First Measurable Increase in Viticulture during the American Period in San Luis Obispo County
The first measurable increase in viticulture during the American period in San Luis Obispo County...
Read MorePosted by Libbie Agran | Mar 22, 2019 | Wine - 1880s History |
The first measurable increase in viticulture during the American period in San Luis Obispo County...
Read MorePosted by Libbie Agran | Feb 9, 2019 | Award-Winning Films |
Tom Myers is recognized as the expert on the science of making wine in San Luis Obispo County. As of 2019, he is also recognized as the man who has filled over 190 million bottles with San Luis Obispo County wine following his 42 harvests. Winemakers describe Tom as a problem solver, mild mannered and all talent without the ego. Perhaps the best description of his talents, according to his colleagues and local winemakers: “Tom Myers is the awesome winemakers’ winemaker.” Tom talks about his start in the wine industry and his scientific approach to crafting world class wines.
Read MorePosted by Libbie Agran | Jan 23, 2019 | California Wine History, Wine - 1980s History |
In 1986 the publication California Wineries – A Photographic Profile by Vicki León and...
Read MorePosted by Libbie Agran | Jan 22, 2019 | Wine Educator |
Archie McLaren is a legend – the man remembered for creating and sustaining the Central Coast Wine Classic, the region’s top event for more than three decades. The Wine Classic raised millions of dollars in philanthropic support for public radio station KCBX, the healing arts, performing arts, and studio arts in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties.
Read MorePosted by Libbie Agran | Jan 14, 2019 | Wine - 1960s History |
Wine and travel writer John Melville highlights York Mountain Winery as an outstanding wine of 1960; it is the only San Luis Obispo County winery listed. Explore the other California wines in his book, Guide to California Wines – A Practical Reference Book for Wine Lovers.
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