Steinbeck Vineyards & Winery offers:
CRASH COURSES
(formerly The WineYard at Steinbeck Vineyards)
Wine enthusiasts are invited behind the scenes
with the Steinbeck’s, Paso Robles wine country educational specialists.

Choose one of our three modules, led by family members, for a spectacular outdoor central coast wine country experience into a glass of wine.

CRASH COURSES are 1 – 1.5 hours
COST: $40.00/person – first 3 guests
$20.00/person each additional guest

Wine Education via the Vineyard –
in the beautiful Paso Robles Wine Country

CRASH COURSES are a fast paced excursion into wine from the Steinbeck’s eyes. They include your choice of the modules listed below and an overview of the Paso Robles Wine Region, the six-generation Steinbeck Story and complimentary wine tasting. CRASH COURSES begin at the Steinbeck Vineyards & Winery tasting room where we board a vintage jeep and journey through Steinbeck Vineyards to the Steinbeck School house, WineYard at Steinbeck Vineyards. Crash Courses (1 - 1.5 hours) conclude with wine tasting in the Steinbeck Tasting Room.

Cost: $40.00/person, first 3 guests, $20.00/person, additional guests

Modules: (Please identify your chosen module when reserving your journey into a glass of wine through our vineyards)

1. Sustainable Wine Growing – vineyard practices, planting a vineyard, conservation efforts, Organic vs. Sustainable, soils, water, and the challenges of nature in wine growing.

2. Home Tours & the History of the Paso Robles Region – Tour Tim & Cindy’s historic ranch home and Howie & Bev’s hill-top home, both designed and built by the family. History of agriculture and wine growing in Paso Robles, the old one room school house, challenges pioneering families faced, and family stories are included.

3. My Father’s Vineyard: The Wisdom of the Vine – Scriptural perspective on life in the vineyard, the family perspective on the words of Jesus, “I am the Vine, you are the branches,” and analogies from the vineyard that bring the Scriptures to life.

Family instructors:

Howie Steinbeck, founder of Steinbeck Vineyards and fourth generation Paso Robles native, has farmed this land since childhood and has a wealth of practical knowledge and wisdom.

Bev Steinbeck, Howie’s wife and fourth generation Paso Robles native, has helped build this business from the ground up. Bev serves as our hospitality coordinator and home tour guide.

Cindy Steinbeck Newkirk, Howie’s daughter, has learned viticulture from her father and has a passion for history, learning, teaching and the future.

Tim Newkirk, Cindy’s husband, learned vineyard and wine economics from years working in the Steinbeck’s businesses and creating Steinbeck Vineyards & Winery.

Ryan Newkirk, Howie’s grandson and sixth generation son of this land, continues to learn from the master. He teaches and tells our story from the heart.

Crash Course:

• Reservations required
• Outdoor activity requiring moderate exertion, active only please
• Large group rates available
• Wear comfortable outdoor attire
• Bring a camera, sunscreen and water

Large Group Experience

Large groups will enjoy an engaging Crash Course presentation while seated in Crash Course, our little schoolhouse.  There is plenty of room for 50 or 60 people.  Cindy will entertain your group with farm family stories and discussion centered on wine and wine growing.  You’ll meet our family members and share an experience like no other.  After the stories you’ll head out to the vineyard for a short, easy vineyard walk.  You will see how the grapes are grown and cared for throughout the seasons.  Group members not interested in taking a walk in the vineyard have a chance to visit with other family members at Crash Course.

Large groups that have enjoyed Crash Course at Steinbeck Vineyards experience include groups traveling with tour companies, High School and College students, Motor home clubs, wine tasting room staff, and realtors. 

The presentation is tailored to your specific group.

Busses have easy access and a turn-around is provided.

Fees are negotiated and paid prior to the tour.