In San Luis Obispo County (SLO CAL), we have over 80 producers of sparkling wine! That’s right—our own local champagne. Much of this is made in the traditional, method champenoise, and some are Pét-Nats, while still others are made in a more tank (or bulk) style. They are all bubbly and delicious, available by the bottle (and in some cases, by the glass).
But, where to get a flight of sparkling wines, to try them all?? Or other fun Sparkling Wine Experiences in SLO CAL? Read on to find out, listed from North to South!
1. Santellan in North Paso
Santellan is a new vineyard and winery north of Paso Robles, just off the 101. They have 3 different sparkling wines made from grapes in Northern California’s Alexander and Russian River Valleys (the sparkling wines are created and finished in a facility there as well). On holidays like Valentine’s and Mother’s Days, they offer tastes of all 3, usually paired with mini cupcakes! (See all wineries on the Paso North Trail.) Otherwise, just ask for a taste!
Here are some previous cupcake and Bubbles pairings:
- Symphony (Grenache Gris & Muscat from Alexander Valley) paired with Lemon Cupcake
- Brut Rosé (Brut, Russian River Valley) paired with Red Velvet
- Sparkling Muscato (Demi-sec, Russian River Valley) paired with Vanilla
2. Rava on Eastside Paso
The Rava family dreamed of being the first Paso Robles winery to specialize in estate grown, sparkling wines crafted in the time-honored, méthode champenoise style. Located on Paso’s Eastside, the hand-crafted nature of these wines is reminiscent of the old-world traditions found in the smaller grower champagne houses. They also make all sparkling wines in-house, as well as help other local wineries in their Bubblies.
Rava Wines offers a Sparkling Club and flight, available all the time. You will try a variety of Sparklings depending on when you visit, such as:
- Grenache Rosé
- Blanc de Blanc
- Classic Brut
- Sparkling Albariño …and many more.
Rava Wines has created 10 sparkling wines to enjoy, and they have a sparkling tasting flight year-round! Head on over to their tasting room east of Paso Robles to taste their lineup of sparkling wines. (See all wineries on the Paso East Trail.)
Read more about Rava Sparkling Wine.
3. Field Recordings in Tin City
It’s impossible to keep up with the Pét-Nat sparkling offerings at Field Recordings! The folks here are always experimenting with new styles of Bubbles, and have created a flight and a club, available all the time. They make various fruit-and-grape co-fermented Sparklers, Piquettes (a kind of wine “tea” made by steeping the leftover matter from making still wine), Ciders (sparkling made from fruit other than grapes) and Pét-Nats. (See all wineries on the Downtown Paso & Tin CIty Trail.)
4. Chamisal Vineyards in Edna Valley
Not a tasting flight, but a special tasting room experience!
The Champagne-method Sparkling Wine at Chamisal Vineyards in Edna Valley (on the San Luis Obispo Coast, just outside the city of SLO) is not available for tasting, but anyone can try them by booking the Bubbles & Caviar Experience. Indulge in this decadent experience of Sterling Royal grade caviar paried with their Bubbles. You’ll also get crème fraiche and potato chips, along with breathtaking vineyard views on the patio. (See all wineries on the SLO Wine Country Trail.)
The Champagne-method Sparkling Wine EFFORTvesence at Center of Effort in Edna Valley (on the San Luis Obispo Coast, just outside the city of SLO) is always available for purchase by the bottle. And now, you can enjoy EFFORTvesence & Caviar at the winery. They have partnered with Sterling Caviar to bring a pairing that is perfect for the holidays, celebrations or a winter afternoon, plus get vineyard views on the patio. (See all wineries on the SLO Wine Country Trail.)
5. Center of Effort in Edna Valley
Not a tasting flight, but a special tasting room experience!
The Champagne-method Sparkling Wine EFFORTvesence at Center of Effort in Edna Valley (on the San Luis Obispo Coast, just outside the city of SLO) is always available for purchase by the bottle. And now, you can enjoy EFFORTvesence & Caviar at the winery. They have partnered with Sterling Caviar to bring a pairing that is perfect for the holidays, celebrations or a winter afternoon, plus get vineyard views on the patio. (See all wineries on the SLO Wine Country Trail.)
6. Sinor-LaVallee in Avila Beach
Not a tasting flight, but a special tasting room experience!
At Sinor-LaVallee in Avila Beach, they offer shuck-it-yourself oysters along with your tasting, as well as caviar and tinned fish (plus sourdough bread and cheese and charcuterie). They’ve got Bubbles and other wines to go with them, and plenty of tools and advice if you’re not used to shucking. Some oyster-favorite wines are the Sparkling, Chardonnay, and Albariño. Make sure to pre-order your local oysters ahead of time (sourced from Morro Bay Oyster Co.) and get your shucking hand ready; you’ll be shucking them yourself. But don’t worry; if you don’t have your own shucking gear, you can buy it from the winery. It’s not hard, but you may want to watch a video or two before arriving.
7. Cali Love Wine in Pismo Beach
This pink disco party tasting room, originally from Solvang, is now open in Pismo Beach, with more pink, beachy photos and sangria shaved ice! Cali Love Wine Bubbles include traditional Stardust Brut Rosé, Gold Label Grand Cuvée, and 2 fun, flavored sparklers: Wild Thing Peach Mango Sparkling Wine and Pineapple Coconut Sparkling Wine.
Flights are available on Sundays, but you can also just ask for a taste of each for a bubbly flight, available all the time. Mimosas and Mimosa flights (OJ Michelada, Floral, Mint, and Guava) are also on the daily menu. (See all wineries on the SLO Wine Country Trail.)
8. Laetitia Vineyard in Arroyo Grande
Laetitia Vineyards & Winery in Arroyo Grande has a sparkling wine heritage going back to the early 80s, when it was produced at the same location by Maison Deutz, a Champagne maker in France. Since taking it over in 1997, Laetitia has been the Grande Dame of sparkling wine on the central coast, with 8 different sparkling bottlings at various times of the year.
- Late Disgorged Reserve Brut
- Cuvée M
- Brut De Blancs
- Brut De Noirs
- Brut Rosé
- Brut Cuvée
- Xd Sparkling Wine – Slightly Sweet
- Brut Coquard – Online Only
See more! There are over 80 sparkling wine producers in San Luis Obispo County.
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