Vina Robles has been making expressive, fruit-forward Burgundy, Bordeaux and Rhone-style wines since 2001, but it wasn’t until 2007 that its grand 14,000-square-foot, rock-walled tasting room and hospitality center was completed.

The California-mission-style center is located on 30 acres, surrounded by newly planted vineyards and adjacent to the Hunter Ranch Golf Course. An expansive courtyard with many nooks, fountains and table areas greets visitors as they enter the facility. Inside are tall, soaring ceilings, dramatic artwork By Tomas, event spaces and banquet rooms. The tasting room has a modern yet old-world European flair with its fireplace, picture windows and triangular tasting bar. The retail area features unique gifts, gourmet items from Dean & Deluca, cookbooks, and a deli section with artisan cheeses, crackers and meats.

Vina Robles’ wines are made from grapes grown in their extensive Paso Robles-area vineyards. Their Chardonnay is made from cooler Edna Valley fruit. Cold fermentation winemaking techniques are used to preserve the aromas and bright fruit characteristics of the grapes. To extract the most flavor and color without introducing harsh tannins, “pump-overs” are regularly incorporated. Malolactic fermentation is later completed in barrels.

All wines are made off-site at the nearby Courtside Cellar custom-crush facility while awaiting construction of their own winery facility off nearby Union Road.

There are two tastings available. The Cuvée Collection Tasting can be paired with artisan cheeses, provided by Vivant Fine Cheeses. Click Here for their handy food & wine pairing guide.