Paso Robles Wine

06/23/2026

What do old-vine Chenin Blanc, Wild West history, triple-digit summer days, and some of Paso’s biggest temperature swings have in common?

The Highlands District.

This week on Where Wine Takes You, Adam Montiel welcomes Natalie Brown of Willow Creek Wine Co. and Nicholas Miller of French Camp Vineyards to explore one of Paso Robles’ most fascinating, and least understood, nested AVAs.

Plus, a recap of the Travel Paso Tourism Round Up and the people helping shape the future of Paso hospitality in our Travel Paso Spotlight.

Listen to WWTY now wherever you get your podcasts or at https://pasowine.com/ep-173-the-highlands-district/

06/22/2026

Paso Robles is nominated as Best Wine Region in the 2026 USA Today Readers' Choice Awards, and we need your help to win! You can vote daily until Monday, July 20 at 9 a.m. PST.

Other category nominations from Paso Robles Wine Country include:

Best Wine Country Hotel
- Allegretto Vineyard Resort
- JUST Inn

Best Wine Tasting Room
- Epoch Estate Wines
- Tablas Creek Vineyard

Best Wine Tour Company
- Toast Tours
- Uncorked Wine Tours

Best Winery Restaurant
- The Restaurant at JUSTIN

Best Winery Tour
- Eberle Winery
- Robert Hall Winery

Cast your votes at

For gorgeous views, intricate diversity, and five-star hospitality on California's Central Coast, head to Paso Robles. This region offers everything from small-batch tasting in the vineyard with tiny family wineries to some of the most breathtaking vistas with the capacity to welcome a crowd. Plus,....

06/22/2026

What do old-vine Chenin Blanc, Wild West history, triple-digit summer days, and some of Paso’s biggest temperature swings have in common?
The Highlands District.
This week on Where Wine Takes You, Adam Montiel welcomes Natalie Brown of Willow Creek Wine Co. and Nicholas Miller of French Camp Vineyards to the SLO CAL Studios to explore one of Paso Robles’ most fascinating, and least understood, nested AVAs.
Plus, a recap of the Travel Paso Tourism Round Up and the people helping shape the future of Paso hospitality in our Travel Paso Spotlight.
Listen to WWTY now wherever you get your podcasts. 🍷

06/18/2026

Who are you going with?

06/17/2026

Soak in vineyard views, sip incredible wines, enjoy unforgettable dining experiences, discover live music, and make memories with friends and family along the way.

From wine tastings and outdoor adventures to golden hour moments and sunset concerts, there's no shortage of ways to celebrate the season in Paso Robles.

Cheers to longer days, warmer nights, and summer well spent.

- Off-Road Vehicle Vineyard Tour & Tasting at ONX
- Bingo Night at the Bottleshop with Rockbound Cellar
- Summer Music Series at Barton Family Wines
- Board Game Night at Silver River Vineyards
- Maison Mittal Summer Tasting at Armaa.N Estate with LXV Wine
- Hubba Concert Series with Melodious Funk
- Dark Star Happy Hour, Burger, Open Mic and Karaoke
- Father’s Day Grill & Chill by Melo Mela Kitchen at Bianchi
- Shale Oak Concert Series with Leslie & The Soul Shakers
- Summer Solstice at Turley Wine Cellars
- Father’s Day Grill w/ Live Music at Bianchi Winery
- Dads & Grads Weekend at Barton Family Estate
- Summer Lobster Dinner at Sextant Wines
- Reserve Wines & Fine Cheeses Gazebo Experience at SummerWood
- Dark Star Winemaker’s Tour and Barrel Tasting
- Rava on the Rocks featuring Paul Kent
- Craft*er*noon at Stilson Cellars
- Father’s Day Concert at Venteux Vineyards
- Father’s Day Argentinian Gaucho BBQ & Camp Cass
- Father’s Day Smokehouse Picnic at dilecta
- Bring Your Dad to Derby Event at Derby Wine Estates
- Bobby Santa Cruz & Lynda Tymchek at Sea Shell Cellars

For more information, visit https://pasowine.com/all-events/.

06/16/2026

TIN CITY.

One of Paso Robles' great success stories.

What started as a collection of industrial buildings on the edge of town has evolved into one of California wine country's most creative destinations, home to winemakers, distillers, brewers, chefs, artists, and entrepreneurs who continue to shape Paso's culture one idea at a time.

This week on Where Wine Takes You, host Adam Montiel sits down with Brooke English to talk about her father, Mike English, whose vision, creativity, and willingness to invest in people helped create the foundation for what Tin City would become.

Adam also catches up with Patrick Brooks of Tin City Distillery and Vailia From of Desparada Wines to talk about the people, stories, and community that continue to make Tin City one of Paso's most unique places in any wine country.

Plus, a Travel Paso Spotlight with Kimberley Walker from Farmhouse Paso Robles.

A conversation about entrepreneurship, creativity, community, legacy, and the fingerprints people leave on a place long after they're gone.

🍷🎙️ WWTY Available now wherever you get your podcasts and at https://pasowine.com/ep-172-tin-city-then-now/

06/10/2026

Caps off, glasses up 🎓🍷

Graduation weekend in Paso Robles Wine Country is all about celebrating big milestones with the people who matter most. Whether you’re toasting your grad with vineyard views, live music, a wine tasting, or a relaxing Sunday brunch, Paso is the perfect place to turn commencement into a full weekend of unforgettable memories.

Parents, family, and friends... come celebrate your graduate the Paso way ❤️

- Graduation Weekend Wine Tasting: Sip & Celebrate at Ancient Peaks
- Dark Star Happy Hour, Burger, Open Mic and Karaoke at Dark Star Cellars
- Live Music at Jack Creek Cellars
- Music on the Lawn at SummerWood Winery
- Happy Hour & Live Music at Ancient Peaks
- Hubba Concert Series with The Birdmen at Hubba Wines
- Friday Concert Series at Venteux Vineyards
- Epoch Rosé Lounge at Epoch Estate Wines
- Dark Star Winemaker’s Tour and Barrel Tasting at Dark Star Cellars
- Reserve Wines & Fine Cheeses – Gazebo Experience at SummerWood Winery
- Live at Dark Star: The Mojo Combo at Dark Star Cellars
- Rava on the Rocks – James Scoolis at Rava Wines + Events
- Burger Sunday at Caliza Winery
- 2nd Sunday Library Wine & Food Pairing at Caelesta Winery

Take a closer look at these events at https://pasowine.com/all-events/.

06/10/2026

Italy in California sits high above the Westside hills on Kiler Canyon Road, and it feels exactly like the name sounds. Here’s what’s waiting for you:

🏡 The Rooms
Four rooms, each named after a Tuscan village. Private balcony or patio, gas fireplace, and views over the vineyards. Only four rooms means it stays genuinely intimate.

🍳 Gourmet Breakfast
Chef Wills shops local farmers markets weekly and builds the menu around what’s fresh. Three courses every morning. It’s the kind of breakfast that makes you slow down.

🍷 Wine Hour
Every evening, complimentary Central Coast wine and small plates for guests. A good way to end a day of tasting and figure out what you’re opening for dinner.

🌄 The Setting
Italian architecture, rolling Westside hills, vineyard views in every direction. Guests keep saying it feels like Tuscany. Hard to argue with that.

📍 The Canyon Villa | Paso Robles, CA — Westside