05/27/2026
Twelve members of the Winos group gathered on Memorial Day for a wonderful wine tasting at the beautiful Center of Effort Winery in Arroyo Grande. We were welcomed with a splash of their excellent rose, featuring a delightful hint of grapefruit, and enjoyed sharing a delicious charcuterie board together. Our lovely host, Sierra, shared the fascinating history of Edna Valley wines. The region's wines are exceptional because the cool breeze keep's temperature's lower, allowing the grapes a longer growing season and creating outstanding flavor. We also learned about the famous 1982 '' Judgement Of Paris '' competition, where California wines were compared to French wines. Edna Valley Chardonnay won against the French wines! It was a wonderful afternoon filled with great wine, laughter, and friendship. Two ladies joined the wine membership, we had one member that had already joined , so all our wine tastings became free! What a fantastic way to enjoy Memorial Day!