The First Vineyard Owner – 2350 B.C.
Remember Sunday School and all the Bible Stories we listened to? No? Well, surely you remember...
Wine History
Collecting, preserving and sharing the story of wine in SLO County.
Ancient History
18th Century History
Historical Vineyards Planted in San Luis Obispo County 1779 to 1900
A deep dive into historical vineyards planted in San Luis Obispo County from 1779 to 1900.
19th Century History
The Wine House – Paso Robles 1887
1144 Pine Street, located on the southeast corner of Pine at 12th Street, has been many things over the years. It is currently an Italian restaurant and formerly home to Villa Creek. Further back in time, to the year 1887 to be exact, the property housed The Wine House and Billiard Hall, owned and operated by E.J. Carpeaux.
- Wine - 1900s & 1910s History
- Wine - 1920s & 1930s History
- Wine - 1940s & 1950s History
University of California – Experiments with Deciduous Fruits In the Geneseo Settlement, Paso Robles
As agriculture in California developed, the California Legislature and the University of California worked to determine which dry-farmed crops would thrive in various regions throughout the state. Paso Robles became an important area of study in 1889 thanks to the passage of the Hatch Act of 1887 to provide funding for agricultural experiment stations.
Wine History by Decade: 1930s
1930s American Wine Labels: New York Wine Merchant Frank Schoonmaker developed the description...
Sylvester Dusi Wine Room (1950s)
The First Tasting Room on United States Highway 101, the major scenic highway in California between San Diego and San Francisco. The tasting room welcomed visitors from mid-1954 to 1964.
- Wine - 1960s History
- Wine - 1970s History
- Wine - 1980s History
Sylvester Dusi Wine Room (1950s)
The First Tasting Room on United States Highway 101, the major scenic highway in California between San Diego and San Francisco. The tasting room welcomed visitors from mid-1954 to 1964.
Edna Valley in the 1970s
A map of Edna Valley in the 1970s showcases the pioneering vineyards and single winery.
The Tobias Vineyard
The first vintage of Tobias 1980 Zinfandel won gold medals at the Santa Barbara County Fair and the San Luis Obispo County Fair. Tobias Vineyard was the smallest winery in San Luis Obispo County at the time.
21st Century History
Book Signing With Karen MacNeil | April 2023
Don't miss out on an exclusive book signing with Karen MacNeil, who will be signing copies of the new edition of The Wine Bible, this December.
Wine - Organizations
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