Harvest season in Paso Robles typically runs from late September through November, with the heart of the action happening in October.

While actual grape picking often begins in late September, the entire month of October is officially designated as Harvest Wine Month, when wineries host individual events throughout the month including specialty tours, winemaker dinners, grape stomps, and music events.

The Harvest Atmosphere

Harvest in Paso Robles is like Christmas and Fourth of July wrapped into one, and is by far one of the best times to visit. The days and nights are long with round-the-clock grape picking, pressing and barreling, but despite the workload, it remains an electric and fun-filled event for the entire community and visitors alike.

Visitors can expect to see vineyards buzzing with activity around the clock. Many California wineries harvest between midnight and early morning because the cooler nighttime temperatures help concentrate and preserve the fresh fruit aromas and flavors and stabilize sugar levels. This creates a unique energy throughout wine country, where the magic of winemaking unfolds 24/7.