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Category: Exhibitions – Overview

Wine History Project Exhibitions

Welcome to our outstanding exhibits that originated in historic sites in San Luis Obispo County over the last 7 years. Click in the center of the opening exhibit panel to navigate each exhibit! These exhibits are based on our research and collection;  we design and install exhibitions online, in local museums, galleries, archives, and wineries throughout the county.
 

Current Exhibitions

Dusi Ranch

Dusi Ranch

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Big news – a partnership between the Wine History Project and the Benito Dusi Historic Ranch and Vineyard. Sylvester is the patriarch of five generations of the Dusi family in Paso Robles and Templeton. Sylvester planted this historic Zinfandel vineyard 99 years ago and it is now one of the iconic heritage vineyards in San Luis Obispo County recognized by the Historic Vineyard Society (HVS) of California. Five generations have worked in this vineyard. Janell Dusi, fourth generation, established her own winery in the early 21st Century which produces wines labeled with family history and legends.

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Faucets, Spigots, Spouts And Taps

Faucets, Spigots, Spouts And Taps

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These important artifacts known as wine spouts and spigots or taps, are used in making wine and they are made from brass, bronze, metal, copper, and stainless-steel. They are in a range of small, medium and larger sizes and have a gradually narrowing thread usually made of brass for use with wooden wine barrels, kegs, and casks. This type of taps, spouts and spigots are ideal to be fitted to small, medium, and larger wooden barrels and apothecary glass, porcelain, and ceramic jars. They were used for wine, olive and vinegar oils, whiskey, beer, cider, juices; both storing and dispensing these liquids.

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How The Italians Changed the Landscape And Wine Culture Of San Luis Obispo County 1900 To The Present Exhibit

How The Italians Changed the Landscape And Wine Culture Of San Luis Obispo County 1900 To The Present Exhibit

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The Wine History Project research into the late 19th century landscape of rolling hills and mountainous terrain west of Paso Robles in the Adelaida and Templeton areas has been full of interesting revelations. The first is that the Italians who migrated to northern San Luis Obispo County in the early 1900s came from Northern Italy near the Swiss border.

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Wine Becomes Art

Wine Becomes Art

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On display at the Wine History Project of San Luis Obispo County office at 3592 Broad Street, Suite 104 in San Luis Obispo is an exhibit that features a variety of sizes of wine bottles, demi-jons, bungs, books, artwork, and a very small barrel exclaiming that wine and art are interwoven throughout culture.

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Past Exhibitions

Introduction To The Rancho Era

Introduction To The Rancho Era

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The area now known as San Luis Obispo County had far fewer residents during the Golden Era of the Rancho Period than most other areas in Mexican California. The Mexicans fought to free their people and lands from Spanish rule and celebrated this freedom from 1832 by creating Ranchos, which became the dominant institution of Mexican California. Rancho is a Mexican word that describes a tract of land used for raising cattle, sheep and horses.

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Screening Of Tom Myers Made in Paso | November, 2023

Screening Of Tom Myers Made in Paso | November, 2023

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Watch Tom Myers Made in Paso on the big screen on November 1st at 6 PM at the Park Cinemas in Paso Robles for free! 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. Tom talks about his start in the wine industry and his scientific approach to crafting world class wines.

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An Evening Of History & Wine – Featuring EPOCH Estate Wines | October 21st

An Evening Of History & Wine – Featuring EPOCH Estate Wines | October 21st

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We’re partnering with the Paso Robles History Museum to launch a brand new event series, “An Evening of History & Wine,” starting on October 21st. This first event features EPOCH Estate Wines. Join us as we explore the history of York Mountain and enjoy EPOCH Estate Wines. During this event, you’ll meet resident historian, Jenna Martinez, and winemaker Jordan Fiorentini.

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Paderewski Festival | November 4-6

Paderewski Festival | November 4-6

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The Paderewski Festival is a four-day music festival held annually in November celebrating Paso Robles’ rich heritage and its most famous resident Ignacy Jan Paderewski – virtuoso pianist, composer, international politician, local landowner, grower and winemaker. Concerts featuring world renown talent, exhibits, lectures, master classes and film screenings are accompanied by wine tastings and tours of local vineyards. A youth piano competition, recital and student cultural exchange with Poland additionally honor Paderewski’s legacy.

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Wine Becomes Art at SLOMA

Wine Becomes Art at SLOMA

Open March 1 to April 10. Featuring original works and art etchings on wine bottles, including original works by James-Paul Brown, Yuroz, Gary Conway, Candice Norcross, Colleen Gnos, Michael Masicampo, and artists of the Mano Tinta Project.

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