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Here you'll find a list of area wineries that I've been to in the last few years. The KEY to the symbols in each review can be found below. This is not a comprehensive list. I have visited almost every winery in the region, but am trying to keep my reviews as current and accurate as possible. Will be revisting many over the next few months so check back for additions. My focus is on the smaller producers and finding hidden gems. Anyone you can buy in your grocery store will not be represented here.
DISCLAIMER: I do not tell anyone I have my own website and am reviewing their winery. I want to get the true experience of a place and their wines. Granted my knowledge may get me special treatment, but that's mostly because I show interest. Show you care, they may as well.
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS:
Type (of Tasting Room): R=Rustic, A=Average, F=Fancy
Size (of Tasting Room): S=Small <10ppl), M=Medium (10-20ppl), L=Large (20+)
Price (of Wines on Average): $=Under $22, $$=22-32, $$$=32-45, $$$$=45+
W-Rating (Quality of Wines): Drinkable, Enjoyable, Very Good, Great
E-Rating (Tasting Room Experience): Rude, Hit/Miss, Ordinary, Friendly, Fun
Name*: Links to Winery Website
| Claiborne & Churchill* | Open Daily – TF: $5 |
| Type |
Size |
Price |
W-Rating |
E-Rating |
Specialties |
| A |
M |
$$ |
Enjoyable |
Ordinary |
Bordeaux/Gewurztraminer |
| Established: 1983 |
Location: Edna Valley |
10,000 Cases |
| Kynsi Winery* | Open Th-M – TF: $5 |
| Type |
Size |
Price |
W-Rating |
E-Rating |
Specialties |
| R |
S |
$$ |
Enjoyable |
Ordinary |
Burgundy |
| Established: 1995 |
Location: Edna Valley |
3000 Cases |
| Laetitia Vineyards* | Open Daily |
| Type |
Size |
Price |
W-Rating |
E-Rating |
Specialties |
| F |
M |
$$ |
Enjoyable |
Hit/Miss |
Sparkling/Burgundy |
| Established: 1982 |
Location: Arroyo Grande |
640,000 Cases |
| Sextant Wines* | Open Th-M – TF: $5 |
| Type |
Size |
Price |
W-Rating |
E-Rating |
Specialties |
| A |
M |
$$ |
Enjoyable |
Ordinary |
Rhones/Zin |
| Established: 2003 |
Location: San Luis Obispo |
9,000 Cases |
| tangent* | Open Weekends – TF: $5 |
| Type |
Size |
Price |
W-Rating |
E-Rating |
Specialties |
| A |
S |
$ |
Very Good |
Ordinary |
Whites Only |
| Established: 1991 |
Location: Edna Valley |
25,000 Cases |
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| Tolosa Winery* | Open Daily – TF: $5 |
| Type |
Size |
Price |
W-Rating |
E-Rating |
Specialties |
| F |
L |
$$ |
Enjoyable |
Friendly |
Rhones/Bordeaux/Pinot |
| Established: 1998 |
Location: Edna Valley |
9000 Cases |
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