San Luis Obispo Wine

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San Luis Obispo is part of the larger wine Central Coast region of California, located at the halfway point between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Spanish missionaries began wine-making here over two centuries ago for ceremonial wines made from the Mission (a.k.a. Pais) grape. 
 
The area has two microclimates. Cooler conditions in the north are ideal for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay production, while the warmer south cultivates Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. 
There are four subregions within San Luis Obispo:
Arroyo Grande Valley
Edna Valley
Paso Robles
York Mountain
 
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  • Pinot Noir

    “With so voluptuous a perfume, so sweet an edge, they make the blood run hot,” Joel Fleischman, wine columnist at Van...

  • Syrah

    The irony here is that Syrah’s origins could give Carmen Sandiego a run for her international wallet. Syrah’s deepest...

  • Sauvignon Blanc

    Sauvignon Blanc is widely grown in California -- at over 15,000 acres, it’s now the third most planted variety -- and...

  • Zinfandel

    Parentage of the grape: Crljenak to Austria to America. In the 1970s, claims surfaced that the Italian Primitivo is l...

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

    “King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...

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  • York Mountain Winery

    York Mountain Winery, founded by Andrew York in 1882 as Ascension Winery, was recently purchased ...

  • Wild Horse Winery

    Wild Horse Winery was founded in 1983 by Ken Volk, and named for the wild mustangs that roamed...

  • Cupcake Vineyards

    Our winery is located in Monterey County, California where warm days give way to cool nights a...

  • Bassetti Vineyards

    In the summer of 1998 we planted the first seven acres of our vineyard. With the guidance of John...

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San Luis Obispo on Snooth

  • Ancient Peaks Petite Sirah Paso Robles 2009

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    Very dark color--more purple than red. Spicy nose--some anise. Big berry blast on the tip of the tongue. As it spreads over the palate, the berry fruit diminishes and the spicy/herbal thing happens--again, some anise, some pepper. Nice firm non-intrusive tannin. Some acid. Good wine. US$35.00 at the winery in Santa Margarita in December. Read More

    Wine review by EMark


  • Tower 15 Sauvignon Blanc 2012

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    A bit dull on the nose with almost sweet aromas of fig, almond and apple butter. This is slightly floral on entry with a moderately rich, loosely knit texture that delivers fairly intense fig, grilled pineapple and plum flavors to the palate, finishing quickly with a touch of astringency. 80pts Read More

    Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz


  • Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

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    Berry, chocolate and tobacco. Slight sweet finish. Low tannins and smooth mouth feel. Nothing spectacular here, very average. Would not purchase again. Read More

    Wine review by sammy2co


  • Vina Robles Red4 2009

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    Bought this wine on a discount - being a fan of the white counterpart. The nose is very Rhone Ranger with black cherry, pomegranate and stewed strawberry. On entry, there is wonderful, powerful red fruit - much like a Rhone-Villages with pedigree. Good finish with residual tannin (some storage for 2-3 years fine). Good grip but elegant. Don't... Read More

    Wine review by zufrieden


  • Vina Robles White4 Huerhuero 2010

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    Wow! I need to examine this AVA more closely (although I have indeed driven through it). Ab initio, I was in love with the tangerine, citrus nose flecked with certain green herb notes... clean and fresh! Slightly bitter on the finish, but the entry is clean, cleansing and satisfying. This is an excellent wine with verve, style and good old Am... Read More

    Wine review by zufrieden


  • Imagery Estate Winery Lagrein Paso Robles 2009

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    Very attractive dark purple color. Quite "peppery" volatile on the nose. Lots of sweet caramel on the tip of the tongue. Fortunately, this quickly gives way. Some raspberry/fig flavors as it moves along through the palate. Some tannic notes, but not real big. A little bitterness in the back of the throat, but that dimishes on a quite short... Read More

    Wine review by EMark


  • Wolff Vineyards Petite Sirah 2010

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    No written review

    Wine review by sgarcia61


  • Lazy Bones Paso Robles Cabernet Franc 2011

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    The wine has some black cherry on the nose, with smoky plum and black pepper flavors, a decent mouthfeel, and a plush finish. Read More

    Wine review by Kovas 50 States Of Wine


  • Rancho Arroyo Grande Zinfandel San Luis Obispo County California Wine 2007

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    Great complexity and fruit flavors. Light tannins with some sweet flavors. Read More

    Wine review by BeautifulCalamity


  • Hunt Cellars Unforgettable Merlot 2007

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    No written review

    Wine review by sgarcia61


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