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San Luis Obispo & South County Wine Tasting
run by original owners Claiborne Thompson and Fredericka Churchill Thompson, has been producing Alsatian-style “alternative whites”
in San Luis Obispo since 1983. In 1995, Clay and Fredericka built their pioneering, eco-friendly strawbale- constructed winery and opened their tasting room in the Edna Valley, and over the years they have expanded their picturesque garden area to accommodate more guests and larger parties for tastings and seasonal events.
Their guest cottage is perfect for couples hitting the road for a week- end, for parents visiting students at Cal Poly, or for anyone just looking for a relaxing “getaway.” The unit is available for vacation rental through the VRBO/Homeaway website, or by emailing elizabeth@claiborne- churchill.com.
Visit the tasting room at 2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd., in San Luis Obispo’s Edna Valley; open every day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except major holidays), www.claibornechurchill. com, (805) 544-4066.
Taste wines in a historic schoolhouse
Traveling down Orcutt Road from San Luis Obispo, the Bai- leyana, Tangent & True Myth tasting room is the first you will encounter as you enter the Edna Valley. Open year-round, the tasting area is at a quaint schoolhouse built by the local farming community 110 years ago. When in operation, the school- house served students ranging from kindergarten through twelfth grade who hailed from the surrounding farmland areas.
For 45 years and three genera- tions, the Niven family has farmed their historic Paragon Vineyard, the largest family owned and operated vineyard in the Edna Valley. It spans more than 700 acres, producing 11 different varieties of grapes that are used to craft the many wine styles expressed within the family’s differ- ent brands: Baileyana, Tangent, True Myth and Zocker.
The wine tasting experience is designed to accommodate all visi- tors’ individual needs, according to Karl Boone, the Winery’s Direct to Consumer Manager. “With around 35 different white, red and rosé wines to choose from we can find
a wine for every palette, whether the guest is a first-time wine taster or a wine expert,” says Boone. With extensive picnic grounds and views, the tasting area is family-friendly and provides a memorable and fun wine tasting experience for every guest.
The Baileyana, Tangent & True Myth tasting room is located at 5828 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo. It
is open from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily. Group reservations are required for eight or more people,
(805) 269-8200.
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Come learn about wine from the source Meet the Winemaker & Distiller
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