Absolution Cellars

Celebrate our 6th Anniversary with us in February - daily specials and great events!

  • About
  • Wines Produced
  • Events
  • Press & Accolades
  • About
    AUTHENTIC. BOUTIQUE. ARTISTIC. UNIQUE.
    Welcome to Absolution Cellars! We specialize in limited-production, handcrafted, single-vineyard wines from select vineyards all throughout the beautiful Central Coast. With over 20 different varieties and wines made each year, you'll find something to please every palate. Each wine that we make is the best version of itself - a unique portrait of place and time, an honest expression of where and when the grapes were grown.

    Our charming Waterside Tasting Lounge on the Embarcadero in picturesque Morro Bay welcomes you for indoor and outdoor wine tastings. We are open Wednesday thru Monday (closed Tuesdays) from 12pm-6pm, with the last tastings at 5pm.

    We offer two unique Tasting flights:

    Our guided Classic tasting features 6 of our most popular award-winning wines for $20 per person (waived with a $50/pp purchase or a Wine Club Membership). Walk-ins welcome - no reservation required.

    Our NEW Rare & Reserve Tasting features an in depth sit-down tasting of 6 of our our latest releases, Archive (Library), and/or Reserve wines. This elevated Tasting Experience is $30 per person - each tasting fee is waived with a $75 per person purchase or Wine Club Membership. Reservations required.

    We look forward to pouring our wines for you!

    We are located at 845 Embarcadero, Suites G & H, Morro Bay, CA 93442.

    We ship to 40 states & D.C. - https://www.absolutioncellars.com/cdtc/order/
  • Wines Produced
    Aglianico
    Albariño
    Cabernet Franc
    Cabernet Sauvignon
    Graciano
    Grenache
    Malbec
    Marsanne
    Mourvèdre
    Nebbiolo
    Other
    Petit Verdot
    Pinot Noir
    Red Blend
    Red Tuscan-Style Blend
    Rosé
    Roussanne
    Sangiovese
    Souzão
    Syrah
    Tannat
    Tempranillo
    Tinta Cão
    Touriga Nacional
    Verdelho
    White Rhône-Style Blend
    Zinfandel
  • Events

    Library Wines Tasting Cruise – Sunday 2/15

    Sun | Feb 15, 2026
    Join us on Tiki Boat and taste 4 Library wines from the Absolution Archive while enjoying the views and wildlife of the Morro Bay, and then finish with an artisan cheese plate and 4 more Library wines... View Event Details >

    Sip & Shuck – Oysters & Wine Flight – Tuesday 3/3

    Tue | Mar 3, 2026
    Enjoy 6 fresh oysters with a selection of mignonettes (both courtesy of Flying Colors Co. Mobile Oyster Bar), paired with a tasting flight of 4 wines. Additional oysters (orders of 6) can be purchased... View Event Details >

    Spring Release Blind Tasting – Saturday 3/7

    Sat | Mar 7, 2026
    Be the first to taste 8 of our brand new wines before they are officially released to the wine club & the public…and contribute your creativity to the writing of our tasting notes! This is a... View Event Details >

    New Release Wines Tasting Cruise – Sunday 3/8

    Sun | Mar 8, 2026
    Join us on Tiki Boat and taste 4 New Release Wines while enjoying the views and wildlife of the Morro Bay, and then finish with an artisan cheese plate and 4 more New Release Wines in the Rare & Reserve... View Event Details >
  • Press & Accolades

    Press

    • Mar 2021 | Zin Revisited – 2018 Absolution Cellars Zinfandel
    • Mar 2021 | Tree of Life – 2019 Absolution Cellars Grenache
    • Mar 2020 | Absolutely – 2017 Absolution Cellars Tempranillo

    Accolades

    • 2019 "The Balance" Marsanne/Rousanne Field Blend, Wine Enthusiast, Mar 2021, 90 Points
    • 2018 Pinot Noir - Calera Clone, Wine Enthusiast, Mar 2021, 91 Points
    • 2020 Tannat Reserve, Wine Enthusiast, 93 Points
    • 2020 SYRAH, Central Coast Wine Competition, 96 POINTS - DOUBLE GOLD - BEST SYRAH
    • 2021 Cabernet Franc, International Cabernet Franc Competition, GOLD MEDAL - PEOPLE'S CHOICE
    • 2021 Cabernet Franc, Wine Enthusiast, 91 Points
    • 2020 Grenache - Jada Vineyard, Wine Enthusiast, 90 Points
    • 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon - Old Vine Reserve, Vinous, 91 Points
    • 2019 Tempranillo, Wine Enthusiast, 91 Points
    • 2019 Syrah, Wine Enthusiast, 91 Points
    • 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Coast Wine Competiton, GOLD MEDAL - BEST CABERNET SAUVIGNON
    • 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Wine Enthusiast, 90 Points
    • 2022 Great Odin's Blend, Wine Enthusiast, 91 Points
    • NV Malbec, Vinous, 90 Points
    • 2022 Consonance, Wine Enthusiast, 90 Points
    • 2021 Zinfandel, Wine Enthusiast, 91 Points & Editor's Choice
    • 2021 Tempranillo, Wine Enthusiast, 92 Points
    • 2023 Trebbiano, Central Coast Wine Competition, GOLD MEDAL - BEST OTHER WHITE WINE
    • 2023 Trebbiano, Wine Enthusiast, 92 Points & Editor's Choice
    • 2023 Felicidade, Wine Enthusiast, 90 POINTS
    • 2023 Clairette Blanche, Wine Enthusiast, 90 Points
    • 2023 Albariño, Wine Enthusiast, 92 Points
    • 2018 Cabernet Franc, Wine Enthusiast, 90 Points