Tin City

Aaron wines – Tasting fee: $20 / person, waived with purchase of 2 bottles. As a quaint winery, Aaron Wines offers an exclusive and intimate tasting experience, filled with bold wines. His tasting room portrays a surfer-like lifestyle, as does his labels. Those who visit his winery shine as bright as their reviews upon leaving. Locals favorites: Petite Sirah blends, Riesling, and Pinot Noir.

Al Lago Wines – Tasting fee: $15 / person, waived with purchase of a bottle. Mainly described as silky, soft, and balanced, Al Lago is known for their production of red blends. After bridging their European origin or newly found knowledge of winemaking, the owners of Al Lago produced Sngiovese, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and 3 varietals of Pinot Noir.

BarrelHouse Brewing Co. – Pay by the Pint. One of the first businesses to claim their land in Tin City, BarrelHouse Brewing has proved their worth in tasty beer, enjoyed all over the Central Coast and beyond. Their popular ones? Sunny Daze (blonde ale), Mango IPA (citrus blonde), Big Sur Double IPA, and more! They also produce four barrel-aged beers, and rotate new beers consistently to keep their beer loving loyals on their toes.
Benom Wines – Tasting fee: $20 / person, waived with purchase of 4 bottles // Appointment Only. Visit Benom Wines for a very unique, one-on-one tasting experience. The whole Tasting Room is reserved for your tasting to fully delve into the wines, learning about the history of the winery and wines. Fresh baked bread is served with every tasting!

Brian Benson Cellars – Tasting fee: $15 / person, waived with purchase of 2 bottles. Walk into Brian Benson Cellars for a tasting of French-aged Zinfandel, Syrah, and various blends all found in Willow Creek district of Paso Robles.

Desparada – Tasting fee: $20 / person, waived with purchase of 2 bottles // Appointment Only. Enjoy the creative and artsy side of winemaking with the labels on each Deparada wine bottle. The wines and the people who devote their time to producing this wine have a true quirky spirit, and are sure to leave you in awe.

Field Recordings – Tasting fee: $10 / person, waived with purchase of 2 bottles. // Appointment Only. The goal: produce a wine with personality. Mission accomplished. The flight of 8 blend varietals has been described as “eclectic,” and offers canned wines for you to enjoy on a picnic after tasting in Tin City. Also be sure to say hi to their Winery Dog, Lily.

Giornata – Appointment Only. Giornata Wines took Italian varietals and curated them in California. Backed by the multiple reviews of extremely happy guests, their wine is sure to impress you. Their tasting room is as elevated as their varietals and the ambiance. This is surely an intimate and elegant tasting experience.

Jacob Toft – Open daily from 10am – 3pm with outdoor tastings; Groups of 12 or fewer allowed at this time. Reservations recommended.
Kaleidos – Tasting fee: $10 / person, waived with purchase of 2 bottles. Open Friday – Sunday 11am – 5pm for groups of 12 people or less. Visit Kaleidos for Paso Robles-famous Syrahs, and very bold reds with lots of tannins – these aren’t for the faint of heart! This winery also offers a cupcake and wine pairing on the first weekend of every month, and special event weekends! 

Levo – Tasting fee: $20 / person, waived with purchase of 2 bottles or Wine Club Membership. Levo Wines is a different experience in which the winemaker and owner sources his grapes from Santa Barbara, to make Paso Robles style wines. If you get the chance, take your time talking to the owner, Bret, to learn about his process of going from dirt to bottle. Visit this tasting room for a lineup of reds and one Chardonnay.

Monochrome Wines – Tasting fee: $15 / person. Appointment Only. For the white wine lovers of Paso – amongst the heavy reds, Monochrome Wines offers a diverse selection of whites, grown in both Paso and Edna Valley. This tasting experience is a one-on-one tasting with the owner, who describes the notes of the wine as well as the history and how it’s made. For those who want a background of the wine while tasting, this is your spot!

Negranti Creamery – Open Friday + Saturday 12pm – 9pm & Sunday – Thursday 11am – 6pm. Enjoy delicious and locally made sheep’s milk ice cream during your tasting adventure in Tin City! Perfect for a hot, summer day in the sun.

Nicora – Tasting fee: $20 / person. Appointment Only. Visit Nicora Wines for a selection of beautifully crafted Rhone wines. Their grapes are sourced on the Central Coast only, from Paso Robles to Santa Maria. The tasting experience here is a one-on-one with their tasting room manager, with a flight of reds and a white!

ONX Wines – Tasting fee: $15 / person, waived with purchase of 2 bottles or Wine Club Membership. Enjoy a flight of whites, roses, and reds to fulfill your palate. ONX Wines is known for having “an infatuation with delicacy,” which you can taste directly in their Mad Crush.

Powell Mountain Cellars – Tasting fee: $15 – 20 / person includes 5 wines, waived with two bottle purchase. Glasses available for $12 – $14. Open Friday – Sunday 12pm – 5pm & Appointment-Only on Monday – Thursday from 1pm – 5pm. Reservations required for groups of 6 people or more, with a max of 12. If you’re looking for Bordeaux, Rhone, and Spanish varietals, Powell Mountain Cellars will present you with many options! Their Wine Club offers a 20% discount and you receive two shipments of six bottles minimum per shipment, with complimentary tastings for 2 people.

Sans Liege Wines – Tasting fee: $15 / person, waived with a bottle purchase. Continuously described as “reasonably priced, flavorful, laid back vibe, friendly tasting room staff.” What else do you need? We’ll take the advice from the locals, who usually pick a bottle or two up before heading to dinner! Featured wines: White Rhone blend, Groundwork Syrah, and “The Offering” – a red blend.

Six Test Kitchen – information coming soon!

The Fableist – Tasting fee: $15 / person waived with purchase of 2 bottles.With all bottles hovering around $20, you won’t be disappointed. As a Paso Robles winery, The Fableist offers various red varietals, however they also offer equally delicious varietals of whites. Their tasting flight of 8 wines features 2 whites and 6 reds – one of which being a Tempranillo for our Spanish grape lovers.

Tin Canteen – information coming soon!

Tin City Cider Co. – Pay by the glass. A collaboration of 3 local winemakers creating a little something different – cider. Their ciders are synonymous to Champagne-like and offer dry, crisp ciders (with catchy and fun names). Visit their tasting room for live music, ping pong, corn hole, and local bbq right outside.

Turtle Rock Vineyards – Tasting fee: . Walk-Ins Available Thursday – Sunday. By Appointment Only on Monday – Wednesday. A family owned winery that sources grapes locally from the West Side of Paso, you’re sure to taste the hard work the owners put into their 1,500 cases annually. They specialize in Rhone varietals, sourcing their grapes from Willow Creek Rd on the Westside of Paso Robles.

Wine Shine – a curation of brandy from local Paso Robles grape juice is what the Wine Shine specializes in — and they sure do it right! Their brandy is aged in new French and American oak barrels or some are infused with local fruits and botanical. Stop by for your perfectly distilled neutral brandy, or expand your tasting to one of their specialty brandies.