Top 100 wines of San Luis Obispo County - Page 2

Discover the top 100 best wines of San Luis Obispo County of Central Coast as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of San Luis Obispo County and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of San Luis Obispo County

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).

Discover the grape variety: Counoise

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.

Food and wine pairing with a wine of San Luis Obispo County

wines from the region of San Luis Obispo County go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tongue with mushrooms, traditional tagine (morocco) or giant paella cooked on a wood fire.

Organoleptic analysis of wine of San Luis Obispo County

On the nose in the region of San Luis Obispo County often reveals types of flavors of oaky, charcoal or milk chocolate and sometimes also flavors of ash, green bell pepper or bell pepper. In the mouth in the region of San Luis Obispo County is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

News from the vineyard of San Luis Obispo County

Americans swindled in $13m wine investment scam

The authorities have charged Casey Alexander, who lives in the UK, with conspiracy to commit wire fraud. He is accused of running three companies – Windsor Jones, Charles Winn and Vintage Whisky Casks – which obtained the phone numbers of elderly Americans and cold-called them. Investigators said the companies used ‘aggressive and deceptive tactics’ to convince people to wire them money, promising them huge returns. Windsor Jones’ website, which lists the company’s address as Wilmington, D ...

Australian wine exports fall as China tariffs bite  

Australian wine exports dropped by 19% to A$2.08bn in the year to 30 June, said trade body Wine Australia this week. While exports to some countries rose, notably the US, the group’s report for the 2021-22 financial year offered fresh insight into a slide in shipments to China. Mainland China imposed varying import tariffs ranging from 116% to more than 200% on Australian bottled wines from late 2020 onwards. Exports to China, including Hong Kong and Macau, dropped by 74% in the 12 months to 30 ...

US: Premium wine sales strong but challenges remain

Premium wine sales enjoyed a spike in the US last year, continuing a general trend towards higher-priced bottles, suggests data in the latest state of the industry report from Silicon Valley Bank’s (SVB) wine division. It reported a sales growth rate of 21% in 2021, based on figures from premium wineries in its database. That’s the biggest rise since 2007, it said, adding that the average case price among this group was $271 in 2021, up from $241 in 2020 and $262 in 2019. The increase was ...