BENOM Wines

We had an absolutely wonderful experience at Benom Winery. From the moment we arrived, everything felt thoughtful and personal. The wine was excellent, but what truly elevated the visit was the story behind the winery and each pour. You can really feel the passion and care that goes into every bottle. Rachel provided outstanding service and made the experience memorable. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and took the time to walk us through the wines while sharing the history and philosophy behind them. Her attention to detail and genuine hospitality made us feel welcome and never rushed. Between the quality of the wine, the storytelling, and the exceptional service, this was one of the most enjoyable tastings we have had. We will absolutely be back and would highly recommend Benom Winery to anyone looking for great wine and an authentic, welcoming experience.

This was our first visit to Benom, and we only wish we had come sooner! As members at Clos Solène and other wineries, we’d often heard recommendations to visit, and we were so glad our schedule finally allowed it. Vince was incredibly welcoming, answered all of our questions about the wines, and his expertise as a certified sommelier made the experience even more enjoyable. We also had the pleasure of meeting Arnaud and learning more about the estate they purchased. If you’re in the area, Benom is definitely worth checking out—you will not be disappointed. We can’t wait to return next time we’re in the area.

I had a wonderful wine tasting experience at Benom Wines. I came by myself and it turned out to be the perfect intimate setting—welcoming, relaxed, and never rushed. I learned so much about the French background behind the wines, which made the tasting both educational and enjoyable. Each wine was thoughtfully explained, and you can really feel the passion and knowledge that goes into what they do. On top of that, the wines are competitively priced, which made the experience even better. Highly recommend Benom Wines whether you’re visiting solo or with a group!

We had a lovely tasting experience at Benom with Esmeralda. As avid fans of Paso wines we were so happy to discover the brothers delightful offerings. Now as club members of Benom we are looking forward to our future shipments!

Amazing wines incorporating old world Europe wine making styles with the distinctive personalities of Paso Robles. It's an incredible combination that makes it one of the most unique styles in this region. Don't miss out on visiting.

So much fun to taste really good wine with family and friends. Great experience and I hope Benom does this again! Nice to meet Rachel in person too!

Benom wines are one of the best kept secret in Paso Robles. Beautiful tasting room and exquisite French inspired wines! Vince our host was knowledgeable and so friendly! We loved the wine and the staff so much we became members!

We are wine club members but don't get to taste their too often. When we do, it's always a wonderful experience. The tasting room is beautiful and the staff are always friendly and informative. The wines are always top notch, made more in the French style than the heavier, fruit forward Paso style.

It's been a minute since we've been back! Our running joke is... we visit our doctor once a year, but we visit Benom every six months! And in our eyes, there absolutely nothing wrong with that! LOL!!! We had the pleasure of meeting (and getting to know) Hugo, who did a fantastic job with our tasting experience, and we're excited for his journey and internship with Benom! We were equally excited to see (and chit-chat with) Arnaud, who is always so kind to make time (Merci Monsieur) It was amazing to see a few pictures of how bountiful their vineyard has flourished since the last time we were here! So awesome!! I was quite giddy seeing the pics, or maybe it was enjoying the delicious Origin and Muze that was running through my veins! LOL!!! Nonetheless, we look forward to Benom's vineyard coming alive in the near future! Continued blessings! CHEERS till next time...

One of the three "French Mafia" wineries. Tasting room in Tin City and very welcoming. 5 separate tasting areas including a private room for large parties. Great wines. Great, knowledgeable and friendly staff. You'll be welcomed in!

We had the most amazing time at Benom! The wine was pretty good, but the experience was absolutely STELLAR. We came in without a reservation, which we got very lucky for in retrospect because they literally have a few individual sommeliers who sit with you from start to finish of the tasting, as opposed to pouring for a bunch of people at once. It was a really beautiful wine tasting that felt almost curated for us. They put us with our sommelier in a large outdoor room and it was all just beautiful. The story behind the winery is super fun and funny at times and overall it was very informative. A REAL wine tasting experience. 10/10 would recommend, but make a reservation! A bunch of people got turned away as we sat there. I did see a few reviews about feeling pressured into joining the wine club. It is true that with 2 of the wines we tasted our sommelier stressed that we can only buy that bottle if we were club members, but when we said we'd consider it and maybe come back tomorrow, there was totally no pressure!

Exceptional wine, and exceptional customer service. This is definitely one of my favorite wineries in San Luis Obispo County and I absolutely love their Rosé

Recommended from a friend of a friend, we had a blast at our Benom Wine tasting. My friends booked a reservation and we were all setup upon arrival. I loved our Wine tasting setup. Each setting was personalized with our names, (great touch) and a listing of the wines we were sampling during our time. 2021 Les Deux Freres - 65% Grenache 25% Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Tempranillo - Digging that Tempranillo spicey taste at the end. 2021 Origin - 100% Cabernet - Fantastic. Cab and I purchased. 2021 Lapsus - 35% Graciano 26% Syrah 24% Cabernet Sauvignon 15% Mourvedre - Delightfully put together and I had to purchase. 2022 Contrast - Refreshing White and I'm not really a white wine guy at all. 2022 L'essor - Another great white wine that makes me think of Spring 2021 Muze - My personal favorite. It won't be available until Spring but I'll wait. Tristan was our educator and he was amazing. His story telling of the Benom story was entertaining and informative. He took us out back for a tour to see where the magic happens as well. Wow, we had a blast. The Benom group definitely has their craft down. My friends and I have just added Benom as a must visit every time we hit up Paso Robles. Cheers!

First and foremost I want to smack myself for failing to "check in" at Benom Wines. Second, I want to thank travel companion Yelper Issabella B from San Diego for introducing us to Benom. Third, I am a cabernet lover and this place has a vintage of 100% cabernet. Nuff said! No, there's more to share about this place. It is located in Tin City on Limestone Way. You need reservations to taste here. The are a small winery; 2000 cases per harvest I think that's what I heard. Their wines are not in any wine stores as I think you need to join their club to enjoy the bountiful taste of their wines and enjoy the perquisites as a club member. As a member and you fulfill your annual purchase requirements; your tasting fees are waived I loved their low keyed yet sophisticated manner of wine tasting and story to Benom and their relatives in the Paso region. Want to know more? Well, you're just going to have to get to Paso and check them out. (note- of the many tastings we did on this journey Benom is my #1)

We lucked out and got a last minute tasting at Benom Wines. Having just tried Clos Solène a couple days earlier, we were very excited to try Benom! The hosts were extremely friendly and very knowledgeable and the wines were delicious! My favorite was the Hoc! "Hoc introduces two new varietals onto Benom's Collection beginning in 2018. Meaning "to this" in Latin, "òc" (Hoc) pays tribute to the brothers' native region of Languedoc-Roussillon by showcasing Carignan. Seen in France and in Spain, Carignan brings an exciting addition to the brand along with Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, rounding out Benom's Collection with a full-bodied darkness."

Located in Tin City, Benom wines is a revelation! We've been coming to Paso for years and always try and work in a new winery among our usual suspects. Benom didn't disappoint. They are making French wine in Paso without the blending restrictions that would get your vineyard burned along with your cat in it while you are rotting in a dank, cold, wineless prison somewhere. All their reds and whites were remarkable. Right weight, perfect balance, drink well today or can be put away for years. The tasting room was very beautiful with a great clean design and Aubrey, the Marketing Manager and Benom Chief Solutionist Officer was engaging, funny and just generally awesome! We are so happy to be a part of "the family."

This was a phenomenal tasting stop at Tin City in Paso Robles. My wife and I decided to make the stop after seeing all the stellar reviews about their operation and making small production Bordeaux style wines. We're so glad we did. From the very moment we arrived, the entire Benom team was on extremely welcoming, thoughtful, and proactive towards ensuring our visit was an enjoyable one. Their French inspired wines were out of this world and we also enjoyed their more experimental white wines. We enjoyed them so much we ended up joining their club and look forward to taking family and friends for tastings in the future. The Origin Cabernet and Lapsus were superb. The Le Vingt was easy drinking and was super approachable as a young wine just like their other staple reds we tried that were from the 2021 vintage. These will age incredibly. Happily swapped in this membership for another Paso Robles one that we had been looking to replace and don't envision leaving anytime soon. Thanks again to Tristan and Guillaume for hosting us and spending the dedicated time you did with us during the tasting. We look forward to coming back soon!

Benom is located in Tin City of Paso. There are many wineries located in this location but if you can only go to one, this is the place. The wine is made in the French Bordeaux style. If you like red this is the place to go. It is French wines made in Paso Robles, California. Our recent tasting was done by Max and Arnaud which was extra special as their knowledge of the wine structure and outcome of the blends was fantastic. We sat outside which felt private and special. All the wines were so lovely that I can't say I have a favorite. Go and have a wonderful time.

I was lucky enough to be gifted a bottle of Benin's Red blend from a client as a Christmas gift. I was so excited to try this unique blend Of Grenache, Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon. I shared it with a couple of loved ones, and it was amazing. I suggest letting it breathe for a while before enjoying.

Just started exploring Tin City and I'm so glad we found Benom Wines. Rachel helped us even before we made it out for our tasting. She's so knowledgeable of all the wines and such a sweetheart. Can wait to return with friends to taste these wines. They were amazing!

Bright, fruit forward wines with amazingly knowledgeable staff! Today we tasted with David, so friendly, he definitely made the tasting experience enjoyable and fun. The biggest takeaway from Benom is that they are creating wines that are complex yet easy to enjoy for any occasion. They could be paired with food or enjoyed on their own. Thanks for a great time Benom!

L'Aventure and Clos Selene are 2 of our favorite Paso wineries. While researching the wineries at Tin City I came across Benom. As soon as I saw that Benom is a project between Guillaume and his brother Arnaud I was sold. The tasting room manager Katie was awesome. We were the only ones there but she hung out with us the entire time. She was a wealth of knowledge and information on the wines. These are the kind of experiences that I really enjoy. Katie's personal touch and personality elevated the tasting to a truly memorable experience. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Benom. Pro tip, it's Pronounced "Bee-Nom", like "Phenom". Don't make the same mistake I did and say, "Benom" like "Venom". :) EDIT: A couple of days after posting this review I got a phone call from Arnaud himself, thanking us for stopping by. Now I've been to MANY wineries over the years and had some great and some not-so-great experiences, but never have I received a thank you phone call from a wine maker. Arnaud and the people at Benom are truly something special.

[I'm visiting the wineries as mentioned in "The Definitive Paso Robles Wine Guide", as curated by Josh of Vinohead. This curated list is an excellent cross-section of the renowned wineries in Paso Robles.] When I discovered this list through the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance FB page I was very pleased that Benom made it on this list. This proves a few things: 1) Benom as a wine brand can stand on its own and doesn't need to follow on the coattails of Clos Solène (a sister winery also on the list) and 2) I kinda have a good track record for discovering awesome wine and wine tasting experiences in Paso (as this and 4 other "favorite" wineries made this list). So far Benom is one of my 2 most favorite wineries in Paso and I plan on keeping my membership for as long as I can. I'm also pretty familiar with Clos Solène's offerings (also wine club member); I prefer Benom's reds and Clos' white/rose to each other. On my 2nd visit they moved to a bigger space - their neighbors are fellow lister Levo Wine. This allows multiple parties to conduct tastings at once in both the indoor and outdoor space. This time Katie (also the wine club manager) conducted my tasting, with Arnaud dropping by to say hi at some point. Both run operations well yet treated me as if I was a part of the family. (As an aside, Katie recommended me 2 restaurants in SYV that were spot-on in another visit a few months later). As a wine club member my tasting was complimentary with two additional pours of their Spring Release, Muze and Hoc. I picked up 2 Muze and 2 Hoc as part of my allotment. So over the course of October-June I have cracked 2 bottles: - 2018 Les Deux Frères (59% Grenache, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon and 18% Tempranillo). I broke this at Les Petites Canailles (aka Arnaud's brother-in-law's restaurant) over a braised beef cheek. Being a rich dish the wine managed to cut through the richness of the dish and enhanced the sauce. Compared to Origin it is also the more approachable wine. - 2018 Hoc (48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Syrah, 17% Carignan). The wine that made me join the wine club "on first sip" and one of my most favorite wines in Paso. It is unique in the sense that it is unusual to see a Cabernet/Syrah blend. Old World sensibilities don't recommend blending wines from totally different regions (ie Bordeaux and Rhône) yet the fruit-forward Syrah mellows out the tannins from the Cabernet. I broke this for a Father's Day lunch at a Brazilian churrascaria and it's certainly a good alternative to Malbec as a pairing for rich meats. BUT unlike Deux Frères it does need to breathe a bit before serving. I'm still waiting for the right time to crack 2018 Origin (100% cab) as when I tasted it in Feb 2021 it was still a bit too young. The approach to this wine is that the cab is made in the French style, so more subdued than typical California cab presentation. I'm still relatively new in the PR wine journey but Benom's been instrumental in helping me not only learn more about wine in general but also making me realize just how awesome Paso Robles wines can be. There's a reason why I consider Paso Robles my favorite wine region in the world - the winemaking in the premium market is just absolutely superb. Many thanks to Arnaud and Katie for providing a wonderful experience both visits - I look forward to future visits as well as future allocations.

Amazing place! The whole team is fantastic: Brothers Arnaud et Guillaume with Katie and now Maxim. The best team. And the wines are superbes. Can't wait to do an indoor tasting after this pandemic.

Beautiful, super-chic space. The staff was so friendly, and incredibly informative, and very attentive. They also had solid safety protocols in place so it felt very safe. The wines not only tastes great but were so unique which really set them apart from typical tastings. We are very glad we checked this place out. Thoroughly enjoying our experience here. Thank you!

Make a reservation and go see Katie! She is very knowledgeable about the wines, and the backstory on the French winemaker (making French wines in California) and his connection to other local businesses is fascinating. The outdoor seating area is covered to protect from the heat of the day, and if things get too toasty, they have a misting system to drop the air temp even further!

I've only been here once and it was during Covid. We did a winetasting on their back patio which was super cute. Our wine steward was straight from France I think, and he was very nice and taught us a lot about their wines and his culture. Their wine was amazing. I liked everything I tried, And I would've liked to take home a bottle of everything. However, the price point is on the higher end, even for Paso. We did end up taking home a bottle of the rose which I'll save for a special occasion. This tasting was informative and worth it. If you're into learning more about French style wine and love hearing details when you go tasting, I highly recommend!

Arnaud Fabre is a genuine man and produces some of the best wine in California. The wine is already great but the story of his long journey from Languedoc France to California and the great people behind his business make it even better.

We had a fabulous experience wine tasting at Benom. Katie was extremely knowledgeable and approachable and explained a lot to us about the history of the family and how they came to become winemakers. Overall a great experience!

By far one of my favorite tasting experiences in Paso Robles. Excellent wines that are unique to the style of the area, gorgeous tasting room, and very knowledgeable staff. I work in the wine industry and was highly impressed. Anyone who has a serious interest in wine should 100% make a reservation to come and taste here. Old World French quality and style but with the creativity of Paso Robles winemaking. Going to be my first stop next time I'm in town! Thank you Maxim (I hope I got that right)

Such amazing wine and the service is always incredibly professional. The new tasting space is very nice and worth a visit. The only bummer is that some of the new releases are already sold out, but I guess that's a testament to the quality.

Amazing wines! The Rose is killer (as is everything else). Katie is always on point with client service. Great wine makers, and great people here! Love Benom

This place is quaint. Simple. And fantastic. Arnaud and his brother are from Bordeaux France and brought their love of wine here. It's apparent that they not only know wine but that they LOVE it. You can taste it in their creations. The tasting room is small but perfect to enjoy a glass of deliciousness.

A "must-taste" in Tin City, and for the Cab drinkers: Benom is a "must-taste" in Paso. Cozy tasting room, tastey wines and wonderful hosts! Katie is kind and knowledgeable, and the wines are a delicious splash of France. Benom offers an exclusive wine club, as well. Happy I was able to make it in!

We loved the finesse shown in great wines in the 2016 vintages. Great winemakers. Make an appointment.

This is a rather small tasting room located in Tin City area. Reservations, if not required, are HIGHLY recommended. This is primarily because of space and because someone sits down with you and guides you through a tasting. The wines were wonderful. I enjoyed every one of them. In fact, I enjoyed them so much that I joined their wine club.

Everything about this place is fantastic, from its decor to its staff and of course the wine itself. For those of you already familiar with his work, Guillaume Fabre teams up with his equally talented brother, Arnaud to produce some elegant, eclectic Cab-based blends that are absolutely luxurious. Some of the hardest working winemakers I've ever met and just downright affable gentlemen. I highly recommend it to anyone seriously into wine- the quality is magnificent.

Katie and Benom are So amazing! My girlfriends and I went to Benom and seriously had the best time! Katie was so knowledgeable and personable throughout our tasting that it somehow made the wines taste even better than they all ready were. Absolutely adore her and this place. All of the yes!