The Wine History Project
We collect and present two centuries of local viticulture history through research, interviews, exhibitions, films, and publications and work with local vintners and growers to bring to life the wine history of San Luis Obispo County.
Explore the stories of the men and women who made viticultural history in our county in People. Learn about the historical tools and equipment used in cultivating grapevines and making wine in Objects. Delve deep into the chronology of wine history in the county in Wine.
Reach out to us and help contribute to our continually expanding wine history timeline and archival collection. Contact Us
Together We Can Preserve the Story of Central Coast Winemaking
New Series: Edna Valley Wine History
Featured Project: Amphorae
Recent Articles
New Series: Italian Heritage
From the Collection
Series: Outstanding Tasting Rooms from the Decade
Series: Artists and Winemakers
Series: Prohibition
Series: Wines in the White House
- Legends
LEGEND of Norman Goss, Founder of Chamisal Vineyard
Norman Goss was a “renaissance man ''; he had several remarkable talents, passions, an extensive knowledge of international wine regions, and built multiple careers that spanned most of the twentieth century. He traveled the world, and explored cultures and their cuisines, wines, music, and arts. He was a Californian, born in Los Angeles, who traveled to Europe in the “Grand Tour” fashion with his parents as a child; he was raised in Pasadena, which also became his home for a number of years in adulthood.
Book Reviews
Featured Resources
Wine - 18th Century History
Central Coast Timeline: Early Wine History
Early Explorers, the Missions Era, and the Mexican Period.
Wine - 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 - 20th Century History
Edna Valley in the 1970s
A map of Edna Valley in the 1970s showcases the pioneering vineyards and single winery.
Current Exhibitions
