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March 2024 by Ratna J.
Note: Hearst Winery is temporarily closed for renovations. The wine tastings have been moved to Sebastian's General Store. If I was to just review the food truck, it would be a 5/5. The service is amazing and the food is absolutely phenomenal. The burger patty is cooked medium-well just the way I like it. And the buffalo cauliflower tastes fresh and good. Unfortunately our wine tasting experience was not great. The service was a bit short. I heard the same server telling other people about their promotion but she failed to mention it to us. There was no back story on the grapes and where they grow them. We felt a bit of an outcast and unwelcomed when she did that. At the end when we were checking out, I asked her if we can keep the wine tasting glass and pay for the tastings if we don't want to get any bottles and she was a little puzzled. In typical wineries, if we don't purchase any bottles then we get to keep the wine tasting glass as long as we pay for the wine tastings. Not sure if I will come back. When I came here in 2019 my experience was phenomenal but now its a bit tainted.
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March 2024 by Leisyka P.
Don't come here without a reservation. It is a beautiful location but they don't let you into the good part unless you have a reservation. The staff is a little offputting probably because they deal with so many people without reservations. The location is fantastic on a clear day. And their wines are delicious. This place is across the highway from Hearst Castle. I have been disappointed by this place every time I go. I have tried to taste wine there three different times without success. First, arriving without a reservation, which of course makes tasting wine impossible. We tried to just buy a bottle of wine to drink there, but they won't let you go out onto the patio so we declined. The next time I went, it was closed and they were doing tastings across the street at the general store. Not quite the same experience so we decided not to do it there. The best experience we had with Hearst wines was in Paso Robles. A beautiful tasting room with friendly staff, and it was very welcoming. This location kind of bites. Even though it's beautiful, it feels as if you have to give your first child to get a table there.
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February 2024 by Priscila F.
I've been a club member for a few years and their wine continues to get better and better every year. This location has an amazing ocean view available from their outdoor patio which is perfect in the summer. Their staff is always friendly and very patient with everyone (big or small parties). If it's your first time stopping by make sure to make a reservation so they can seat you right away, the flight fee is waived with the purchase of two bottles. The 2020 Arbuckle Ridge Cabernet Ridge is phenomenal, and 2021 bunkhouse can are a must try. Lastly, for those that travel with their furry family members this place is dog friendly.
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February 2024 by M S.
We used to love this place, now not so much. Showed up on a Monday, early afternoon. We were asked if we had reservations and no we didn't. The woman told us we couldn't be helped and we couldn't have a table. We then said wanted to purchase a bottle of wine and drink it outside There are over 35+ tables outside and 10 were occupied. She reluctantly "allowed" us to sit at a table. We also talked to people that were at the same hotel as us that evening. They had reservations for 8 and were out at two separate tables at either end of the outdoor area. We will be looking for a new winery!
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January 2024 by Claudia Robles Bello
A good place if you are in that area, its wines are delicious and the view of the sea is very nice, there you can buy cheeses and meats and you can also order food in a little place near there.
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January 2024 by Nicole V.
I mean...the location speaks for itself right? A good friend of mine highly recommended this place for us during a trip to Morro bay from OC. Glad we spent the extra 20 minutes driving up to come to this place. We did the legacy tasting which came with 4 pours for $28. Personally I think for that price it should be more like 5-6 pours but the location and service make up for it. Grace was our host and she paid special attention to our pup which we loved. Their patio and tasting room are dog friendly. there is a store next to it where you can bring sandwiches in from but they also sell little finger foods inside. The retail they have in there is great also. Will be coming back ! Can't wait to check out the winery in paso. Thanks !
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December 2023 by Kathleen K.
My very favorite winery. Amazing wines, views, and service!!! We love everything about this winery!!! Can't wait to come back!!!
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December 2023 by Alexandra F.
Wine Tasting at the seaside San Simeon Winery as a must! The wine is terrific, and they have the best ocean view in the County. I still rate it as 4 stars not 5 because of the food situation. When we joined years ago, one could bring a picnic on some weekdays to enjoy with the wine. This policy changed last year--no outside food is allowed at all! All food must be purchased at the winery at outrageous prices. Friends and family have dietary restrictions, so cheese, sausage, nuts can not be enjoyed by everyone. Even plain crackers are marked up and servings are small. There is a new deli on site with nice sandwiches, but again we find the cost a little ridiculous, and then there are the dietary restrictions some of our guests have. So, eat up before you come! Take a stroll along the beach, then go elsewhere for dinner.
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December 2023 by Jade L.
Great view, good wine, and excellent service. Hard to beat this spot. We went on a Friday in December when the weather was nice. They have tables overlooking the ocean and cliffs below. It's an incredible view and very peaceful. We came at 12:30pm so there weren't too many people. It was dog friendly so there were a few pooches hanging around. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. You can't bring food but they have a spot right next door that serves food if you're interested. We did a tasting and left with two bottles but we could have hung out here for quite a bit longer.
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November 2023 by LeeAnn B.
Absolutely stunning winery! It's a bit off the beaten path as you can't see it off of the highway, but after reading some reviews, I knew that my husband and I needed to stop for a quick glass of wine after our Hearst Castle tour. True to the reviews, it is directly across the highway from the castle and our wine ended up being quite tasty. However, that's about all I got from reviews. I was STUNNED to see the view from the winery as the outdoor tables sit directly in front of the beach, which is not an inhabited or crowded beach by any means so the vibe was so calming and relaxing. We did make a reservation before hand and let them know that we would have our pups with us, and when we infomrmed that that we were celebrating our mini moon as we had just gotten married two weekends prior, they graciously moved our reserved table to one right on the water, so there weren't even other tables in the way of our view. It was a tad pricey for a tasting, but well worth it for ambiance alone, but the quality and flavor of the wines as well as the service was top notch as well. We also found out that we could order sandwiches from the local shop up the street and they would deliver the sandwiches to us at the winery after ordering, so that was such a fun surprise as well! I HIGHLY recommend stopping here while in San Simeon, pups included! Make sure to make a reservation though as they had no availability for walk in's when we arrived!
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November 2023 by Lorin Kuschill
Beautiful location, great wines, service was extremely slow. I would definitely recommend they do all the tastings at once with a flight because they take so long in between to refill for the next taste.Friendly staff though. Outdoor space was beautiful. Purchased two reds for us to take home.
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October 2023 by Patrick Radius
Very nice place, very spacious and idyllic at the seaside.Great service, good wine, nice food from the (permanent?) foodtruck.Service was very friendly.A little bit more story to accompany the wine would have been nice.
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September 2023 by Melanie Burm
Exceptional. More than a tasting, it's a complete experience with the waves crashing, the rich history, and the fantastic wines!
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August 2023 by alexandra holyoake
Lovely seaside winery! Their food truck wasn’t open on the day we went, but you can get lovely healthy takeaway food from the deli across the road and they deliver it to your table. Highly recommend.
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July 2023 by McKenzie S.
The most beautiful winery on the West Coast! Getting here can be a trek, especially if you're used to visiting several wineries in a day. But make sure to put Hearst Ranch Winery - San Simeon on your list of must-visits. We brought June, since this short excursion was the purpose of finding best dog wineries, eateries, beaches and dog parks. And we found one of the best dog friendly wineries here at Hearst!San Simeon Beach is epically beautiful. With views like this you won't want to leave! We opted to share a tasting flight and purchased a bottle of rose to share. We purchased a few meats and cheeses from their deli and made an impromptu charcuterie board. It was delightful!I highly recommend making the effort to drive the extra miles and spend an afternoon soaking up the sun on this stretch of the California coast. Bring your pups!Vacation pro tip - take a quick drive north to view the elephant seals!