While staying in Paso Robles, we visited a few wineries. Coming from the Pacific Northwest, we figured we’d just head out on a Saturday for a bit of wine tasting, stopping by wineries that looked good. Imagine our surprise when we learned that that is not how things are done in California — apparently one needs reservations pretty much everywhere.
We did manage to get an inside table at one place without a reservation, but that surprise really put a damper on the experience that day.
The place that took pity on our backward ways was McPrice Myers Vineyards:
We purchased a couple of bottles:
After that, we didn’t try any other wineries that day; instead we went to Rustic Fire for a tasty lunch:
Learning from our experience, we made reservations for some vineyards on subsequent days. The first was Calcareous Vineyard:
Inside the tasting room:
Outdoor table:
Tasting menu:
Food menu:
Order form:
View:
Outdoor seating:
Jenn:
Tasty food:
We bought three bottles (provided with a nice box):
Another vineyard, DAOU Vineyards and Winery:
Vines:
The security station on the driveway; we were turned away here the previous weekend, but this time we had a reservation (and nobody was staffing it this time, of course):
Fancy gate:
View:
Tasting room:
Patio:
Gardens:
Bottle list:
Flight and food menu:
Charcuterie platter:
Bottle:
Views:
We bought three bottles:
Another winery we visited (on another day) was Parrish Family Vineyard:
Patio area:
Tasting menu:
Food menu:
Price list:
Super tasty (and messy!) BLTA:
Our last winery in Paso Robles was Le Cuvier Winery:
They are situated on top of a hill, so have a nice view:
Though the covered patio is tucked away, not taking advantage of that view:
The experience there was a bit different, with wine and food parings to bring out the flavors:
