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San Luis Obispo County is a gorgeous section of California. The
rolling hills, vast farmlands, rich soil, temperate climate, and
cool ocean breezes make the perfect combination for growing great
grapes for wines. The area has boomed in the past couple decades
and wine making has expanded and become known worldwide. The county
has around 200 wineries, many wine festivals, food festivals, tasting
rooms, and much more to offer the traveler wanting to make a day
trip. The northern most part of the county hosts the Art and Wine
Festival during the last weekend of every January in Cambria. Paso
Robles, Atascadero, and Templeton offer a wine festival in March
and many events throughout the year. October has a special wine
harvest event with the wineries opening their doors to special events
and tasting's of new fall flavors. The Central Coast Wine Classic
in July is a major charity event in San Luis Obispo and Arroyo Grande,
featuring the local vineyards and wineries, hosting dinner at Hearst
Castle, auctions, and other events throughout the weekend. The Best
of the West Celebration and the Harvest Wine Festival round out
the year in November. San Luis Obispo County is about a three hour
drive form Los Angeles. |
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Central
Coast Wineries Road Trip. Vina Robles Winery
is a small winery in Paso Robles with a Swiss style of excellence.
Then make your way over to the Cass Winery, also in Paso Robles,
for a lunch that you will not forget. They offer lunch that you
can eat outside in the garden under the trellis. The Eberle Winery
offers gourmet lunch on reservation, a wide variety with cabernet
sauvignon, chardonnay, syrah, zinfandel, and more. Wild Horse Winery
in Templeton offers a unique experience then drive over the grade
into southern San Luis Obispo County. Like the rest of the Central
Coast, wine was first planted in this area in the 1880’s but
did not become known for it until recently. Produced in Edna Valley
and the Arroyo Grande Valley is a variety of wines, including Chardonnay
and Pinot Noir. The Edna Valley is a beautiful area where you can
be close to the town’s amenities and yet feel like you are
out in the middle of nowhere. There are bed and breakfasts and numerous
places to stay if you get caught up in your day trip and need a
place to stay for the night. San
Luis Obispo Hotels and B&B. |
The Laetitia Winery, named one of Wall Street Journal’s
Best Buy wine, is situated right on Highway 101 just south of Arroyo
Grande and offers breathtaking views of the area along with tasting
room that is open daily From there it is an easy drive into Santa
Barbara County and the growing number of wineries there. The Foxen
Vineyard, ranked number one in Santa Maria, is located east of Santa
Maria. By taking Highway 135 south out of Santa Maria will take you
past a few wineries that are hidden away in the rolling hills between
Los Alamos, Santa Maria, Vandenberg Air Force Base, and Lompoc. If
you prefer to stay on Highway 101, the wineries will be found from
Los Alamos through the Santa Ynez Valley. The Fess Parker Winery is
in Los Olivos, also known for the Michael Jackson Ranch. There are
hundreds of wineries to choose from. The drive is spectacular, especially
after some good rains when the hills turn a deep green and everything
looks so alive. Article by Robin Canda |
| San Luis Obispo is located halfway
between San Francisco and Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo County is
in the heart of the Central Coast. You can spend your day or an
entire vacation exploring the San Luis Obispo. Beautiful beaches,
wine tasting and miles of oak covered hills are all nearby. Escape
from the congestion of Southern California and discover the beauty
of the California central coast |
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