We absolutely loved our experience at Rotie Cellars.
We work in the wine industry in Paso Robles and were excited to squeeze in a visit to a Walla Walla winery during a quick pass-through. Before the trip, we asked several trusted wine-knowledgeable friends for recommendations, and Rotie was the one winery that made every single list — and now we understand why.
From the moment we arrived, we felt warmly welcomed. Liz, the tasting room manager, was fantastic — friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful. She knew every detail about each wine, vintage, and vineyard, as well as the broader Walla Walla region. On top of that, she gave us great local tips and was just genuinely fun to chat with.
In addition to amazing hospitality, every single wine we tasted was interesting, balanced, complex, and beautifully made. We loved the diversity and character in each pour and honestly wish we’d taken more bottles home.
The tasting room itself is stunning, with great views over the Rocks District and surrounding vineyards — elegant and relaxed with a great sense of place.
A quick side note for families: we had our kids with us (we know, wineries + kids = controversial). But Rotie was very accommodating. They offered juice, snacks, and even bubbles to keep the kids entertained — off to the side so as not to disrupt other guests. Our kids have grown up wine tasting and do surprisingly well, but even they said Rotie was their favorite winery :)
If you're looking for phenomenal wines and a memorable experience, Rotie should be at the top of your list. We’re so glad we went — and we’ll definitely be back. You won’t regret it.
AlwaysLearning
Great Rhone style wines! Hard to choose between the Syrah and Syrah-dominant options. The Northern Blend (think Chateauneuf-du-Pape) and the Love Rocks are our favorites. The Mourvèdre Dre is also really good. People working there are very friendly and helpful. Club events are lots of fun as well. And you can't beat the view from the Oregon tasting room!
Jessica Wicklund
The property is lovely. The service was fine. The wine was not worth the $40 tasting fee and the $75 offset fee with a purchase in comparison to other local wineries. The woman who checked us out when we asked about these charges vs all the other wineries we’ve been to was defense which was sad. Disappointing experience.
Crystal Barbre
What a gem. With so many wineries to choose from this is a special place. Don't miss it.
Zane Boyer
The Rocks tasting room is simply the best. All the wine is fantastic, gets better every year. The tasting room is stellar, as is the view. All the staff is so kind, friendly, and knowledgeable. We always look forward to coming back here.
KTown Karen
We were recommended to come to Rotie Cellars by a couple other wineries in the area, so we definitely had to make a stop and we are so glad we did! Wow… loved all the wines. Very focused, felt the passion and that terroir is shining through. We had a great tasting experience with Phavo. She had fantastic knowledge of the wines and the vineyards and locations. Thanks again, we will definitely be back when back in the area. Cheers from some happy wine loving Canadians ?
Michelle Shewchuk
What an amazing experience! Beautiful wines, charming staff, beautiful vineyard. Thank you Pavo for walking us through Rotie’s impressive portfolio. You have an obvious passion for the wines and all of the rocks in the vineyard! We own a small, boutique winery in the Okanagan, Canada. Our experience today was top notch. Thanks
Isa Jo
Beautifully located winery in the rocks area. The tasting room oversees the vineyards which made the atmosphere very special. Friendly host and seriously good wines.
What a great way to start a day of tasting! Absolutely beautiful views from their upper deck seating! Looking out over "the rocks" AVA. Coco was awesome! This girl knows her wines and was amazing at helping to describe tastes and flavors! The amazing funk from the rocks district is so different from any wine you will find anywhere! Plus the fact that these vines are literally growing in basalt river rock is simply crazy and amazing! Thank you Coco!
John Samson
Excellent. Great wine, great atmosphere, wonderful staff. Really enjoyed our visit.
L.C.
Inhospitable rude Antonio
Jeff Tucker
On a recommendation from Sadie from Seven Hills, i wend to visit Rotie. Their staff was amazing. Alejandro, Coco, Lizzy, and Jeff (hope I have spellings right) I joked they all could be smile models and had great energy. Wines had some nice complexity and overall were very good. Probably liked their north blend the best. The rocks area is very impressive and produces great wines. Recommend visiting and do with a reservation if on the weekend.
Dan Hanks
Good venue. Wine is in early development, curious to see how they will taste in 5-10 years. Clearly selling a young, developmental wine currently.Rotie Cellars has potential but still needs some development. With some improvements in the wine and service, they could become a notable contender in the wine industry.
Great wine and people!
We absolutely loved our experience at Rotie Cellars.
We work in the wine industry in Paso Robles and were excited to squeeze in a visit to a Walla Walla winery during a quick pass-through. Before the trip, we asked several trusted wine-knowledgeable friends for recommendations, and Rotie was the one winery that made every single list — and now we understand why.
From the moment we arrived, we felt warmly welcomed. Liz, the tasting room manager, was fantastic — friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful. She knew every detail about each wine, vintage, and vineyard, as well as the broader Walla Walla region. On top of that, she gave us great local tips and was just genuinely fun to chat with.
In addition to amazing hospitality, every single wine we tasted was interesting, balanced, complex, and beautifully made. We loved the diversity and character in each pour and honestly wish we’d taken more bottles home.
The tasting room itself is stunning, with great views over the Rocks District and surrounding vineyards — elegant and relaxed with a great sense of place.
A quick side note for families: we had our kids with us (we know, wineries + kids = controversial). But Rotie was very accommodating. They offered juice, snacks, and even bubbles to keep the kids entertained — off to the side so as not to disrupt other guests. Our kids have grown up wine tasting and do surprisingly well, but even they said Rotie was their favorite winery :)
If you're looking for phenomenal wines and a memorable experience, Rotie should be at the top of your list. We’re so glad we went — and we’ll definitely be back. You won’t regret it.
Great Rhone style wines! Hard to choose between the Syrah and Syrah-dominant options. The Northern Blend (think Chateauneuf-du-Pape) and the Love Rocks are our favorites. The Mourvèdre Dre is also really good. People working there are very friendly and helpful. Club events are lots of fun as well. And you can't beat the view from the Oregon tasting room!
The property is lovely. The service was fine. The wine was not worth the $40 tasting fee and the $75 offset fee with a purchase in comparison to other local wineries. The woman who checked us out when we asked about these charges vs all the other wineries we’ve been to was defense which was sad. Disappointing experience.
What a gem. With so many wineries to choose from this is a special place. Don't miss it.
The Rocks tasting room is simply the best. All the wine is fantastic, gets better every year. The tasting room is stellar, as is the view. All the staff is so kind, friendly, and knowledgeable. We always look forward to coming back here.
We were recommended to come to Rotie Cellars by a couple other wineries in the area, so we definitely had to make a stop and we are so glad we did! Wow… loved all the wines. Very focused, felt the passion and that terroir is shining through. We had a great tasting experience with Phavo. She had fantastic knowledge of the wines and the vineyards and locations. Thanks again, we will definitely be back when back in the area. Cheers from some happy wine loving Canadians ?
What an amazing experience! Beautiful wines, charming staff, beautiful vineyard. Thank you Pavo for walking us through Rotie’s impressive portfolio. You have an obvious passion for the wines and all of the rocks in the vineyard! We own a small, boutique winery in the Okanagan, Canada. Our experience today was top notch. Thanks
Beautifully located winery in the rocks area. The tasting room oversees the vineyards which made the atmosphere very special. Friendly host and seriously good wines.
Terrific Wine!
Restaurantji Recommends
What a great way to start a day of tasting! Absolutely beautiful views from their upper deck seating! Looking out over "the rocks" AVA. Coco was awesome! This girl knows her wines and was amazing at helping to describe tastes and flavors! The amazing funk from the rocks district is so different from any wine you will find anywhere! Plus the fact that these vines are literally growing in basalt river rock is simply crazy and amazing!
Thank you Coco!
Excellent. Great wine, great atmosphere, wonderful staff. Really enjoyed our visit.
Inhospitable rude Antonio
On a recommendation from Sadie from Seven Hills, i wend to visit Rotie. Their staff was amazing. Alejandro, Coco, Lizzy, and Jeff (hope I have spellings right) I joked they all could be smile models and had great energy. Wines had some nice complexity and overall were very good. Probably liked their north blend the best. The rocks area is very impressive and produces great wines. Recommend visiting and do with a reservation if on the weekend.
Good venue. Wine is in early development, curious to see how they will taste in 5-10 years. Clearly selling a young, developmental wine currently.Rotie Cellars has potential but still needs some development. With some improvements in the wine and service, they could become a notable contender in the wine industry.
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