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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

Cypher Winery (Paso Robles): 2 for 1 tastings, 15% off wine purchases, and 15% off our culinary line of olive oils, infused balsamic vinegars and sea salts.
Serial Wines (Paso Robles): PWP Members enjoy an upgraded VIP Experience with the PURCHASE of a wine tasting flight. This includes: -Upgraded lounge seating -Small culinary pairing, like cheese or chocolate -Additional pour or two of special wines that are usually reserved for wine club members
Le Vigne Winery (Paso Robles): One Complimentary Classic Wine Flight per Priority Wine Pass. Add a Gourmet Cheese Pairing to your flight for $5. ( $20.00 SAVINGS)
Barr Estate Winery (Paso Robles): 2 for 1 Tasting ( $15.00 SAVINGS)
Vinyl Vineyards (Paso Robles): Complimentary tastings, 15% off wine purchases, and 10% off stays (by appointment only, mention you are a PWP member). ( $15.00 SAVINGS)
Sculpterra Winery (Paso Robles): 2 for 1 tastings & 10% off wine purchases ( $20.00 SAVINGS)
Dresser Winery (Paso Robles): 2 for 1 tasting ( $25.00 SAVINGS)
Still Waters Vineyards (Paso Robles): 2 for 1 tasting and 10% off wine purchases (*max 1 free tasting per group). ( $20.00 SAVINGS)
Al Lago Winery (Paso Robles): 2 for 1 tastings & 10%-20% off bottle purchases. ( $25.00 SAVINGS)
ZANOLI Wines (Paso Robles): 2 for 1 tastings ( $20.00 SAVINGS)
Bella Luna Estate Winery (Paso Robles): 2 for 1 tasting ( $20.00 SAVINGS)
SummerWood Winery (Paso Robles): 2 for 1 Tasting ( $15.00 SAVINGS)
Castoro Cellars (Paso Robles): 1 Complimentary Tasting and 10% off wine purchases ( $20.00 SAVINGS)
AronHill Vineyards (Paso Robles): 2 for 1 Tasting and 10% off select wine purchases ( $20.00 SAVINGS)
Jack Creek Cellars: 2 for 1 tastings and 10% off wine purchases ( $40.00 SAVINGS)
Opolo Vineyards (Paso Robles): 2 for 1 Tasting ( $30.00 SAVINGS)
Dilecta Wines (Paso Robles): 2 for 1 tastings & 10% off purchases ( $30.00 SAVINGS)
McPrice Myers Wines (Paso Robles): 2 for 1 Tasting ( $25.00 SAVINGS)
Chamisal Vineyards (San Luis Obispo): 2 for 1 on Estate Patio Flight and 10% off wine purchases ( $35.00 SAVINGS)
Baileyana, Tangent & True Myth (San Luis Obispo): 2 for 1 tasting and 15% off wine purchases ( $15.00 SAVINGS)
Tres Hermanas Vineyard and Winery (Santa Maria Area): Purchase one tasting and receive a second complimentary tasting and receive 10% off any wine purchase.
Foxen Vineyards (Santa Maria Area): 10% Off Wine Purchases One $25 Tasting flight waived with a 3-bottle purchase. One $30 Pinot Noir tasting flight waived with a 4-bottle purchase.
Cambria Estate Winery (Santa Maria Area): Receive a “surprise and delight” bonus pour with reservation ( $10.00 SAVINGS)
Cottonwood Canyon Vineyard & Winery (Santa Maria Area): Complimentary Tasting and 10% off wine purchase ( $29.00 SAVINGS)
Ampelos (Los Olivos, Santa Maria Area): 2 for 1 tastings and 10% off wine purchases
Kessler-Haak Wines (Los Olivos, Santa Maria Area): Priority Pass Holders Receive 25% off all wine purchases.
Montemar Wines (Los Olivos, Santa Maria Area): 2 for 1 tasting and 10% off wine purchases ( $25.00 SAVINGS)
Refugio Ranch Vineyards (Los Olivos): 2 for 1 tasting 10% off wine purchases ( $15.00 SAVINGS)
Tercero Wines (Los Olivos): 2 for 1 Tasting and 10% off Wine Purchases. ( $25.00 SAVINGS)
Happy Canyon Winery (Santa Barbara): Receive one additional tasting pour of a reserve or library collection wine
Silver Wines (Santa Barbara): 2 for 1 tasting and 10% off wine purchases ( $20.00 SAVINGS)
Four Brix Winery: 2 for 1 and 10% off wine purchases ( $16.00 SAVINGS)

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)

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