5 New Paso Robles Wine Experiences to Try This Fall

Join the Conversation at Crazy Woman Cellars

Polite women rarely make history, this is true. At Crazy Woman Cellars, the world’s most brazen, pioneering ladies—often considered “crazy” in their own time—are celebrated for their unique contributions to society and culture. Intrigued? Head to the winery’s downtown Paso Robles tasting room to investigate (it’s not far from boutique shopping, awesome restaurants and a quaint community park). Here, you’ll find a tasting room that isn’t just dedicated to championing strong women, but also gives back to the local community whenever possible. Social contributions aside, Crazy Woman Cellars is truly obsessed with producing world class wines crafted from the best grapes in the Central Coast (try their single varietal viognier, syrah, grenache blanc or cabernet sauvignon, to savor this excellence for yourself). If you love great wine, music, art and a bit of lively conversation, you’ve come to the right place! At Crazy Woman Cellars, everyone is encouraged to raise their voice and speak their truth.

Embrace the Great Outdoors at Still Waters

Return to nature, now: If you haven’t marveled at our blue skies in a while, make a bee-line for Still Waters, where you can enjoy the ultimate outdoor tasting experience in breathtaking rural Paso Robles. Simply pack a picnic and spread out on the winery’s beautiful garden grounds or opt for a gourmet cheese plate available onsite. No need to lift a finger once you find your perfect lounge spot: A knowledgeable attendant will guide you through the wines one by one (and with over 22 different wines made at Still Waters, you’re sure to find at least a few favorites among the list). Looking to enrich your vine-to-glass education? Engage deeper when you check out Still Waters’ popular vineyard tours, barrel room tastings and special events offerings unfolding all year long.

Go Virtual with ONX Wines

Reboot and refresh: Sometimes you just can’t make it out to Paso Robles—and that’s OK! Go virtual with ONX at home, an easy and fun way to experience Paso Robles Wine Country without leaving your couch. When you book a private virtual experience, you’re in the driver’s seat: Host your own online wine tasting, blending competition, or cheese and wine pairing all accompanied by a friendly ONX wine expert ready to guide you along. Ask questions, discuss tasting notes, and learn about the wine and the stories behind them without having to travel an inch! With three awesome virtual experiences to choose from: Wine Tasting: Savor a flight of five wines accompanied by a wine expert; Blending: Learn to blend while competing against your friends to see who can create the perfect blend during a 90-minute competition; and Wine and Cheese Pairing: Enjoy a guided flight of five different wines, each paired with a specific cheese, there’s literally no excuse not to take part! Just point and click.

Pizza Party at Dubost Wines

A traditional straw bale winery and beloved stop in pastoral Paso Robles, Dubost represents the simple elegance of this time-honored land. Join this family-owned winery for a laid back weekend hang out paired with incredible grub and fine wine. Hosted each weekend, enjoy a cheese plate or gourmet wood-fired pizza all while sipping on three premium Dubost wines (choose whichever tickle your fancy, or purchase a bottle if the mood strikes). With this kind of lifestyle, it’s easy to see why this ranching family goes back five generations. Of course, it take a whole lot of work to make wine this incredible. Kick back and savor the fruit of their labor while admiring the winery’s 320 rolling acres nestled in the heart of the Adelaida Wine District. We could get used to this!