17 Best Wineries in San Luis Obispo

“We had a fantastic company outing at Claiborne and Churchill winery. Such a gem in a lovely setting. Very relaxed and inviting. Several of us purchased bottles as the wine is excellent. They were wonderful to work with. Highly recommend and have the tasting in their garden under the oak trees“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Had a lovely visit at Chamisal Vineyards during the last week of SEP. Reservation for two and quickly seated within the outdoor shade sail covered dog friendly patio. The view from our seat was a wall of old wine barrels and the vineyards to the west. The wall lessened the wind to a mellow breeze. Chamisal is along the flight path to SLO airport and the occasional plane flew overhead. Perhaps more so today due to the Salinas Air Show occurring. Ella was our host. She was cheerful, well versed and hospitable. Our signature flight was delicious and covered the vintners spectrum from sparkling to Pinot noir. We also had the Graze Charcuterie board which a well balanced plate of meats, cheeses, fruits, spreads and more; enough for a party of four. Seating areas ranged from tables-n-sofas, benches near the barrels and sit down tables with padded metal seating. Well behaved dogs were present and water bowls were available. Chamisal was a great venue to enjoy great tasting wine, food accompaniments and meaningful conversations. Parking lot is dirt/gravel adjacent to tasting. The restrooms were clean and orderly.“

“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!“

“The perfect venue for my baby shower!! Elena was incredibly helpful making suggestions before we booked and she went above and beyond day-of helping with clean up and taking pictures for us. Minimal decor was needed because the tasting room itself is so cute! Couldn't recommend more for a small event!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“At Tolosa Winery and the experience has been nothing but amazing. Lots of sun, beautiful views, and the outdoor setting feels peaceful and relaxing.

We ordered Martinelli’s apple cider and wine flights, and it was such a nice way to sit back and enjoy the scenery.

Definitely a beautiful spot to visit if you want fresh air, good views, and a relaxing winery experience.

Not a critic, just sharing how it felt.“