by winery, from a short, casual pour to a longer seated tasting. At some wineries, the fee is waived when you buy a bottle.

Getting there

Highway 101 runs through town; from Interstate 5, take Highway 46 or 41, and from Highway 1 near Cambria, Highway 46. Amtrak stops here, and San Luis Obispo's regional airport is about 32 miles away.

Best time to visit

Spring brings green hills and wildflowers, summer can top 100 degrees, fall is harvest and winter is quieter. Temperatures swing between day and night, so bring layers.

Getting around

Downtown's tasting rooms, around the city park, are close enough to walk between. Rideshare gets scarce in the countryside, so arrange a designated driver, a tour or a car service.

Winery events run every weekend of the year, and in October harvest adds grape stomps, vineyard tours, winemaker dinners and live music.

Nearby wine regions

• San Luis Obispo Coast

  Edna Valley vineyards average 5 miles from the ocean, and Chardonnay and Pinot Noir lead on this cool San Luis Obispo County coast.

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• Monterey County

  Walk between small tasting rooms in Carmel-by-the-Sea, then head inland: Carmel Valley for Cabernet Sauvignon, River Road for Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir.

  35+ places in Cruv · 9 upcoming events

• Santa Barbara County

  Tasting rooms near the beach in Santa Barbara, and seven AVAs over the mountains, from Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir to Ballard Canyon Syrah.

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