San Luis Obispo wine tasting

Of course, nothing beats the San Luis Obispo County wine country tour and driving out to the individual wineries for the wine tasting experience. However, if your time is limited, we suggest the following establishments where you can taste and buy your wine without having to drive far away. Try these following downtown wine tasting rooms, where you can try wines without having to worry about driving:

Taste: Located in the posh new Court Street development, Taste uses the patented Enomatic wine serving system that allows you to sample a number of local wines with automatic dispensing. It's simple. Put some credits onto the Taste card. Enter the card into the wine kiosk. Then dispense the desired wine into your tasting glass. Your credit total is shown on a small digital display right above the wine bottle. Compare and contrast flavors and find out the tasting notes at this convenient downtown location. Taste: 1003 Osos St., San Luis Obispo. 805-269-8278.

Central Coast Wines: In a convenient spot downtown, Central Coast Wines offers a variety of wines from San Luis Obispo County, with knowledgeable staff members to help you learn about wines and to help you find the perfect bottle. The store is also a gift shop, with a variety of wine-related merchandise, such as gift baskets perfect for any gift-giving occasion. For special deals and savings, join their wine club. Whether you like a nice Cabernet or a strong Syrah, you're sure to find a great wine at their downtown tasting room. Central Coast Wines: 712 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo. 805-784-9463.

San Luis Obispo wineries

If you do have more time, try these wineries close to San Luis Obispo:

Tolosa Winery: Hand-crafted wines from a beautiful vineyard just outside San Luis Obispo. From Chardonnays and Merlots to Sauvignon Blancs and Pinot Noirs, Tolosa Winery has a great selection waiting to be discovered. There's even a self-guided tour on which one can learn how wine is made. Check out the posh new tasting room and get a taste of what wine country is all about. Tolosa Winery: 4910 Edna Road, San Luis Obispo. (805) 782-0500

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