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Tobin James Cellars

Paso Robles

Our Story

Located eight miles east of Paso Robles on Highway 46, Tobin James Cellars sits among 71 acres of vineyards and oak dotted hills. Built from the ground up on the site of the old “10-mile Stagecoach Stop,” our old-fashioned western-style tasting room saloon embraces the rough and rugged frontier history of Paso Robles, California.


In fact, the first thing you’ll see as you stroll into the bustling tasting room is our grand antique 1860's Brunswick mahogany bar from Blue Eye, Missouri. Just place your booted foot on the brass rail of the bar and sample our exciting lineup of wines. Our incredible staff will guide you through our enticing selection.

Over the years, we’ve added two additional custom-made bars to our tasting room and our artisan grotto. Our grotto features an Italian pizza oven, which is a hit at our parties. Bring a picnic and share a bottle of wine in our imaginative paradise.

Come visit Tobin James Cellars for a truly authentic (and fun!) Paso Robles wine tasting experience. Find out why it’s all true!

Meet the Winemaker

When a local grape harvester showed up at with six tons of Zinfandel grapes that he was willing to give away, Tobin “Toby” James, a young assistant winemaker at the time, asked if he could have the grapes to make his own wine.

"Sure kid, knock yourself out," the owner replied.

A year and a half later, Toby’s first wine—the now-famous 1985 Blue Moon Zinfandel—won double gold medals, and a spot on The Wine Spectator’s coveted "Top 100 Wines of the Year.” Tobin James Cellars was born.

For the next few years, Toby quietly produced his own popular small-batch wines, tasting and selling them out of a local wine shop in Paso Robles. Then in 1993, Toby finally took the plunge and built Tobin James Cellars.

In 1996, Toby was joined by partners and winemakers, Lance and Claire Silver, who updated and expanded the winery. They also launched the “James Gang” Wine Club, California’s most popular wine club.

Wines

Varietals

  • Tempranillo
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Blend-Sparkling
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Grenache
  • Malbec
  • Merlot
  • Moscato
  • Petite Sirah
  • Primitivo
  • Riesling
  • Sangiovese
  • Syrah Red Blend
  • Syrah
  • Tannat
  • Zinfandel

Appellations

  • Paso Robles
  • Paso Robles Geneseo District

Amenities

  • Food & Wine Pairing
  • Barrel Tasting
  • Tours
  • Wine Club
  • Picnic Area
  • Pet Friendly
  • Kid Friendly
  • Unique Architecture
  • Gift Shop
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Large Groups OK
  • RV/Bus Parking

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