The wine region of San Luis Obispo County is located in the region of Central Coast of California of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Herman Story or the Domaine Sine Qua Non produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of San Luis Obispo County are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Zinfandel, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of San Luis Obispo County often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.
In the mouth of San Luis Obispo County is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 100 estates and châteaux in the of San Luis Obispo County, producing 184 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of San Luis Obispo County go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).
Counoise is a black grape variety of Spanish origin. It is widely cultivated in the southern part of France. It is very similar to the aubun, with which it is often confused, and has a white cottony bud. Unlike the aubun, the leaves of this variety do not have teeth in the petiolar sinus. They are thick and large. Its bunches are medium-sized but its berries are large. It is advisable to prune it short so that it is productive. It matures in the second half of the year, but production depends on the vintage. This grape variety appreciates hillside terroirs, which are stony and warm. It fears grey rot without being sensitive to oidium and mildew. Counoise has two approved clones, 508 and 725. The wine obtained from Counoise is not very colourful. It is fine and fruity. Its aromas are diversified with notes of fruit, flowers and spices.
red wines from the region of San Luis Obispo County go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef bourguignon with tomato, lamb tagine with preserved lemons and onion compote with... or caramelized lamb mice.
On the nose in the region of San Luis Obispo County often reveals types of flavors of oaky, blackberry or licorice and sometimes also flavors of leather, pepper or cassis. In the mouth in the region of San Luis Obispo County is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
