Hearst Ranch Winery- San Simeon

Tasting room with panoramic ocean views, beside Hwy 1 and across from the iconic Hearst Castle.

  • About
  • Vineyard Details
  • Varieties Grown
  • Press & Accolades
  • About
    Overlooking a breathtaking bay, beside Highway 1 and across from the iconic Hearst Castle, the San Simeon tasting room is a must-visit destination. Located in a cliffside building with soaring ceilings and plentiful seating our tasting room is the perfect place to stop on your way along the Pacific Coast Highway. Enjoy excellent wine inside or at our dog-friendly outdoor tables with sweeping views of the bay. Relax on the private patio lounge reserved for members while you sip wine and enjoy beautiful views of San Simeon Cove. Food options available daily from our food partners; The Cruiser Food Truck and Seaside Deli.
  • Vineyard Details
    • Saunders Vineyard, established in 1994, is Hearst Ranch Winery's estate Paso Robles vineyard. The eastern Paso Robles meso-climate of Saunders Vineyard is the perfect environment for growing Syrah, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Merlot and Tempranillo grapes.
    • First Date Planted: 1994
  • Varieties Grown
    • Tempranillo | 4 acres

    • Malbec | 8 acres

    • Petite Sirah | 5 acres

    • Petit Verdot | 6 acres

    • Cabernet Sauvignon | 30 acres

    • Merlot | 2 acres

    • Cabernet Franc | 4 acres

    • Cabernet Franc | 1 acres

    • Syrah Noir | 5 acres

  • Press & Accolades

    Press

    • Dec 2018 | Why California’s Paso Robles Could be the Next Bordeaux

    Accolades

    • 2015 Barrel Select Red Cuvee "The Point", Vinous, Sep 2018, 93 Pts
    • 2014 Three Sisters White Cuvee, Wine & Spirits, Sep 2017, 91 Points, Best Buy
    • 2014 Proprietor's Reserve Chardonnay, Josh Raynolds, Vinous, 92 Pts
    • 2014 "Chileno" Tempranillo, California State Fair, Gold, Best of Class of Region, 95 Pts
    • 2014 Proprietor's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Wine Advocate, 94 + Pts
    • 2015 Pergola Petite Sirah, Vinous, 93 Pts
    • 2015 Bunkhouse Cabernet Sauvignon, Vinous, 91 Pts
    • 2015 Bunkhouse Cabernet Sauvignon, Wine Advocate, 90 Pts
    • 2015 Proprietor's Reserve Chardonnay, Vinous, 92 Pts
    • 2015 Barrel Select Red Cuvee "The Point", Wine Enthusiast, 91 Pts
    • 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon "Bunkhouse", Wine Enthusiast, 91 PTS
    • 2016 Red Cuvee "Three Sisters", Wine Enthusiast, 90 PTS
    • 2016 Cabernet Franc "Lone Tree", Vinous, 92 PTS
    • 2015 GSM Reserve, Wine & Spirits, 92 PTS