
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.
- Pinot Noir446
- Syrah/Shiraz183
- Cabernet Sauvignon156
- 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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Turley Dusi Zinfandel 2011Zinfandel from Central Coast, California
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Saucelito Canyon Estate Reserve Zinfandel 2011Zinfandel from Central Coast, California
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J. Lohr Painter Bridge Zinfandel 2011Zinfandel from Central Coast, California
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Estancia Paso Robles Zinfandel 2011Zinfandel from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Pietra Santa Zinfandel 2011Zinfandel from Cienega Valley, Central Coast, California
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Foxglove Zinfandel 2011Zinfandel from Central Coast, California
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Four Vines Biker Paso Robles Zinfandel 2011Zinfandel from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Rosenblum Cellars Carla's Reserve Zinfandel 2011Zinfandel from Central Coast, California
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Rosenblum Cellars Paso Robles Zinfandel 2011Zinfandel from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Paso Creek Zinfandel 2011Zinfandel from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Ridge Paso Robles Zinfandel 2011Zinfandel from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Turley Salvador Zinfandel 2011Zinfandel from Central Coast, California
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Turley Pesenti Zinfandel 2011Zinfandel from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Turley Ueberroth Zinfandel 2011Zinfandel from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Turley Duarte Zinfandel 2011Zinfandel from San Francisco Bay, Central Coast, California
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Denner Zinfandel 2011Zinfandel from Central Coast, California
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Lone Madrone Bailey Ranch Zinfandel 2011Zinfandel from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Opolo Summit Creek Zinfandel 2011Zinfandel from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Rios-Lovell Estate Winery Zinfandel 2011Zinfandel from Livermore Valley, Central Coast, California
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Dunning Private Reserve Zinfandel 2011Zinfandel from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Victor Hugo Winery Zinfandel 2011Zinfandel from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Peachy Canyon Westside Zinfandel 2011Zinfandel from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Tobin James Ballistic Zinfandel 2011Zinfandel from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Bent Creek Winery Port Zinfandel 2011Zinfandel from Livermore Valley, Central Coast, California
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Clayhouse Adobe Red 2011Zinfandel from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California