
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 Noir620
- Cabernet Sauvignon227
- Syrah/Shiraz191
- Other Red Blends156
- Zinfandel114
- Rhône Blends106
- Merlot66
- Bordeaux Red Blends61
- Grenache52
- Petite Sirah51
- Mourvedre19
- Tempranillo18
- Cabernet Franc16
- Sangiovese14
- Malbec14
- Other Red Wine14
- Barbera3
- Carignan3
- Cinsault2
- Nebbiolo2
- Primitivo2
- Valdiguie2
- Aglianico1
- Dolcetto1
- Gamay1
- Petit Verdot1
- Tannat1
- Blaufrankisch1
- Trousseau1
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Scheid Vineyards Merlot 2014Merlot from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Bargetto Central Coast Retro Merlot 2014Merlot from Central Coast, California
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Hearst Ranch Pico Creek Merlot 2014Merlot from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Broadside Margarita Vineyard Merlot 2014Merlot from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Gainey Merlot 2014Merlot from Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
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McIntyre Kimberly Vineyards Merlot 2014Merlot from Arroyo Seco, Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Bonny Doon Merlot 2014Merlot from Central Coast, California
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Five Rivers Merlot 2014Merlot from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Firestone Merlot 2014Merlot from Central Coast, California
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Cypress Merlot 2014Merlot from Central Coast, California
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Rancho Sisquoc Merlot 2014Merlot from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
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Jason-Stephens Estate Merlot 2014Merlot from Santa Clara Valley, San Francisco Bay, Central Coast, California
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Clos LaChance Central Coast Merlot 2014Merlot from Central Coast, California
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Castoro Cellars Merlot 2014Merlot from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Hayes Valley Merlot 2014Merlot from Central Coast, California
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San Simeon Merlot 2014Merlot from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Cycles Gladiator Merlot 2014Merlot from Central Coast, California
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Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Merlot 2014Merlot from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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J. Lohr Los Osos Merlot 2014Merlot from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Edna Valley Vineyard Merlot 2014Merlot from Central Coast, California
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Cupcake Vineyards Merlot 2014Merlot from Central Coast, California
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Estancia Merlot 2014Merlot from Central Coast, California
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Hahn Merlot 2014Merlot from Central Coast, California
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William Hill Central Coast Merlot 2014Merlot from Central Coast, California
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Brander Merlot 2014Merlot from Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California