Valentine’s Day only comes once a year, but a wine-tasting date at A San Antonio Winery is a romantic idea that works any time of year, including the Year of the Horse celebration, birthdays, and anniversaries. Tastings usually last about two hours, making them great with brunch, lunch, or dinner. For a full-day outing, you can visit two wineries or plan two tastings with a meal in between. Even the most sentimental can use a little help, so we’ve put together three sample itineraries for our locations to help you plan a date you’ll always remember!
Our original Los Angeles location is a great spot to enjoy everything in one visit. The sample itinerary has a suggested order, but feel free to change it to fit your meal plans.
- Choose a Wine Tasting: Schedule a hosted tasting to savor our many flavors, ask questions, and learn more about our wines. We offer themed wine-tastings like “The Art of the Blend,” “The Best of Paso Robles”, and counter tastings featuring Riboli Family, San Simeon, and San Antonio Specialty wines
- Enjoy a meal: Take a break at either the Maddalena Restaurant or the 1917 Wine Bar & Bistro. Maddalena offers traditional Italian dishes in a fine-dining setting, while the 1917 Wine Bar & Bistro provides a lighter, casual dining experience.
- Take a 30-minute winery tour: This is a great way to follow up your meal and discover the Riboli family’s rich winemaking history spanning over a century.
Split the Day Between Ontario Tasting Room & Los Angeles Historical Winery
If you want an all-day date with just a 45-minute drive between spots, visit both our Ontario and Los Angeles locations for a double-winery experience. You can start at either winery. Ontario focuses on wine tasting, while Los Angeles offers meals and tours.
- Reserve a Wine Tasting: Schedule a hosted tour like “Experience The Darkness” with Paso Robles wines, “The Maddalena Collection” featuring wines named after the Riboli family matriarch, or the “San Simeon Experience.” Additionally, you can try a self-guided Wine Caddy tasting or a Counter Tasting at your own leisure.
- Visit the Wine & Gift Center: Whether you’re picking out gifts for each other, searching for a souvenir, or looking to purchase a wine accessory you just learned about, our Wine & Gift Center is a perfect detour before calling it a night.
You can follow the Los Angeles itinerary for a dual-location date, making any necessary changes.
Paso Robles Winery
For guests living farther from Los Angeles or wanting to escape the city, our Paso Robles Winery is a wonderful romantic getaway.
- First wine tasting: Begin your visit with the “Sweet Experience” tasting, featuring lighter Stella Rosa and San Antonio Specialty wines paired with a charcuterie plate.
- Maddalena Bistro: Take a break from tastings at our on-site restaurant, serving freshpastas, pizzas, salads, sandwiches, and more.
- Optional second wine tasting: End your date with the “Best of Paso Robles” tasting, featuring unique San Simeon and Opaque wines, along with a charcuterie plate.
Plan your next special date at a San Antonio Winery using one of our suggested itineraries, or use them as a starting point to create your own unique experience. There are only so many spaces available at wineries for tours and tastings, so it’s essential you establish an itinerary and make reservations for your amorous outing.
