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Located in Templeton and in a more isolated rural area, Epoch Estate Wines offers wine connoisseurs a unique tasting room experience. Their architecture is sleek and clean inside and their outdoor seating area has a nice view of the vineyards from up high.

For our first wine tasting experience at Epoch Estate Wines, my husband made reservations online so when we got seated, the tastings were already set up on the table for us with 5 different glasses of wine. They were prepared. It was a nice presentation and we were glad to have been seated in the center of the main tasting room. 

The lighting and ambiance of the tasting room was cool and relaxing. I really enjoyed looking up inside as their offices were upstairs and gives the place a really elegant look. Even though they said there were only offices on the second floor, I wish I could have taken a look! 

They require reservations for tastings and it states so on their website. However, they are available daily, starting at 10AM. Just plan ahead accordingly and make that reservation so that they have enough staff to serve you.

We were very impressed with how professional and knowledgeable our wine attendant was. The experience was very comfortable. The wines were exquisite and I liked every glass that we tasted! We were so impressed that my husband and I joined the wine club that very day! Every year, we are club members of 3 or 4 local wineries in San Luis Obispo County. Once we let one go, we carefully go on a hunt to pick a different one by researching extensively online.

Although it was too cold to have a tasting outside, their view is pretty amazing. On a warmer day, it would nice to relax outside.

See a video of my seat while looking around the room at Epoch Estate Wines below on my instagram.

Experience as an Epoch Estates Wine Club Member

We were so impressed with Epoch's wine that we decided to join their wine club member. We attended a members only release event and I was so blown away! Not only were they complimentary for members, but there was food pairing included! We are wine club members at only a handful of places around San Luis Obispo County and by far, the experience attend their exclusive parties have been the best experience for me as a wine club member. Here is a photo of our Wine Release Tasting experience there below.

Epoch Estate Wines Address: 7505 York Mountain Rd, Templeton, CA 93465

I've visited over 50 wine tasting rooms in San Luis Obispo County. Epoch Estate Wines has made it to my top 10 favorites. See my current top 10 wine tasting rooms/wineries in San Luis Obispo County as a local.

Supply Suggestions for the Connoisseurs:

• Decanter for wine to aerate beforehand


• Wine Bottle Opener for travel and home


• Picnic Set when bringing food to wineries or park


• Portable and easy to carry and pack blanket

Reading Suggestions:

• Read about other wineries that I've visited in Edna Valley and Paso Robles in San Luis Obispo County.


• See my top 10 favorite local wineries in Edna Valley and Paso Robles, as a local.


• See this IG reel of different wine tasting rooms that I've personally visited.