Our Favorite Cozy Winter Tasting Rooms

Winter in Paso Robles wine country reveals a secret side of California’s Central Coast: cozy tasting rooms with crackling fireplaces, and intimate barrel rooms warmed by the aroma of aging wine.

With over 200 wineries scattered across rolling hills, winter visitors discover shorter wait times, more personal attention from winemakers, and spaces designed for comfort. From historic haciendas with wood-burning hearths to modern facilities with heated patios and full-service cafés, Paso’s winter tasting scene invites you to slow down, settle in, and savor the season.

Austin Hope & Treana Tasting Cellars

Cozy cred: Lounge as long as you like at this funky tasting room complete with eclectic décor and plush seating nooks. Plus, outdoor cabanas overlook the estate vines—a great way to enjoy Paso’s famously sunny winter weather. Named 2022 American Winery of the Year, there’s no better time to find out what makes this family-owned and operated tasting room so magical. Remember: Visiting during the offseason means less crowds and more wine tasting for you and your friends.

Taste: With six distinct labels to choose from at Austin Hope & Treana Tasting Cellar, savor everything from juicy red blends and classic Paso-style cabernet sauvignon to refreshing Rhone whites. If you haven’t yet tried winemaker Austin Hope’s famous Troublemaker blend, you’re in for a real treat: Bold syrah, grenache, mourvedre, zinfandel and petite sirah come together to push the envelope. Buy it now

Address: 585 Live Oak Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446
Winter hours: Daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Eberle Winery

Cozy cred: Take in Paso’s serene winter views from Eberle Winery’s popular tasting deck or opt for a comfortable seat by the fireplace—your choice! Offering cave tours, winemaker dinners and fun seasonal events, craft your own Eberle adventure this winter. Regardless of which path you choose, this casual, dog-friendly tasting room is all about letting the good times roll. Go on, kick your feet up.

Taste: Crafting iconic Paso Robles cabernet sauvignon since 1980, you can’t go wrong with Eberle’s awesome cab offerings, to be sure. Plus, crowd-pleasing whites, reds and rosé wines make tasting with persnickety groups a sinch. For the table, order a bottle of Eberle Winery’s 2021 Zinfandel, a rush of blackberry, spiced plum and black pepper jubilation. Everyone will thank you. Buy it now

Address: 3810 CA-46, Paso Robles, CA 93446
Winter hours: Daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (November – March by appointment only)

Four Sisters Ranch Vineyards & Winery

Cozy cred: Nestle into comfort at Four Sisters Ranch, where a wood-burning fireplace crackles beneath vaulted ceilings trimmed with timber beams and vintage roof tiles dating back to 1916. This hacienda-style tasting room in San Miguel offers leather chairs positioned just right for sinking into after a wander through the hilltop vineyards that stretch across 230 acres of the Pleasant Valley Wine Trail.

Taste: Try their Double Gold-winning Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon or explore their extensive portfolio that spans everything from crisp whites to port-style desserts. With Saturday live music, bocce ball courts, and a tasting room that welcomes walk-ins (though reservations are recommended), this family-friendly destination proves that cozy doesn’t have to mean stuffy. Just watch for sunset—the view from those Adirondack chairs scattered across the lawn is the kind that makes you forget you’re less than 20 minutes from downtown Paso.

Address: 2995 Pleasant Road, San Miguel, CA
Winter hours: Wednesday–Sunday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Monday-Tuesday by appointment)

Allegretto Vineyard Resort

Cozy cred: Worldly art, vineyard views and sizzling farm-to-table meals make Allegretto Vineyard Resort a natural winter stopover for the afternoon or the weekend. Explore the Paso Robles resort’s wine tasting room, restaurant and rejuvenating spa (all of which promise to rejuvenate body, mind and soul). Looking to explore more of the property? Ask about Allegretto’s winter vineyard tours, offered Friday, Saturday, Sundays and Mondays at 10 a.m.

Taste: How many resorts feature their own tasting rooms, let alone wine crafted from onsite vineyards? We’ll wait. Start off this rare tasting experience with Allegretto’s fresh 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé, a delicate take on the varietal flush with watermelon and soft acidity. Feeling peckish? Make a beeline for Allegretto’s Cello Ristorante and Bar for a garden-fresh meal to write home about. Thanks to a roaring fire and a robust local wine list, you’ll find a million reasons to linger longer. Buy it now

Address: 2700 Buena Vista Dr, Paso Robles, CA 93446
Winter hours: Daily 11a.m. to 5p.m.

Sextant Wines

Cozy cred: Savor exceptional boutique wines fireside at Sextant Winery in sunny, east Paso Robles. Here, winter romance whispers around every corner: Set against Paso’s tapestry of vines and oaks, the tasting room incorporates local limestone rock into the facility itself. Truly, this contemporary estate tasting room is a work of art from first impression to last sip. Got a hot winter date? Take them here and watch the sparks fly. Tip: Sextant Wine’s sister Edna Valley tasting room is home to a gourmet deli serving fresh salads, sandwiches and more.

Taste: Sextant Wines’ Paso Robles tasting room serves a curated selection of small-production sparklings, whites and reds of distinction. Take note of Sextant’s flagship selections as well as the “reserve estate grown series,” with selections sourced from Sextant’s estate vineyards and favorite local vineyards). Taste the terroir for yourself with the winery’s outstanding 2020 Estate Tannat, marked with bright red fruit, lively acidity and an enticing strawberry jam-like finish. Buy it now.

Address: 2324 CA-46, Paso Robles, CA 93446
Winter hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cass Winery

Cozy cred: Escape winter’s bite in Cass Winery’s modern barrel room, where roll-up glass doors frame 145 acres of sustainably farmed vines while overhead heaters keep the veranda toasty. This isn’t your typical barrel room experience—at Cass, you can settle in for the long haul with a full café menu featuring scratch-made burgers, fresh salads, and thoughtfully curated cheese and charcuterie boards. It’s the rare winery where you can taste wines tableside while actually fueling up for your next adventure, all under one heated roof.

Taste: Cass has earned its reputation as a three-time regional winner with both Rhône and Bordeaux varietals that showcase the warm-climate character of Eastside Paso. The winery’s commitment to sustainability extends beyond their SIP-certified vineyards to their very approach to hospitality—expect unhurried service, plenty of patio space for spreading out with friends, and that distinctly Paso vibe where wine country elegance meets genuine warmth. When the winter rain rolls in (and in Paso, it eventually does), those heated barrel room tastings with a side of gourmet comfort food start to feel like exactly what the doctor ordered.

Wines available at the tasting room only.

Address: 7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles, CA
Winter hours: Daily 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Epoch Estate Wines

Cozy cred: Step backwards into the charming world of California winemaking history at one of the oldest wine properties in Paso Robles. Epoch Estate Wines’ small-yet-elegant tasting room features a cozy fireplace, so grab a toasty seat and settle in. Now it’s time to sip, swirl and learn all about the property’s famed owner, Polish pianist and prime minister, the late Ignacy Jan Paderewski. Be sure to ask about winemaker Jordan Fiorentini’s “vinpression” drawings while you’re here. Each art piece is a fascinating visual representation of a specific Epoch Estates wine, its flavor, feel, structure and aroma.

Taste: Sip a selection of 100% estate Epoch wines, including exceptional syrah, grenache, tempranillo and zinfandel sourced from Paso’s distinguished Padeweski, York Mountain and Catapult vineyards (all of which deserve their own introduction). For a California-style nod to Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Epoch Wine Estates’ Veracity presents a traditional blend of grenache, syrah and mourvedre that shines with Paso Robles panache. Buy it now.

Address: 7505 York Mountain Rd, Templeton, CA 93465
Winter hours: 10a.m. to 4 p.m. by appointment only.

Castoro Cellars

Cozy cred: With a scenic Highway 46 West tast­ing room open for reser­va­tion or walk-up, winter days in nearby Templeton are as easy going as they are beautiful. Discover an enticing indoor fireplace and fragrant garden area full of winter blooms. This popular tasting room’s gift shop is also fun to explore any time of year, featuring gourmet food items, gifts and local artisan products. You shopped for everyone else over the holidays. Time to treat yourself! Tip: The nearby Bethel Rd. Distillery produces Paso Robles-style spirits worthy of a sip.

Taste: Ready to experience Castoro Cellars exciting winter releas­es plus sin­gle-vine­yard and library wines? Not only are Castoro Cellars sustainable, but they’re also sinfully good: Castoro Cellars 2021 Quaranta Anni is a lush blend of cabernet sauvignon, zinfandel, petite sirah and syrah aged for 18 months in French and American oak. Needless to say, this carnal red is sure to pair beautifully with winter roasts and stews. Buy it now

Address: 1315 N Bethel Rd, Templeton, CA 93465
Winter hours: Daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Graveyard Vineyards

Cozy cred: Brave the dark and you’ll be handsomely rewarded. Perched atop an oak-studded hill overlooking a historic graveyard dating back to 1865, Graveyard Vineyards is a winter must-visit in nearby San Miguel. Don’t be scared off by the spooky name, however: This casual family-owned winery boasts lakeside views as well as an impressive two-story stone fireplace perfect for swapping stories (ghost or otherwise).

Taste: Revel in exclusive wines only available at the winery’s two tasting rooms (located in Paso Robles and Dripping Springs, Texas, respectively). With a lineage of robust reds, elegant whites and enticing dessert offerings on the menu, it’s probably best to try them all. Ready to shake things up? Winter bubbles have a way of making gray days sunny. Graveyard Vineyards The Ascender is a French colombard-chenin blanc blend that overflows with white peach and ripe apple goodness. More Info

Address: 6990 Estrella Rd, San Miguel, CA 93451
Winter hours: Thursday through Monday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Écluse Wines

Cozy cred: Experience wine tasting in one of our favorite ways at Écluse, where every pour happens in the barrel room surrounded by the intoxicating aroma of oak and aging wine. This family-owned boutique winery invites you to taste among the barrels themselves. It’s the kind of intimate, unpretentious experience that makes you feel like you’ve been invited into a working winery’s inner sanctum—because you have.

Taste: Located just five minutes west of downtown in the sought-after Willow Creek District, Écluse produces limited-production, handcrafted Bordeaux and Rhône-style wines from their estate Lock Vineyard. The San Francisco Chronicle Sweepstakes-winning Best Red Wine put them on the map, but it’s the genuine hospitality and those exclusive barrel samples that keep visitors coming back. Yes, the barrel room can be chilly—this is a working space, after all—but that’s part of the authentic charm. Layer up, embrace the cool temperature, and settle in for one of Paso’s most memorable winter tasting experiences.

Address:  1520 Kiler Canyon Road, Paso Robles, CA
Winter hours: Thurs–Sun 11am-4pm (reservations recommended)

Derby Wine Estates

Cozy cred: Taste wine inside a piece of Paso Robles history at Derby Wine Estates, where the iconic 1922 Almond Growers building has been lovingly restored into a stunning production facility and tasting room. This four-story concrete structure—once the symbol of Paso’s almond industry—now houses Derby’s commitment to estate-grown wines from three distinct vineyards across the Central Coast. The building itself is a marvel: reinforced concrete walls, soaring ceilings, and the kind of industrial-meets-elegant architecture that earned it a spot on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016.

Taste: But what makes Derby perfect for winter? The entire space is climate-controlled, offering refuge from the elements while you explore wines that showcase the diversity of coastal, inland, and westside terroir. Wine club members get access to the top of the tower—the tallest spot you can sip wine in all of Paso Robles—but everyone can tour this architectural gem (by reservation) and learn how it went from processing “the world’s best almond” in the 1920s to crafting some of the Central Coast’s most distinctive wines today. The production area, fermentation rooms, and barrel rooms are all part of the experience, creating a winter-proof wine adventure that combines history, hospitality, and those small-batch estate wines the Derbys have perfected over decades of grape growing.

Address: 525 Riverside Avenue, Paso Robles, CA
Winter hours: Daily 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (reservations recommended)

More cozy winter wineries to try

Halter Ranch Winery
Villa San-Juliette
Robert Hall Winery
Pear Valley Vineyard & Winery
Parrish Family Vineyards
Serial Wines
Bianchi Winery
Croad Vineyards
SummerWood Winery