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Edna Valley Wineries 
 
by Jennifer Lovvorn Parker June 21, 2005

Listed here are the wineries in the Edna Valley Region of Calfornia, including San Luis Obispo and Arroyo Grande. You will find wine specialties, tasting room information, event information, and more.

You don’t have to go to France to find great wine. California’s Central Coast offers spectacular views, cool, breezy weather, and excellent wineries. Many of the wineries are open to the public for tours, events and wine tastings, so be sure to stop by and have a sip next time you’re visiting central California.

Alban Vineyards

8575 Orcutt Road, Arroyo Grande, CA

(805) 546-0305

This vineyard was created specifically for Rhone varieties, including Viognier, Roussanne, Syrah, and Grenache. It is the first in California to produce Rhones. Call for tours and tastings.

Baileyana

5880 Edna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA

(805) 544-9080

Stop by for a complementary tasting from 10am - 5pm any day of the week. This winery specializes in Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah. Be sure to try the 1996 Edna Valley Chardonnay.

Claiborne & Churchill

2649 Carpenter Canyon Road, San Luis Obispo, CA

(805) 544-4066

The tasting room is open from 11m to 5pm daily. This winery specializes in premium dry wines made from Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris grapes, as well as handcrafted Pinot Noir from several nearby vineyards. They also produce small lots of other wines.

Domaine Alfred

7525 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo, CA

(805) 764-0615

This winery produces award winning estate bottled wines including Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Other new and recently introduced varieties are being added. The tasting room is open 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm.

Corbett Canyon Vineyards

2195 Corbett Canyon Road, Arroyo Grande, CA

(805) 544-5880

Probably the most recognizable name in Edna Valley wines, this award winning winery produces Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, White Zinfandel, Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Sauvignon Blanc. At this time there is no tasting room, but I suggest calling them to see if tours or tastings are being offered.

Edna Valley Vineyard

2585 Biddle Ranch Road, San Luis Obispo, CA

(805) 544-5855

If you’re looking for a party, you’ve found it! Open for tours, special events, and tastings, this vineyard hosts beautiful views and welcomes you to enjoy them. Tours are weekends from 11am to 3pm, on the hour. You can call for a reservation (especially for a large group). Join the wine club and gain access to special wines, merchandise and events. This winery produces Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah, along with small lots of wines sold exclusively in the tasting room.

Kynsi Winery

2212 Corbett Canyon Road, Arroyo Grande, CA

(805) 544-6181

Producing Pinot Noir, Syrah and Chardonnay, this award winning winery is located in a renovated 1940's dairy. Call for events and tasting information.

Laetitia Vineyard and Winery

453 Deutz Drive, Arroyo Grande, CA

(805) 481-1772

This award winning winery specializes in Pinot Noir. They also produce limited quantities of other wines in their reserve, estate and sparkling wine collections. The tasting room is open from 11am to 5pm, excluding holidays. There is also a beautiful hilltop visitor center and picnic area available for your use. Check the web site for event information.

Laverne Vineyard

3490 Sacramento Drive, Suite E, San Luis Obispo, CA

(805) 547-0616

Specializing in Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, this is a small, family owned and operated winery. Call for tastings and events.

Nichols Winery & Cellars

789 Valley Road, Arroyo Grande, CA

(805) 481-1854

This boutique winery produces limited quantities of ultra-premium wines. Call or check the web site for purchasing or wine tasting information.

Paragon Vineyard Company, Inc.

5880 Edna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA

(805) 481-1854

With seven vineyards and nearly 1000 acres, this vineyard produces the grapes used in many Central Coast wines.

Piedra Creek Winery

6238 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo, CA

(805) 541-1281

Produces limited quantities of Chardonnay and Zinfandel.

Saucelito CanyonVineyard

1600 Saucelito Creek Road, Arroyo Grande, CA

(805) 541-1281

This winery specializes in Zinfandel. The tasting room is open Thursday - Monday from 10-5 at 3080 Biddle Ranch Road, San Luis Obispo, CA.

Seven Peaks

5828 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo, CA

(805) 541-1281

Named after the seven peaks in San Luis Opispo, this winery specializes in Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Shiraz. Call for tastings and events.

Stephen Ross Wine Cellars

1819 Osos Street, San Luis Obispo, CA

(805) 541-1281

Producing hand-crafted wine under his own label, Stephen Ross specializes in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Sign up for the newsletter and check events on the website.

Talley Vineyards

3031 Lopez Drive, Arroyo Grande, CA

(805) 541-1281

This winery produces estate-grown Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines. Tasting room open daily from 10:30am to 4pm. Call for event information.

Windemere

3482 Sacramento Drive, Suite E, San Luis Obispo, CA

(805) 542-0133

This award-winning winery specializes in limited edition Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel.


 

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