I’ve known dirk for a while now being in the industry and I’ve always loved his wines! Definitely recommend this brand !
Danielle Axten
Unfortunately we were refused service and treated pretty disrespectfully for having a larger party with 2 people who weren’t drinking (due to health issues). We really wanted to try it and we’re fine to work with the employee to make it work, but she was pretty condescending and asked us what we would do to make it worth her while from a business standpoint. She said we would be taking up her prime real estate that she could give to other paying customers. However there was absolutely no one in the wine bar - with about 20 seats inside and a 6 seats outside in the front - while the side had 8 seats for us total. We had walked past the place a few times over the course of an hour and a half and saw no one there - which is why we felt fine asking for a larger table. If it were busy we would have avoided bringing our whole group. It would have been fine and we would have made something work, but the way she spoke to us made us feel really uncomfortable. I hope she could learn from this, and treat the next customers better.
Robert Oakes
Learned on FB about its first Tuesday of the Month (6 fresh oysters and tasting flight of 3 wines) for $30.00/person. The owner and Brook (sp?) were super friendly and attentive. The oysters were great, and we ordered a couple of glasses of the wines we tasted and enjoyed it all. Local, casual, and fun.
Victoria Wittwer
We came a few years ago and came back this last month because it was so great! We are so happy to see they expanded. Our first time we had the owner pouring and the second time was a very kind woman whose name I unfortunately did not get. They were both so knowledgeable and personable, and the wine is really great as well.
Dennis Eaton
I can’t really rate Absolution Cellars because we didn’t stay. For the first time, I found here a winery in SLO County that doesn’t honor industry members with free tasting. We ended up going to Harmony Cellars, where they DO honor industry members with the free tasting. We bought several bottles of wine there and enjoyed the experience immensely. So I guess I should thank Absolution folks with a star for the unrequested redirect.
Esta Kandarian
We loved the wine tasting with oysters event! (It recurs every first Tuesday of the month.) The wine maker and his wife and co-owner host themselves, which makes the event extra special. They have recently expanded their lovely waterfront location.
Maureen
Excellent experience and came out with 6 bottles of awesome wine! The hostess is knowledgeable and very informative. I was very impressed by her and the wines!
Frances Van Tol
Such a lovely updated space, with great seating options and artwork all around. We had a lovely classic wine tasting with V and we learned so much about all the thought and care that goes into every wine and label. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Thanks!
Kristin Day
My friends and I first visited Absolution in May of this year. We immediately fell in love with the wines and the owners. Of course we joined. We finally made it back last week to enjoy a fabulous tasting with Tanya in the new 'members only' room. Absolution is a must to visit.
Wine tasting on the harbor? How cool is that? Well worth a stop in during a walk along the Embarcadero. Very nice decor inside with unique art work. The art work is also displayed on the wine bottle labels and these have to be the most beautiful bottles labels I have ever seen! The art work also tells a story and the hostess took the time to tell the story as she poured the wine samples. She was very knowledgeable about the wines and the story of the winery. Wine tasting along the harbor has a unique ambiance all it's own. There is plenty of seating and choice of sitting inside or outside. All the wines are very good. I have been here several times, before the expansion and recently after. The place is always a delight to stop in each time!
Chris Storey
Such a lovely experience today! The wines are all amazing, with a diverse selection to choose from. The winemaker and his wife are so very perdonable, welcoming, and eager to share thier knowledge and help you find something that you will enjoy. We have been club members for a couple of years and have only had the very best of experiences on every visit. I cannot reccomend a better winery to visit while you are in Morro Bay!!
Tina Masiak
Amazing wine served by knowledgeable, friendly, hilarious staff who go out of their way to make you comfortable and feel well taken care of. Highly recommend to anyone who enjoysinteresting wine.
Ray Orco
The woman owner so very rude with bad humor
John Dews
Our party of 4 visited Absolution late February. Beautiful day, beautiful setting, beautiful wines. The Owner and Winemaker, Dirk, poured and described for us each of the 8-9 pours, and spoke of the terroir and winemaking process of each. 2 guests were first timers to Wine Country and could not have experienced a better immersion into boutique winemaking. A hidden gem, for sure. So glad we went. We’ll go back!
Amazing & exceptional wine. Tania was awesome!
I’ve known dirk for a while now being in the industry and I’ve always loved his wines! Definitely recommend this brand !
Unfortunately we were refused service and treated pretty disrespectfully for having a larger party with 2 people who weren’t drinking (due to health issues). We really wanted to try it and we’re fine to work with the employee to make it work, but she was pretty condescending and asked us what we would do to make it worth her while from a business standpoint. She said we would be taking up her prime real estate that she could give to other paying customers. However there was absolutely no one in the wine bar - with about 20 seats inside and a 6 seats outside in the front - while the side had 8 seats for us total. We had walked past the place a few times over the course of an hour and a half and saw no one there - which is why we felt fine asking for a larger table. If it were busy we would have avoided bringing our whole group. It would have been fine and we would have made something work, but the way she spoke to us made us feel really uncomfortable. I hope she could learn from this, and treat the next customers better.
Learned on FB about its first Tuesday of the Month (6 fresh oysters and tasting flight of 3 wines) for $30.00/person. The owner and Brook (sp?) were super friendly and attentive. The oysters were great, and we ordered a couple of glasses of the wines we tasted and enjoyed it all. Local, casual, and fun.
We came a few years ago and came back this last month because it was so great! We are so happy to see they expanded. Our first time we had the owner pouring and the second time was a very kind woman whose name I unfortunately did not get. They were both so knowledgeable and personable, and the wine is really great as well.
I can’t really rate Absolution Cellars because we didn’t stay. For the first time, I found here a winery in SLO County that doesn’t honor industry members with free tasting. We ended up going to Harmony Cellars, where they DO honor industry members with the free tasting. We bought several bottles of wine there and enjoyed the experience immensely. So I guess I should thank Absolution folks with a star for the unrequested redirect.
We loved the wine tasting with oysters event! (It recurs every first Tuesday of the month.) The wine maker and his wife and co-owner host themselves, which makes the event extra special. They have recently expanded their lovely waterfront location.
Excellent experience and came out with 6 bottles of awesome wine! The hostess is knowledgeable and very informative. I was very impressed by her and the wines!
Such a lovely updated space, with great seating options and artwork all around. We had a lovely classic wine tasting with V and we learned so much about all the thought and care that goes into every wine and label. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Thanks!
My friends and I first visited Absolution in May of this year. We immediately fell in love with the wines and the owners. Of course we joined. We finally made it back last week to enjoy a fabulous tasting with Tanya in the new 'members only' room. Absolution is a must to visit.
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Wine tasting on the harbor? How cool is that? Well worth a stop in during a walk along the Embarcadero. Very nice decor inside with unique art work. The art work is also displayed on the wine bottle labels and these have to be the most beautiful bottles labels I have ever seen! The art work also tells a story and the hostess took the time to tell the story as she poured the wine samples. She was very knowledgeable about the wines and the story of the winery. Wine tasting along the harbor has a unique ambiance all it's own. There is plenty of seating and choice of sitting inside or outside. All the wines are very good. I have been here several times, before the expansion and recently after. The place is always a delight to stop in each time!
Such a lovely experience today! The wines are all amazing, with a diverse selection to choose from. The winemaker and his wife are so very perdonable, welcoming, and eager to share thier knowledge and help you find something that you will enjoy. We have been club members for a couple of years and have only had the very best of experiences on every visit. I cannot reccomend a better winery to visit while you are in Morro Bay!!
Amazing wine served by knowledgeable, friendly, hilarious staff who go out of their way to make you comfortable and feel well taken care of.
Highly recommend to anyone who enjoysinteresting wine.
The woman owner so very rude with bad humor
Our party of 4 visited Absolution late February. Beautiful day, beautiful setting, beautiful wines. The Owner and Winemaker, Dirk, poured and described for us each of the 8-9 pours, and spoke of the terroir and winemaking process of each. 2 guests were first timers to Wine Country and could not have experienced a better immersion into boutique winemaking. A hidden gem, for sure. So glad we went. We’ll go back!
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