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Wine Tasting
525 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles • (805) 238-6300
Open Daily 11am - 5pm
Outdoor patio with plenty of seating
Tasting flights or by the glass purchase
Stephan and Matthew Glunz (fourth generation) getting some help from Matt and Will Glunz (fifth generation).
Glunz Family Winery in Paso
Robles blends tradition and value
Glunz Family Winery opened
in Paso Robles in 2014 with a
focus on quality and value. “Since
opening Glunz Family Winery,
our primary goal has been to pro-
duce exceptional wines at acces-
sible prices, and we’re proud to say
we’ve achieved just that,” General
Manager Stephan Glunz said.
The winery sits on 40 acres,
with 10 acres dedicated to zin-
Fourth-generation
winemakers
welcome guests for
tastings, tours, and
conversation
Tradition, innovation, and
affordability
Affordability and approachabil-
ity remain core to their winemaking
philosophy. “As fourth-generation
owners, my brother and I grew up
in the wholesale side of the business
in Chicago, where we learned the
importance of overdelivering on
quality while maintaining attractive
pricing on the shelf,” Stephan said.
The winery’s standard tasting fee
is $20, but it’s waived with any wine
purchase. Complimentary tastings
are also offered on Wednesdays
through a collaboration with Tobin
James Winery, a neighbor and
longtime family friend.
While the family preserves
tradition, they also embrace in-
novation. “I wouldn’t say we’ve
flipped the script; however, we are
always exploring new techniques in
the cellar and experimenting with
different vineyard sites, oak treat-
ment, and yeast strains each year,”
Stephan said.
A hallmark of that tradition
is the Mission Angelica, a dessert
wine produced in a solera style.
“We’ve continued the tradition
fandel and Bordeaux varietals.
Grapes are also sourced from
vineyards in Paso Robles, Edna
Valley, and Santa Barbara County,
allowing the family to produce a
diverse lineup. Many of the wines
have earned strong reviews while
maintaining prices between $28
and $65 per bottle.
One of the most rewarding
aspects of the last decade, Stephan
said, has been the people they’ve
met in Paso Robles. “In Paso
Robles, there’s a strong sense
of community and a genuine
willingness to help one another,”
he said. “It seems everyone, from
winemakers to vineyard manag-
ers and cellar workers, is ready to
lend a hand when needed.”
Stephan said the winery has
grown along with the region’s
increasing popularity. “It’s been
exciting to witness the remarkable
growth in Paso Robles since we
acquired our property in 2013,”
he said. The tasting room is open
daily, and Glunz Family Winery
is now establishing distribution
in multiple states, which Stephan
called “a very exciting develop-
ment for us.”