My cousin, Lindsey, and I got our Wine Industry Certificates from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo in 2006. SLO is near the Edna Valley and Arroyo Grande. At 35 square miles and 67 square miles respectively, these two viticultural areas may be small, but they are chardonnay and pinot noir Edens. Both areas are close to the sea and profoundly influenced by its cool, damp breezes. The most well-known chardonnays are made in the Edna Valley Vineyars and Talley Vineyards. Also, the tiny Alban Vineyards makes one of the most sensual viogniers in California.
(Talley Vineyards tasting room)
(John Alban...winemaker of Alban Vineyards. The first American winery and vineyard established exclusively for Rhone varieties)
