Biddle Ranch Vineyard

Name: Biddle Ranch Vineyard
Address: 2050 Biddle Ranch Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States, 93401
Telephone: (805) 543-2399
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.9

4.9

225 Reviews

$50 and over

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ONSITE ENJOYMENT AT BRV -
Visit us for enjoyment on the outdoor patio! Reservations required, standard and outdoor seating result in the same reservation. Must be 21+ to visit, or accompanied by a parent.

Reservations Available: Thursday - Monday
Tasting Flight: $30.00 waived with (2) bottle purchase
Duration of Reservation: (90)mins
Location: Outdoor Patio*
Guest Count: (8) guest maximum, including children and non-drinkers
To Reserve: OpenTable
Cancellation Policy: (24)hrs advance notice or $20.00 per guest
Group Reservation Inquiries: tastingroom@biddleranch.com
Food Offerings: Wren Foods Snack Box $25, while supplies last. Outside food welcome.
*NOTE: our outdoor patio is uncovered and we do not have heaters onsite, please dress in preparation for the weather. Reservations are subject to change or cancellation due to inclement weather however, we will do our best to accommodate all reservations inside our tasting room.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 20, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Winery
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu–Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
Phone number
(805) 543-2399
Website
https://www.biddleranch.com/Tasting-Room
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Winemaker - Ryan Deovlet
Private party facilities
Email events@biddleranch.com to inquire about hosting your event with BRV

Location
2050 Biddle Ranch Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Neighborhood
San Luis Obispo
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

2018 Pinot Grigio, San Luis Obispo County 13.3%$25.00
Aging - Aged in A Combination of Stainless Steel and Neutral French Oak for 8 Months. Bottling Date - 5/3/19. We have partnered with Jack's Helping Hand (www.jackshelpinghand.org), a local non-profit here in San Luis Obispo, on our Pinot Grigio. This is our 5th year partnering with them and we couldn't be more proud and honored with work with this organization. Sales from the Pinot Grigio are donated to Jack's Helping Hand. Production 306 cases
2017 Chardonnay, Edna Valley, 13.8%$34.00
Harvest Date - September 2017. Acid - 6.5 G/L. PH - 3.46. Bottling Date - 3/22/2019. Bright and lifted on the nose with charming aromatics of hazelnut, lemon curd, white flowers, fresh pineapple and tarragon. Our clay soils at Biddle Ranch Vineyard offer a richness on the mid-palate while maintaining beautiful balance and poise with vibrant acidity and stony minerality that carry the wine into a long, elegant finish. Notes of candied kumquat, honeycomb, crisp pear and lemon meringue. Vineyard Notes - This Chardonnay comes from Biddle Ranch Vineyard in the heart of the Edna Valley. Located roughly 5 miles from the Pacific Ocean, we see a cool coastal influence keeping the fruit bright with acidity. Our sunny warm summer days and long growing season allows the sunshine to kiss the fruit just enough to build up complex sugars. This vineyard contains a sandy Loam soil as well as Chert (clay) bringing texture to the wine. The specific block chosen for this wine has a slight slope providing good drainage, allowing for the quality of fruit to develop over the quantity. Winemaker Notes - Hand harvested and then pressed to tank shortly thereafter for settling 24 hours. The juice is then transferred to another stainless steel tank where fermentation begins. Upon onset of fermentation the juice temperature is dropped and the lot is transferred to barrel to finish alcoholic fermentation. In the spring, secondary fermentation progresses until stylistic decisions are made to arrest fermentation to preserve some malic acid. About 1/3 of our chardonnay production is fermented in concrete vessel for textural complexity and added layers. Production - 375 cases
2019 Rosé, Syrah / Pinot Noir, Edna Valley 13%$30.00
Acid - 8 G/L. PH - 3.22. Bottling Date - 3/24/2020. An aromatic pleaser with beautiful notes of watermelon, white peach, and ruby red grapefruit mingling with white pepper, hints of flint, hibiscus, and violet. The wine is vibrant and energetic with a lively palate presence, delicate fruit notes, and a dry chalky texture carrying a long finish. Tasting Notes - 70% Syrah, 30% Pinot Noir. Vineyard Notes - Syrah - Donati Vineyard, Pinot Noir - Odyssey-Thurlestone Vineyard. Winemaker Notes - Donati Vineyard Syrah is picked to preserve bright acidity and fermented in stainless steel, while the Odyssey Thurlestone Pinot Noir is picked early and fermented in old neutral barrels to slightly round out the texture before being blended after primary fermentation is complete. This wine goes through a partial malolactic fermentation, preferring to retain most malic acid for verve and length

Red

2018 Pinot Noir, San Luis Obispo County 13.7%$45.00
Harvest Date - September 2018. Acid - 5.0 G/L. PH - 3.59. Bottling Date - 7/30/2019. Sweet floral aromatic lift of early grey tea, hibiscus, and potpourri alongside more savory tones of turned earth, baking spice and palo santo. The textural and balanced palate shows the attributes of three sites that come together seamlessly to frame a deep core of plum skin and dark cherry. Silky tannin and graceful acidity bring length to the high-toned finish. Vineyard Notes - Odyssey-Thurlestone Vineyard, Spanish Springs Vineyard, & Talley-Rincon Vineyard. Winemaker Notes - Hand harvested and partially destemmed (~15% whole cluster), cold soaked for 5 days with daily pump over circulating and homogenizing the juice while natural fermentation begins. Once invigorated with fermentation the grapes are lightly foot stomped and then punched down 2 times per day at peak, 1 time per day toward the end of fermentation. Pressed at dryness and transferred to barrel. Production - 300 cases
2016 Sangiovese, Santa Barbara County, Stolpman Vineyard 15%$45.00
Harvest Date - September 20, 2016. Acid - 6G/L. PH - 3.47. Aging - 30th Months. Bottling Date - 3/22/2019. Like a good Italian meal - low and slow - this 30 month barrel aged Sangiovese harmonizes on the nose and palate with wonderful depth and layers. Offering notes of dark cherry, sandalwood, grilled herbs, dark chocolate, evergreen and petrichor. Charcoal minerality adds another dimension to this deep, rich Sangiovese, which is wonderfully full without being at all heavy. Vineyard Notes - Stolpman Vineyard, Ballard Canyon. Winemaker Notes - Hand harvested and destemmed completely, cold soaked for 5 days with daily pump over circulating and homogenizing the juice before inoculation. At onset of fermentation the grapes are lightly foot stomped and then punched down 2 times per day at peak, 1 time per day toward the end of fermentation. Pressed at dryness and transferred to 325 gallon concrete amphora and 60 gallon barrels. After 12 months, the wine is racked, and then blended, before additional aging for another 24 months. Production - 49 cases
2016 Syrah, San Luis Obispo County 15%$45.00
Aging - 18 Months, 15% New French Oak. Bottling Date - 4/6/18. This is an elegant, quintessential cool climate Syrah offering blueberry, violet, coffee bean, hints of iron, green olive tapenade, caper berry, and pink peppercorn. On the palate, the wine is medium body, round and supple, with vibrant acidity bringing length to the persistent structure and chalky tannins. Vineyard Notes - 64% Spanish Springs, 36% Donati. Winemaker Notes - This wine is 20% whole-cluster fermentation, 5 day cold soak with daily pump overs until onset of fermentation. Pressed lightly and transferred to barrel, aged for 20 months in 100% French oak, 20% new. Production - 180
2015 BRV Series 01 Red Blend, Central Coast 14.8%$60.00
Aging - 28 Months, 100% Neutral French Oak. Bottling Date - 1/16/2018. Like instruments in an orchestra, this wine harmonizes with seamless balance between savory earth and dense fruit. Aromatics of black currant, plum skin, fig paste and chocolate mint complement more earthen notes of terra cotta, portabello mushroom and tobacco leaf. Texturally, think Mexican mole, dark chocolate and hints of spice working with dusty tannin bringing length to the finish. Tasting Notes - 42% Syrah, 34% Grenache, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Sangiovese. Production - 248 cases
2016 Evviva, Red Blend, Central Coast 15.5%$60.00
Aging - Aged 20 Months in 100% French Oak, 30% New. Bottling Date - 7/11/2018. Deep garnet in color, this wine leaps from the glass with dark cherry and grilled herbs accompanied by more delicate notes of dried flowers, charcoal and cocoa powder. Offering lovely complexity and depth on the palate, this wine has richness and balanced mouth watering acidity. Beautifully structured for aging, yet offering wonderful approachability now. Production Notes - 63% Sangiovese, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Syrah. Production - 237 cases
2016 Akubra, Red Blend, San Luis Obispo County 15.4%$60.00
Bottling Date - 7/11/2018. The aromas suggest elegance with great depth and complexity and the palate brings power, structure, and a more brooding demeanor. This wine is beautifully layered with notes of dark cherry, violet, sassafras, cured black olive, and a mélange of berries, hints of cedar and dark chocolate shavings. The palate shows the Syrah up front, soft and approachable with chalky tannins, and the Cabernet Sauvignon brings the structure and backbone. Winemaker Notes - 50% Syrah, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon. Production - 196 cases

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4.9

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4.6Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.7Value

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Bendfam
Hawaii
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely spot with great reds and whites. Our wine server was excellent and made the experience even better! (Good luck with your pregnancy!)
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GregW
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food3service5ambience5
Great service, especially pouring a taste of a wine that wasn't on the tasting menu that day.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food3service5ambience5
We loved the quiet outdoor space. Such a pleasant and calm atmosphere. Simplicity at its finest! Service was great as were the wines! The Chardonnay was delicious and creamy!
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Collk
Milwaukee
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Angie was THE BEST!!!
CM
CMak
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I may be biased being a wine club member who lives down the street but it's always nice to stop in to taste new wines while picking up my shipment. The view of Edna Valley is lovely and the staff always remember me and are very welcoming.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a relaxing time, great wine, calm surroundings.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience definitely will rerun
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome as always!!!
NP
NatalieP
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful winery, gorgeous views, relaxing setting for wine tasting. The chocolate/wine pairing was a special treat for Valentine’s weekend.
EM
EmilyM
Hawaii
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved this vineyard. My husband and I shared a bottle of the Pinot Grigio and loved it so much we bought one to bring home. The tasting room is beautiful as are the well groomed grounds. We will definitely be back
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful location, amazing view, fantastic service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had such a lovely time wine tasting. Excellent tasting flight too!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My mom was visiting from out of town.
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ElizLamp
San Francisco
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
WE had a lovely time - the new wines they are pouring are delightful. We walked out with a few bottles! A lovely vineyard and informative and friendly people.
K
Katrina
Orange County
95 reviews
vip
5.0
95 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food1service5ambience4
Ian was our wine host and he was nice, knowledgeable etc. We did 2 tastings, my favorites were the Pinot Grigio and Syrah. My husband. Loved the Syrah, so we bought some of each. Beautiful setting with lots of olive trees.
SM
SuzanneM
Los Angeles
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
Wasn’t impressed with the wines but lovely place, service and ambience.
LM
LoriMar
Central Coast
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The perfect place to enjoy good wine and relax with family.
CP
ColleenP
Central Coast
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thank you for the friendly and delicious wine tasting. Addie was so welcoming and knowledgeable! We will be back soon! Happy Holidays Definitely one of our favorite wineries! 🌲⛄️🦌
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Aldo
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience4
Since becoming members a year and a half ago, we have been there quite a few times. And most of those times we have taken friends with us and those friends usually end up buying a bottle or 2 because it's good wine. The wine is really good but pricey when compared to others in the area. We ended our membership after a couple of bad experiences. This passed weekend we were told that we only had a few minutes left because another party was coming in and they needed the table. We had a party of 5. There were still a lot of tables available around and along 3 other big tables by the entrance. Even after our friends bought a bottle. As we exited there was 1 party of 3 coming in. That's it. The parking lot was empty. The next day, my wife and I went there right before they opened because we wanted to take a few photos in the vineyard. I walked in and told them we were members and wanted to take a couple of pics there. I was told that there is a $50 fee or I could purchase a bottle of wine. Even though our friends bought a bottle yesterday and we were going to be paying for our shipment the next day (3 bottles). I guess this is what you get when you belong to a corporate winery instead of a family owned one. The corporate greed is in full affect at Biddle! Never again. Service is slow, even when there is hardly anyone there, only 15% off instead of the usual 20% and their parties are also expensive and not that great. Better customer service, discounts, parties, and overall experiences at the surrounding wineries. Definitely recommend Saucelito Canyon or Wolff instead of this greedy place.
Biddle Ranch VineyardResponded on November 28, 2022Thank you for the feedback Aldo, we count on insight from guests like you to continually improve the experience here at BRV. I sincerely apologize that the service you received during your visit fell short of your expectations. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again and give the true BRV experience you know. Best, Paige Tasting Room Manager
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Luckyinlove
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We brought our own charcuterie board so we didn’t eat any of their food which is really nice that you can do that. It’s very relaxing and the wine is good. The service was quick and our server was personable. Great afternoon!
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Charlie
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent experience at Biddle Ranch! The wine tasting was wonderful along with the amazing service. The vineyard is beautiful and peaceful ambiance. We enjoyed a snack box containing various cheeses, crackers, meats & spreads. Would highly recommend and was delicious. We bought several bottles and the check out process was easy & fast so we could make our next wine tasting. Will be back again soon!
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DianeS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We brought picnic food & did not order from the menu. The tasting room grounds are relaxing & beautiful & the wines were yummy.
MA
MinnaA
San Joaquin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience! Beautiful setting! Delicious wine.
AM
AbigailM
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We didnt realize it was going to be windy and cold out but they were prepared and gave us blankets. Love the service. We under estimated how good the wines are and so far its the best we have had.
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ElizLamp
San Francisco
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It's lovely spot. We signed up for the wine club. Looking forward to going back
JC
JerryC
Tahoe
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed out tasting with Morgan, the wine and the outdoor tasting area so much we joined the wine club.
SB
SelmaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite place to go. We highly recommend! ❤️❤️❤️
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
We visited the winery to celebrate my daughter's 21st birthday. The winery was amazing. Beautiful atmosphere, excellent service, and over all a great time. The food was simply a charcuterie prepackaged box. It would be nice to have more offerings as we were there around lunch time and stayed for 2hours. We did not realize we could bring our own food. Next time we will. Our server, Morgan, was excellent. She was very knowledgeable about the wines. She made our visit special!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Vineyard grounds are absolutely Beautiful!! And the wine are superb! Such a lovely day!
BM
BrendaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great wine, service & atmosphere. The grounds are beautiful as well. I’m so glad I have a membership here
E
Emily
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 2, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Reservation is definitely recommend, staff was very knowledgeable and friendly and a great selection of quality wine!
DP
DonP
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good wine, very nice atmosphere and impressive- warm friendly service! Really nice people.
CD
CathyDD
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Did not have anything to eat. Only enjoyed a wine tasting
GA
GraceA
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
service was great grounds were beautiful i will definitely visit this winery again
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AlfonsoL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
I would recommend having some food options besides snacks
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very relaxing. Wine is excellent
K
Kylie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Beautiful vineyard, great wine, and amazing views. Will definitely be coming back!
MM
MaryM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful casual experience. The wine is amazing and staff was amazing.
j
jeffdo4u
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
Good wine. They serve food but you can bring your own
JS
JoshuaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Biddle is always a relaxing experience with stunning scenery.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Biddle Ranch Vineyard is rated 4.9 stars by 225 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 20, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

2050 Biddle Ranch Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
San Luis Obispo
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu–Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
Cuisines
Winery
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Winemaker - Ryan Deovlet
Additional
Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.biddleranch.com/Tasting-Room
Phone number
(805) 543-2399
Private party facilities
Email events@biddleranch.com to inquire about hosting your event with BRV

Biddle Ranch Vineyard

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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Menu

Small Batch, Handcrafted, Old World Style

Red, White, & Rosé Bundle

2018 SLO County Pinot Noir

2017 Chardonnay

2019 Rosé

Red Blend 3 Pack

2016 Akubra - 50% Syrah, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon

2015 BRV Series 01 - 42% Syrah, 34% Grenache, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Sangiovese

2016 Evviva - 63% Sangiovese, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Syrah

White - Rosé - Sparkling

2018 Pinot Grigio, San Luis Obispo County 13.3%$25.00

2017 Chardonnay, Edna Valley, 13.8%$34.00

2019 Rosé, Syrah / Pinot Noir, Edna Valley 13%$30.00

Red

2018 Pinot Noir, San Luis Obispo County 13.7%$45.00

2016 Sangiovese, Santa Barbara County, Stolpman Vineyard 15%$45.00

2016 Syrah, San Luis Obispo County 15%$45.00

2015 BRV Series 01 Red Blend, Central Coast 14.8%$60.00

2016 Evviva, Red Blend, Central Coast 15.5%$60.00

2016 Akubra, Red Blend, San Luis Obispo County 15.4%$60.00

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