Often called SLO, San Luis Obispo is part of California's Central Coast. It is associated with Rhône blends, heritage Zinfandel, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Its appellations include Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo Coast, Santa Maria Valley, Arroyo Grande Valley and several Paso Robles districts.
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Elsewhere in California · Central Coast
- Monterey & San Benito2 producersMonterey & San Benito includes Gabilan Mountains, Santa Lucia Highlands, Arroyo Seco and Carmel Valley among its appellations. Wines from the Gabilan Mountains are described as complex, fruity and mineral-driven.
- Santa Barbara8 producersMarine fog moves through Santa Barbara's east-west valleys. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grow in the cooler west, while bolder Rhône and Bordeaux varieties grow farther east. Santa Maria Valley is associated with intensely flavoured Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that retain acidity.
- Santa Cruz & Bay7 producersSanta Cruz & Bay includes the Santa Cruz Mountains and San Francisco Bay appellations. Mountain vineyards often sit above the fog line. The Santa Cruz Mountains produce ageworthy Pinot Noir and crisp, mineral-flavoured Chardonnay.
Producers in San Luis Obispo
Producer profiles
- DAOU Family EstatesDAOU Family Estates grows Cabernet Sauvignon on the highest hilltop in Paso Robles's Adelaida District.
- Daou VineyardsBordeaux-variety estate on a 2,200-foot hilltop in the Adelaida District of Paso Robles, founded in 2007 by Lebanese-born brothers Georges and Daniel Daou; Cabernet Sauvignon is the winery's core grape and Patrimony Cabernet Sauvignon is a listed wine.
- Robert Hall WineryPaso Robles producer with a 173-acre estate, underground wine cave and fruit sourced across all 11 local AVAs.
- Tablas Creek VineyardTablas Creek Vineyard grows Rhône varieties in Paso Robles’ Adelaida District, pairing limestone soils with organic, Biodynamic and regenerative farming.
- Talley VineyardsCool-coast Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from seven estate vineyards in California’s Arroyo Grande and Edna valleys.