Vino Vargas

Remarkable, award-winning wines - sparkling, red, white, dessert - made by winemaker Pedro Vargas.

  • About
  • Wines Produced
  • Press & Accolades
  • About
    Vino Vargas produces award-winning, single-vineyard wines hand-crafted to achieve a balance that will delight your palate. Take in the majestic views of the westside Paso Robles hills and vineyards from the terrace while sipping a glass of your favorite wine from the list, including sparkling, white, rose, red, and dessert wines. As part of your tasting experience, guided by either the winemaker Pedro Vargas or sommelier Vicky Vargas, you will learn each wine’s unique name and story that will enhance your appreciation of them. The Paso Doble sparkling wines are made by hand in the winery using Methode Champenoise, in the tradition of Champagne, to be Brut dry and delicious. The collection of wines includes Zinfandel, Grenache, Tempranillo, red wine blends based on Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvedre, Syrah, Grenache, and white wines made with Chardonnay, Viognier, and Albariño. The winery is located in the hills of San Miguel, just 2 miles from Highway 101, on the west side of the Paso Robles American Viticulture Area. The winery's quiet, rustic setting among vineyards and horse pastures lends itself to helping visitors relax, take in the views, and slow down to focus on the wine and the experience of rural California. Learn more about the winery's history, get to know Pedro and Vicky, and taste a wide selection of wines by making an appointment online or by calling.
  • Wines Produced
    Albariño
    Cabernet Sauvignon
    Chardonnay
    Dessert
    Grenache
    Malbec
    Petite Sirah
    Port-Style
    Red Blend
    Red Rhône-Style Blend
    Rosé
    Sparkling
    Tempranillo
    Viognier
    Zinfandel
  • Press & Accolades

    Press

    • Apr 2022 | Stars in a Glass: Second Edition Release
    • Sep 2021 | Pleasant Valley Wine Trail donates $10,000 to Must Charities
    • Aug 2021 | Vino Vargas Kicks Off 2021 Harvest
    • Jul 2021 | Visit Vino Vargas for the Wine, the Views, and the Experience
    • Dec 2020 | Vino Vargas release sparkling wine collection for the holidays
    • Jun 2020 | New Book Release: Stars in a Glass
    • Dec 2019 | Paso Robles Sparkling Wines for the Holidays
    • Apr 2019 | Q and A with Pedro Vargas from Vino Vargas
    • Jan 2019 | Paso Robles Sparkling Wine Made the Traditional Way
    • Feb 2017 | Vino Vargas for the wine, the view, and the conversation

    Accolades

    • Paso Doble Rose Sparkling Wine, San Francisco Chronicle Int'l Wine Competition, Feb 2023, Gold Medal
    • Paso Doble Blanc de Noir, San Francisco Chronicle Int'l Wine Competition, Feb 2023, Gold Medal
    • Paso Doble Blanc de Blanc, San Francisco Chronicle Int'l Wine Competition, Feb 2023, Silver Medal
    • 2020 Aha Albarino, San Francisco Chronicle Int'l Wine Competition, Jan 2022, Double Gold
    • 2020 Ole Chardonnay, San Francisco Chronicle Int'l Wine Competition, Jan 2022, Double Gold
    • 2019 Si Petite Sirah, San Francisco Chronicle Int'l Wine Competition, Jan 2022, Gold
    • 2020 Costa Rosa Rose, Orange County Fair - Wine Society, Jun 2021, Silver
    • 2018 Si Petite Sirah, Orange County Fair - Wine Society, Jun 2021, Silver
    • 2019 Matador Malbec, Orange County Fair - Wine Society, Jun 2021, Silver
    • 2020 Aha Albarino, Orange County Fair - Wine Society, Jun 2021, Silver
    • Paso Doble Blanc de Blanc Sparkling Wine, San Francisco Int'l Wine Competition, Mar 2021, Silver
    • Paso Doble Rose Sparkling Wine, San Francisco Int'l Wine Competition, Mar 2021, Gold
    • Paso Doble Blanc de Noir Sparkling Wine, San Francisco Int'l Wine Competition, Mar 2021, Silver
    • Paso Doble Sparkling Wine, Central Coast Wine Competition, Oct 2020, Gold
    • 2017 Tres Bien GSM, Sunset International Wine Competition, Jul 2020, Best of Class, Double Gold - 97 pts
    • Paso Doble Sparkling Wine, SF Chronicle Int'l Wine Competition, Jan 2020, Silver
    • 2016 Tres Bien GSM Blend, SF Chronicle Int'l Wine Competition, Jan 2020, Silver
    • 2018 Aha Albarino, Orange County Fair Wine Competition, Jan 2020, Gold
    • 2017 Salud Sangiovese, SF Chronicle Int'l Wine Competition, Jan 2020, Silver
    • 2016 Toro Tinto Tempranillo, LA International Wine Competition, May 2019, Silver
    • Paso Doble Sparkling Wine, LA International Wine Competition, May 2019, Silver
    • 2017 Matador Malbec, LA International Wine Competition, May 2019, Silver
    • 2016 Rio Ruso Pinot Noir, LA International Wine Competition, May 2019, Silver
    • 2017 Costa Rosa Rose, LA International Wine Competition, May 2018, Best of Class, 97 pts
    • 2014 El Taxi Cabernet Sauvignon, SF Chronicle International Wine Competition, Jan 2017, Gold Medal
    • 2014 Toro Tinto Tempranillo, SF Chronicle International Wine Competition, Gold Medal
    • 2017 Ole Chardonnay, Critics Challenge, Gold, 92 pts
    • 2021 Costa Rosa Rose, Orange County Fair - Wine Society, Double Gold - 94 pts
    • 2019 El Taxi Cabernet Sauvignon, Orange County Fair - Wine Society, Double Gold - 93 pt
    • 2020 Matador Malbec, Orange County Fair - Wine Society, Gold
    • 2019 Si Petite Sirah, Orange County Fair - Wine Society, Gold
    • 2019 Toro Tinto Tempranillo, Orange County Fair - Wine Society, Silver
    • 2021 Aha Albarino, Orange County Fair - Wine Society, Silver
    • 2020 CruZin Zinfandel, Orange County Fair - Wine Society, Silver
    • 2015 Toro Tinto Tempranillo, LA International Wine Competition, Silver
    • 2016 Salud Sangiovese, LA International Wine Competition, Silver
    • 2017 Matador Malbec, Orange County Fair, Gold