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Local Wally’s Paso Robles Winery Guide is your shortcut to planning your best trip ever to Paso Wineries, from the “can’t miss” big names to hidden gems. Stop by stop itinerary, plus top pick restaurants and things to do!

Local Wally’s Guide to Paso Robles Wineries

The Absolute Easiest Way to Plan a Wine Tasting Trip to Paso Robles

Paso Robles has been called “the Next Napa” and for good reason. The scenery’s good, the wines even better, and the tasting fees reasonable. But unlike Napa where the wineries are all pretty much lined up in a row, Paso, with over 250 wineries and tasting rooms, is very spread out. This means that without a bit of planning you’ll be spending more time driving than sipping.

But thankfully you’ve found me, Local Wally, the guy behind the ultra popular NapaTouristGuide.com. After months of research and countless visits I’ve cracked the code on Paso wine tasting with the goal of helping visitors like you plan their trip and winery stops in a simple and logical way. It’s so easy I’m surprised that others haven’t figured it out. Ready? Let’s go wine tasting!

What’s the Priority Wine Pass and Does it Work in Paso?

If you’ve been to Napa Valley then you’ve probably heard of the Priority Wine Pass - you might even already have one. The PWP is the two for one and discount card that has been saving wine lovers money for nearly 20 years and yes, it works in Paso as well. So if you already have the pass make sure you check out the deals in Paso right here and if you don’t have one you might want to get one because who doesn’t love a good deal, especially when it comes to wine tasting.

Check out the 2 for 1 Wine Tasting Itinerary and decide for yourself. There are enough wineries to keep you busy for the weekend saving most couples around $150 in tasting fees. Nice.

Buy a Pass, Save Big on Tastings

It’s so easy to fall in love with Paso

Big Loop Wine Route

Confused on which wineries to visit and in what order? So was I until I discovered THE BIG LOOP, a simple and logistically easy to follow wine route that begins in downtown and winds you around until you’re back where you started. I’ve listed the best wineries with a no-nonsense description and lined them up geographically, making choosing your wineries as easy as pie. Just pick a few in order and you’re ready to go.

PASOS WINERIES ON THE BIG LOOP

Good Eats Paso Robles

Paso Robles has plenty of restaurants but with limited time which ones deserve your attention…and appetite? No bad meals if you stick with me, I’ll show you the best places to eat in Paso whether it’s good eats in a winery, a Michelin recognized restaurant making fried chicken, or a casual eatery that’s light on the wallet. From budget to fine dining there’s something for everyone in Paso. Cheap eats to fancy pants dining.

PASO ROBLES DINING GUIDE

2 for 1 Deals & Discounts

More power to you if you want to save a few bucks when wine tasting. Let’s face it, wine tasting can get expensive so why not take advantage of the various offers and pocket the money to splurge on a nice dinner? I’ve collected every deal I could find and put them in one place, from Priority Wine Pass 2 for 1’s to internet freebies yours for the taking. Imagine finding a $20 bill on the ground! And another! That’s Paso on a Budget!

PASO WINE TASTING DEALS

Thank goodness for Local Wally! His honest take on wine country has helped me plan my past trips to Napa and Sonoma and wasso glad when I heard he was expanding to Paso Robles. I followed his advice and he nailed it. (Andy N, 2024)