
SLOMA: Art After Dark
Gary Eberle Honored at Hospitality Uncorked 2019
SLOMA: Brian Talley Discusses the Mano Tinta Project
The Wine History Project
The Wine History Project of SLO County preserves and presents two centuries of local viticulture through research, interviews, exhibitions, publications, talks and tastings. We work with local museums, galleries, archives, and wineries to organize events and exhibitions in venues throughout the county.
Together We Can Preserve the Story of Central Coast Winemaking
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- People - Legends
- People - Mavericks
Robert Haas (1927-2018)
Wine importer and distributor who built many well-known brands through his company Vineyard Brands, re-established industry connections between Europe and the United States lost during Prohibition and the World Wars, and influenced how Americans buy, drink, and think about wine. An important early advocate for estate bottling and a champion of California wine, he co-founded Tablas Creek Vineyard in Paso Robles, planting grapevine cuttings imported from Château de Beaucastel in France, making the clones available to the community and proving the potential of Rhône grape varieties, and influencing organic viticulture.
Garagiste Movement
The Garagiste movement, founded as recently as 2011, may be writing a major chapter in the wine history of San Luis Obispo County.
Wine - 18th Century History
RecentWine History: 1769 to 1800
The art of winemaking and the rootstock that we call the Mission Grape, belonging to the famed Vitis vinifera species of grapes, were brought to California by the Spaniards. The grape, first known as Listan Prieto, arrived in Mexico around 1540 and was planted in what is now New Mexico in the 1620s.
Wine - 19th Century History
Recent1883: 150 Vineyards in San Luis Obispo County
Can you imagine—150 Vineyards in San Luis Obispo County in 1883? The first commercial winemaker in...
Wine - 20th Century History
Recent1986: California Wineries – A Photographic Profile, Review of Historic Book
In 1986 the publication California Wineries – A Photographic Profile by Vicki León and...
- Food History - Articles
- Food History - Past Events
Hearst Castle Fare – What were they eating in the Castle?
I started sampling the food as a kid at San Simeon along about 1919. Today, with somewhat of a reputation as a world traveler, I can honestly say that I have never eaten better food any place.
One Year Anniversary of Food History Project Celebration at Etto Pastificio
Etto Pastificio in Tin City, Paso Robles, sells own ETTO pasta, Giornata wines, and an assortment...
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One Year Anniversary of Food History Project Celebration at Etto Pastificio
Etto Pastificio in Tin City, Paso Robles, sells own ETTO pasta, Giornata wines, and an assortment...
Read MoreEater Travel: Jul 11, 2018
The Golden State is hands down the best place to eat in America. This excellent article, The...
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