The Edna Valley – A Unique Wine Growing Region and AVA The Edna Valley was the first AVA to be granted in 1982 in San Luis Obispo County It is unique for its terroir and long growing season Chardonnay and Pinot Noir were the first grapes to bring fame to the Edna Valley for their quality and flavor in the 1970s
Pacific Coast Farming Edna Valley Our properties grow several varieties of grapes On the central coast of San Luis Obispo County, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the most desired grape varietals in the Edna Valley Growing in popularity, Grenache, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Gruner Veltliner and others
Edna Valley AVA - Wikipedia Edna Valley is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) located in San Luis Obispo (SLO) County, California encompassing the rural town of Edna which is 9 miles (14 km) southeast of the county seat San Luis Obispo and north of the small coastal town Arroyo Grande
Edna Valley AVA - San Luis Obispo Guide The rich history of grape growing and winemaking in the Edna Valley AVA has allowed the region to develop world class Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs, but their Syrahs and Viogniers are increasing in popularity, and not to be missed during a wine tasting weekend in SLO County
Approaches To Grape Growing and Wine Making: Tolosa, Edna Valley This article looks at the viticultural and enological practices at a specific winery – Tolosa, in the Edna Valley AVA in San Luis Obispo (SLO) County of California It is heavily based on in-person interviews at the property over several hours with the winemaker, Frederic Delivert, and Collette Van Gerwen-Smith, marketing manager
Edna Valley - Articles On Wine When prohibition was repealed on December 5 1933 prospective grape growers and wine makers made a dash for any decent region that could support fine wine grapes Unfortunately, the Edna Valley was bypassed because all of the better growing areas were taken by fruit trees
The Edna Valley 1840 to 2020 - Wine History Project of San Luis Obispo . . . 1870: Grape growing was firmly established in San Luis Obispo County There are four growers in the county according to the Agricultural census None are located in the Edna Valley 1870: Swiss dairy farmers who originally settled in and near Cayucos purchase land in rolling hills of the Edna Valley including the Righetti family
Sip Edna Valley The Edna Valley became the source for quality Chardonnay grapes throughout California Gradually additional grape varieties have been planted including Albarino, Grenache, Lagrein, Merlot, Mourvedre, Petite Syrah, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Teroldego and Viognier in the Edna Valley
Edna Valley AVA - Californias Central Coast Wine Region - Wine-Searcher The Edna Valley AVA is located in the south-western corner of San Luis Obispo County (affectionately nicknamed 'SLO County'), on California's Central Coast The first vines ( Mission ) were planted here in the early 1800s, and winemaking remains popular today