Appellation Central Coast - AVA

The Central Coast AVA is one of California's most dynamic wine regions, located between San Francisco and Santa Barbara. This vast area spans approximately 90,000 hectares, offering an impressive diversity of microclimates and terroirs. The vineyards of the Central Coast benefit from significant maritime influence, with cool breezes from the Pacific Ocean and varied soils ranging from sandy gravel to clay.

The main grape varieties grown in this region are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Zinfandel. Central Coast Chardonnay is renowned for its rich, fruity flavors, often accompanied by notes of vanilla and spices. Pinot Noir offers delicate aromas of cherry and raspberry, while Syrah and Zinfandel provide more robust and spicy profiles.

To optimize wine cellar management, understanding the characteristics of Central Coast wines is essential for better organizing and enhancing your collection. Add a touch of California to your cellar with wines from the Central Coast and enjoy their diversity and exceptional quality. Wine enthusiasts and cellar managers will find a treasure trove in this region to enrich their selections.

Wines from the Central Coast - AVA appellation

California AVAs Central Coast Birichino Saint Georges 2021

Undetermined

California AVAs - Central Coast - 2021

Birichino - Saint Georges

Bottle (750ml)

California AVAs Central Coast Sine Qua Non Stein 2012

Peak

California AVAs - Central Coast - 2012

Sine Qua Non - Stein

Bottle (750ml)

California AVAs Central Coast The Federalist Pinot Noir 2023

Maturity

California AVAs - Central Coast - 2023

The Federalist - Pinot Noir

Bottle (750ml)

California AVAs Central Coast Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Adelaida District Paso Robles 2022 2022

Maturity

California AVAs - Central Coast - 2022

Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Adelaida District Paso Robles 2022

Bottle (750ml)

California AVAs Central Coast Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Adelaida District Paso Robles 2021 2021

Maturity

California AVAs - Central Coast - 2021

Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Adelaida District Paso Robles 2021

Bottle (750ml)

California AVAs Central Coast Chamboulé S.E.D.E 2018

Peak

California AVAs - Central Coast - 2018

Chamboulé - S.E.D.E

Bottle (750ml)

California AVAs Central Coast Joey Tensley Fundamental Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Maturity

California AVAs - Central Coast - 2020

Joey Tensley - Fundamental Cabernet Sauvignon

Bottle (750ml)

California AVAs Central Coast Ravel & Stitch 2021

Maturity

California AVAs - Central Coast - 2021

Ravel & Stitch

Bottle (750ml)

California AVAs Central Coast THE HILT WINES THE HILT PINOT NOIR STA.RITA HILLS 2015

Peak

California AVAs - Central Coast - 2015

THE HILT WINES - THE HILT PINOT NOIR STA.RITA HILLS

Bottle (750ml)

California AVAs Central Coast BERINGER BERINGER - CABERNET SAUVIGNON 1996

Decline

California AVAs - Central Coast - 1996

BERINGER - BERINGER - CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Bottle (750ml)

California AVAs Central Coast ROBERT MONDAVI ROBERT MONDAVI COASTAL - CABERNET SAUVIGNON 1994

Decline

California AVAs - Central Coast - 1994

ROBERT MONDAVI - ROBERT MONDAVI COASTAL - CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Bottle (750ml)

California AVAs Central Coast Wente Vineyards Southern Hills 2020

Undetermined

California AVAs - Central Coast - 2020

Wente Vineyards - Southern Hills

Bottle (750ml)

California AVAs Central Coast Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara County 2022

Maturity

California AVAs - Central Coast - 2022

Au Bon Climat - Santa Barbara County

Bottle (750ml)

California AVAs Central Coast Callipepla 2019

Peak

California AVAs - Central Coast - 2019

Callipepla

Bottle (750ml)

California AVAs Central Coast Birichino Saint Georges Zinfandel Old Vines 2019

Undetermined

California AVAs - Central Coast - 2019

Birichino - Saint Georges Zinfandel Old Vines

Bottle (750ml)

California AVAs Central Coast Calera 2023

Maturity

California AVAs - Central Coast - 2023

Calera

Bottle (750ml)

California AVAs Central Coast The Master Selection 2021

Undetermined

California AVAs - Central Coast - 2021

The Master Selection

Bottle (750ml)

California AVAs Central Coast Wente Vineyards Morning Fog 2022

Undetermined

California AVAs - Central Coast - 2022

Wente Vineyards - Morning Fog

Bottle (750ml)

California AVAs Central Coast Deovlet Sanford & Benedict Vineyard 2021 2021

Undetermined

California AVAs - Central Coast - 2021

Deovlet Sanford & Benedict Vineyard - 2021

Bottle (750ml)

California AVAs Central Coast Edna Valley Vineyard 2015

Undetermined

California AVAs - Central Coast - 2015

Edna Valley Vineyard

Bottle (750ml)

Other appellations from the region California AVAs

Alexander Valley Alta Mesa Anderson Valley Arroyo Grande Valley Arroyo Seco Atlas Peak Ben Lomond Mountain Benmore Valley Bennett Valley Borden Ranch California Shenandoah Valley Capay Valley Carmel Valley Chalk Hill Chalone Chiles Valley Cienega Valley Clarksburg Clear Lake Clements Hills Cole Ranch Cosumnes River Covelo Cucamonga Valley Diablo Grande Diamond Mountain District Dos Rios Dry Creek Valley Dunnigan Hills Edna Valley El Dorado Fair Play Fiddletown Guenoc Valley Green Valley of Russian River Valley Hames Valley High Valley Howell Mountain Jahant Knights Valley Lime Kiln Valley Livermore Valley Lodi Los Carneros, sometimes simply Carneros Madeira Malibu-Newton Canyon McDowell Valley Mendocino Mendocino Ridge Merritt Island Mokelumne River Monterey Mt. Harlan Mt. Veeder Napa Valley North Coast North Yuba Northern Sonoma Oak Knoll District Oakville Pacheco Pass Paicines Paso Robles Potter Valley Ramona Valley Red Hills Lake County Redwood Valley River Junction Rockpile Russian River Valley Rutherford Saddle Rock - Malibu Salado Creek San Antonio Valley San Benito San Bernabe San Francisco Bay San Lucas San Pasqual Valley San Ysidro District Santa Clara Valley Santa Cruz Mountains Santa Lucia Highlands Santa Maria Valley Santa Ynez Valley Seiad Valley Sierra Foothills Sloughhouse Solano County Green Valley Sonoma Coast Sonoma Mountain Sonoma Valley South Coast Spring Mountain District Sta. Rita Hills (formerly Santa Rita Hills) Stags Leap District St. Helena Suisun Valley Temecula Valley Tracy Hills Trinity Lakes Wild Horse Valley Willow Creek York Mountain Yorkville Highlands Yountville Not Specified