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Author: Libbie Agran

July Report: Heritage Mission Grape Vineyard

July Report: Heritage Mission Grape Vineyard

Posted by | Aug 1, 2025 | |

Jim Corridan is the President of the Board of the Dana Adobe. Libbie Agran, Director of the Wine History Project, toured the Heritage Mission Grape Vineyard planted three years ago at the Dana Adobe by retired viticulturist Jim Efird. The Dana Adobe was originally built on the Rancho Nipomo land grant of over 48,000 acres in 1839 by Sea Captain William Goodwin Dana. The two story adobe home and the land reflects the history of centuries from the ancient Chumash villages built on the land over 10,000 years to the Spanish occupation which brought the agricultural heritage we enjoy today to the cattle industry during the Mexican Era when Mexico defeated Spain in the early 1800s and finally California Statehood as the United States took control in 1850.

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The South County Growers, Winemakers, and Inventors Who Shaped The Wine History of Edna Valley, Arroyo Grande Valley Upper And Lower The City of San Luis Obispo And the Southern Central Coast

The South County Growers, Winemakers, and Inventors Who Shaped The Wine History of Edna Valley, Arroyo Grande Valley Upper And Lower The City of San Luis Obispo And the Southern Central Coast

Posted by | Jul 15, 2025 | |

Libbie established The Wine History Project of San Luis Obispo County in 2015 to study the land, microclimates, grape varieties, growers, and winemakers who have shaped the wine history of the county. She interviewed hundreds of people and worked with the older generations of growers and winemakers to identify the important people and historical events that shaped local wine history. Libbie believes that history must be shared in a variety of ways to reach the public; each exposure should add joy and a sense of adventure to the experience. The Wine History Project shares the unique history of “SLO” county by making documentary films, organizing art events paired with wine, developing exhibits to place in the vineyards, gardens, parks, and historic buildings. You will find written history, descriptions of historic wine tools and equipment and photographs on our website, in our books and publications and in our monthly newsletters.newsletters.

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Preserving Terroir: San Luis Obispo Wine Historian Libbie Agran Donates Collection To UC Davis Library

Preserving Terroir: San Luis Obispo Wine Historian Libbie Agran Donates Collection To UC Davis Library

Posted by | Jul 14, 2025 | |

The UC Davis Library — home to the world’s most comprehensive wine research collection — is now the steward of a unique archive donated by Central Coast wine historian Libbie Agran and the Wine History Project of San Luis Obispo County. The donation, which includes $250,000 to support long-term preservation and access, ensures that the stories, culture and contributions of one of The UC Davis Library — home to the world’s most comprehensive wine research collection — is now the steward of a unique archive donated by Central Coast wine historian Libbie Agran and the Wine History Project of San Luis Obispo County. The donation, which includes $250,000 to support long-term preservation and access, ensures that the stories, culture and contributions of one of California’s most distinctive wine regions will be shared with generations of students, scholars and thousands who live and work in wine regions throughout California.California’s most distinctive wine regions will be shared with generations of students, scholars and thousands who live and work in wine regions throughout California.

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Libbie Agran Wins Lifetime Achievement Award – July 18, 2025

Libbie Agran Wins Lifetime Achievement Award – July 18, 2025

Posted by | Jul 7, 2025 | |

Now, this extraordinary body of work will have a permanent home at UC Davis, ensuring the stories and artifacts Agran preserved remain accessible for generations. The project’s collection was recently donated to the UC Davis Library’s Archives and Special Collections, adding another dimension to what is considered by many to be the world’s most comprehensive wine research collection.

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Karen MacNeil – America Wine Critic And Wine Historian

Karen MacNeil – America Wine Critic And Wine Historian

Posted by | May 30, 2025 | |

The Wine History Project honors Karen MacNeil as the most influential wine educator and writer in the United States. She not only produced the most comprehensive and accessible “Bible” on viticulture, wine history and wine culture throughout the world, but continues to make wine accessible to everyone through her blogs, wine quizzes, seminars, films, special events and wine tastings. She is always available to educate you with delight and passion.

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