Aromatic Wine Tasting
Discover What's in your Glass
The Aromatic Tasting is a private, seated experience that invites you to explore the often-overlooked relationship between smell and taste—two senses that work together to shape every sip of wine. Guided by one of our experienced (and scent-obsessed) wine stewards, you'll smell, taste, laugh, and surprise yourself as you uncover the layers behind each pour.
Designed for the curious and the adventurous, this experience blends education with entertainment—no wine expertise required. Along the way, you'll deepen your appreciation for the Austin Hope portfolio and discover just how much of wine is about what you don’t see.
Perfect for small groups, sensory nerds, or anyone who’s ever wondered what makes a wine "aromatic" in the first place.
$50 per person
More about your tasting
Where are your located?
The Austin Hope Tasting Cellar is located on Live Oak Road, just off the 46 West in Paso Robles. Parking is available on the estate.
Please note: this is a different location than Hope on Park, our downtown tasting room.
How long is this experience?
Tastings at the Austin Hope Tasting Cellar are seated and guided, designed to last up to 90 minutes.
It’s a leisurely pace with a thoughtful flow—just enough time to settle in, taste through the portfolio, and soak up the view..
What should I expect during my tasting?
Expect an experience that’s relaxed, informative, and refreshingly unpretentious. Yes! Charcuterie plates are available for purchase to pair with your tasting.
While outside food isn’t allowed inside the Tasting Cellar, you’re welcome to bring your own bites and enjoy them in our outdoor spaces.A typical tasting includes 4–5 wines from the Austin Hope portfolio, with surprise pours often added based on your preferences or curiosities.
With sweeping vineyard views, open-air cabanas, laid-back lounges, and breezy bar seating, tastings are designed to feel both comfortable and memorable. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just curious about wine, you’re in the right place. Families and well-behaved dogs are always welcome—because we believe wine is better when everyone feels at home.
Are there food offerings?
Yes! Charcuterie plates are available for purchase to pair with your tasting.
While outside food isn’t allowed inside the Tasting Cellar, you’re welcome to bring your own bites and enjoy them in our outdoor spaces.
Do you accept walk-ins?
Yes, walk-ins are welcome when space allows. However, reservations are strongly recommended — especially on weekends when we often sell out.
Is the tasting indoors or outdoors?
Both options are available. Let us know which one you’d prefer.
We know the weather in Paso can be extreme, our team has everything you need to stay comfortable through Paso’s warm days and cool evenings.
About the Austin Hope Tasting Cellar:
Set among the vines on Live Oak Road, the Austin Hope Tasting Cellar sits on the original Hope Family Estate—land first planted by Chuck Hope in 1978, and still the family’s home base today.
Here, Paso’s welcoming spirit meets the craft of winemaking. Every visit is designed to feel both rare and wildly inviting. You’ll explore the portfolio of Austin Hope and our extended family of wines in a space that blends world-class wine with a generous dose of rebellious hospitality. Come as you are—we’ll meet you with a glass and a smile.