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Mid-Central Coast: San Luis Obispo, Edna Valley, Arroyo Grande
The wineries are all within a 20 minute drive of each other and accessible by good roads.
Recommended Wineries
| Chamisal Vineyards & Winery |
| Phone | 805-541-9463 |
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| Tasting Room | Open daily, 10-5. |
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| Production | 20,000 cases Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah. |
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| Winemaker | Fintan du Fresne |
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| Owner | Crimson Wine Group |
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| Comments | Estate grown Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Syrah and Grenache |
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| PoP coverage | Chamisal Vineyards |
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| Laetitia Vineyards & Winery |
| Phone | 805-482-0446 |
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| Tasting Room | Open daily, 11-5, on Highway 101. Picnic area. No tours. |
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| Production | 60,000 cases multiple varietals and sparkling. |
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| Winemaker | Eric Hickey |
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| Owner | Selim Zikha, Nadia Wellisz |
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| Comments | 1,800 acres owned. First rate estate Pinot Noir and sparkling wines. |
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| PoP coverage | Laetitia Vineyard & Winery |
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| Sinor-La Vallee |
| Phone | 805-459-9595 |
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| Tasting Room | 550 1st St, Avila Beach, CA 93424; open Thursday through Monday afternoons. |
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| Production | Small lots of Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Syrah from purchased grapes |
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| Winemaker | Mike Sinor |
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| Owner | Mike Sinor and Cheri LaValle Sinor |
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| Comments | Estate wines grown at Bassi Vineyard 1.2 miles from Pacific Ocean in southern San Luis Obispo County. |
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| PoP coverage | Sinor-LaVallee |
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| Talley Vineyards |
| Phone | 805-489-0446 |
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| Tasting Room | Beautifully landscaped grounds and tasting room, open daily, 10:30-4:30. No tours. Picnic area. |
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| Production | 35,000 cases Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, SauvignonBlanc. Bishops Peak is second value label. |
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| Winemaker | Leslie Mead |
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| Owner | Brian Talley |
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| Comments | 215 acres owned, 215 acres leased. Established in 1986. One of the top producers of Pinot Noir in California. |
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| PoP coverage | Talley Vineyards |
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Recommended Lodging
| Avila Village Inn |
| Phone | 805-627-1810 |
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| Comments | Craftsman style, 30-room Inn. |
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| Best Western Shelter Cove Lodge |
| Phone | 805-773-3511 |
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| Comments | Every room is spacious and has an ocean view. Best bang for your buck in area. I stay here during World of Pinot Noir each year. |
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| Dolphin Bay Resort; Spa |
| Phone | 805-773-4300 |
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| Comments | New, modern condominium-styled, one, two, and three bedroom units on ocean next door to The Cliffs Resort. Expensive. Home to the excellent Lido Restaurant. |
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| Granada Hotel & Bistro |
| Phone | 805-544-9100 |
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| Comments | 17 rooms in a 1922 art deco building of exposed brick, 4 with private balconies. C.O. Bigelow toiletries, switch-on fireplaces, community sundeck, lender Linus bikes, Spanish-influenced Granada Bistro restaurant. A destination hotel for nearby wineries and walkable downtown San Luis Obispo. From $250. |
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| Inn at Avila Beach |
| Phone | 805-595-23 |
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| Comments | A beach house type hotel steps from the beach and ocean. Walk to local restaurant favorites: Old Porte Inn and Fat Cat Café. |
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| Suite Edna |
| Phone | 805-543-1313 |
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| Comments | A French-country three bedroom farmhouse with a large kitchen. Located at the historic Old Edna townsite. Custom Gourmet Deli next door for brkfst and lunch. Highly recommended. Owner Pattea Torrence will take very good care of you if you mention the Prince! |
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| The Casitas of Arroyo Grande |
| Phone | 805-473-1123 |
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| Comments | Spanish-style B&B in the heart of San Luis Obispo's wine country. 7-acre estate overlooking Talley's Rosemary Vineyard and the Arroyo Grande Valley. Previously Casa de Colores. Three private bungalows or "little houses," with patios and views. 25-meter lap pool. Owners are Pat and Tony Goetz. $179-$299 depending on season including a gourmet breakfast. |
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| The Cliffs at Shell Beach |
| Phone | 805-773-5000 |
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| Comments | A resort-style hotel on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Ocean or mountain views.Swimming pool. Marisol Restaurant. Home to the World of Pinot Noir each year. |
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Recommended Restaurants
| Alphy's Broiler |
| Phone | 805-473-1133 |
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| Comments | Friendly service, great sandwiches (order the turkey club with coleslaw). |
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| Cafe Roma |
| Phone | 805-541-6800 |
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| Comments | Romantic Italian. Great wine list. |
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| Koberl at Blue |
| Phone | 805-783-1125 |
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| Comments | Sophisticated wine country cuisine. |
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| Lido Restaurant |
| Phone | 805-773-4300 |
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| Comments | California cuisine. Views of ocean. |
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| Old Porte Inn |
| Phone | 805-595-2515 |
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| Comments | Seafood house on pier. A local institution. Very good list of regional wines. |
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| Old West Cinnamon Rolls |
| Phone | 805-773-1428 |
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| Comments | As the name implies, go here for the best cinnamon rolls in the world. |
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| Rosa's Restaurante Italiano |
| Phone | 805-773-0551 |
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| Comments | Basic Italian fare with nightly specials. Always crowded so rsvp. |
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| The Gardens of Avila |
| Phone | 805-595-7365 |
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| Comments | Located in the Sycamore Springs Resort. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. California cuisine. |
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| The Park |
| Phone | 805-545-0000 |
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| Comments | Elegant, romantic dining destination. Chef Maegen Loring cooks California rustic cuisine, locally sourced, and organic whenever possible. |
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Recommended Wine Stores
| Taste |
| Phone | 805-269-TASTE |
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| Comments | A modern wine bar offering tastes of multiple San Luis Obispo County wines. |
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Picnic Supplies
| Ellie's Gourmet Cafe |
| Phone | 805-489-4979 |
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| Comments | Friendly service, homemade feel. Great sandwiches esp seared ahi with cucumber wasabi slaw. |
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