We had a great time here thanks to Charlotte. It was a rainy Thursday before Christmas, so it wasn't busy and Charlotte was able to spend a lot of time with my wife and me to go into more detail about the winery, the wines, and Paso Robles in general as this was our first time in the region. She also made an effort to keep our little one entertained by showing him their books and pet turtle. The wines are excellent too :) Out of three tasting rooms' worth of wine on the day, Sackcloth & Ashes was my wife's top wine of the day. She's also not a Chardonnay fan, but she really liked Wayfinder. My favorite was the Carmen Sauvignon Blanc. It's unlikely any Sauvignon Blanc I've had before and I enjoyed the different expression. It was a riper fruit profile, but still lots of acid to keep it interesting. Thank you Charlotte for a memorable experience!
Elizabeth D.
Enjoyed our time with Charlotte. Wines were great and atmosphere was friendly and comfortable. Will definitely come here again.
Avery Watkins
Wonderful wine and great wine tasting experience. Make sure you try the Myth of Osiris!
Bradley M.
Came here for my third taste of the day and we have a great time with Christian. He was friendly and knowledgeable about the wine. I'm not a big white wine drinker but I was impressed with the whites that I was given. Then Cristian delivered a home run by letting us try a special wine which was a cab blend that I begged my wife to buy. It was a fantastic. I will be back to buy a bottle in the fall. Simlply a fantastic one of a kind wine I definitely enjoyed the experience and would definitely recommend checking this one out. Great spot
Jim Smania
We loved every wine & the staff were fun and informative.
Massage with Mark
Great place, great wine! Janie was very helpful and very knowledgeable about the wine. Definitely be back. Thank you guys!
Mark
Great place, great wine! Janie was very helpful and very knowledgeable about the wine. Definitely be back. Thank you guys!
Kim L.
One of my favorite stops & winery tastings in Paso & Tin City! It's a great place to bring guests/family/friends who are either getting into wine or looking to explore different wines. Desparada whites (sauvignon blanc, and others!) are always top notch and their reds (fun blends, some Italian inspired) are so unique. I love that there are different takes on blends. Their labels are always super artsy and beautiful on the table. I enjoy them so much I even got one of the merch candles that re-use Desparada bottles! I appreciate being able to support a woman winemaker that is daring and makes some really good wine. There's a great patio when the days are nice and also a cozy tasting room. We also were able to taste in the cellar which was a little chilly but the experience was still nice nonetheless. I highly recommend checking out Desparada!
Ellen M.
Tucked in a small alcove of Tin City, this is a a lovely tasting experience. We've visited Desperada many times, and always return for their luscious red wines that are balanced and complex. The wine bottles are truly works of art--with some, such as Sack Cloth and Ashes--having hand-written notes included from the wine maker inscribed on EACH bottle. Desparada is unique, unlike any other winery in the Paso Robles area.
Michael M.
Wonderful wine. Tasty and thought provoking white wines and excellent reds. If you love wine and enjoy thinking this is for you. We love it.
This is a must stop if you are in Tin city. This woman owned winery makes some unbelievable combinations That are just to die for. Combining traditional winemaking with new and innovative techniques The flavor profiles that they design are truly amazing. Both the indoor and outdoor tasting areas are beautiful, and well appointed. The staff is delightful to speak to and deal with, and truly love what they do!
Courtney O.
An intimate and special tasting experience in the heart of Tin City. We had been encouraged to try out Desparada by a few other wineries but told to definitely make a reservation as they operate by reservation only. We entered into a beautiful tasting lounge with moody decor and a nice chandelier. In the corner, there was a fish, snake and turtle! So cute. There is also a tasting area in the barrel room as well as an outdoor patio area. We were warmly welcomed by Josh. He was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. He made the experience really enjoyable. At a later wine tasting, we told them we had come from Desparada and had a great experience and they asked if it was with Josh! His personality and kindness carries through the industry! The wines are also really interesting. We learned about their wine making process which includes being held in these giant terracotta vases. We'd never seen anything like this before. They clearly craft their wines with care and creativity. We walked away with a yummy red. Great experience!
Xochi M.
Went with some friends and we had such a great time! Josh served the tastings and he was very friendly, knowledgeable, and provided fun stories. One of us isn't the biggest fan of white wines but was floored by both white wines in the tasting (we all were). It's cool that they're using interesting aging vessels like terracotta and concrete in addition to traditional barrels and tanks. We also love that it is woman owned and operated. The branding is beautiful, thoughtful, and collaborative. This winery feels like a family. Needless to say, we joined the wine club before the tasting was over.
Michele M.
We absolutely loved our tasting experience at Desparada!! The wines are truly amazing! We loved each one we tasted (that rarely happens for us while tasting). Janie provided a wonderful experience and was so knowledgeable and so approachable with questions. We joined the club and Desparada is definitely one of our new top favorites in Paso!
We had a great time here thanks to Charlotte. It was a rainy Thursday before Christmas, so it wasn't busy and Charlotte was able to spend a lot of time with my wife and me to go into more detail about the winery, the wines, and Paso Robles in general as this was our first time in the region. She also made an effort to keep our little one entertained by showing him their books and pet turtle. The wines are excellent too :) Out of three tasting rooms' worth of wine on the day, Sackcloth & Ashes was my wife's top wine of the day. She's also not a Chardonnay fan, but she really liked Wayfinder. My favorite was the Carmen Sauvignon Blanc. It's unlikely any Sauvignon Blanc I've had before and I enjoyed the different expression. It was a riper fruit profile, but still lots of acid to keep it interesting. Thank you Charlotte for a memorable experience!
Enjoyed our time with Charlotte. Wines were great and atmosphere was friendly and comfortable. Will definitely come here again.
Wonderful wine and great wine tasting experience. Make sure you try the Myth of Osiris!
Came here for my third taste of the day and we have a great time with Christian. He was friendly and knowledgeable about the wine. I'm not a big white wine drinker but I was impressed with the whites that I was given. Then Cristian delivered a home run by letting us try a special wine which was a cab blend that I begged my wife to buy. It was a fantastic. I will be back to buy a bottle in the fall. Simlply a fantastic one of a kind wine I definitely enjoyed the experience and would definitely recommend checking this one out. Great spot
We loved every wine & the staff were fun and informative.
Great place, great wine! Janie was very helpful and very knowledgeable about the wine. Definitely be back. Thank you guys!
Great place, great wine! Janie was very helpful and very knowledgeable about the wine. Definitely be back. Thank you guys!
One of my favorite stops & winery tastings in Paso & Tin City! It's a great place to bring guests/family/friends who are either getting into wine or looking to explore different wines. Desparada whites (sauvignon blanc, and others!) are always top notch and their reds (fun blends, some Italian inspired) are so unique. I love that there are different takes on blends. Their labels are always super artsy and beautiful on the table. I enjoy them so much I even got one of the merch candles that re-use Desparada bottles! I appreciate being able to support a woman winemaker that is daring and makes some really good wine. There's a great patio when the days are nice and also a cozy tasting room. We also were able to taste in the cellar which was a little chilly but the experience was still nice nonetheless. I highly recommend checking out Desparada!
Tucked in a small alcove of Tin City, this is a a lovely tasting experience. We've visited Desperada many times, and always return for their luscious red wines that are balanced and complex. The wine bottles are truly works of art--with some, such as Sack Cloth and Ashes--having hand-written notes included from the wine maker inscribed on EACH bottle. Desparada is unique, unlike any other winery in the Paso Robles area.
Wonderful wine. Tasty and thought provoking white wines and excellent reds. If you love wine and enjoy thinking this is for you. We love it.
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Great wine! Great experience.
This is a must stop if you are in Tin city. This woman owned winery makes some unbelievable combinations That are just to die for. Combining traditional winemaking with new and innovative techniques The flavor profiles that they design are truly amazing. Both the indoor and outdoor tasting areas are beautiful, and well appointed. The staff is delightful to speak to and deal with, and truly love what they do!
An intimate and special tasting experience in the heart of Tin City. We had been encouraged to try out Desparada by a few other wineries but told to definitely make a reservation as they operate by reservation only. We entered into a beautiful tasting lounge with moody decor and a nice chandelier. In the corner, there was a fish, snake and turtle! So cute. There is also a tasting area in the barrel room as well as an outdoor patio area. We were warmly welcomed by Josh. He was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. He made the experience really enjoyable. At a later wine tasting, we told them we had come from Desparada and had a great experience and they asked if it was with Josh! His personality and kindness carries through the industry! The wines are also really interesting. We learned about their wine making process which includes being held in these giant terracotta vases. We'd never seen anything like this before. They clearly craft their wines with care and creativity. We walked away with a yummy red. Great experience!
Went with some friends and we had such a great time! Josh served the tastings and he was very friendly, knowledgeable, and provided fun stories. One of us isn't the biggest fan of white wines but was floored by both white wines in the tasting (we all were). It's cool that they're using interesting aging vessels like terracotta and concrete in addition to traditional barrels and tanks. We also love that it is woman owned and operated. The branding is beautiful, thoughtful, and collaborative. This winery feels like a family. Needless to say, we joined the wine club before the tasting was over.
We absolutely loved our tasting experience at Desparada!! The wines are truly amazing! We loved each one we tasted (that rarely happens for us while tasting). Janie provided a wonderful experience and was so knowledgeable and so approachable with questions. We joined the club and Desparada is definitely one of our new top favorites in Paso!