Edna Valley Vineyards (San Luis Obispo)

Edna Valley Vineyards is a well known winery in the San Luis Obispo area, so we decided to spend part of a Sunday tasting their wine.

First Impressions:

Their large parking lot was crowded, and inside at the tasting bar it was even more crowded. The staff working that day were very friendly and helpful, and greeted us right away. They helped us find a spot at the wine bar, despite the crowd.
 The bar was facing a large picture window, showcasing a stunning view of the vineyards. They had 5 wines available to taste, which included mostly reds with two whites.

These were the wines available for tasting:

2010 White V Blend
2009 Reserve Chardonnay - Edna Valley2010 Pinot Noir - Edna Valley
2009 Syrah - Edna Valley
2009 Meritage - Paso Robles

Wines we Tasted:

2010 White V Blend ($20)
Well balanced wine, with citrus notes, and a mineral finish
 
2009 Reserve Chardonnay - Edna Valley ($30)
A sippable wine, with oak flavors

2010 Pinot Noir - Edna Valley ($22)
A delicious, very smooth wine, and light on taste. It would do better with foods not too strong in flavor.

2009 Syrah - Edna Valley ($18)
A complex wine that would be perfect with steak.

2009 Meritage - Paso Robles ($28)
We were told this wine might remind us of a cherry jolly rancher, and they were not kidding!
A tasty and interesting wine. 

Take Note:

Our overall impression was that they had earned their reputation for good wine.

We brought home 2 bottles of the white wine we tasted. The 2010 White V Blend and their 2009 Chardonnay.

Their website boasts that their Tasting Room is consistently voted the best in San Luis Obispo by locals in the annual newspaper poll.
They have seating inside and outside of the tasting room, where you can enjoy the view with a glass of wine.

Tasting is $10 per person, and one tasting is waived for every purchase of 2 bottles. They have a wine club, and they also sell a small selection of cheeses.

Wonderful!