SLO Coast Wine

SLO Coast wine region is defined by maritime influence on our vines, not by lines on a map: fog, wind We look forward to welcoming you!

The SLO Coast wine region is defined by the maritime influence on our vines, not by the lines on a map: fog, wind, earth and sea all do their part to extend our growing season and intensify character, resulting in wines with bright fruit, vibrant acidity and complex flavors. You’ll find San Luis Obispo County halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles on California’s pristine Central Coast. Our

wine region occupies that narrow strip of land between the sea and the slopes of the Santa Lucia Mountains, running some 60 miles from San Simeon in the north to Nipomo in the south. The SLO Coast wineries are spread out along the area’s backcountry roads, amid rolling hills lined with vineyards and orchards. This is the laid-back California landscape of the past — with a geology and climate ideally suited to serious wine making. Several of the SLO Coast wineries are open to walk-in tasters. However, we highly recommend that you call ahead or reserve online with your favorite tasting rooms to ensure a spot while visitor capacities are limited.

06/20/2026

Riven Rock Vineyard, home to our Riesling & Pinot Noir grapes. The vines are planted on south-facing slopes in a cool climate frequented by ocean breezes & morning fog. Lean, rocky, marine-origin soils and steep hillsides produce very small yields of extremely concentrated fruit, while the maritime influence keeps the acids fresh and vibrant. Our vineyard is dry-farmed, as well as organically grown. For wine tastings & bottle purchases, please visit our tasting room in Cambria’s West Village, open 11am-5pm Wednesday through Monday. Cheers!

06/18/2026

So many opportunities for music on the coast this summer! 🌞

Baileyana - Concert Sundays | every other Sunday (2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, June-August)

Biddle Ranch Vineyard - Summer Concert Series with Jack’s Helping Hand | 5-7 pm, Second Thursday, June-Sept.

Chamisal Vineyards - Sunset Series | 4-7 pm, 2nd & 4th Thursday, May-Nov. & Gather on the Green | 5-7 pm, First Friday, July-Oct.

Cutruzzola Vineyards - Trivia Nights | 5:30 to 7:30 pm, First Wednesday, March-Oct.

Kynsi Winery - Summer Sundays | 1-4 pm, First Sunday of each month, June-Oct.

Laetitia Vineyard & Winery - Music & Food Truck Saturdays | 12-4 pm Weekends (Days may vary)

Talley Vineyards - Lounge at Listen at the Adobe | 1-4 pm, every Sunday, May-Aug.

Tolosa - Summer Music Series | 2-4 pm, Every Sunday, June 7-Sep. 6

Wolff Vineyards - Third Saturday at Wolff | 1-4 pm, Third Saturday, May-Nov. & Sunset in the Vineyard | 5:30-8:30pm, Every Friday, June-Sept.

Event details and schedules may vary. Please contact wineries directly for the latest information.

06/09/2026

Every week we’re highlighting the growers, families, and vineyards that make the SLO Coast so special. This week’s Winery of the Week: 🍷

Home-grown Minnesota boy Stephen Ross Dooley first started making wine in his family’s basement before pursuing a degree at UC Davis and gaining hands-on experience through several harvests abroad. In 1994, he founded Stephen Ross Wine Cellars with a vision of crafting high-quality, terroir-driven wines that reflect the character of California’s SLO Coast.

Today, Stephen Ross Wine Cellars continues that commitment in its new home as part of EDNA, opening summer 2026. Alongside the wines locals have come to know and love, guests can expect the same warm hospitality and deep connection to place that has defined the winery for over 30 years.

At the heart of the portfolio is Stone Corral Vineyard, the estate vineyard planted entirely to Pinot Noir in 2001. Beyond the estate, Stephen Ross maintains long-standing grower relationships throughout San Luis Obispo County, allowing the winery to explore and showcase a diverse range of varietals and vineyard expressions across the region.

From the wines to the views to the people who pour them, the Stephen Ross experience is rooted in hospitality and community. Visit us Friday–Sunday from 11 AM–5 PM, with expanded hours to come as we prepare for our summer 2026 opening at EDNA.

06/04/2026

SLO Coast summer is loading!! 🌞

Sparkling, Rosés, Viogniers, Chardonnays, Chenin Blancs, Grüner Veltliners, Sauvignon Blancs, Albariños and MORE! The SLO Coast has crisp and refreshing wines for all your summer plans!

05/31/2026

Every week we’re highlighting the growers, families, and vineyards that make the SLO Coast so special. This week’s Winery of the Week: 🍷

A true family winery rooted in the SLO Coast, Sinor-LaVallee is owned by longtime winemaker Mike Sinor and is now proudly entering its second generation with Tomas Sinor and Esmée Sinor helping lead the way.
With more than 30 years of winemaking experience on the Central Coast, Mike has farmed vineyards, owned vineyards, and crafted wines for a variety of respected labels throughout the region. Today, that deep connection to place continues through the next generation. Tomas has recently released the second vintage under his own label, while Esmée has returned from harvest in New Zealand, bringing fresh inspiration and perspective back home to the family winery.

Sinor-LaVallee sources fruit from vineyards throughout the SLO Coast and remains deeply committed to showcasing the people and places that make this region so special. That same coastal spirit carries into their tasting room in Avila Beach, where guests can slow down and enjoy wines alongside fresh local oysters from Morro Bay Oyster Company, seasonal beach bites, and the laid-back energy of the Central Coast. It’s a space built around community, hospitality, and celebrating the incredible ingredients and growers of the region.

05/22/2026

Happy International Chardonnay Day! 🥂

Fog-cooled, ocean-influenced, and grown on some of the oldest vines in the Edna Valley — our Chardonnay is bright, complex, and unlike anything made in warmer California regions.

Meet a few of the SLO Coast Chardonnays:

— One of the original shapers of Edna Valley winemaking, crafting cool-climate Chardonnay with graceful elegance for over 35 years.

— Small batch, handcrafted, and made with a deep love for the land.

— Student-grown, student-crafted, and a testament to what this region can teach the next generation of winemakers.

— Estate-only, labor-intensive, and uncompromising. Only the finest lots make the cut.

— Decades of experience in Edna Valley soil, producing Chardonnays of intense flavor and impeccable balance.

— Rooted in the traditions of Burgundy and Champagne, crafting refined coastal Chardonnay since 1982.

— 100% estate grown, LEED certified winery, and a Chardonnay that speaks to the heart of Jespersen Ranch.

— Ultra-limited, single-vineyard Chardonnay from their estate in Avila Beach with an ocean view. Lean, structured, alive.

— Small production for over 20 years, sourcing from the finest Central Coast vineyards with unwavering commitment to terroir.

— Six vineyard sites, a family farming legacy dating to 1948, and some of the most distinctive estate Chardonnays on the SLO Coast.

— Cool northwest winds, diverse soils, and Chardonnays of nuanced character from the heart of Edna Valley.

— Home to the oldest producing Chardonnay vines in the Edna Valley — 45+ year old vines with roots deep enough to tell the whole story.

Enjoy a glass of SLO Coast Chardonnay this weekend!

05/08/2026

Winery of the Week:

Planted in 1880. Abandoned after Prohibition. Rediscovered by a dreamer with a pick and a shovel in 1974.

Saucelito Canyon is one of the SLO Coast's most remarkable stories — and one of its most distinctive wines. Tucked deep into the canyon east of Arroyo Grande, their estate Zinfandel vines are among the oldest on the Central Coast. In a region defined by Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, that makes them truly one of a kind.

Two generations of the Greenough family are now carrying that legacy forward, crafting limited-production wines rooted in a vineyard that was nearly lost to history.

🌹 This Sunday, treat Mom to something special: Saucelito Canyon is hosting Mother's Day Boards & Bottles in the tasting room — sweet and savory brunch boards meant to be shared and expertly paired with your choice of bottle. Reserve your spot at the link in their bio!

05/01/2026

This week's Winery of the Week:

Jean-Pierre and Elke Wolff took over what is now Wolff Vineyards in 1999, and today it's a true family operation — from vineyard to tasting room. Their philosophy is simple: wine is made in the vineyard. Minimal intervention. Maximum terroir.

Today the vineyard includes 53 acres of Chardonnay, 34 acres of Pinot Noir, 14 acres of planted Teroldego, Syrah, Petite Sirah and Riesling.

And the experience matches the wines. This is a place built for slowing down — vineyard views, good company, and a glass of something real. No reservations needed for groups under 6. Just show up. Open daily 11am–5pm.

This May, their monthly afternoon concert series Third Saturday at Wolff kicks off — and in June, Sunset in the Vineyard returns for summer evenings under the Edna Valley sky.

04/29/2026

Join us this weekend at Sip 'n' Saunter in on Sunday, May 3rd! This year 9 SLO Coast wineries will be pouring across the downtown trail of over 40 stops.

Find us here:
at Anthropologie
at Basalt Interiors
at Central Coast Wines
at HumanKind Fair Trade
at Open Air Flowers
at The Gold Bar Piercing
at Wildflower Women
at Williams Sonoma
at Zen Den

Unlimited tastings. Live music. Local restaurants. Shopping. And some of the best wines grown on the California coast.

Tickets on sale now — grab them before they're gone. 🎟️ DowntownSLO.com/Sip
Sunday, May 3 | 1–4 PM (VIP entry at 12 PM)
📍 Downtown San Luis Obispo

04/24/2026

Sip 'n' Saunter is back in on Sunday, May 3rd, and this year 9 SLO Coast wineries will be pouring across the downtown trail of over 40 stops.

Find us here:

at Anthropologie
at Basalt Interiors
at Central Coast Wines
at HumanKind Fair Trade
at Open Air Flowers
at The Gold Bar Piercing
at Wildflower Women
at Williams Sonoma
at Zen Den

Unlimited tastings. Live music. Local restaurants. Shopping. And some of the best wines grown on the California coast.

Tickets on sale now — grab them before they're gone. 🎟️ DowntownSLO.com/Sip

Sunday, May 3 | 1–4 PM (VIP entry at 12 PM)
📍 Downtown San Luis Obispo

Address

PO Box 607
Pismo Beach, CA
93448

Telephone

(805) 550-2506

Website

https://slocoastwine.com/visit/, https://slocoastwine.com/events/

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