 Tolosa805.782.0500 4910 Edna Road San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Tasting Room Open Daily 11-5 www.tolosawinery.com |
|
   |
|
| What to Buy ‘05 1772 Chardonnay Tones of nougat, honey, hazelnut, citrus. Rich vanilla, anise $42 ‘05 Pinot Noir Red berry, cinnamon, tea leaf, fennel, vanilla and cola $30 ‘05 Syrah Aromatic black pepper, blueberry, cedar, tobacco, East Indian spices $22 Getting There |
Tolosa draws its name from Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, which established the first vineyard in Edna Valley and produced the most renowned wines of early California. This heritage, combined with a modern approach, gives the winery a distinctive character.
Tolosa’s sustainably-farmed estate vineyards are located in the coastal hills of San Luis Obispo, not far from the Pacific Ocean. This close proximity to the sea provides for cool morning fog, warm days, and one of the longest growing seasons in California. The unique climatic conditions, terroir, and focused winemaking allow Tolosa to produce world class Burgundian-style Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The winery’s founders, attorney/winemaker Bob Schiebelhut and pioneer viticulturist Jim Efird recognized San Luis Obispo’s potential long before they formed their partnership in 1998. Planting began in 1990 for their Edna Ranch Estate vineyards, which have grown to 740 acres. Jim planted the majority of the vineyards in Edna Valley and his name has become synonymous with the great wines of the region. After selling their vineyards’ fruit to a myriad of local producers for a few years, it was apparent to Bob and Jim that a brand dedicated to the land’s very best fruit was in order. Tolosa Winery was established in 1998 and annually selects the top ten percent of the grapes it produces for their brand. Winemaker Larry Brooks focuses on low-yield, small production estate wines available in limited quantities as well as their flagship Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs. The tasting room, an architectural gem, opened in 2004, receiving several design awards. Incorporating elements of wood, cork, steel, and glass in the design created the clean, simple lines that display a casual atmosphere in which to discover wines of depth and complexity. Tolosa guests can visit a sensory evaluation exhibit exploring the aromas of a featured wine varietal, or enjoy the Vineyard to Bottle Experience—a self guided tour through the winemaking process. The friendly and knowledgeable staff makes every visit a memorable one. |
){kind=link}