
Central Coast
The largest and perhaps most varied of California’s wine-growing regions ...
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.
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Kosta Browne Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2017Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
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Lucia Vineyards Garys' Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Siduri Garys' Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Roar Garys' Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Lucia Vineyards Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2017Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Walt Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2016Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
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Brewer-Clifton Machado Pinot Noir 2016Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
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Lucia Vineyards Soberanes Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Pali Wine Co Fiddlestix Pinot Noir 2016Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
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Kosta Browne Rosella's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California
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