Get a hands-on taste of harvest this October in Paso Robles

By Paso Robles Press · Tue Oct 07 2025

PASO ROBLES — Paso Robles Wine Country is celebrating the 2025 grape harvest with Harvest Wine Month this October. Over 100 wineries across the region are offering a month-long lineup of tastings, tours, winemaker dinners, grape stomps, live music, and special events designed to let visitors experience the harvest season firsthand.

"October is the perfect time to visit Paso Robles Wine Country," said Krista Smith, marketing director with the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance. "The harvest season brings such a vibrant energy to the wineries, and we've put together a month-long celebration to share that with our community and guests. You can truly immerse yourself in the journey from grape to glass and enjoy special activities you won't find at any other time of year."

Music & Wine: Enjoy intimate songwriter sessions, full concerts, and live performances at wineries including Venteux Vineyards, Sea Shell Cellars, Shale Oak Winery, Stilson Cellars, Summerwood, and more.

Food & Wine: Savor exclusive culinary experiences paired with world-class wines, from winemaker dinners at J. Lohr, CASS, Dresser, Grosso Kresser Vineyards, and MCV Wines to casual BBQs and seasonal specials like Sip & Shuck oysters at Absolution Cellars.

Paso Wine Adventures & Activities: Go beyond the tasting room with grape stomps, vineyard tours, off-road adventures, vineyard yoga, and paint-and-sip events. Notable experiences include Harvest Poker Run, Harvest Fest Grape Stomps at Opolo and CASS, and vineyard yoga at Villa San Juliette.

Wine Specials & Releases: Many wineries are unveiling new vintages, hosting release parties, and offering special promotions at locations like TOBIN JAMES, Bella Luna, Stilson Cellars, Creekcut, and Dresser Winery.

The easiest way to explore all events is through Pasowine.com or the free Paso Wine App, which provide a comprehensive guide to wineries, events, and experiences across the region. Guests are encouraged to contact individual wineries for reservations and up-to-date details.