Austin Hope Tasting Cellar

“This was our first stop / first tasting on our first trip to Paso and the bar could not have been set higher. Maddi was hands-down the most phenomenal host we had on our trip, and honestly one of the all-time greats in any wine or dining experience we’ve ever had. Austin Hope is one of our favorite producers, and getting to experience so many of their wines in such a beautiful setting was an amazing experience. Maddi took excellent care of us, listened to us, and never steered us wrong with recommendations. Everyone we encountered was amazing - from the first welcome glass to the time we left. Austin Hope is a gem and will absolutely be our first stop on our next visit to Paso!”

“I went to Austin Hope at the suggestion of my daughter who grew up in the bay area but is now a Paso Robles local. It was Saturday afternoon at about 3:00 PM and I arrived as a walk-in. Formal (and reserved) tastings were booked full but the "by the glass tasting" option was available. I went with it and mentioned to the host that I wanted to try a flight of their reds but did not want to have a glass of all of them. Bobby completely understood and served me a traditional red flight. It was fantastic. The wines were great and Bobby's approach to explaining the winery and the wines was anything but pretentious! I don't do pretentious well. I paired the flight with the cheese & charcuterie plate and had a wonderful afternoon. I highly suggest Austin Hope and Bobby if you find yourself with a few hours to spare in Paso Robles.”

“If you want the “Paso Robles” wine experience, Austin Hope is the place to go. Make your reservation and be prepared to be blown away! We were met at the door with a small pour of a wonderful rose. We wandered the grounds where they had llamas, sheep, and of course a Vinyard. When we were seated, we were amazed by the private outdoor tasting area. Then, Travis came with our first pour. He sat down and started chatting with us. He was personable and friendly. But what he said he was looking for was what we liked so he could cater the experience toward our tastes and preferences. I’ve never been at a tasting that was so attentive, personable, and helpful. Travis recognized pretty quickly that I like to nerd out on appellations and varietals and he brought his knowledge (and laminated maps) to the table. We thought we might head to one more winery for a tasting, but nixed that so we could stay a little longer here. Come for the wine, enjoy the experience, and stay for more wine!! We took as many bottles home as we could spare space in our suitcases!! Come and ask for Travis.”

“We had the absolute best experience at Austin Hope Wines thanks to Michael! I was celebrating my birthday and he truly made it unforgettable. From the moment we sat down, he was warm, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable about every single wine we tasted. He didn’t just pour — he told the stories behind them, explained the notes in a way that was approachable and fun, and made us feel completely taken care of. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does, and it elevated the entire experience. I’m from Southern California, but this tasting alone is enough reason for me to come back. Thank you, Michael, for making my birthday so special — we can’t wait to return! 🍷”

“My husband and I made a tasting reservation to celebrate our 5th anniversary. This is by far the best tasting experience we’ve ever had. The outdoor tasting area was beautiful and secluded. The Austin Hope Cab is easily one of the top 3 Cabs we’ve had as well. But our experience wouldn’t have been as memorable it wasn’t for our sommelier Clayton. He provided 5 star hospitality and perfectly paced us through every tasting and really went in depth about the history of the vineyard and each wine. You have customers for life. Thank you!”