If you thought you’d tasted everything Paso Robles had to offer, think again. Between June and October 2025, six distinctive new tasting rooms opened across the region—from a legendary California estate’s first Central Coast outpost to a working farm where three generations live among the vines.
These aren’t carbon copies of existing experiences; they represent Paso’s evolution toward more intimate, story-driven wine encounters that reward returning visitors with genuine discovery.
Royal Nonesuch Farm Brings York Mountain Back to Life
Royal Nonesuch Farm opened in June at the former Windward Vineyard site, bringing York Mountain’s rare terroir to a accessible location at 1380 Live Oak Road. Winemaker Anthony Yount—one of the youngest to crack Wine Spectator’s Top 20 during his 12-year tenure at Denner Vineyards—farms a 25-acre hillside vineyard in the historic York Mountain AVA, just eight miles from the Pacific at elevations reaching 1,800 feet.
Three generations of the Yount family live at their vineyard property, raising livestock and growing fruits and vegetables alongside 7.5 acres of own-rooted, head-trained vines. The absence of herbicides, pesticides, and chemical fertilizers isn’t marketing—it’s a practical choice when your children play among the rows. York Mountain’s rainfall runs nearly four times higher than downtown Paso Robles, enabling true dry farming of Grenache, Syrah, Graciano, and the rare white grape Clairette Blanche.
The tasting experience centers on a 10-foot rustic redwood table designed to turn strangers into friends. Community-style tastings happen just three times daily (11am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm), featuring wines fermented with native yeasts, co-fermented when possible, and bottled without fining or filtration. The 2023 Red—67% Grenache with supporting roles from Syrah, Graciano, and a splash of Clairette Blanche—earned 96 points and costs $75 for one of only 440 cases produced.
Address: 1380 Live Oak Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446
Hours: Tuesday–Sunday (three seatings daily); closed Monday
Reservations: Required; $20 deposit credited toward purchase
Contact: (805) 286-7095
IIWII Wines Delivers Rhône Excellence From a Gutsy Gamble
When the Hoage family retired and closed TH Estates in 2022, winemaker Phil LaMontagne and sommelier-turned-cellar-hand Cyril Pujadas faced a choice: find new jobs or cash out their retirement plans and buy 10 tons of their favorite fruit. They chose the leap. The result is IIWII Wines—pronounced “ee-wee,” short for “It Is What It Is”—a 500-case producer now pouring at 2725 Adelaida Road on Paso’s prestigious west side.
LaMontagne’s credentials run deep: Cal Poly summa cum laude graduate, first-ever Garagiste Festival Scholarship recipient, and the winemaker who guided TH Estates to its most critically acclaimed vintages in 20 years. Pujadas brings French culinary training and Manhattan sommelier experience. Together, they’ve created what one critic called “some of the most exciting wines” at the Paso Robles White Wine Invitational—particularly their Rhône whites, including Grenache Blanc and the newly introduced Clairette Blanche.
The red lineup showcases single-variety expressions: “Such As Dreams” (Grenache-focused), “Mother of Invention” (Mourvèdre-forward, 93 points), and “The Realization” (100% Syrah from Willow Creek AVA, just 51 cases). Jeb Dunnuck recommends the Syrah for a decade of aging. All reds run $85; whites $65.
Address: 2725 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446
Hours: Thursday–Monday 10am–3pm; Tuesday–Wednesday by appointment
Reservations: Walk-ins welcome; appointments recommended
Contact: (702) 533-1184
TRUSS Wines Offers Pond Side Pours and Architectural Precision
Kyle Jury was going to be an architect. Then he found an old high school drawing of a truss bridge, and it redirected his life toward winemaking—where he now applies the same attention to structure and balance. With his wife Brittany (an interior designer) and their daughter, Kyle opened TRUSS Wines on a 27-acre Willow Creek District estate in 2025, bringing a design-forward sensibility to Paso’s west side.
The property at 870 Arbor Road occupies the former TH Estate—yes, the same winery whose closure spawned IIWII Wines. The tasting room offers both indoor seating and a signature experience: grab a bottle of Chardonnay ($45) or Pinot Noir ($55) and head to the pond for “Sip, Toss, and Chill.” The estate features a fireplace, lawn games, picnic area, a vacation rental, and pet-friendly policy throughout.
The brand’s tagline—”Beauty in Structure”—plays out in wines made with architectural precision: the Chardonnay sees 50% new French oak for 10 months, while the Pinot ferments in stainless steel before 10 months in 20% new oak.
Progressive tastings every other Sunday (through August 2025) connect TRUSS with neighbors LOPAI Cellars and Zobéto Wines via walking-distance experiences with food pairings by Alba Provisions.
Address: 870 Arbor Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446
Hours: Thursday–Monday 10am–4pm; closed Tuesday–Wednesday
Reservations: Recommended via Tock (exploretock.com/trusswines)
Contact: (805) 468-7877
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Ridge Vineyards Finally Lands in Paso After 50 Harvests
Ridge Vineyards, One of California’s most iconic wineries, opened its first Paso Robles tasting room on June 26, 2025—a half-century after Ridge first labeled a bottle with “Paso Robles” on it. Located at 3340 Ramada Drive, Suite D in Tin City’s Ramada Row, the new space celebrates a relationship with Dusi Ranch that began in 1967 and now spans 50+ vintages of old-vine Zinfandel.
Ridge’s historical significance can’t be overstated. Their 1971 Monte Bello Cabernet placed fifth in the original 1976 Judgment of Paris; when the same wines were re-tasted in 2006, Monte Bello finished first by 18 points, proving California wines could age alongside Bordeaux’s best. The winery pioneered ingredient labeling (since 2011) and champions “pre-industrial” methods: native yeasts, minimal additives, little filtration.
The Tin City Heritage Tasting ($25, approximately 75 minutes) flights four wines spanning Ridge’s Sonoma, Santa Cruz Mountains, and Paso Robles sources. The unique draw: library vintages of Dusi Ranch Zinfandel dating back 15+ years—”an experience seldom found at other tasting rooms.” Current releases include single-vineyard Paso Robles Zinfandel and a Grenache Blanc blended from Adelaida, Halter Ranch, and Fossil Creek vineyards.
Address: 3340 Ramada Drive, Suite D, Paso Robles, CA 93446
Hours: Thursday–Monday 11am–5pm; closed Tuesday–Wednesday
Reservations: Recommended via Tock; walk-ins accommodated when possible
Tasting fee: $25 (complimentary for wine club members)
Contact: (805) 840-2414
The Bottle Shop Anchors a New Railroad District Wine Scene
A three-block stretch of Railroad Street near downtown has quietly become Paso’s newest tasting corridor, anchored by The Bottle Shop at 1102 Railroad Street. Opened in 2024 by Bill and Julie Lapp in a former limousine company building, this marketplace collective houses three distinct small-lot producers sharing a central communal seating area—with plans for restaurants and a microbrewery to follow.
Mid•point Wines leads the lineup. The Lapps acquired historic Rotta Winery (founded 1908) in 2020 and rebranded it with a philosophy of “elegance and restraint”—low alcohol, high acid, native ferments, minimal sulfites. Their Rotta Zin honors the heritage; the Rotta Black Monukka dessert wine delivers Madeira-like complexity. The winemaker tends the vines personally, making field decisions rather than lab adjustments. Tastings run $25 for five wines.
Rockbound Cellars brings Adelaida District terroir to town. Fiorella and Colby DeRodeff farm 20 acres organically, producing just 400 cases annually of Bordeaux and Rhône varieties under winemaker Molly Lonborg. Native fermentations and minimal intervention yield wines like their 100% Grenache rosé “R.A.W.” and estate Cabernet Sauvignon. Also $25 per tasting.
Nenow Family Wines rounds out the trio with second-generation winemaking. Drew Nenow trained at Turley and led production at ONX before launching his own Rhône-focused label in 2020. Each wine carries a family story: “With Love” (Grenache) honors a great-grandmother; “Last of 5” (Cinsault) references Drew’s birth order. Tastings are $20 for four wines.
Across the street at 1122 Railroad, Hayseed & Housdon operates their “Tasting Garage” separately—a garagiste operation splitting 50% of profits with local nonprofits. Each wine supports a specific cause: the GSM “Rhône Rodeo” benefits CASA of SLO County; “Warrior” (Cabernet/Petite Sirah) supports Operation Surf for veterans. Tastings are just $15, all fees waived with bottle purchase.
The Bottle Shop Address: 1102 Railroad Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446
Hayseed & Housdon Address: 1122 Railroad Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446
Hours: Generally Thursday–Sunday/Monday, varying by producer (check individual websites)
Walk-ins: Welcome at all locations; reservations suggested for groups
Decemil Wine Lounge Delivers Speakeasy Sophistication
Decemil Wines opened just one block off the main square in downtown Paso Robles. Jerry and Toni Ulrich spent a decade preparing for this moment—acquiring their five-acre Willow Creek District vineyard in 2014, completing UC Davis’s 18-month winemaking program, interning at kukkula Wines, and finally releasing their inaugural 2022 vintage to immediate acclaim.
The name Decemil combines Latin roots: “decem” (ten) and “mille” (thousand), signifying 10,000 vines while nodding to the Rhône Valley’s Roman winemaking heritage. The estate plants exclusively Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre at elevations up to 1,300 feet, just 12 miles from the Pacific. Organic and regenerative practices include sheep grazing, cover crops, and native wildflower cultivation.
Results speak: Wine Enthusiast awarded the 2022 Syrah 94 points and Editor’s Choice status—”a very strong showing for a new producer, indicating exciting vintages to come.” The same vintage earned 93 points from both Vinous and Jeb Dunnuck. Three GSM blends showcase each variety’s lead role: Syzygy (Grenache-forward), Ternary (Syrah-forward), and Trivia (Mourvèdre-forward), each earning 94 points on the 2023 vintage.
The tasting room channels modern 1920s speakeasy aesthetic with art deco elements, a slim wall-mounted fireplace, cushioned bench seating, and artful lighting designed by Studio 2G Architects. Tastings run $30–$40, waived with three-bottle purchase. Private events accommodate up to 12; vineyard tours run Tuesdays and Wednesdays by appointment.
Address: 827-1/2 13th Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446
Hours: Thursday & Sunday 1–6pm; Friday & Saturday 1–8pm; Monday by reservation
Reservations: Recommended; walk-ins welcome as space allows
Contact: (805) 226-2828 | [email protected] | decemilwines.com
Make It A Long Weekend
With so much world-class wine to sample in Paso Robles, we’d suggest extending your wine tasting adventures into a long weekend. From cozy inns to plush resorts, we’ve rounded up the best places to stay in Paso Robles.
Planning Your Fresh Paso Itinerary
For returning visitors seeking maximum discovery, consider organizing visits by location and style:
Downtown/Railroad District day: Start at Decemil for morning-to-afternoon sophistication, then walk to Railroad Street for The Bottle Shop’s three-producer collective and Hayseed & Housdon’s nonprofit-benefiting pours. All walkable to lunch on the square, and Hayseed is open late on the weekends.
West side exploration: IIWII and TRUSS both sit along Adelaida Road/Arbor Road corridors—combine with established neighbors like Tablas Creek for a full day in the Willow Creek and Adelaida Districts. TRUSS’s pondside setting rewards a slower pace.
Tin City + York Mountain: Visit Ridge’s new space in Tin City for library Zinfandels, then drive 20 minutes west to Royal Nonesuch Farm’s afternoon community tasting—the contrast between Tin City’s industrial buzz and York Mountain’s pastoral quiet captures Paso’s full range.
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