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Wine Tasting
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with a medallion designed by the
couple and placed onto each bottle
by Joel.
Their Gran Trio blend includes
cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc,
and merlot. The name for their
h.e.a.r.t.s. rosé was coined using the
first initials of their grandchildren’s
names – Heather, Emma, Alexander,
Rachel, Tyler, and Savannah. Joel and
Judy call it a “rosé for red wine drink-
ers” with rich, fruity flavors. Offerings
of other varieties, such as their “Joy-
ride” merlot, are produced in limited
quantities, and most feature labels that
are created by their son, David.
The Cox Family unveiled their
2020 wines at their fall gathering
and pick-up party in early Novem-
ber 2024. With aromas and tastes of
cherry, dried strawberry, caramel,
cocoa, and hints of vanilla, the fruit
from 2020 has been transformed into
a stunning lineup of wines.
Tasting room, wine club, and
movie nights
At the Mystic Hills tasting room,
it’s all about providing a warm
welcome and exceptional hospitality
to everyone who visits with the Cox
family. Their home has a spacious
covered patio with gorgeous views of
the vineyards and surrounding hills.
The landscaping includes several
sitting areas and an outdoor kitchen.
Son-in-law, Chris, likes to fire up the
pizza oven, while Judy and daughter
Becky frequently prepare charcuterie
boards for guests.
“We want to get to know people
and share our love of family and wine
with them,” Judy said. “Everyone
enjoys sitting outdoors, but when it's
cold, we just go inside. We're not fancy
people; we greet everyone when they
arrive, and welcome them like one of
the family.”
It’s free to join the Mystic Hills
Wine Club with a membership
commitment to purchase six bottles
twice yearly at a 20-percent discount.
Each shipment contains information
about the wines and special recipes
from Chef Chris. Club membership
also includes complimentary private
tastings, invitations to special events,
and more.
Adding to that personal touch,
every shipment of Mystic Hills wines
includes a piece of artwork by one of
the Cox grandchildren with messages
such as, “Happy Fall, We Love You
All” attached.
Their annual Movie Night with
Joel takes place on the first Saturday
of August. In 2025, the Cox family
is celebrating the 10th anniversary
of the event and has a few surprises
for everyone who attends. All tickets
include food, award-winning wine,
popcorn, candy, games, prizes, and
plenty of stories from Joel about his
films.
Mystic Hills Vineyard is located at
79550 Watkins Lane in San Miguel,
just 10 miles north of Paso Robles. For
wine tasting appointments, or more
information visit mystichillsvineyard.
com, follow them on social media, or
call (805) 610-1099.
—Meagan Friberg
Photography by Brandon Bomberger.