I became a wine club member here on my last trip to Avila Beach in October when I visited their Shuck Shack (which I've also reviewed). I was super impressed by everything I tasted. For Thanksgiving this year I had their 2024 Pinot Noir Carbonic wine from the SLO Coast AVA. A typical Thanksgiving meal is always a bit tricky when it comes to wines as you've got such a variety of tastes going on. This bottle, however, handled it perfectly! It's a bit of a lighter style Pinot Noir. The flavors, which include some cranberry and spice, and finish worked perfectly with the meal. I'm looking forward to purchasing some more. read more

The venue is an amazing spot free parking. Evan the tasting room manager was so wonderful explaining the wines and they were fantastic. This is definitely a do not miss while visiting Avila beach. read more

Great oysters, wine selection is really solid. Great place for afternoon drink and seaside views

Really enjoyed our experience here and of course the wines! Matt guided us through our experience telling us about the winemaker, the labels, the wines and the vineyards. We love to learn about the wineries we visit! He even let us try their 2005 Pinot Noir which was killer for a 20 year old wine!! Loved the flight and PetNat as well as their carbonic Pinot. Super dog friendly patio and highly suggest the oysters and bread (the butter is locally made as well as the bread and olive oil!). Will certainly be back as they have fun approach to wines and blends! read more

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Too busy, short staffed and disorganized. Wanted to sign up for their club bit glad we did not. Their new flight for tasting was just ok. Loved it the last time we were there. I would suggest to the owners that staff enough during the holidays. read more

An absolutely wonderful wine tasting. They have a cute little tasting room to enjoy your wine. Loved all their wines they had to offer - the Syrah and the NV Eclipse were our favorites, and we took home a bottle of each. Evan was super friendly and knowledgeable during our tasting. They also offer a small food menu, and the Shuck Shack Oysters are the best delicious addition to your wine tastings. Overall, a very enjoyable time wine tasting. Highly recommend, and we are looking forward to coming back. read more

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Excellent wine, friendly staff, unique food options, and nice atmosphere! Wine and u-shuck is such a fun experience, and the caviar board was great! We really enjoyed the wines that we tried, and the staff were very knowledgeable and friendly. There is indoor/outdoor seating and a variety of menu options to choose from. I love how this place feels luxurious yet casual at the same time. The oysters, caviar, and tin fish make it so unique, and I love that everything is locally sourced! I will definitely be back :) read more

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We had a great wine tasting experience here. My husband and I have done a lot of wine tasting throughout California and abroad. We always appreciate an employee that provides background information on the wines along with stories of the winery. Shae was super attentive and knowledgeable of the wines she was serving. We even enjoyed some locally sourced oysters. Walked out with four bottles and definitely will be returning. read more

Always love tasting the wines here... and the delicious charcuterie board. The tasting room manager, Evan, really worked at our speed of eating and drinking. Really loved the salami and the various cheeses. read more

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I found this place by having some of their wine at a restaurant in Grover Beach. My husband and I went there and sat down and I had wine and caviar and I spoke with a wonderful woman that works there. Then I signed up for the wine club. I've already received one shipment and everything was delicious. I live in Southern California, but we go to the central coast once a year. I will be back. This place is a true gem ! They have inside seating and a beautiful back patio also. They even have a little dog dish for your doggies. This place is beautiful. read more

Wine tasting by the beach? Twist my arm like seriously...twist it. The wines were so soft with subtle hints of spice, fruit, and different levels of finish. My favorite was Syrah that I ended up buying a bottle of. I would definitely stop here when visiting Avila Beach, you won't regret it. read more

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Lovely spot for some casual wine tasting. Nice selection of wines. Great food to pair the wine with, some of which is made locally. Friendly service too. read more

Absolutely incredible experience here in Avila Beach! Evan is a gracious and knowledgeable host teaching us about the wine in the area and what makes it unique. and the best part was the oysters themselves, coming from the restaurant industry, i am very peculiar on how oysters are treated and i can say this tasting room sources and takes excellent care of them with all the right accoutrements. you can also learn how to shuck you're own oyster as well! read more

Cozy little wine tasting by the beach. We tried the flight and it was pretty good. The black label wines were really good. I'd recommend the black labels than the flight. Very clean and intimate. read more

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We stopped by at this place because of the FRESH OYSTERS outside the restaurant. I brought my dog with me and we were allowed to stay outdoors with him. The wine was delicious! Paired well with the oysters. We did come about an hour before closing so we were the only ones. Service was great! Highly recommend :) read more

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We went to this wine tasting room a few weeks ago. I have been wanting to go there for quite some time especially because it's only a few miles away. The winds were pretty good. They had oysters on the half shell and I'm not a fan. so we didn't eat anything just drink, noted for their Pinot noir. read more

My husband and I decided to give this tasting room a try when we were out and about for his birthday. We absolutely loved their wines and their service! Irena was our tasting room host and she was very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. Some of the wines we took home with us were the 2017 White Label Chardonnay, 2017 Black Label Syrah, and the 2018 Estate Syrah. Everything we tried was fantastic, but these were some of our favorites. We will be back! read more

Great place for decent priced wine tasting and cheese board. Evan provided a wonderful tasting experience! Patio has nice art work! read more

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For me, this wasn't great. I sadly didn't like any of the wines in the tasting flight. It's a shame because the person working there was super sweet. read more

Had a wonderful experience here! Got a lesson on how to shuck our own oysters- they were delicious and it was easy! The staff was lovely- we sat out back and enjoyed the experience - really yummy vinegar sauce w the oysters very fresh can't wait to come back next time we are in the area! read more

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Beautiful Pinots. Interesting and sophisticated. The slo.pinot a favorite. Black labels are characterized by big juicy hot pinots...and the white label much more sophisticated. The owners were on site and working hard. We are fans now. We joined the wine club. Looking forward to our shipments. Great service . read more

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Amazing high quality wines! We took my daughter for her 21st with a group of friends. Great service and beautiful seating area! We brought our own snacks and ordered some food from the establishment to pair with the wines. read more

We discovered this winery within the past few months after taking a walk down the Bob Jones trail with 2 small dogs in tow. So glad my spouse and I visited, we agreed on enjoying every wine. That happening means a guaranteed wine club membership. Signing up was easy, the day 1 commitment was a set dollar amount (equivalent to a purchase of about 2 bottles), then we'll get 3 shipments a year. Since then we've visited their warehouse on Tank Farm in SLO for a pick up party. The food was great, pours were well organized, and we got to try a tasty library wine. I've also visited the tasting room again with friends, and had wine shipped out of state which was a seamless transaction. Looking forward to future shipments of delicious wine! read more

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Have used them for years as have another family member of mine. Very friendly and professional.

Came upon this winery on accident in Arroyo Grande, but glad that we stopped by! Beautiful, spacious winery that had some great Syrahs (my favorite). Most wineries in this area are known for their Pinots and Chardonnays. Stacy served us and she was friendly and amazing. We are from out of town, and we asked her for some restaurant recommendations. She gave us some great ones in Morro Bay! Although we didn't buy any bottles, I would definitely recommend this winery if you're in the area! read more

every one of Sinor laVallee's wines are absolutely incredible, and extremely delicious. The aromas are concentrated, opulent, and unforgettable as they unfurl and leap from the glass; the flavors are focused and precise, and the multitude of tasting notes are distinct and remarkable. The oak program offers a lush and complex backdrop that stays balanced perfectly in support of the fruit, rather than in competition with it. The tannin structure in the reds is apparent and well refined at 2-3 years past vintage, but isn't at all overwhelming or traipsing on the juicy deliciousness of the fruit. I can't speak to the age-worthiness of these wines, but I suspect they would mature much longer than any normal aficionado would have the patience to cellar them for. Harvest time is spot on according to the wine style being represented, with the fruit character of the reds sitting right in that elusive sweet spot between "blue" and "purple," just a breath away from jammy, while maintaining an almost miraculous acidity. The whites are juicy, aromatic, and possess incredible mouthfeel, and an expert balance of oak and malolactic creaminess (where it applies--no oak or butter bombs here), while the reds have ample structure to balance a nice flavorful meal, while being soft and elegant enough to enjoy without food. Seriously, I can't stop thinking about these wines, and I'm amazed they aren't much more well known in the wine community. I never rave about wines, and I never thought I would until trying these. They remind me why I went into this industry to begin with. I should also mention that they do some interesting stuff with harvest times for varietals such as Syrah and Pinot... they'll do a standard harvest and a dry-style late harvest from the same vineyard and vintage. I've never had a Pinot up near 17 percent abv before, and it was executed much better than the tech sheet would lead you to believe. Somehow the staggering booze content hides effortlessly beneath distinct layers of focused, concentrated complexity... a very dangerous for a weeknight! Seriously, 10/10 all around. Don't pass through Avila without stopping in and taking some bottles home to share with any and all oenophiles you may know. read more

Some fantastic wine at Sinor-LaValle! We went in Saturday around 5:30pm and Aliza was pouring and she was very friendly and very knowledgeable about the wines. We only had the red wines but they also have delicious Chardonnay and Mike does some delicious Sparkling wine. The tasting room is open 7 days a week from 12-6, and they now have outdoor seating, and are serving some food. They have oysters in the half shell that are delicious! If you're in, or close to, Avila Beach, it's a great place to try. read more

We were recommended to taste at this winery from a couple that's stated it was the best in Avila..Well I have to agree now that we are members! They have nice Pinot's, Syrah and whites. Nice pours and was even given a few tastings of a 2009 blend.. can't remember but it was gone by the end of the evening. Updated and clean environment, come in for a glass! read more

Nice wines, great location and friendly staff. My favorite was the French style Pinot Noir.

If you are a pinot lover, this place is for you! They have added a cute little outdoor tasting area and the service is great-attentive but not overly so. read more

What a find! Thankfully we were able to park to explore this tasting room. The wines are fantastic. The Syrah was my favorite. Aly was a darling and gave a nice background history of the small winery. She even suggested some other places to visit. And the wine club gives you great deals, too! read more

Great quality wines, very helpful staff and owners, and very humble and willing to help. Super pleased to find another small high quality central California winery to add to my favorites! read more

Wow! Such amazing service first and foremost! Betsy made us feel like we were home with family! The amount of wine I am taking home speaks for itself!! Great atmosphere and great wine! Thank you so so much read more

This is one of my favorite tasting rooms in Avila. Love the wine plus great service. Julia is an amazing tasting room associate and always makes my visits enjoyable. Definitely put this on your list if you're in town!! read more

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Absolutely superb wine - and Mike Sinor just infects you with his passion. The best Syrah in SLO Wine Country! Plus, you can't beat the location. Gorgeous tasting room! read more

Love the wine. Love the people that run the tastings along with the owners. Love the vibe inside - it's always clean. And to top it off it's in Avila Beach. I loved it so much I became a member. read more

Great spot. Great story. Love the vibes, always a good time when you feel like you're family! The owner is a total sweetheart, a "must stop" when visiting Avila. read more

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Avila Beach now is home to a number of tasting rooms and Sinor-LaVallee tops the list. Visited late afternoon on Monday and we were impressed with the ambiance of the tasting room and the pourer, Greg. He was extremely knowledgeable about the wine and the great story behind the owner's boutique wine estate. We loved the Albarino and the variety of whites, roses and reds were very intriguing! We visit the area frequently and Sinor-LaVallee is a must stop. read more

Amazing little tasting room right by the coast. All of their wines are DELICIOUS. I highly recommend their Black Label Pinot, one of the best on the coast. Kenna is the one that poured for us, and we could not have asked for a better time. Very knowledgeable not only on the winery, but also the wines! And a very spunky personality to boot. read more

I don't place many reviews, but the wine tasting here was just an absolutely delightful experience. Our party of 3 were the only people there at the time, so we got a great one-on-one discussion about all the wines by Aly, who was really wonderful. She was incredibly friendly and knowledgable and never rushed us while we slowly tasted through the wine menu. The wine itself was fantastic, even their Chardonnay (which is usually not a favorite of mine). I otherwise really enjoyed comparing their Pinot labels with one another, but the Syrah was hands-down my favorite - just perfect! I had to take home multiple bottles for my wife to try as well. The tasting room itself is clean, elegant, and in a nice small beach location. I will certainly be back. read more