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Wine History Project of SLO County

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Wine History Project of SLO County

Preserving & presenting two centuries of viticulture through publications, exhibitions, and events.

01/16/2026

Never miss a local wine history story! Whether you're a wine professional, history buff, or love a good story, our newsletter connects you to the rich heritage of wine country in San Luis Obispo County.

Plus, subscribers hear about events and opportunities first! https://buff.ly/8mBT94J

01/15/2026

Some stories are too important to risk losing. That’s why our founder, Libbie Agran, donated our collection to the UC Davis Library (home to one of the largest wine research collections).

The goal is to preserve our past so we can share it for generations to come! https://buff.ly/8XPDLJA

01/13/2026

In the late 19th century, Chinese laborers made up 80% of the wine industry workforce in Napa Valley. They planted vines, built cellars, and created the foundation of what would become America's most famous wine region.

Yet their contributions have been largely erased from the narrative. Our postcard historian Gail shares a bit of their overlooked history in one of her latest postcard articles: https://buff.ly/qe7MAKA.

01/09/2026

Where did wine begin? 🍷 Current evidence points to Georgia, where 8,000-year-old residues show people were fermenting grapes in large earthenware jars called Kvevri.

Read our deep dive into Kvevri winemaking: https://buff.ly/M900u8m.

01/08/2026

Ever wonder what wine historians collect? Let us show you! Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at a few pieces in our collection.

01/06/2026

It’s time for some local wine history trivia!

Who was:

✅ The first new commercial grape grower in our county since Prohibition.
✅The first to use irrigation after Prohibition.
✅ An Olympic medalist.

01/02/2026

During Prohibition, the wine industry had to get creative. Enter Vine-Glo — a "grape concentrate”. The product was advertised with tips for preventing fermentation and carried a statement that it was “legal in your own home”. 😉

Within the first financial year, over ONE MILLION gallons of Vine-Glo were sold with eight wine-flavored varieties! https://buff.ly/BYgSli1

01/01/2026

Some of our local winemakers are returning to one of humanity's oldest fermentation vessels: the amphora. ✨ These earthenware jars have been used for 8,000+ years, and now they're making a comeback!

12/30/2025

Our founder’s passion for the land and people is what drove Libbie Agran to begin collecting and sharing the wine history of winemakers and growers in San Luis Obispo County.

She recently donated her work and collection to the UC Davis Library, home to the world’s most comprehensive wine research collection, to ensure its preservation for generations to come! https://buff.ly/8XPDLJA

12/26/2025

The oldest documented vineyard in San Luis Obispo County is 144 years old, and it's STILL producing grapes today! 🍇 Saucelito Canyon Vineyard has vines that have weathered nearly a century and a half of storms, droughts, and changing times.

Learn more about its history: https://buff.ly/doimkI7.

Address

3592 Broad Street, Suite 104
San Luis Obispo, CA
93401

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 3pm
Wednesday	9am - 3pm
Thursday	9am - 3pm
Friday	9am - 3pm

Website

http://winehistoryproject.org/

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