Whalebone Vineyard
Whalebone Vineyard
4.5
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Whalebone is a family owned and operated winery on the Vineyard Drive wine trail in Paso Robles, California. We specialize primarily in red wines, especially Cabernet Sauvignon. Our vineyard is 100% dry land farmed west side Cabernet Sauvignon - this is what we are most known for, along with our Cabernet blends. We produce BOB Wine, a Cab blend that has developed a cult following since Bob first created it as a home winemaker in the '90s. You can also find Paso Robles Zinfandel, as well as Paso Robles Rhone blends in our Tasting Barn.Whalebone also offers artisan Paso Robles olive oil and vinegar tastings, and we always have cheeses, salami, and local sheep milk ice cream for hungry tasters.
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Anna D
5 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
We had a fabulous time at Whalebone, and did a generous tasting of delicious wines, some of these wines we just had to bring home with us they’re so good!
The owner/host was very welcoming and took great care of us. Would always recommend here to others.
The owner/host was very welcoming and took great care of us. Would always recommend here to others.
Written November 1, 2023
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Katarina T
Los Angeles, CA5 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
I brought my dogs which is always a plus when looking for a wine tasting location. I enjoyed the wine, the views, and the outgoing, positive staff made the experience so much fun! I felt relaxed and enjoyed the overall positive vibes of this place. I will definitely be back with my dogs so they can say hi to Bentley again!
Written August 25, 2023
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Wine Parties by Design LLC
Suwanee, GA71 contributions
Oct 2021
Jan and Amanda of Whalebone Vineyard joined our wine tour group at la Cosecha Bar and Restuarant on October 15. They are delightful people and all of the wines they served were exceptional. They received a perfect rating from our tour group! On my next tour, a visit to the winery in on my radar.
Thank you Jan and Amanda!
Thank you Jan and Amanda!
Written November 16, 2021
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Dec 2024 • Couples
Wonderful experience. Gina took great care of us with a nine wine tasting. All reds and they were super tasty. :Loved the Cab Reserve and the ZinAgain. Also met Jake, their wine-maker (son of the owner. AKA SOB - Son of Bob). He explained how he creates such wonderful red blends. A joy chatting with him.
Written December 31, 2024
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Chuck B
Waconia, MN58 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
We stopped in on Super Bowl Sunday and were the only people there. The owner’s son served us and did a great job talking about the wines and the history of the Vinyard. It is a quaint and friendly place. The wine was really good and we bought a bottle. Highly recommend it!
Written February 9, 2018
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Donna H
Granite Bay, CA74 contributions
Jun 2018 • Friends
We were given a tip by a server at another vineyard to make it up to Whalebone and we were so glad we did! The scenic road leads you up to the top of a hill for a fantastic view. The family who owns the vineyard are running the show and they are charming, informative and fun. The wines were all tasty....you must try the Bob Wine! Two bulldogs rambled in and out while we were sampling. Very fun, don't miss it.
Written June 19, 2018
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ChasinMyDream
Orange, CA35 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
Just the sort of stop we were looking for - a windy tree lined road passing by vineyards and horses. Friendly service, delicious wine, reasonable wine club, and olive oil to boot!
Written April 9, 2018
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Susan R
Murrieta, CA358 contributions
Mar 2018 • Friends
Sitting atop a slight hill along a country tree-lined road, we spotted the sign , and my friends said we should stop. They had heard the wines were good. Boy, Good is an understatement. I liked every taste I tried . These wines are fantastic! We joined the wine club which allows for two shipments a year with anywhere from 3-12 bottles per shipment. We also tasted olive oil. They had mustards, candles , cheese items for serving cheese, too. The girls pouring tastes, one of whom was the owners daughter, We’re so friendly and fun to talk to. This is a family owned winery. It is small and perfect for intimacy of just enjoying good wine with people and friends. It is relaxing. And I plan to stop here and make it a point to stop here whenever I am in Paso. Wine fee is $10 waved if you purchase wine. Their wines are priced in the $30-35 range. Totally worth it.
Written March 3, 2018
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Thetipsydutchman
Pflugerville, TX352 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
1st time to Whalebone. Great tasting room. Good size. Not too big, but fits enough people inside on the day I was there. Has a dog running around the tasting room. Place has a good country family feel to it. Great views if you sit outside with a glass Wine were pretty good. Cabs were solid. Price is about average for wine in Paso, not too pricey. I would recommend a visit. Not a place you need to go too often, but worth the visit.
Written March 22, 2017
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bmaxson
Napa, CA64 contributions
Jan 2017
We did a wine tasting tour through Grapeline Wine Tours and our last stop was Whalebone. Small tasting room with some tables outside with a beautiful view of the Paso Robles Wine Country. Family owned, and we had the son of the family pour our tastings. He was a fun time, and even gave us free samples of a tri-tip chili. They have a new puppy, an adorable bull dog, that roams the tasting area and property. The wines were delicious, and we purchased 3 bottles. Would highly recommend and hope to visit again when we return to Paso Robles.
Written January 15, 2017
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