Villicana Winery

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33 Years

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Family-Owned Paso Robles Winery Crafting Limited Production Wines

Villicana Winery, established in 1993, is a family-owned and operated estate vineyard and winery located in Paso Robles, California. Our founders, Alex and Monica Villicana, personally planted the 13-acre vineyard and continue to oversee every aspect of production, ensuring only premium grapes are used to craft our limited annual output of 2,000 cases. We specialize in handcrafted Bordeaux and Rhne varietals, emphasizing low yields to produce intensely concentrated fruit that reflects the unique terroir of our estate.

Our tasting room, nestled within the working winery, offers an immersive experience where visitors often interact directly with the proprietors. In 2011, we expanded our legacy by founding Re:Find Distillery, Paso Robles' first craft distillery, producing small-batch artisan spirits. With over three decades of harvests and recognition as Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance's Wine Industry People of the Year in 2023, we remain committed to quality, transparency, and sharing our pioneering spirit with guests.

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Wine Production Wine Tasting Wine Club Distillery Tours Guest House Rentals

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Year established: 1993

Highlights and features

We handcraft limited production wines with low-yield, estate-grown grapes.
Our proprietors personally oversee every step of the winemaking process.
We pioneered Paso Robles' first craft distillery, Re:Find Spirits, in 2011.
Our tasting room offers an immersive, behind-the-scenes winery experience.
Recognized as 2023 Wine Industry People of the Year by Paso Robles peers.

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Wine Production

We produce limited quantities of estate-grown Bordeaux and Rhne varietals, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and Viognier. Our low-yield farming ensures intensely concentrated fruit, while small-lot fermentation preserves each vintage's unique characteristics. Visitors can taste these award-winning wines in our working winery.

Wine Tasting

Our immersive tasting experiences feature curated flights of Villicana wines and Re:Find spirits. Guests enjoy behind-the-scenes views of winery operations, with proprietors often personally guiding tastings. Reservations are encouraged for daily tastings, which include educational insights into our vineyard-to-bottle process.

Wine Club

Our wine club offers curated shipments three times yearly, with 10-30% discounts on purchases. Members receive complimentary tastings for up to four guests and exclusive access to limited releases. Customization options allow members to tailor selections to personal preferences while ensuring priority allocations.

Distillery Tours

Re:Find Distillery, founded in 2011, produces small-batch artisan spirits including vodka, gin, and bourbon. Our transparent distilling process emphasizes ingredient quality, with offerings like barrel-finished vodka and cask-strength whiskey. Spirits are available for tasting and purchase on-site and via California shipping.

Guest House Rentals

Our 800 sq ft guest house offers weekend, weekly, or monthly stays on the winery property. Located four miles from downtown Paso Robles, it provides direct access to 12 nearby wineries. The two-bedroom rental includes vineyard views and proximity to local amenities, with delivery options for restaurants.

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Alex Villicana

Proprietor & Winemaker

Co-founder Alex Villicana oversees viticulture and winemaking, leveraging decades of hands-on experience. He and Monica planted the vineyard in 1996, pioneering sustainable practices that emphasize low yields and quality. Recognized as 2023 Wine Industry Person of the Year, he remains actively involved in daily operations.

Monica Villicana

Proprietor & Distiller

Monica Villicana co-founded the winery and launched Re:Find Distillery in 2011. She manages distillery operations, focusing on transparent production methods. Alongside Alex, she personally engages with guests in the tasting room, sharing their journey from 1993's founding to modern innovations in wine and spirits.

Questions

What wines do you produce?

We produce limited quantities of Bordeaux and Rhône varietals including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Viognier, and GSM blends using estate-grown grapes.

Can I visit the winery?

Yes! Our Paso Robles tasting room offers daily tastings with reservations encouraged. Guests experience behind-the-scenes views of our working winery and often meet proprietors Alex and Monica.

Do you offer wine club memberships?

Yes, our wine club provides curated shipments three times yearly with 10-30% discounts, complimentary tastings, and exclusive access to limited releases. Members customize selections and receive priority allocations.

What spirits do you offer?

Re:Find Distillery produces small-batch vodka, gin, bourbon, and specialty spirits like barrel-finished vodka and cask-strength whiskey. Spirits are available for tasting and purchase on-site or via California shipping.

Is accommodation available?

Yes, our 800 sq ft guest house offers stays on the winery property. Located four miles from downtown Paso Robles, it provides vineyard views and proximity to 12 nearby wineries with restaurant delivery options.

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Jenny S.

Jan 24, 2022 Report

REALLY enjoyed our tasting here! We came just to try out the distillery but luckily the tasting includes items feom both the distilery and the winery so we left HUGE fans of both their liquors AND wine (PLUS we joined the club)

They have a rotating seasonal vodka and we happened to be here when kumquat vodka was available, SPOT ON with the flavor! Also I personally don't think of gin or whiskey as a sipper but wow they make good ones! We also loved all 3 Villicana wines we tasted, the mourvedre, cuvee, and the merlot!

Angie C.

Jan 17, 2022 Report

Super cool! So glad we stopped by to end our day of tastings. I really enjoyed the spirit tasting. The outdoor seating was so beautiful and the shop was great too!

Jason H.

Dec 19, 2021 Report

We had a good time here. The wine was good although we liked some styles better than others during the tasting. The distilled spirits were done well. The barrel aged vodka (a.k.a. 6 month aged whiskey) was different enough for me to purchase a bottle. They do have a limited release bourbon they make but it's only available to club members when they have it available. The bourbon is not available for tasting or bottle purchase to non-members.

Soo H.

Jun 08, 2021 Report

One of my fav stops during our little wine tour of Paso. We came during our minimoon and they had a sweet little "congratulations" sign waiting for us at our table. We were helped by Mrs. Villicana herself, and all of their drinks were excellent. Their wines are very good but I think what makes them stand out is the fact that they have a distillery that repurposes some of their barrels and grapes, and they make really cool, delicious liquors. The tastings are held on their spacious patio with a sweet old dog who greets guests. We left with four bottles and loved the experience

Ian M.

May 14, 2021 Report

Delicious wine and spirits! I have to admit that I'm not a hard alcohol fan, but even I appreciate Re:Find alcohol, particularly the cucumber vodka. I've been here a few times before, and it's nice to see that they have such a large space outdoors in which to do properly distanced tastings. Everything felt very safe to me. Our fully outdoor tasting was handled by Victoria who did an excellent job. She knew a lot about the wines and spirits and was very nice to talk to. Our tasting had three wines and five spirits. My favorite of the wines was a tossup between the viognier

Melissa M.

Apr 07, 2021 Report

The service was amazing- so friendly and home feeling! Small little quiet place off the beaten path but a great little gem. They have wine tasting but if you're also looking for something other than wine, they have a great distillery and offering tastings of vodka, gin, and other hard liquors that they make themselves! Would 100% recommend to others! We will be back for sure!
(Also, look up RE-FIND; same place)