Our speaker is Jerry Rutiz of Rutiz Family Farms nestled on 30 acres in Arroyo Grande. He will share the history of agriculture in his area and the story of his farming experience and the impact of urbanization on his business.
The Wine History Project of San Luis Obispo County invites you to the Dallidet Adobe & Gardens for the opening of our new exhibit, Wine Becomes Art, featuring wine bottles painted and etched by local artists. Join us at Art After Dark. Stroll through the gardens, view beautiful art and learn about early winemaking history […]
Learn about olive trees and the art of making olive oil from Tiber Canyon Ranch who will share their story and the history of olive oil.
Panel discussion with Ian McPhee, Gary Eberle, and Sarah Lohman. Brunch catered by Ian McPhee with wines by Gary Eberle. Location: McPhee’s Grill, 416 S Main Street, Templeton Time: 11 am to 1:30 pm Cost: $50
Join us on Monday, January 14, 2019, from 5:30 to 7:00 at SLO Provisions for a discussion from Captain Mark Tognazzini about the commercial fishing industry along the Central Coast. Come early and order a delicious dinner. $10 donation appreciated.
Please Join Us for Appetizers and Refreshments Thursday, February 7, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM The Farm Bureau is happy to be a temporary home to the amazing history and personal stories of local grape growing, winemaking, and the people who made it what it is today. Explore the exhibit currently displayed in our […]
The Wine History Project of SLO County has published its first book celebrating Archie McLaren: The Journey from Memphis Blues to the Central Coast Wine Revolution. It is written in Archie’s voice as told to the Wine History Project. The cover you will recognize is by artist James-Paul Brown. Please join us in this celebration. […]
We have a special treat for this month's Food History Project meeting: a field trip to Breaking Bread Bakery in San Luis Obispo on South Higuera. Glenna and Mark Evans will be giving the talk and will include a tour and samples. We will bake and compare bread made from different heritage grains grown and […]
"Generations" by Marsha Rebstock, 2011"Dance with the Pomegrantes" by Yuroz, 2016"The Kiss" by James-Paul BrownMarch 1 to April 14, 2019, at San Luis Museum of Art Wine Becomes Art is an exhibit featuring original works and art etchings on wine bottles at the SLO Museum of Art in San Luis Obispo. Wine Becomes Art is […]
The Wine History Project presents Wine Becomes Art, in San Luis Obispo County, an exhibit featuring original works and art etchings on wine bottles. This exhibit includes original works by James-Paul Brown, Yuroz, Gary Conway, Candice Norcross, Colleen Gnos, Michael Masicampo, and artists of the Mano Tinta Project. Wine Becomes Art opens March 1 at Art After Dark. Artist James-Paul Brown will be reading. The exhibit…
The Fund for Vineyard and Farm Workers was established in 2004 by Brian and Johnine Talley to provide grants to organizations that assist San Luis Obispo County agricultural workers and their families. Mano Tinta wine is the key fundraising effort for the Fund for Vineyard and Farm Workers. Mano Tinta ("Red Hand" in Spanish) was chosen to signify the pride and commitment of farm workers to their craft. All of the grapes, materials, and services…
The Food History Project will host an informative discussion with Herb Filipponi, owner of Filipponi Ranch Cellars. Herb, the son of a Swiss-Italian immigrant, will share the history of the family-operated dairy in San Luis Obispo in 1938. The dairy was located just a quarter mile from the narrow gauge, Pacific Coast Railway that carried products from San Luis to Harford Pier in Avila Beach.
Sponsored by Travel Paso, The Wine History Project of SLO County and Krush 92.5
Receptions sponsored by JUSTIN Winery & Downtown Wineries of Paso Robles
The Food History Project will host an informative discussion on Farm Fresh Foods and the Creation of SLO Provisions with SLO Provisions co-owner, Steve Bland and Chef Sam Williams about the dynamics of working with local farmers and purveyors to curate their signature, farm to table cuisine. Originally launched as a convenient spot for from-scratch, […]
Join the Food History Project for our next lecture on Monday, May 13th at 5:30pm at SLO Provisions, where we will dive deep into soil health and learn more about creating and maintaining a healthy garden with speaker Cristy Christie from Black Diamond VermiCompost.
What better way to welcome our favorite season than with a visit from the good folks that bring the SLO Downtown Farmers' Market to us every Thursday night. Few of us can remember the days before the Thursday night Farmers' Market was a focal point of downtown San Luis Obispo, but our guest speakers, Bettina […]
Lynette Sonne of FarmsteadEd and Barbara Hartley of Hartley Farms will talk about the local connection to produce. The event will be held at SLO Provisions in San Luis Obispo. In 2014, Lynette Sonne launched FARMstead ED as a way to promote locally grown & locally made products through pop-up workshops and helping connect locals […]
Mike Cirone, of Cirone Farms, will be joining us for a crisp discussion of the apples grown in See Canyon. You'll probably recognize Mike if you have ever been to the Farmers' Market; he has been around forever. A SLO native and Cal Poly Food Science graduate, Mike will be here to share the history […]
Join us for an informal gathering at Café Roma. The Rizzo family will be sharing the history of their Italian roots, family food and wine favorites, and how they came to bring their authentic Italian flavors to the Central Coast. Cost is $15/person (covers tastes and samples) with wine available for purchase. Please RSVP by […]
Thirty-six students, working in eight teams from Cal Poly’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design, will present their final designs during a public open house.
In commemoration of the 100-year anniversary of the beginning of Prohibition on January 17, 1920, the Wine History Project presents a screening of a rare and insightful film about the impact of Prohibition on California winemaking made by Carla De Luca in collaboration with the Bancroft Library and historian Victor W. Geraci. Prohibition profoundly impacted […]
In commemoration of the 100-year anniversary of the beginning of Prohibition on January 17, 1920, the Wine History Project presents a screening of a rare and insightful film about the impact of Prohibition on California winemaking made by Carla De Luca in collaboration with the Bancroft Library and historian Victor W. Geraci. Prohibition profoundly impacted […]
World of Pinot is an annual event that takes place at the beginning of March and includes three days of in-depth wine seminars, vineyard excursions, grand tastings and gourmet, locally-influenced lunches and dinners–all manned by a team of experienced sommeliers.
91 Harvests, the Wine History Project’s documentary film featuring the legacy of the Dusi family in Paso Robles will debut at the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival on Wednesday, March 18 at 7:30 PM, at the Fremont Theater and Sunday, March 22, 4:00 PM at the Park Cinemas in Paso Robles.
Once a year Paso Robles toasts our heritage variety, Zinfandel. The 3-day celebration features winery events, a Zin seminar, the Z After Party, and NEW this year – Zinscursions!
Preview the Wine History Project’s new film featuring Tom Myers, Winemaker, at Castoro Cellars. Castoro Cellars will be pouring a special flight of Zinfandels created by Winemaker Tom Myers. The event will be a suggested $15 donation, and attendees will learn the history of Castoro Cellars and Tom Myers legacy. Tom Myers has produced and bottled more wine than any other winemaker in San Luis Obispo County.
Palm Desert Food & Wine is an annual festival brings together some of the country’s celebrated chefs, extravagant food, and sublime wines from around the world in Palm Desert, a glamorous location in the stunning Southern California desert.
The Wine History Project is excited to announce a special showing of 91 Harvests, the Wine History Project’s documentary film featuring the legacy of the Dusi family, five generations of grape growers and winemakers in Paso Robles.
Hospice du Rhône's flagship event in Paso Robles, California gathers an international community to celebrate Rhône wines and winemakers.
Join us for the Paso Wine Hour where we hang out with a few of Paso Robles Wine Country’s personalities. In the conversation, we will delve into the history of our wine region and the people that have helped shape it.
The Wine History Project of San Luis Obispo County is partnering with the Paso Robles History Museum & Historical Society in Paso Robles City Park to bring the history of winemaking in clay amphorae to life.
We will focus on the Fatto a Mano Wines made by hand, and aged in amphorae. These include ancient Italian varieties such as Trebbiano, Friulana, Falanghina, and Ramato (Pinot Grigio Orange wine).
We will focus on this adventurous winemaker who focuses on growing Rhone varieties grown over 100 years ago in California and uses amphorae to age his wines.
The exhibition opening reception is Thursday, December 2nd from 4:30 to 7:30 at the historic Spooner House in Montana de Oro State Park, free and open to the public. There will be tours of the exhibit, the screening of the film American Wine: The Legacy of Prohibition followed by a panel discussion with film director Carla De Luca Wolfolk and Libbie Agran of the Wine History Project. The Exhibit will be on display until June 2022.
