Paso Robles 3-Winery Tour: Wine Tastings & Picnic Lunch

Three wineries, three styles, one afternoon of wine without the planning.

A 5-hour wine tour in Paso Robles where you visit three distinct wineries—a large-scale estate, a smaller family-owned operation, and a medium-sized producer—with tastings at each, a deli-style picnic lunch, and hotel pickup included. The driver handles reservations and logistics, so you taste and eat without arranging anything yourself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Paso Robles winery tour with lunch

• Taste wines at diverse winery
• Enjoy deli-style picnic lunch
• Visit family-owned boutique winery
• Explore medium to large-scale winery

The Experience

The day starts with pickup from your Paso Robles or Atascadero hotel and a drive through wine country in a deluxe touring vehicle. Your first stop is one of the region's larger, well-known wineries—places like Jada Vineyard, Eberle Winery, or Castoro Cellars—where you taste wines that blend innovation with the region's winemaking tradition. Between the first and second winery, you settle into a picnic lunch with vineyard views: seven deli options to choose from, plus bottled water, eaten in the kind of setting that makes the afternoon feel unhurried.

The second winery is smaller and family-owned—a "Mom & Pop" operation like Steinbeck Vineyards, Whalebone Vineyard, or J Dusi Wines—where the tasting is more intimate and you're more likely to meet the people who made the wine. These stops are chosen for their handcrafted approach and the chance to taste something less common. Your driver knows the region well enough to answer questions about what you're tasting and why each winery does things its own way.

The third stop rounds out the day at a medium-sized winery, completing a tour that moves from large to small to mid-scale—three different scales of operation, three different approaches to wine. The whole day runs about five hours, and the driver handles all the reservations and timing, so you show up ready to taste. Grapeline's driver/host keeps the pace relaxed and the conversation flowing, whether you're a seasoned wine drinker or new to the region.

What’s included

• Wine tastings at three wineries.
• transportation in a deluxe touring vehicle with a knowledgeable driver/host.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from Paso Robles or Atascadero.
• deli-style picnic lunch with seven menu options and bottled water.
• all winery reservations arranged by Grapeline.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Grapeline Wine Tours Paso Robles

Is this one for you?The driver speaks English and keeps the commentary conversational, so you follow along whether you know wine terminology or not—this works for wine enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

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Top questions

What's the difference between the three wineries on this tour?

The tour visits one large-scale estate like Castoro Cellars or Eberle Winery, one smaller family-owned "Mom & Pop" winery like Steinbeck Vineyards or J Dusi Wines, and one medium-sized producer, so you taste different scales of operation and winemaking styles in a single afternoon.

Is the picnic lunch included, and do I get to choose what I eat?

Yes, a deli-style picnic lunch is included with seven options to select from before the tour, plus bottled water. You eat at the first winery stop surrounded by vineyard views.

Do I need to arrange the winery visits myself, or is that handled?

Grapeline handles all winery reservations and logistics, so you don't need to call ahead or plan the stops—the driver takes care of it and gets you to each tasting on time.

How long is the whole tour, and what time does it start?

The tour runs about five hours total. Pickup happens from your Paso Robles or Atascadero hotel, and the driver will coordinate the exact time with you before the day.

What if I have questions about the wines while I'm tasting?

Your driver/host is knowledgeable about Paso Robles wines and the wineries you visit, so they can answer questions about what you're tasting and explain the region's winemaking approach.

Is there a minimum age or any restrictions for this tour?

You must be 21 or older to participate. The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers, but it's suitable for all other fitness levels.