Get an all-access pass to SLO CAL Harvest Season—and enjoy the wine, too
Sure, you've heard a lot about SLO CAL's award-winning wine regions. But have you ever ventured behind the scenes to see what it takes to really make an award-winning bottle of Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon or Edna Valley Chardonnay?
Lift the curtain this harvest season—which runs roughly from September through November—and enter a passionate and exhilarating world of flavor, texture and color. Here, vineyard workers race against time to preserve the perfect balance of acid and sugar; whole clusters of grapes are crushed and de-stemmed in the heart of the afternoon; and young barrels are opened early so that the winemaking professionals (and the rest of us) can get a fresh taste of what the next vintage will bring.
With hundreds of unique behind-the-scenes wine events kicking off throughout the energetic and exciting SLO CAL harvest season, you're never far from your next sip. Taste the whole picture along with us:
Can't Miss Events
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Harvest Wine Month in Paso Wine Country
October 1 - 31, 2025
The entire month of October is Harvest Wine Month in Paso Robles Wine Country. The month-long celebration will feature individual experiences at area wineries, including specialty tours, winemaker dinners, grape stomps, extended tasting room hours, music events and more.
Harvest on the Coast with SLO Coast Wine
November 7 - 9, 2025
Taste the best of the best SLO CAL coastal wines at the annual Harvest on the Coast. Throughout the weekend celebration, you’ll find exclusive harvest-themed experiences including exclusive tastes, pairings, music and more. Craft your perfect itinerary by exploring each wineries unique events.
Garagiste Wine Festival in Paso Robles
November 7 & 8, 2025
Try some of the best wines from hard-to-find, ultra-premium micro wineries from SLO CAL and all over California at the Garagiste Wine Festival. Here you will find the winemakers and owners pouring the wines themselves to get an intimate, educational experience trying SLO CAL wines and beyond.
Harvest Feasts & Winemaker Dinners
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High Camp Wines: Pumpkin Hoedown
October 2, 2025
4 - 6p.m.
$35
Enjoy a festive fall eventing on the High Camp Wine Estate. Expect live music, mouth-watering BBQ and their fall wine release. Don't miss their organic pumpkin patch for a fall photo op and to pick your perfect gourd.
Cass Winery: Grape Harvest Retreat
October 7-9, 2025
Experience life on the vineyard and all the excitement that surrounds wine harvest. Enjoy three days of elegant winemaker dinners and luxurious appointments at the Geneseo Inn with the fun of rising in the morning to pick heavy clusters of grapes. Join Cass Winery in the process that they love, as they move from picking to stomping to blending! This retreat will provide the knowledge and experience to become a home winemaker.
Barton Family Estate: Harvest Dinner in the Vines
October 17, 2025
7p.m.
$120 plus fees
Join Barton Family Estate for their annual Winemaker's Dinner – an evening of exquisite wines, delectable cuisine and great company as they celebrate the bounty of the harvest season. 4-course menu curated by Estate Chef Danelle Jarzynski paired with wines selected by Winemaker Brad Ely.
Cass Winery: Harvest Festival Grape Stomp & Paella
October 18, 2025
11a.m. - 1p.m.
$75
Celebrate harvest festival at Cass Winery with paella and a grape stomp. Ticket includes the live-fire paella and a glass of wine or sangria. Additional wine will be available for purchase. While you’re there, kick off your shoes and stomp some grapes to get the full harvest experience.
Eberle Winery: Harvest Sunset Supper
October 18, 2025
6:30p.m.
$110
Celebrate the 2025 wine harvest with Eberle Winery. Enjoy a buffet dinner artfully crafted by Cahoots Catering, while taking in the stunning sunset over their vineyard deck. The evening will feature live music by The Neighborhood Katz and includes their acclaimed Eberle wine. Secure your tickets now for an unforgettable experience.
Hope Family Wines: Harvest Wine Maker Dinner at Sensorio
October 22, 2025
5:30 - 9:30p.m
$175
Enjoy a three-course gourmet meal perfectly paired with Hope Family wines, along with a welcome cocktail, charcuterie and exclusive access to Sensorio’s stunning light exhibits on a private evening.
Four Sisters Ranch: Fall Harvest Marketplace
October 25, 2025
11a.m. - 5p.m.
Join Four Sisters Ranch for a day of wine, local vendors, live music and more. Taste delicious wine while shopping local artisans. Enjoy a slice from on-site pizza food truck while listening to rocking live music. Don't miss this harvest marketplace to celebrate the season.
Tasting Opportunities & Deals
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Absolution Cellars: Sip & Shuck
October 7, 2025
5 - 8p.m.
$30
Enjoy six oysters with selections of mignonettes and paired with three Absolution Cellars wines. Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance.
Summerwood Winery: Harvest Paint & Sip
October 11, 2025
1 - 3p.m.
$65
Join this harvest themed sip and paint workshop hosted by ArtSocial 805. Taste Summerwood wine while creating your own masterpiece.
Wineries of 46 East: Harvest Poker Run
October 2025
$46
Purchase a passport and head to thirteen participating 46 East Wineries during October. Enjoy tastings and win prizes including bottles of wine and overnight stays.
Vineyard & Winery Tours
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ONX Estate Vineyard: Harvest Fest & Grape Stomp
October 3-4, 2025
$140
Get ready for a wine-filled weekend with ONX Wines for their annual Harvest Experience Weekend! Friday consists of an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Harvest from the production side – with a tour of their Production area, and concludes with a delightful spread of charcuterie paired with ONX Wines. Saturday morning head over to the vineyard for a hands-on harvest experience. You will earn how to harvest grapes like a pro, stomp grapes and get a feel for the traditional winemaking process. Afterward, enjoy a continental brunch and some ONX wines. Whether you’re a seasoned wine aficionado or just starting to explore the world of wine, this weekend is sure to be a delight for all.
Booker Wines: Progressive Harvest Party
October 18, 2025
6p.m.
Starting at $155
Enjoy a culinary adventure at Booker Wines as you progress through all of the unique spaces in the tasting room. Take in chef-prepared bites paired with Booker finest wine and expect some surprises along the way!
Robert Hall Winery: Grape to Glass Excursion
Every Thursday - Monday
10a.m.
$55 per person
Embark on a guided journey through the wine-making process at Robert Hall Winery. Enjoy wine tasting along the way as you travel from vine to bottle.
Vitner & Vines Tour & Tasting Experience
Every Saturday Morning
$85 plus fees
Deep in the willow creek district of Paso Robles, discover distinctive Italian wines unique to Pelletiere Estate by walking with their vintner, Janis Denner, as she explains the process involved in making limited production Italian-style wines. Learn about the heritage of Italian grape growing and origins of Pelletiere Estate's rare Italian varieties, compare old world and new world approaches to winemaking, and discuss Paso Robles' unique micro-climate. The tour is followed by a guided tasting of their exceptional wines.
Villa Creek: A Higher Place Tasting at the MAHA
Every Monday, Friday and Saturday
10a.m.
$150 plus fees
This unique opportunity is comprised of a tour of Villa Creek's Biodynamic, Organic and Regenerative Organic Certified® MAHA Estate, with a tasting of the current vintage at the top of the MAHA, followed by a library selection in the tasting room, and a barrel tasting in the cellar. This is an all encompassing experience that allows you to get the full feel of what they do at the MAHA.
More Wine Harvest Experiences
Harvest in SLO CAL is filled with great wines, vistas and harvest experiences that celebrate the season around every vineyard. And we just scratched the surface. For more events during wine harvest, be sure to keep up with the SLO CAL event calendar (more events area always being added). And with all the excitement, don't forge that traditional tasting experiences and rooms are open throughout harvest too!
