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Le Cuvier Winery

Promoting a non-interventionist approach to winemaking. Organic & dry-farmed.

Details

Address

3333 Vine Hill Lane | Paso Robles , CA 93446

Hours

Open by appointment only.

Reservations suggested.

Friday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Holiday Hours

Feb 08: Closed
Apr 05: Closed
Nov 26: Closed
Dec 24: Closed
Dec 25: Closed

2026 Closed Holidays: Superbowl Sunday, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day.

Tasting Fee

$ 45

Amenities ( Hover for details )

Dry-Farmed
Gardens
Organic
Pet Friendly
Restaurant / Food Service
Tasting Room
Winery Tours

Contact

Website

Email

club@lcwine.com

Phone

805.238.5706

Reservations

https://www.lcwine.com/wine-tasting

Social

  • About
  • Wines Produced
  • Events
  • Press & Accolades
  • About
    Le Cuvier produces exquisite small-production wines from dry-farmed vineyards on the west side of Paso Robles. Founded by local wine legend John Munch, we promote a hands-off approach to winemaking, which results in wines of distinct character. The deep-hued, opaque & intense character one experiences from Le Cuvier wines is borne from this hands-off approach, married with these three philosophies:
    Wild yeast fermentation is practiced exclusively.
    Dry-farmed fruit is chosen 95-98% of the time.
    Each wine spends a minimum of 33 months in neutral oak, reaching uncommon maturity.
    Our resulting wines not only develop a complex array of flavors and aromas, but are also incredibly age-worthy.

    We invite our Elliptical Society members and guests to join us at our stunning hilltop location for a truly indulgent tasting experience.
    We are excited to welcome you to a sit-down flight & entrée or the original wine & food pairing experience at Le Cuvier Winery.
    Now offerings paired wine & charcuterie tasting experiences on Thursdays.

    While we are pet-friendly on our covered patio, please note pets must be on a leash and well-behaved.
    Reservations required, 24-hour cancellation policy.
    21+
  • Wines Produced
    Bordeaux-Style Blend
    Cabernet Franc
    Cabernet Sauvignon
    Chardonnay
    Dessert
    Grenache
    Malbec
    Marsanne
    Mourvèdre
    Petite Sirah
    Pinot Noir
    Red Blend
    Red Rhône-Style Blend
    Rosé
    Roussanne
    Syrah
    Viognier
    White Rhône-Style Blend
    Zinfandel
  • Events

    🍇 Wine & Food Pairings at Le Cuvier Winery 🍇

    Wed – Mon | Jul 1 – Aug 10, 2026
    Forget everything you know about “standard” appetizers. Since 1983, Le Cuvier Winery has continuously refined the sacred art of meticulously pairing food with wine. We are thrilled to unveil... View Event Details >
  • Press & Accolades

    Press

    • Dec 2018 | Paso: Le Cuvier Winery and Time With John Munch in His Cellar
    • Oct 2018 | JOHN MUNCH FEATURED AT THE 4TH ANNUAL FRYERS CLUB ROAST
    • Oct 2018 | Winemaker John Munch: A Paso Robles Maverick
    • Sep 2018 | Wine tasting at Le Cuvier and Re:Find
    • Jul 2018 | The 2018 San Luis Obispo County Wine Industry Awards Recognize Leaders of the Industry at the California Mid-State Fair
    • Feb 2018 | JOHN MUNCH – A.K.A. PASO ROBLES LEGEND
    • Aug 2017 | Sip and Savor: Le Cuvier wines express Paso Robles’ age-ability
    • Jun 2017 | A Day At Le Cuvier Winery In Paso Robles, Calif.
    • Jun 2017 | The Winemakers Series
    • Apr 2017 | Meet John Munch, the Gandalf of Paso Robles
    • Mar 2017 | In the Cellars of Paso: History
    • Feb 2017 | Paso Pioneers
    • Jan 2017 | What a Long, Strange Trip It’s Been
    • Sep 2016 | Top 10 Paso Robles Wineries You Must Visit
    • May 2016 | Paso Robles Wine: Le Cuvier
    • Jan 2016 | Le Cuvier Winery
    • Apr 2012 | The “Wow” Wines of Le Cuvier Winery, Paso Robles, CA
    • Aug 2011 | PAIRINGS IN PASO: SPICY HUMMUS AND LE CUVIER CHARDONNAY

    Accolades

    • John Munch, Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance & San Luis Obispo County, Jul 2018, 2018 Winemaker of the Year

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