Run by Phillip and Mary Hart, AmByth Estate is the first winery in Paso Robles to be Demeter-certified Biodynamic. The Welsh name means "forever," reflecting the couple's commitment to farming their land with future generations in mind. Their dry-farmed, minimal-intervention Rhône varietals are grown without additives, letting the estate's 20+ acres of vines and olive trees express a distinct sense of place.
https://www.ambythestate.com
Owned by Dan Souza, whose family's farming roots trace back to 1949, Bovino Vineyards blends generations of agricultural know-how with modern winemaking. Set on an 83-acre ranch, the estate produces 15 varietals ranging from Albariño to Zinfandel, and the winery's flagship wines are named in tribute to Dan's parents, Joe and Ludrie.
https://www.bovinovineyards.com
Founded by third-generation farming couple Chad and Lauren Rava, Rava Wines stepped away from large-scale grape growing to build something more personal in the El Pomar District. Chad, who was born and raised in Paso Robles, farms hundreds of acres across the region, and the family winery is known for being one of the only tasting rooms in town specializing in traditional méthode champenoise sparkling wines.
https://www.ravawines.com
Founded by Dr. Warren Frankel, who moved his family to Paso Robles in the late 1970s in search of a simpler life, Sculpterra began as a pistachio orchard before evolving into a full vineyard and winery. Today Warren's son Paul serves as winemaker, and the property doubles as a sculpture garden showcasing large-scale artwork alongside the estate's Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, and other varietals.
https://www.sculpterra.com
Owned and operated by Paul and Patricia Hoover, Still Waters Vineyards is a quiet, garden-like retreat just east of Paso Robles. The 60-acre estate produces small lots of premium wine alongside estate-grown olive oil from a grove of century-old trees, and the Hoover family has built the property around a simple goal: stay small, have fun, and focus on quality.
https://www.stillwatersvineyards.com
Tucked into the hills five miles from Templeton, Hidden Oak Winery is owned by Mike and Martha, who focus on approachable reds and whites meant to be enjoyed right away rather than cellared for years. It's a small, unpretentious stop known for friendly hospitality and easy-drinking wines.
https://www.hiddenoakwinery.com
