Emercy Wines — Attraction in Templeton

We are so glad the Brecon folks sent us to this Tin City winery. Not only were the wines interesting, unusual, and delicious, but Ben, the GM and leader of our tasting flight, was able to give me a ba dum tss on the resident drum set and cymbals after each of my corny wine jokes. The tasting room was a comfy place to spend almost 2 hours, admiring the colorful, upbeat, abstract paintings by Orion’s (the co-owner, winemaker, and wild man who looks kind of like he was raised by wolves, and I mean that in a good way) mom (no offense to mom)’. Unfortunately, we dated ourselves by admitting to Ben, who was about to attend a live concert by The Turtles, Jay and the Americans, the Vogues, and several other 60s groups and, amazingly, had never heard of ANY of them, that we knew all of the groups. Thank goodness he recognized the songs after Spotifying them. Oh, then there was the wine. We especially enjoyed the “It Is You” blend of Petit Verdot (nobody likes a big Verdot, ba dum tss), Cab Franc, and the other Cab. We look forward to receiving the bottles we ordered. We also liked the 50/50 split of Grenache and Graciano (you don’t see much Graciano, but I’d like to see more). We were also lucky to try the excellent “Here We Go,” a partnership between Tempranillo and Petit Verdot. This is a great place to enjoy some small-production wines, unusual (for Paso) varietals, and...

We celebrated my wife's 30th birthday with her friends here this past Saturday and the whole experience was phenomenal! Ben, the Tasting Room Manager, was extremely friendly and accommodating for our entire group and we appreciated his knowledge of the wines and humor. It made for a really fun birthday celebration outing!

We all very much enjoyed the lineup of wines that were included with the tasting which was $30/person. We took home bottles of the 'Bien Nacido' Pinot Noir, the 'It is You' Red Blend, and the 'Tomorrow's Flowers' Syrah. Each of these wines really shined and were offered at fair price points for the level of quality. Each of these wines come from various vineyards throughout California that are carefully sourced by winemaker Orion Stang. We learned during the tasting that Orion's rubbed elbows and worked alongside some of the Central Coast's best winemakers during his career while making previous stops at Booker, Top, and Law.

We very much enjoyed the wines and Emercy's beautiful space they have in the Tin City Annex in Paso Robles and really look forward to visiting again. This winery is now on our short list of wineries we'd love to join in the future and we hope to do so down the road once we move off...

I recently had the pleasure of spending an afternoon at Emercy, and I have to say, the experience was made all the more delightful by Ben. From the moment I walked in, his warm and welcoming vibe set the tone for a fantastic day. Ben has a natural ability to make everyone feel at ease, and his personable nature truly shines through in every interaction.

What impressed me the most was his extensive knowledge of wine. It’s clear that Ben is passionate about what he does, and he eagerly shared fascinating insights into the different varieties and pairings. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or just starting your journey, he has an incredible knack for tailoring recommendations to suit your taste, making the experience both educational and enjoyable.

And let me tell you, expect to share a good laugh or two! Ben has a fantastic sense of humor that adds an extra layer of enjoyment to your experience. His light-hearted banter and genuine enthusiasm create a lively atmosphere that makes you want to linger just a little longer.

If you’re looking for a place to unwind with great wine and even better company, look no further than Emercy and, of course, Ben. You’re in...