Great wine and great people. The winemaker's wife, Trish, is so nice and incredibly friendly. We've belonged to this winery for 18 months and the holiday shipments are a must have if you are signing up. All events are reasonably priced especially compared to some in the SLO region. This place is located just off front street so while you are not ocean side, you can see it from the door. Paint n sip, which is almost every month, was awesome and worth attending because who wouldn't want to have wine while painting? They always have new unique gifts inside (good for Christmas!) And the decor is bicycle related, which is fun. What are you waiting for?...
Read morePeloton Cellars is an absolute gem in Avila! Their tasting room is beautiful, warm, and so inviting, making it the perfect spot to relax and enjoy some truly incredible wines.
I especially loved their new Sparkling Wine—it was so good! Whether you're stopping in for a quick bottle pickup or treating yourself to a flight tasting, you won’t be disappointed. The wines are fantastic, and the whole experience is just top-notch.
Highly recommend stopping by Peloton Cellars—you’ll...
Read moreYesterday I opened a magnum, 2008 "Laetitia" Syrah, for Thanksgiving. It was absolutely lovely, and made me regret that I only bought one bottle, a couple years ago when I stopped by at their tasting room in Avila. The '08 Syrah is full, complex, and I definitely recommend decanting for at least half an hour so it opens up. The 16% alcohol is beautifully tamed under the powerful dense fruit, and the nose is absolutely outstanding. Why, oh why did I...
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