The edna valley ava is located in the southwestern corner of san luis obispo county affectionately nicknamed slo county, on californias central coast. November 7, 2016 tolosa, a boutique winery in edna valley, unveiled its multimillion dollar renovation and celebrated the elevation of its brand during its discover tolosa weekend, which drew more than 400 guests to its estate nov. Learn all about the history of their owl tale and bulldog pup stories that. Central coast of california blossoms with wine estates and history minutes from pacific coast highway 1. Buy a bottle, sit on the patio, and take what you dont drink home with you. Edna valleys tolosa winery hires french winemaker from napa. This week i paid a quick visit to tolosa winery in the edna valley, just on the outskirts of san luis obispo. Tolosa winery 4910 edna rd san luis obispo, ca electric. Dec 03, 2018 central coast of california blossoms with wine estates and history minutes from pacific coast highway 1.
The first vines were planted here in the early 1800s, and winemaking remains popular today. Edit profile credit cards manage club selection here address book order history wine shop allocations allocation history logout your account. Tolosa winery in san luis obispo, ca get driving directions to 4910 edna rd san luis obispo, ca 93401. Romantic wine tasting in edna valley slo safe ride. Guides san luis obispo, ca wine, wineries daves travel. Mike huckabee and his wife janet are among 15 parties in a federal lawsuit claiming they cant use their backyards because of a county governments order to close santa rosa beach fronting their gulf coast mansion. Tolosa 2015 1772 stone lion edna ranch pinot noir edna valley 91 points. Our mission v keg wines are top quality and delivered in. Drawing on his encyclopedic knowledge of a grape variety considered by many to produce the ultimate food wine, john winthrop haeger offers this expanded, updated companion volume to his awardwinning north. Robin began his wine career in 1988 as a grape grower, planting more than 750 acres of grapes and in 1998 establishing tolosa winery in san luis obispo. Tolosa is one of the bigger wineries ive visited and certainly has a more formal, corporate feel. Based on our quality price ratio calculations, this wine represents great. Contact us as of monday, march 16, 2020 the winery is open during regular hours for notouch wine club pickups and wine purchases.
Tolosa winery no oak chardonnay 2015 united states california light gold straw color preludes aromas of honeysuckle, white peach, meyer lemon and orange blossom. Tolosa san luis obispo 2020 all you need to know before. Pacific pinot noir by john winthrop haeger paperback. Tolosa winery estate chardonnay, edna valley prices. The san francisco chronicle wine competition awarded the 2014 vintage double. Tolosa winery is a custom grape crushing facility in the heart of edna valley and home to tolosa wines and its elegant, state of the art tasting room. Edna valleys tolosa winery hires french winemaker from. Parking is plentiful, so visitors can feel free to bring their vehicles. Tolosa winery no oak chardonnay 2015 from central coast, california light gold straw color preludes aromas of honeysuckle, white peach, meyer lemon and orange blossom. Edna valleys tolosa winery is welcoming a frenchborn winemaker with extensive experience around sonoma and napa valley frederic deliverts hiring follows a. Edna valley is nestled amongst the northwest southeast running volcanic hills of san luis obispo county and is the frontier. The top 10% of tolosa grape production is dedicated to the tolosa brand. We had asked for a boutique winery, and tolosa is not that.
Vintner robin baggett bought a historic ranch in the valley and began running cattle, but the cold pacific wind and limestone soils made him realize he was on a different kind of frontier one for worldclass coolclimate pinot noir and chardonnay. Some friends of our, the gordons joined tolosa winery and shared some wine with us at a party at their home. Tolosa winery san luis obispo, usa attractions lonely planet. Barcelona wine wines guide written by lluis tolosa.
Tolosa winery pinot noir edna valley edna ranch 2006. Jean hoefliger, consulting winemaker at tolosa winery, left, and frederic delivert, the new winemaker at the edna valley winery. For those who prefer to travel by bike, tolosa winery is a great option due to its generous bike parking options. Tolosa winery phase 2 cellars llc 4910 edna rd, san. A couple of miles away the tolosa winery belies its. Tolosa winery always brings a magnum of tolosa wine to give as a donation prize to the golfer that hits 1 of 4 palm trees across the water on the 10th green. Edna valley is nestled amongst the northwestsoutheast running volcanic hills of san luis obispo county and is the frontier. Sociologist and writer specialising in wine tourism and disseminating wine culture 20 books published on wines and wine tourism. Tolosa winery announces new winemaker wine business. This is based on a sample provided by the winery or a company representing them. A historical introduction to 2500 years of history of the vine and wine in this region.
Drinking distilled spirits, beer, coolers, wine and other alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk, and, during pregnancy, can cause birth defects. The areas naturally varied landscape offers various options for vineyard site selection one of the reasons why winegrowing has continued here. We came back this year with an appointment for a free tasting in the members lounge and were greeted and quite frankly spoiled all afternoon by. Tolosa is located at 4910 edna road and open daily from 11 a. Several of us went to the tolosa winery and tasted their wine and joined their wine club. Indeed ranks job ads based on a combination of employer bids and relevance, such as your search terms and other activity on indeed. Stores and prices for tolosa winery 1772 pinot noir, edna valley prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. Tolosa winery no oak chardonnay from united states, california.
For a mouthwatering meal youre sure to love, tolosa winery in san luis obispo is the place to be. Featuring more than two hundred indepth winery profiles, this definitive guide is the best single source of information on worldrenowned pinot noirs from california and oregon. They have a nice tasting room, but it was a bit more commercial that i wanted. Winery history tolosas name reflects the long history of winemaking in the edna valley appellation. Last year we stopped in on a recommendation of an acquaintance and left as a member. Tolosa 2015 1772 stone lion edna ranch pinot noir edna valley. Featuring more than two hundred indepth winery profiles, this definitive guide is the best single source of information on worldrenowned pinot. Today, the vineyards have grown to 740 acres, with the majority in the edna valley. Tolosa winerys outlook on the wine business and daily activities from every point of view. Tolosa winery estate pinot noir 2014 from edna valley, central coast, california bright red cherry color foreshadows aromas of dried strawberry and red cherry accentuated by a complex combination of cedar, cinnamon, allspice and coco powder. Drink books winners by countries gourmand awards 2020.
A true believer in terroir and the deepest evocation of place, together with his winemaking team, his mission is to discover the valleys best pockets of soil, and through the art of uniting the right sites, clones, rootstocks and farming practices, create exceptional pinot noirs and chardonnays that are the purest expressions of edna valley. Tolosa winery 4910 edna rd, san luis obispo, ca 93401. If you are not a member you need to sign up by clicking the link on the left. Tolosa estate wines is located at 4910 edna road the winery is popular enough that they warrant their own stop light located down a driveway at the often busy intersection of buckley road and highway 227. Tolosa winery located in san luis obispo, california including winery information, map of the san luis obispo area, directions, and nearby wineries and vineyards in ca. Register for a winemaps pro account to see winemaker and owner details. Tolosas name reflects the long history of winemaking in the edna valley appellation. Central coast of california blossoms with wine estates and. Tolosa winery 1772 pinot noir, edna valley prices, stores. Apply to intern, harvest cellar tccw, cellar worker and more. Its rich in the mouth, with cherry, blackberry and a nice. The winery s founders are attorneywinemaker bob schiebelhut and viticulturist jim eifird who formed a partnership in 1998 and began planting their edna ranch estate vineyards in 1990. Stores and prices for tolosa winery estate chardonnay, edna valley prices, stores, tasting notes and market data.
Indeed may be compensated by these employers, helping keep indeed free for jobseekers. This is a rare lot that, through terroir driven expression, reaches a level of quality rivaling the very best pinot noirs of the world. We specialize in pinot noir and chardonnay, which thrive in cooler climates. Congratulations to darin nishimura, winner of a 2007 tolosa no oak chardonnay 1. Tolosa winery announces new winemaker wine industry advisor. Today the mission is located right in the heart of san luis obispo, which is a bustling college town along the coast of california. Nov 07, 2016 discover tolosa weekend unveils winerys multimillion dollar transformation. Edna valley is renowned for worldclass, coolclimate pinot noir and chardonnay. Nooak chardonnay, barrelselected pinot noir and bold estate syrah. Wine enthusiast gave the 2016 vintage a score of 92. Tolosa nuanced and balanced pinot noir reflecting the cool pacific wind that sweeps through the edna valley. The grounds are beautiful, especially as the leaves begin to change colors as autumn sets in im from chico.
Discover tolosa weekend unveils winerys multimillion dollar transformation. A south okanagan author has taken a close look at the history of the british columbia wine industry. Jan 05, 20 this is based on a sample provided by the winery or a company representing them. If you have any questions about your visit to tolosa, wed welcome the chance to answer them. If youre looking for an elevated romance experience. See who you know at tolosa winery, leverage your professional network, and get hired. Tolosa 2015 1772 stone lion edna ranch pinot noir edna. The winemakers, tasting room staff, owners and others all contribute. The winerys founders are attorneywinemaker bob schiebelhut and viticulturist jim eifird who formed a partnership in 1998 and began planting their edna ranch estate vineyards in 1990.
Winner, the culinary traveler, interview winemaker larry brooks of tolosa winery. The description of 41 wineries to visit, 215 wines recommended, 54 hotels and. Enjoy chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, pinot gris, syrah, rose of syrah, pinot noir and merlot in their hip and classy tasting salon. The address is 4910 edna rd, san luis obispo, ca 93401. One of edna valleys premier family wineries, tolosa winery is nestled amongst the northwestsoutheast running volcanic hills of san luis obispo county, which is a frontier for growing complex, coolclimate varietals especially pinot noir and chardonnay. Only one critic we track has tasted this edna valley wine so far. Technical thursdays join tolosa winemaker frederic delivert and your favorite estate hosts for a behind the scenes tour of tolosa s estate vineyard, edna ranch, and our cellar. The flavors of asian pear, granny smith green apple and pome. Tolosa 2011 cabernet sauvignon paso robles rating and.
Tolosa winery s outlook on the wine business and daily activities from every point of view. Pacific pinot noir a comprehensive winery guide for. Edna valley is nestled amongst the northwestsoutheast running volcanic hills of san luis obispo county and is the frontier for the most complex coolclimate varietals in california, especially pinot noir and chardonnay. We were referred to tolosa by friends who live in the area.
Phase 2 cellars llc doing business as tolosa winery is licensed liquor authority in the county of albany, licensed by new york state state liquor authority nyssla. San luis obispo, california 93401 visit website local phone. This past summer my wife and i visited tolosa winery and had such a great time. Tolosas 1772 series wines are named for the year the mission was founded.
Primera is our flagship wine, a cellar selection of the best barrels of pinot noir from the edna ranch, and made in very limited quantities. A total so far of 10 of us 5 couples joined this winery in the last two months. Aug 14, 2017 edna valleys tolosa winery is welcoming a frenchborn winemaker with extensive experience around sonoma and napa valley frederic deliverts hiring follows a series of multimillion dollar. Each week fred will take you to a new section of the winery to explore tolosa s attention to detail during the winemaking process. Tolosa winery estate chardonnay, edna valley, usa winesearcher. Tolosa winery is a solar, sustainable estate winery located in the san luis obispo, on the central coast of california. The license type is direct wine shipment class code 308, type code ws. Drawing on his encyclopedic knowledge of a grape variety considered by many to produce the ultimate food wine. Order online, pick up in store, enjoy local delivery or ship items directly to you. Pacific pinot noir by john winthrop haeger paperback university. Tolosa winery offers a sustainable and costeffective way to give customers a great product at a great price. We were only planning on staying for a brief time, but our estate host.