Labor Day weekend is one of the best times to visit Paso Robles. The vineyards are heavy with fruit heading into harvest, the days are still warm, and the region’s rolling hills are at their late-summer best. If you’re planning an end-of-summer winery trip, here’s how to build a relaxed wine country weekend in California around the Riboli Family of San Antonio Winery.
Before You Go: Hours and Reservations
Good news for the long weekend: the San Antonio Winery Paso Robles tasting room is open Labor Day weekend, with hosted tastings bookable online for the holiday. The winery is located at 2610 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles, on Highway 46 East. For questions or reservations, call 805-226-2600.
Saturday: Tastings and Italian Lunch
Start your visit with a tasting. San Antonio Winery offers two ways to sip:
Casual tastings are self-guided and require no reservation—an easy, low-commitment way to work through a seasonal flight at your own pace. The flights rotate with the season and pour from the family’s estate vineyards. Two to consider are the Best of Paso Robles flight ($50), which moves through San Simeon Sauvignon Blanc, Opaque Malbec and Zinfandel, and the San Simeon Cabernet Sauvignon and Reserve Cabernet, and the Sweet Wines flight ($45) featuring Maddalena Riesling, Stella Rosa, and a Paso Robles port.
Hosted tastings are steward-led in the Heritage Room, where a personal wine steward walks you through a curated flight of Artisan Premier wines while sharing the family’s history, the local vineyards, and their sustainability practices. Each hosted tasting includes a charcuterie plate per person, and reservations are recommended—especially on a holiday weekend—through the winery’s booking page.
For lunch, stay on-site at Maddalena Bistro, the winery’s Italian cafe serving fresh-made pastas, wood-fired pizza, salads, and sandwiches.
Sunday: Go Deeper Into the Estate
Use your second day to understand what’s actually in the glass. The Riboli Family farms several estate vineyards across the Paso Robles region—including Maddalena, Stefano, Pretty Penny, Creston Highlands, and Riboli Creston—spread across the El Pomar and Creston Districts. Warm days, cool nights driven by breezes through the Templeton Gap, and rocky, calcareous soils give these sites their concentrated, structured style. You can read about each vineyard on the Paso Robles estates page before or during your trip.
Round out the morning at the on-site gift shop, which carries glassware, wine accessories, gourmet food, and gifts—an easy place to pick up something to take the weekend home with you. Then settle in for one more flight or a leisurely lunch before heading out. Explore the full range of experiences on the Paso Robles wine tastings page.
Make the Most of the Long Weekend
A few practical tips for a smooth holiday-weekend visit:
Book hosted tastings and any group plans in advance—holiday weekends are busy, and reserving locks in your spot for any of the three days. Bring a designated driver or arrange a ride so everyone can taste comfortably. And go earlier in the day if you want a quieter patio; late-summer afternoons on the outdoor patio are popular for good reason.
FAQs
Is San Antonio Winery in Paso Robles open on Labor Day?
Yes. The tasting room is open across the long weekend, and hosted tastings can be booked online for the holiday. Because holiday hours can vary, confirm times when you reserve.
Do I need a reservation for a wine tasting?
Casual, self-guided tastings don’t require a reservation. Hosted, steward-led tastings in the Heritage Room do take reservations, which are recommended on a busy holiday weekend.
Is there food at the winery?
Yes. Maddalena Bistro serves fresh Italian cuisine—pastas, pizza, salads, and sandwiches.
What wines is Paso Robles known for?
Paso Robles grows more than 60 varietals and is especially known for Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Malbec, and Viognier. San Antonio Winery’s flights showcase estate examples of many of these.
Where is the winery located?
San Antonio Winery Paso Robles is at 2610 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446, off Highway 46 East. Call 805-226-2600 for details.