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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
Legend – Frank Nerelli
Third-generation Italian grower and winemaker at the famous Pesenti Winery and his own ZinAlley in Templeton. Frank is proud of his heritage and continues to strengthen the Legacy of both the Nerelli and Pesenti families.
A Vineyard Profile – Edna Ranch and Tolosa Tradition 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.
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.
Wine History San Luis Obispo County 1800s
Discover the history of wine in San Luis Obispo County in the 1800s.
California 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.
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.
Collaborations & Memberships
Exhibitions
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.
Seeking Gold, Finding Grapes
Collection of rare bottles and tools from the California Gold Rush at the El Paso de Robles Area Historical Society.
Zin|SLO
The story of the Zinfandel Grape and early growers and winemakers.
June 2018
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