Tablas Creek Vineyard Becomes First U.S. Winery to Bottle All 14 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grapes as Single-Varietal Wines
Tablas Creek Vineyard has announced the completion of a decades-long project: bottling all 14 traditional Châteauneuf-du-Pape grape varieties from the Château de Beaucastel colle...
Water Management Creates Quality Wines at Jada Vineyard
In this article, writer Aja Goare shares how Jada Vineyard’s focus on sustainability and water management has supported healthy soils that lead to outstanding wines.
Tasting Spot: Sparkling Water Adds Pizazz to Hydration
Various brands and flavors of sparkling water are replete on the shelves of grocery stores, gas stations and drugstores. Not long ago, the water was sold in apothecaries, believed ...
Last Sip: Lucky Jim
I discovered this spine-tingling vodkatini at London’s popular Taiwanese diner BAO.
Discover the Micro-Winery Scene of the Central Coast at the Garagiste Festival
Dubbed “tasting nirvana,” “strange and wondrous,” and “one not to miss” by the LA Times, the Garagiste Festival is the only event focusing on under-the-radar micro-wine...
Drink Slingers: Mason Bar
When the sun goes down, the spirits come out. Check out the artistry from the Mason Bar in Arroyo Grande.
Moonlighting: These SLO County workers strike a balance across careers
In this article by Edible writer Katy Budge, we examine the dual careers held by members of the San Luis Obispo County hospitality industry.
Can you judge a wine bottle by its cover?
This Central Coast winery thinks so – they actually create their "summer session" series wine blend flavors based on the “flavors” of the bottle art.
Where wine grapes now grow in San Luis Obispo County, almond trees once thrived
In this article by Edible writer Linda Reed, the history of almonds as a major cash crop in San Luis Obispo County is explored at Bon Niche Cellars.
That’s a Wrap on the 2024 Firestone Walker Brewing Invitational Beer Fest
Here is how it all went down; supplemental parties included.
San Luis Obispo composer and winemaker Brook Munro creates album from sounds of harvest
This article explores how Brook Munro used his San Luis Obispo studio to produce an album that harmonizes the sounds of harvesting wine grapes in the Edna Valley. His album is call...
Niner Winery in Paso Robles offers garden-grown produce along with flavorful wine
In this article, Fiona Bond and her husband Jacob Burrell share how their partnership supports farm-fresh food at Niner Winery in Paso Robles.
Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest Returns to Paso Robles
Firestone Walker’s Invitational Beer Fest returns on June 1, and the brewery is launching a series of events including Pub Crawls on May 28-30 with a chance for participants to w...
San Luis Obispo County Ranch Owner Continues Family Legacy at Avenales Ranch
For over 140 years the Sinton family has run the Avenales and Canyon Ranches with the dedication of preserving and protecting the land, plants and animals that call it home. In thi...
The History of Dubost Winery’s Land in Paso Robles’ Adelaida District
This article examines the history of Paso Robles’ Adelaida District, which was once mined for mercury instead of being farmed for grapes. Writer Kasey Main hears from winery Owne...
Paso Robles Distillery Trail Celebrates 10 Years and 13 Stops
This article shares the history of the Paso Robles Distillery Trail and how it’s developed over the years to support the growth of the county’s spirits industry. Writer Jonatha...
Linnaea’s Café in San Luis Obispo Changes Ownership
This article shares the history and evolution of San Luis Obispo’s first café, Linnaea’s Café, which has recently undergone an ownership change. Writer Natalya Suttmiller exp...
Cruising and Chewing Through California
With their tendency to restrict and admonish, New Year’s resolutions are a sore subject for many. Instead of dry January or stair master purgatory, might we recommend a resolutio...
Finding My Own Sense of Place Through Wine
The living liquid in the bottle is a portkey to a farm and a community far away, an opportunity to share for a little while in the life of a people unknown. This feature proved esp...
Veteran-Owned Wineries in San Luis Obispo County
Several veterans in San Luis Obispo County found purpose in growing, harvesting and bottling grapes for wine. One winery owner and veteran reflects on his time in the service and w...
