Paso Robles has gone from California’s best-kept secret to one of the most exciting and underrated wine regions in the world. In this guide, we explore why Paso Robles should be at the top of your wine travel list.
We’ll visit Tooth & Nail Winery, where you can sip wine in a castle, show you where to eat at the Alchemists’ Garden bar & restaurant in downtown Paso Robles, visit Tablas Creek Winery, known for its Rhone varietals, and share why it’s perfect for those looking for a historic, high-quality wine experience.
Plus, we’ll visit Justin Winery, a local staple with well-crafted wines and an amazing patio for soaking in the vineyard views. Looking for something unforgettable? Don’t miss the Geneseo Inn, at CASS Winery, a luxury boutique hotel built from industrial shipping crates overlooking a 145-acre vineyard.
Join us as we explore the best wineries and hidden gems in Paso Robles, uncovering what makes this California town such a game-changer in the global wine scene. Whether you’re after wine tasting tours, beautiful vineyard views, or the best Paso Robles wines, this video will show you exactly where to go and what to experience.
0:00- Paso Robles California Intro; What To Expect
0:30- Why Paso Robles?
0:54- Tooth & Nail Castle Winery
1:53- History & Downtown Paso
2:18- The Alchemists’ Garden Bar & Restaurant
3:23- Tablas Creek Winery
3:51- Rhône Wine Varieties
4:41- Daou Winery
5:07- Justin Winery
5:37- Tips/Things To Note
6:11- Geneseo Inn (Shipping Crate Hotel)
7:33- Solgaard Check-In Closet Suitcase
7:54- Cass Winery, Ted Plemons
9:44- Camp Cass/ Archery/ Activities in Paso
10:02- Library Tasting & Info Winemaker Sterling Kragten
10:35- Paso vs. Napa & Sonoma
10:59- The Underdog Story
11:30- How do you pronounce “Paso Robles” debate
11:45- Is cork better than a screwtop?
12:04- Boxed Wine
12:24- How do you hold a wine glass?
12:44- Why do we swirl the wine?
13:00- What makes Paso Robles special?
13:19- Paso Robles Community
14:06- Cambria
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I have been a fan of Paso wines for decades but ironically, I have never made it out to visit. The food at the restaurant with the fiery cocktails looks off the charts as well. Thank you for always teaching me about a new place and getting to the heart of it. I feel like I now know so much about Paso that I never did before. What a fantastic community as well. And the wine misconceptions were very interesting.
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You are my idol Elle! The archery looks so fun. They should have given you a croquet mallet 🔨
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What a fantastic story. I had no idea that Paso Robles was even like this. I had a totally different vision in my mind of what it looked like. I’ve had the wines before and honestly always had a good experience.
As a wine lover I really appreciated this! Thank you! Ted is a Hoot! Would love to have a drink with him
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Thank you for doing such great work and always putting your best foot forward. YouTube needs more creators that do this level of quality! It’s a small gesture but I hope it helps!
Thank you for doing such great work and always putting your best foot forward. YouTube needs more creators that do this level of quality! It’s a small gesture but I hope it helps!
Incredible documentary piece. I love a good glass of red wine. I’m excited to try Cass. I get Justin often and can say that they really have some good Cabernet.
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Unfortunately, after this election, I’m gonna need a glass from each of the featured wineries.
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Ted was bitchin
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Woah Elle! That's si cool
This looks so fun I want to stay there so bad!!!!!!!!! 🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷
Oh my goodness!! What a beautiful heartwarming informative video!! I get so excited whenever I get to see a new video of yours! You can tell you put so much thought and time into each one. The 3 of you (Elle, Josh, and Marshmallow) are the dynamic trio! Seeing Marshie do archery and peeking through the door just melted my heart! You all have the gift of making viewers feel all the “FEELS”!!! Love you!!!
Friends of my family own a vineyard in that area
I just moved there, and I can absolutely vouch for the "community over competition" vibe. Great video. Come back and visit us at the Paso Robles Inn or the Piccolo Hotel. 😊
Nice video. But PLEASE pronounce the city name correctly. It's "Pah-sow Row-blehs" NOT "Row-buls"
Such a great video ….very informative!! Visit Halter Ranch Estate Winery next time you’re in town 😊
This is beautiful work. The castle looks so fun and Cass looks really unique. I want to stay in the crates. How much are they per night?
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What a great video of our excellent wine region…please come back and highlight some more wineries that are not our usual suspects….so much more to explore…!