Discover the history of wine in San Luis Obispo County in the 1800s.
San Luis Obispo County Timeline: Wine History 1800s
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The Wine History Project
The Wine History Project of SLO County preserves and presents two centuries of local viticulture through research, interviews, exhibitions, publications, talks and tastings. We work with local museums, galleries, archives, and wineries to organize events and exhibitions in venues throughout the county.
Together We Can Preserve the Story of Central Coast Winemaking
Location
3592 Broad Street,
Suite 104,
San Luis Obispo,
CA 93401
Phone
(805) 439-4647
libbie@winehistoryproject.org
Open Hours
By Appointment
Recent Articles
California Timeline: Wine History 1800s
The history of California and San Luis Obispo County’s wine in the 1800s.
The Origins of Horticulture in California: Grains, Gardens, Orchards and Vineyards 1769 – 1880
Native American landscapes have been described in detail in the early correspondence and diaries of explorers, travelers, and traders who traveled to Alta California and the Pacific Coast as early as 1518. Their writings note that the landscape was often shaped by burning foliage but the traditional agricultural practices of tiling the soil, weeding, pruning, irrigating, sowing seeds, and selective harvesting were also used by Native Americans.
Vineyard Profile – Edna Ranch And Tolosa Winery Founded By Growers Robin Baggett And Bob Schiebelhut
Robin Baggett and Bob Schiebelhut were working as young lawyers in San Francisco soon after graduating from law school. Within a few years they were both dreaming of moving to an area with a more laid-back and idyllic lifestyle. The dream of living in a beautiful area on the Central Coast of California found its roots in childhood. Both men had family backgrounds “steeped” in agriculture.
Central Coast Timeline: Early Wine History
Early Explorers, the Missions Era, and the Mexican Period.
The Father of California Wine, Viticulture and Land Use Planning: Fray Junípero Serra
California viticultural history is unique in its origins, distinct from all other areas of the United States. California viticulture originated with the Spanish Crown seeking new lands to conquer and sending explorers to map and explore the Pacific Coast on land and sea.
Harvest Celebration The First Annual Celebration November 9, 1991 Edna Valley and Arroyo Grande Valley San Luis Obispo, California
The Harvest Celebration is a tradition that is still celebrated today. The name has changed several times to become known as Roll Out the Barrels and most recently, Harvest on the Coast. The sponsoring vintners’ association has also changed. The original name, Edna Valley Arroyo Grande Valley Vintners, founded in 1985, is now known as San Luis Obispo Coast Wine Collective, with a membership of 30 member wineries located on average five miles from the coast. They can be reached at info@slowine.com or at 805-550-2506
Piedra Creek Winery
Romeo (Meo) made wines sourced from the finest grapes in San Luis Obispo County. He harvested his own grapes. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay came from the MacGregor Vineyard in the Edna Valley, and Zinfandel from the old vines in the Benito Dusi Vineyard in Paso Robles. Meo had a long history making wine at home in his laundry room in Southern California as a hobby starting in the 1960s. However, when he retired to the Edna Valley his talents and passion for winemaking brought him into the limelight. He started new careers as a grower and winemaker at age 75.
Domaine Alfred and the Chamisal Vineyard LEGEND – Terry Speizer
Summary Domaine Alfred Winery, founded by Terry Speizer in 1994, changed the history of winegrowing in the Edna Valley. Terry favored Pinot Noir, one of the most difficult grapes to grow. He researched the best clones grown in the area of Dijon, France, and planted...
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