Enjoy the elegance of Sunshine Olive Oil

Award-winning olive oil, personal attention, and an elegant tasting room and shop

—A visit to Sunshine Olive Oil in downtown Paso Robles is a must. Featuring a selection of local, premium, award-winning California extra virgin olive oils (EVOO), a wide variety of home goods, and décor, this family-owned business has earned a stellar reputation for providing outstanding service and exceptional products.

This year, Sunshine Olive Oil won awards from the Los Angeles International Olive Oil Competition, the California State Fair, the Central Coast Olive Competition, and the New York International Olive Oil Competition. The company also entered competitions in Japan and Greece, and is waiting for the results.

Sunshine Olive Oil won four Gold awards at the New York competition. Not only did Sunshine Olive Oil win Best Producer of the Year at the 2025 Central Coast Olive Oil Competition, but the 11 entries walked away with 10 Gold and 1 Silver awards. The Organic Miller Blend won a Gold and the Organic Tuscan Blend a Silver at the Los Angeles International Olive Oil Competition.

Sunshine Olive Oil led the field at the California State Fair with Best in Show, Best in Class, and Best in California Gold awards. The winners are:

• Flavored Chili Oil received Best in Show and Double Gold.
• Organic Miller Blend received Best in Class Gold.
• Organic Tuscan Blend received Best in Class Gold.
• Organic Bosana received Best in Class Gold.
• Organic Spanish Oaks Picual Best in California Gold.

Sample these and many other exquisitely crafted organic olive oils at the Paso Robles tasting room. Receive a regular supply of Sunshine EVOO delivered right to your door three times a year by joining the Sunshine Olive Oil club.

Elegant tasting room and shop

The ambiance of the Sunshine Olive Oil tasting room and home goods store in downtown Paso Robles is unsurpassed. The tasting room offers a unique tasting experience of exceptional and healthy olive oils rich in polyphenols and antioxidants.

Featuring stamped ceilings, 100-year-plus hardwood floors, and a marble tasting bar made of English Pine, the store definitely has what owner Catherine Miller refers to as “a little French Je ne sais quoi.” Crystal chandeliers sparkle above treasures for the home and garden, including French and Danish tea towels and tablecloths, olive wood products, jams, soaps, gift baskets, and more.

Tastings start with a lighter oil, then move on to one with a heavier, spicy, pungent flavor. Many people like to taste vinegar as well, including balsamic and local, wine-based offerings.

Topping the list of customer favorites is the Tuscan Blend. Made from a mix of frantoio, leccino, moraiolo, and pendolino olives, the oil is dark green and delicately balanced with a flavor profile of green olives, freshly cut grass, almond, artichoke, and black pepper.

For those wanting a more delicate oil, Sunshine’s 100% Leccino California EVOO is a favorite. With a flavor profile of sweet, freshly cut grass, almond, and pepper, it may be used for cooking, salad dressings, and baking. Their award-winning Miller Blend California EVOO, with flavors of green tea, nettle, and black pepper, is a must-try.

The Millers, Alex, Chloe, Catherine, and Gary, with Chihuahuas Diva and Lilly.

The success of dedication and passion

Sunshine Olive Oil is the result of Catherine’s childhood filled with olive orchards and lavender fields in the south of France, and visiting Templeton with her husband, Gary. The couple fell in love with the area during visits with their son at Cal Poly and purchased 10 acres.

The Millers started with planting olive trees with the aid of Richard and Linda Delahanty. When Richard introduced the Millers to mobile milling, they made a batch of olive oil from their first harvest in 2018.

The first year, the Millers gave their olive oil to friends for a blind tasting against some of the most well-known and expensive olive oils. Upon learning that their friends preferred their oils, what started as a hobby soon blossomed into a passion.

Since then, the farm has grown to 50 acres of Certified Organic groves, and includes varieties such as bosana from Sardinia and hojiblanca from Spain. Every tree is planted, cared for, and picked by hand. The Millers are passionate about environmentally-conscious farming, refrain from using toxic pesticides or fertilizers, practice beekeeping, and also grow lavender. Expanding the olive trees from 5000 to 20,000 is also in the plans.

The Millers credit their amazing team for the success of Sunshine Olive Oil. From managing the farm, to producing the oils, and managing the business, tasting room, and shop, the entire team is essential for every step.

The Sunshine Olive Oil tasting room & shop, located at 1244 Pine St. Suite 106A in downtown Paso Robles, is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information, visit sunshineoliveoil.com, call (805) 221-5344, or check social media.

—Meagan Friberg