Edna Valley Wineries & Wine Tasting

Only five miles off the Pacific Coast, expertly managed vineyards of the Edna Valley AVA thrive. Located south of the city of San Luis Obispo and north of the town of Arroyo Grande, the Edna Valley is bounded by Lake Lopez to the south and Islay Hill to the north. Running east to west and bounded to the west, the valley is both sheltered and shadowed by the Santa Lucia Mountains. Grown in uplifted, sedimentary terrain, formerly part of the ocean floor, soils consist of chalk, loam, clay and dark humus. The subsoil is made of calcareous materials deposited by ancient sea-life, resembling the subsoil of some of Burgundy’s most famous vineyards. These vineyards are blanketed by soft morning ocean mist, and then nurtured by midday sun; a number of significant hills create different microclimates. With these optimal growing conditions of moderate climate and an extremely long growing season, winemakers craft wines of great distinction of California Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and Syrah, Viognier and Roussanne.

Here, in this historic land of sacramental grapes, the roots of winemaking date back to the late 18th century when Spanish missionaries originally planted grapes in the Edna Valley. Albeit, the Edna Valley Renaissance only began about 40 years ago when Paragon and Chamisal Vintners planted new vineyards of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the early 1970s. The success of these early plantings garnered worldwide recognition marking the Edna Valley as a notable wine-growing region for Burgundian varietals, and in 1982, the U.S. Government made Edna Valley an official AVA.

Today, Edna Valley vintners have grown in both production and recognition; however, the region remains unadulterated, maintaining its intimate nature. Home to fewer than three dozen wineries, you will enjoy a friendly atmosphere, where you very well may end up chatting with the winemaker over a glass of wine. From Pismo Beach, you can meander down rural Price Canyon Road through the Edna Valley, taking in rich farmland and vibrant vineyards against a backdrop of oak-studded verdant hills and stroll through lush rows of grapes. Swirl, sip and savor exquisitely handcrafted wines of the noble Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, and other cherished varieties. With wine tasting rooms open year-round, a pleasurable, unpretentious experience is guaranteed. Most of Edna Valley wineries are small boutique operations, often family-owned and operated.

 
For additional information on Wineries and Wine Tasting in Edna Valley, visit SLO Coast Wine.

 

Autry Cellars

5450 Edna Rd. San Luis Obispo – 805-546-8669

Baileyana

5828 Orcutt Rd. San Luis Obispo – 805-269-8200

Biddle Ranch Vineyard

2060 Biddle Ranch Rd, San Luis Obispo – 805-543-2399
Tasting Available: Yes

Chamisal Vineyards

7525 Orcutt Rd. San Luis Obispo – 805-541-9463

Claiborne & Churchill Vintners

2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd. San Luis Obispo – 805-544-4066

Clesi Wines

1284 Chaparral Circle San Luis Obispo – 805-748-2779
Tasting Available: No

Deovlet Wines

2177 Florence Avenue San Luis Obispo – 805-787-0438
Tasting Available: No

Edna Valley Vineyard

2585 Biddle Ranch Rd. San Luis Obispo – 805-544-5855

Filipponi Ranch Cellars

1850 Calle Joaquin San Luis Obispo – 805-903-3567
Winery Tasting by Appointment

Piedra Creek Winery

6425 Mira Cielo Dr. San Luis Obispo – 93401 805-441-9463
Tasting Available: By appointment only

Saucelito Canyon Vineyard Tasting Room

3080 Biddle Ranch Road San Luis Obispo – 805-543-2110

Sextant Wines

1653 Old Price Canyon Rd. San Luis Obispo – 866-833-9463

Stephen Ross Wine Cellars

178 Suburban Road San Luis Obispo – 805-594-1318

Tangent

5828 Orcutt Road San Luis Obispo – 805-269-8200

Tolosa Winery

4910 Edna Rd. San Luis Obispo – 805-782-0500

True Myth

5828 Orcutt Rd. San Luis Obispo – 805-269-8200

Wolff Vineyards

6238 Orcutt Rd. San Luis Obispo – 805-781-0448

Zocker

5828 Orcutt Road San Luis Obispo – 805-269-8200