16 Best Wineries in San Luis Obispo

“I’m a little late to post.We were there May 2nd but we had the most amazing time, especially With our server, Olivia, she is Fantastic!! She definitely made us feel at home and comfortable and excited about her job and the history of what this place is and has become. Not going to say where we were before, but it wasn’t the same experience. Can’t wait to go back, but I do want to recognize Olivia as just being super Amazing!!! You can tell she loves her job and loves the people/owners. Thank you Olivia.🩷“

“The owner of this vineyard and winery is innovative, intelligent, and loves everything agricultural about this land. He is inspiring and I am sure his wines are superb. This is a beautiful place to visit. On the weekends during the summer he has live music. Check them out to host your next wine tasting event.“

“Lovely place to visit if you are in the area.
They have very nice ambience with outdoor sitting on deck, surrounded by flowers. The staff is very curtious and helpful.
We went for wine tasting combined with lunch and picked the place due to multiple food options and it did not disappoint.
Wine flight had great selection from Paso robles area wines and the panini and flatbread were just a perfect pair.“

“A lovely estate where quality of the wine is only matched by the level of service. We had a fun afternoon tasting through the estate wines and learning how this woman-led winery is doing great things in the central coast! The property is gorgeous, I love how you feel close to the vines and the process while still enjoying an elevated space - it really speaks to how thoughtful chamisal has been at every step of their craft.“

“Loved, loved, loved working with the Filipponi family on our recent SLO CASA Rendezvous at the Ranch 2021 fundraiser. Scott went the extra mile with us and their wines are absolutely superb 🍷❤️“

“Knowledge staff who are friendly dog-lovers. Perfect location for rustic wedding or parties!“

“We are members of Dunites and love the wines. A few weeks ago we attended the Dunites Oysters & Pet Nat Release Party. We had a great time sitting in the sun on the patio and sampling the new Pet Nat release (excellent) and loved the oyster dish they served. We love attending Dunites events, and they never disappoint. We visit its downtown location on Garden Street every time we come into SLO. Great wine, great people!“

“We've belonged to Kelsey for several years and Love the wine, ciders, staff, peacocks and relaxing with the entire Kelsey experience. Thank you to all!“

“If you’re deciding between wine tasting in Paso Robles or Edna Valley, make sure Biddle Ranch in Edna is on your list. The atmosphere is beautiful, the wine is outstanding, and the overall experience feels relaxed, authentic, and unpretentious.

We visited with a group of 11, and Paige did an incredible job taking care of us. She was patient, knowledgeable, and made each tasting engaging by sharing interesting background and tasting notes for every wine. Her attentiveness and professionalism helped make the experience memorable for everyone in our group.

A huge thank you to Paige and the Biddle Ranch team. We had an amazing time and will absolutely be back!“

“Had a little vertical tasting of the 2014, 2016 and 2018 Legrein. To tasty and too much fun. Thanks Chris!“

“I asked a very prominent Edna Valley grape farmer who the next up-and-coming wine maker in Edna Valley was, and he pointed me to El Lugar and their wine maker Coby Parker-Garcia. I dropped by their tasting room next to Ancient Owl and was absolutely blown away by the quality of their wines - the best tasting I’ve done on the Central Coast perhaps ever. They are very Pinot Noir heavy, which isn’t even one of my favorite varietals, but the artful skill of the winemaker shines through. I didn’t have a single wine I disliked, but their Pinot from Bien Naciedo stood out as an utterly flawless wine. How it doesn’t earn a 98–100 point score from wine critics is beyond me. That said, my personal favorite was their Pinot from Bassi Vineyard near Avila Beach. There was a very interesting cayenne note in there that made the wine really exciting and, lucky for me and my pocketbook, was one of the cheaper wines they sell. I don’t think you can go wrong here. The only error you can make is not coming paying this hidden gem a visit. I see a bright future for Coby and El Lugar.“

“We had an excellent visit with Michael trying 6 different rieslings from different growing regions around CA. Each had its own distinct flavor. Delicious cheeses with bread were served to add to the flavors. We finished off with a pinot noir. It was intimate setting in a hilly canyon area of SLO. Great conversation and laughs abounded.“

“Excellent experience. Ryan was extremely passionate about his craft and it was demonstrated clearly. Thank you for such a wonderful wine tasting experience. I would recommend it to anyone.“

“Such a fabulous little nook on the top of the hill in San Luis Obispo.
Great selection of different wines and a couple blends. Owner and his daughter are extremely knowledgeable and a fabulous conversation to be had.
I have been here three or four times now and learned something new every time.
Small venue but a wonderful outdoor patio area if you have small children or want to just enjoy quiet with a view of vineyards“

“Wow Nathan Delaney, you’re a local guide and you post a review like this? Do you even like wine? Malene Wines are delicious and fairly priced for a small production winery. Everything from their white Rolle, to their various Roses, to their Grenache Noir, is delicious. I’m a very happy Wine Club member!“

“Kayden was a terrific host. She was warm and kind and filled with info. The setting was gorgeous and with all the lavender, we felt we were in Provence! It was on the expensive side, but we have no regrets. The charcuterie came in a plastic container but it was absolutely delicious and was more than it first appeared. Thank you Tolosa and Kayden❤️❤️“