Well, the uns have it. San Luis Obispo's wine country brochure says it best: "un-crowded, unhurried, and un-pretentious..." Remember, you can get great wine anywhere in this state. If you're tired of the overcrowded over-the-top tasting destinations where the...
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Saucelito Canyon Vineyards
The first wine in a line up from Saucelito Canyon Vineyard made a big impact. It was a chilled white wine so we're thinking it would be light, crisp, and refreshing. While it ded get its citrus flavors and crisp acidity from Sauvignon Blanc, I initially tasted the...
Sextant
Even if you've visited the Sextant tasting room in Paso Robles, you should still visit the one in San Luis Obispo when in in the area. Not only because they have delicious wines, but also because they pour different wines at each tasting room. The tasting room in SLO...
Anglim
Finally a delicious Viognier! If you love Rhone white wines, you probably know how Viognier's flowery flavor can overwhelm your palate as easily as truffle oil can overwhelm a dish. Well, Anglim found a way to tame the flowers in their Vignier but still respect them...
Clesi
The place to be in Edna Valley for those who love Italian wines is Clesi. Their Malvasia Bianca is a light crisp refreshing white wine with a hint of grapefruit and tart apricot. Their Dolcetto has smooth strawberry and tart cherry while their Barbera has a little...
Chamisal
Pinot Noir lovers should migrate to the beautifully un-crowded Edna Valley where the coastal influence is ideal for Burgundy varietals like Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Chamisal does it with big bold intense and forward flavors. It's clear their winemaker likes variety...
Eureka!
Your Mama's 80's Style Taco Salad at Eureka! in San Luis Obispo Spicy ground beef, mixed greens, grape tomatoes, red onions, fried corn, kidney beans, avocado, sour cream, thousand island dressing, cheddar, cilantro, and garnished with "old school" Fritos. YEOW! But...
Laetitia Vineyard & Winery
No matter how your day's going, any day that you stop at Laetitia Vineyard & Winery is a good day. It's not because of the bocce ball court, which certainly doesn't hurt. It's not even because of the picnic tables with an expansive view, which makes you want to...
Salisbury Vineyards
You've probably spotted this place on a frontage road facing the 101 between San Luis Obispo to the North and Avila or Pismo to the South. The tasting room is in a beautifully restored 105 year old school house with the original desk chairs. But enough about history!...
Madonna
Been all over this state ordering my faves and the Madonna Inn sweet potato fries are still the tops. Most places have trouble keeping them crispy. But the Madonna's crinkle cut sweet potato fries always have light, crisp, and delicious texture. The flavor rocks...