My Wine Driver

My friends and I had a great tour with Ron. Having him drive us around took all the pressure off of us. We had a few wineries in mind that we wanted to visit, and he suggested some new ones which was greatly appreciated. I would recommend him without any hesitations — he was great at reading our group and definitely made a lot of effort to make it a fun, easy and relaxing day for us. I think it’s a deal, and worth every penny!

I was recently in Paso Robles with my 87 year old uncle and we wanted to wine taste without the worry of driving. I found Ron’s flyer in the hotel and called him. The best decision I made! Ron made our tasting an experience we will not for get. He offered knowledge of the wines and wineries he thought we would enjoy. The wineries he choose for us were superb. It was nice not to be hurried and to be his only concern. I can honestly say this service is a must if you want to sit back relax and have a great time! Thanks Ron see you next time!

Ron was absolutely fantastic! He catered to our wine tastes and got us specialized tastings, including a barrel tasting. Ron put together a quick picnic at one of the wineries which was just perfect for us. It was so convenient to have him drive our car since we were able to have our stuff in the trunk and not worry about packing and unpacking. The whole day was a ton of fun

Four friends and I went to Paso for the first time at the end of October and had the most enjoyable experience with Ron.
He was extremely knowledgeable about all the wineries and where to get the best of each wine type. He also took the time to get to know us and chose wineries strategically based off our personalities and palate.
He planned the days out perfectly with just enough time at each stop. We stopped at Red Scooter each morning for the most delicious sandwiches-​he brought along a cooler to keep them cold. When we were ready for lunch, he took us to wineries with great views where we could sit outside and enjoy.
Most importantly Ron was SO MUCH FUN! He laughed at us with all our stupid stories and jokes, let us play the same songs over and over in the car and graciously dealt with us as we inevitably got over-​served =)
Ron was truly a gentleman with a lot of knowledge. I would give him the highest recommendation and can’t wait until my friends and I plan a trip back to hang with him!

A group of us visited Paso for the first time last week and could not have asked for a better experience, all thanks to Ron. Though we had the pleasure of meeting Patricia (and interacting with her at a few wineries), Ron was our driver for the two days and he is seriously incredible.
From the very beginning both Ron and Patricia were extremely communicative about our trip and made the process so simple. Ron met us at our hotel right at 10:15, very cheerful and eager to meet all of us, and more so, excited to show off Paso Robles. We truly didn’t have many requirements going into the trip and asked Ron to plan our day based off «good wine and great atmosphere». Not only did Ron take us to some completely unique places, you could tell he really asked questions to fully know our group and carefully select the locations that best fit our interests.
I could go on and on about Ron, but trust me, he’s awesome. Even the employees at every winery knew Ron and would go out of their way to say how lucky we were to have him as our guide. Kudos, Ron, you have an incredible reputation with your peers.
I also cannot emphasis how great of a setup Ron and Patricia have established for their business. My Wine Driver allowed us to rent a full-​size Tahoe at the San Jose airport, drive-​in, and take two minutes to stop and Enterprise the next day and add Ron to our lease. It saves time, money, and makes the entire process much more laid back and customized to your groups interests.
We can’t wait to come back to Paso and spend another day with Ron… enjoying fine wine, eating amazing food (especially Red Scooter Deli) and blasting music through the windy Paso roads. Thanks for such a memorable trip, Ron. See you again soon!

Ron was an amazing driver, photographer, wine hauler, conversationalist – loved the luxurious hospitality afforded by a personal driver. Will definitely call again!

Ron is awesome! My friends were visiting from the East Coast and we took a road trip to Paso Robles. I was not very familiar with the wineries in Paso, but Ron had us covered. He is very knowledgeable about the area and took us to wineries he thought we would enjoy based on our wine preferences and tastes. He is very courteous and a pleasure to be around. I will definitely be using My Wine Driver in the future when I return to Paso Robles!

Ron was everything we could have asked for! Professional, knowledgeable, honest, and helped make our journey safe! Intimate knowledge of the area!
Ron showed up early to our cabin rental and really helped to provide great personal information and advice based upon our tastes as we toured the Paso Robles area! Can’t ask for much more! Waaay better than a limo service!

Patricia was our wine driver yesterday in Paso Robles! We had such a great experience with My Wine Driver that I’m writing my first Unilocal review just for them!
My husband and I came to Paso to celebrate our first wedding anniversary! It was our first wine tasting trip to the area and she helped us map out wineries we wanted to visit. She asked us what we liked and she was able to suggest some amazing wineries that we loved. She is SO knowledgeable about the area.
We were driving down a dirt road (she checked if we were okay with taking our car on dirt first!) to a winery called Ecluse which we were excited about because she said they let us do barrel tasting. I asked her about a winery we passed and she was able to tell us what wines they were serving. She seemed to know everything about every winery (even the ones we didn’t stop at). It was very impressive!
Patricia brought us to great wineries but she was also great to talk to. We really enjoyed having her as our driver. She brought a little ice chest with waters and cheese and crackers. She was able to suggest certain cheeses with wines to help bring out the flavors at Fratelli Perata. She seemed to know people at every winery we visited and that made it fun. She came into the first winery with us to see what we liked and what we didn’t like so she could help us decide what other wineries might fit our taste. She often would go run the car while we tasted so the wine we purchased didn’t get warm. She saved us a table at Opolo while we tasted then once we were ready to eat Opolo’s pizza she gave us the table she saved for us. She would take our pictures whenever we wanted. She also had her own camera and we have already received an email with the pictures she took (great pics too)!
We happened to run into Ron when we were getting back to our hotel, and he was really nice too! He came up and met us and said hi.
Patricia was not just a driver! She was all-​around very helpful throughout the entire day and it seemed more like we had an old friend driving us around! Thank you for a great day!!! We will be back to Paso and we will definitely be using My Wine Driver again!!:)

We had a wonderful time with Ron. He took us out to many different places thought paso Robles — many which we never would have known to go to. He tailored all the stops to our tastes and took care to make sure we would enjoy the wine at the places we stopped. On top of that, he was a great person to spend the day with, personable and fun, and even brought along cheese and crackers for us! I would definitely recommend this service to anyone looking to discover new places in a relaxing environment. A great time!

Patricia was AWESOME! She had all the local knowledge. We called several audibles while in route to other wineries and she was able to make great recommendations on the fly and steer us in the right direction.
We will definitely be using Ron and Patricia again for our next visit. Highly recommended!

Ron is the man! That’s all you need to know!
I am here for a girls weekend and to relax. We hired Ron to drive us around today and couldn’t have been happier with the service we received! He knows the area, the wine, the wineries and the history! He’s so down to earth and it felt like we were driving around with a friend… a fun friend! We really enjoyed our time in Paso Robles and couldn’t have done so without Ron!
Ron, we hope to see you soon and we will be recommending your services to our friends and family! Thank you!

Awesome experience! Awesome service! Would totally do it again and again… and again. I took my mom up for Mother’s Day weekend for her first wine tasting experience, Ron was super knowledgeable and tailored the experience to what we were looking for. He picked an awesome place to pick up lunch and a beautiful setting to enjoy it. The price is much lower compared to other companies and you are in the comfort of your own car. Looking forward to doing it again :) thanks Ron!

We could not be more thrilled that we booked Patricia for our first Paso Trip!
I was a bit hesitant at first to book a service in which the driver used my own car but after reserving my time easily online and exchanging a few emails with them about the types of wine we enjoy, I figured it was going to be fine.
I didn’t think it was going to be amazing until my partner and I finally met Patricia! She was so welcoming and had such great energy when she met to pick us up at our hotel. She gave us a big hug and we started on our way. Before we actually left the hotel, she pulled out a winery map of Paso and gave us a quick break down of how it’s all laid out. My partner and I love all red wines for the most part so we gave her the freedom to take us wherever she thought best, especially since it was our first time to Paso. We also had our dog with us so she made sure all of them were dog friendly wineries. She also stated they only book one wine trip per day so if we wanted to take longer than the allotted 5 hours, she was more than happy to keep driving for us.
We ended up going to 5 or 6 wineries and none of them disappointed. She is extremely knowledgeable about the area and the wineries and gave us facts and stories about each winery before stopping in.
Patricia was not only very easy to get along with but also very down to earth and professional. I HIGHLY recommend using My Wine Driver for any Paso trip but especially if it’s your first time!
Thank you for making my experience a great one!
PS — Patricia also took photos of us in the wineries and sent it to us after — so nice!

Patricia was amazing!!! My fiancé and I expressed how we loved bold reds. She took us to fabulous vineyards that we needed up joining 2 wine clubs that we loved every wine on the tasting list. She answer rev every question we had and made us feel so comfortable. I can’t wait to book with her again in a few months for another tour:)

Hiring Ron was the best idea ever. We came out to Paso to celebrate my wife’s 40^th birthday and wanted to enjoy our time without worrying about where to go, what’s good, and should we use the tasting coupons given to us by our B&B. Ron replied almost immediately to my online request and we were scheduled for the following day. When he arrived he asked about our tastes, interests, past experiences with wine and Paso, and took it from there. He was very friendly and knowledgeable about wines and Paso in general. He knew several of the servers at the Cellars and kept us on track within the time we wanted. He had a great idea to end at Tobin James Cellars (their only rule is to have fun!). Great time and all in the comfort of our own car. Highly recommend using this service, so all you worry about is where to store all the great wine you wind up purchasing.

If I could do six stars, I would.
This was not only the best experience we’ve ever had in Paso, it was one of the best experiences we’ve had on a vacation, period.
Ron was our driver for the day, and he was spectacular. His knowledge of all the Paso wineries is second-​to-​none.
Before our drive began, he emailed us asking us what kind of wines we were into. We mentioned Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon. But I also challenged him to find us a winery that made a Sauvignon Blanc as good as the ones from New Zealand.
When we met him in person, he said, «I’m up for the challenge, but just in case I don’t come through…» and then handed me a bottle of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. THAT was amazing.
And the day was filled with nice touches like that. We said we were interested in wineries that were a little off the beaten path, and Ron delivered in spades. Each place he brought us to was charming, personable and yes, very tasty. In fact, we bought more wine than we had on all our previous wine tasting trips combined.
Ron runs the business with his wife, Patricia, whom we bumped into during our journey. She hugged my wife and I as if we were old friends.
And that sums up My Wine Driver. It’s not like you’re hiring a driver for the day, so much as it is asking an old friend of yours to show you the ropes.
We absolutely cannot wait to ask them again. Highly highly HIGHLY recommended!

Wow, where do I even start? Patricia was an absolute gem and the service was top notch. She truly knew her stuff and when one of our wineries closed a bit earlier then expected, she knew exactly where to go so we could get one more tasting in. It was so nice to just get a local’s perspective on the region and learn a lot of really neat facts. She even gave us a couple wineries that I definitely want to visit next time!
I will be using this service time and time again for my visits to Paso Robles! Thanks again Patricia, you are so so lovely!
Pro-​tip: make sure to check the website, but I suggest booking at least 3+ weeks in advance! Don’t wait to make a reservation! :)

Can’t say enough good things about this service! They offer an excellent experience and had some great recommendations. If you have special request for wineries to visit, they have no problem in taking you there. If you are new to the area (which we are), they will ask you questions about what types or wines or wineries you are looking for and tailor the journey to fit your wants.
One suggestion they had was getting sandwiches to go at the Red Scooter Deli downtown. We called in ahead so they were ready when we arrived. We added them to our cooler and started our wine tour.
At every winery, they made sure we were well taken care of and even carried and packed all of the wine we purchased.
Their service is a great value and they go above and beyond making sure your have an excellent Paso wine experience. Whether you are looking for a wine education or just want to have fun with your friends drinking, they will make sure you have a great time safely!

I am sitting next to Ron right now. He’s driving my car. I don’t know where we are, and my wife is in the back seat and can’t figure out how to do her seat belt. However…
Ron is the man! He knows everyone, and knows all the wineries. He was an awesome tour guide. This is my first time going wine tasting, and I had an absolute blast.
As far as his driving, Ron is the best, hands down. He must have been a fighter pilot at some point, because seriously, he’s smooth as silk. I have never met a driver who could lose CHP, but he did it! He’s very conscientious. As soon as he saw the lights, he woke us all up and told us «hang on, it’s about to get real.» He knew the back roads of wine country like the back of his hands and within minutes CHP was nowhere to be found. Well done sir, well done.
So, what exactly does Ron do? Well, he allows us to relax, and I was able to have an amazing day with my wife and good friends. He is very, very attentive, so much so that by your impressions of the winery you just visited, he is able to plan out a perfectly crafted itinerary that not only gets you to wineries you’re sure to enjoy, but some that are a good safe bet to try to expand your favorites list. He’s very friendly, very down to earth, and very responsible. He even brought cheese and crackers!
Thanks Ron!
P. S. I’m kidding about CHP… But I’ve been drinking wine all day, what do you expect?