Name: Lone Madrone
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.7

Lone Madrone

Templeton, CA · $$$

Outdoor seatingNatural wine

Organically Farmed Wines and Ciders. Founded in 1996 by Neil and Marci Collins and Neil’s sister, Jackie Meisinger, Lone Madrone Winery is rooted in a deep respect for the land, community, and craft of winemaking. Neil, then the assistant winemaker at Adelaida Cellars, was inspired to create a label after working with a standout Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from the Carver Vineyard. This wine, deserving of its own spotlight, led to the creation of Lone Madrone, named after the single Madrone tree that overlooks the vineyard. As Neil’s reputation grew, he was hired as the winemaker at Tablas Creek Winery in 1998, where he still works today, and became a key figure in the Paso Robles winemaking community. Together with his sister Jackie, who expanded Lone Madrone’s reach by introducing the wines to local restaurants and shops, and his wife Marci, who took over financial management, the winery steadily grew. Today, Lone Madrone remains a family-run winery committed to crafting wines that honor their vineyard sites, vintages, and growers. Our estate vineyard and most of the vineyards we source from are organically farmed, dry-farmed, and head-trained, reflecting our dedication to sustainable practices and the stewardship of the land. Now joined by the second generation—Jordan Collins, Lucas Meisinger, and Austin Collins—our mission remains steadfast: to produce authentic wines through native fermentation and respect for the winemaking craft. Inspired by the great European wine families, we are committed to staying family-owned and ensuring Lone Madrone thrives for generations to come. We welcome you to a tasting to experience the heart of Lone Madrone—a celebration of family, tradition, sustainability, and community!

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What diners say

“We had a great tasting and lunch. Didn't find a wine or dish we didn't thoroughly enjoy. Thanks for a great time.”

5.0 · Google — Teresa Martain

“We stopped by Lone Madrone because there was a “Bristol” sign out front, and we have a granddaughter named Bristol. We ended up getting a nice tour of the grounds, enjoyed a wine tasting, sampled the Bristol ciders, and feasted on a VERY tasty charcuterie board. The staff at Lone Madrone were very friendly and we enjoyed lots of wonderful conversation. When we left, we took a couple of bottles of wine and some of their Bristol cider to enjoy later. Oh, and it was so good, we became members of the wine club too. We’ve visited several of the wineries in Paso, and I think Lone Madrone might just be my favorite.”

5.0 · Google — Thomas Nevarez

“What an awesome winery. We had been to the other location, but never here. I am so happy we came in. The wine, the service the food all fabulous. Liv’s Salmon Crudo is particularly wonderful. We will be back next time we are up here.”

5.0 · Google — Scott Stephens

“We had a wonderful time at the Lone Madrone Tasting Room. The wine was really good, and the experience was enjoyable. On Saturdays and Sundays, they serve delicious food from Kitchen 46. We especially loved the burgers, and the lamb burger was fantastic. The wines were excellent too; we particularly enjoyed the rosé. The staff was friendly and welcoming. They provided lots of useful information about the wines. We definitely plan to visit again.”

5.0 · Google — Mark Hassin

“Came for the cider, stayed for the Crab Sandwich. My wife wanted to visit this spot for old times sake. She fell in love with their ciders way back in 2011. When we saw their sign from the highway, we had to pop in. It's a chill little spot with indoor and outdoor seating. The people that work there was nice and friendly. We chose the cider tasting flight and discovered they now serve food. We decided to have the crab sandwich with caviar. The cider of choice was the 2023 NC3. But let's talk about that Crab Sandwich! "Delicious" great flavor with that buttery seared bread and the pop of caviar. I could have eaten two of them. They offer wine tasting as well, but I can't tell you much about it since we only had the ciders. If you find yourself on the 46, pop in, have that Crab sandwich.”

3.0 · Google — James Johnson