For years, the award-winning Chateau Lettau wines were only available to exclusive restaurants, wine shops, and Club Lettau members. But now they’ve opened a Tasting Room in Downtown Paso Robles where you can finally visit and taste a variety of their wines in one place. If you’re exploring the wine country around Paso Robles with your dog, this is worth a stop.

What sets this tasting room apart from others in the area is the live music. They’ve created a casual, relaxed environment where you can actually enjoy the experience—sip a glass of wine, listen to a band play, and let the time pass pleasantly. It’s not the typical sterile tasting experience. They offer their standard flight menu, but they also pour all their wines by the glass, which means you can take things at your own pace without feeling pressured to commit to a full flight. You might come in for an hour before dinner or stay longer if the music is good and the company is right.

Dogs are welcome here, which makes it easy to bring yours along while you’re working your way through the downtown tasting rooms. The casual vibe means your dog won’t feel out of place, and you’ll have the chance to enjoy a genuinely fun afternoon rather than a stuffy wine-tasting checklist.

The downtown location is convenient if you’re spending time in Paso Robles proper, and it puts you close to restaurants and other spots without needing to drive out to vineyards. Hours and specific details about what’s on the wine list change, so check their website before you visit to see when they have live music scheduled and what their current operating hours are.