Central Coast Wine Tasting

Where else but the Central Coast, you can stroll along the beach in the morning, you choose from dozens of wineries to visit are during the day, back to the coast for a nap and take in the sunset and still be a night ready?

For wine connoisseurs, the Central Coast is a wonderful variety of experiences, the wine tasting are nearby, easy to find and offer first-class award winning wines. From a small family-run wineries near Avila Beach on the great vineyards, the picturesque Edna Valley, Central Coast offers a top wine tour for every taste. Most wineries in the area are open daily, opened with a few stay through the early evening. Check the online wine resource for detailed information Tasting Room.

The vineyard in San Luis Obispo County goes back to the missionary days of California when the first vines in the 1880s were planted by the Franciscan Fathers. Many things have not changed from those early years. Instead of the thick, thick skin and tannin “Mission grape” growing church in orchards, we are now highly prized vineyards, sustainably with selected clones of European grape varieties to specific root stocks rose, adapted to the soil, climate and solar orientation.

are within 10 miles of Pismo Beach is more than two dozen wineries open to the public with a range of facilities, ambience and amenities. Some winemakers will sample their wine directly from the barrel with the wine, others a stunning tasting room offer private tours that offer gourmet delicacies and souvenir shops.

The valleys are local east-west orientation, and by the cool maritime influence. The soils developed from marine sediments millions of years ago when the valleys were under water. This wide range of hot and cold air and soil complex enhances the subtle characteristics of the fruit of what it wanted from growers. The vineyards in the area are best for their richly flavored Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to the complex and elegant known. In addition, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Syrah, Merlot, and are also grown.

Further north, in the warmer climes of Paso Robles, you will find Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, and many Trempranillo Rhone varietals. In fact, the excellent reputation for Paso Robles fruit has expanded beyond just Cabernet and Zinfandel, to include the Rhone varieties Roussanne, Mourvèdre, Grenache and Syrah. In the Paso Robles and Templeton area, there are over 180 wineries and a hundred and forty, which open their doors to visitors.

In the south, in Santa Barbar County, the wine and the vineyards of Santa Maria, Solvang, Santa Ynez and Los Olivos supports more than 80 wineries open for tasting. The rolling hills around Santa Maria, Los Alamos and Buellton, thousands of hectares of vineyards growing Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Roussanne, Viognier, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Dozens of wineries are found on side streets, while store-front wine tasting can be found in urban centers.

For specific information cellar and touring options visit California Winery Advisor.