
Central Coast Wine California
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The largest and perhaps most varied of California’s wine-growing regions, the Central Coast produces a good majority of the state's wine. This vast district stretches from San Francisco all the way to Santa Barbara along the coast, and reaches inland nearly all the way to the Central Valley.
Encompassing an extremely diverse array of climates, soil types and wine styles, it contains many smaller sub-AVAs, including San Francisco Bay, Monterey, the Santa Cruz Mountains, Paso Robles, Edna Valley, Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Maria Valley.
While the region could probably support almost any major grape varietiy, it is famous for a few. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel are among the major ones. The Central Coast is home to many of the state's small, artisanal wineries crafting unique, high-quality wines, as well as larger producers also making exceptional wines.
- Pinot Noir445
- Syrah/Shiraz185
- Cabernet Sauvignon157
- Other Red Blends138
- Rhône Blends115
- Zinfandel95
- Bordeaux Red Blends66
- Merlot59
- Grenache48
- Petite Sirah47
- Other Red Wine20
- Tempranillo20
- Malbec17
- Mourvedre15
- Sangiovese10
- Petit Verdot9
- Cabernet Franc8
- Nebbiolo5
- Primitivo4
- Barbera3
- Carignan3
- Aglianico2
- Dolcetto2
- Valdiguie1
- Refosco1
- Teroldego1
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Jonata El Alma de Jonata 2011Cabernet Franc from Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
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Cuda Ridge Wines Cabernet Franc 2011Cabernet Franc from Livermore Valley, Central Coast, California
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Locatelli Vineyards & Winery Cabernet Franc 2011Cabernet Franc from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Foxen Tinaquiac Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2011Cabernet Franc from Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California
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Donati Family Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2011Cabernet Franc from Paicines, Central Coast, California
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Sculpterra Winery Cabernet Franc 2011Cabernet Franc from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Bent Creek Winery Cabernet Franc 2011Cabernet Franc from Livermore Valley, Central Coast, California
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Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards Francville Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2011Cabernet Franc from Central Coast, California