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 The Prisoner Wine Company Unshackled Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Undetermined

California AVAs - Central Coast - 2021

The Prisoner Wine Company - Unshackled Cabernet Sauvignon

Bottle (750ml)

California AVAs Central Coast Unshackled (The Prisoner Wine Company) Pinot Noir 2021

Undetermined

California AVAs - Central Coast - 2021

Unshackled (The Prisoner Wine Company) - Pinot Noir

Bottle (750ml)

California AVAs Central Coast Macario Montoya 2020 2020

Undetermined

California AVAs - Central Coast - 2020

Macario Montoya - 2020

Bottle (750ml)

California AVAs Central Coast Bonny Doon Vineyard 2024

Undetermined

California AVAs - Central Coast - 2024

Bonny Doon Vineyard

Bottle (750ml)

California AVAs Central Coast Wente Vineyards Morning Fog 2023

Maturity

California AVAs - Central Coast - 2023

Wente Vineyards - Morning Fog

Bottle (750ml)

California AVAs Central Coast Wente Vineyards Riverbank 2021

Peak

California AVAs - Central Coast - 2021

Wente Vineyards - Riverbank

Bottle (750ml)

Peak

California AVAs - Central Coast - 2021

Wente Vineyards - Riverbank

Bottle (750ml)

California AVAs Central Coast Summer Water Rose 2024

Maturity

California AVAs - Central Coast - 2024

Summer Water - Rose

Bottle (750ml)

California AVAs Central Coast Gold STar Vermentino, Grenache Blanc 2021

Peak

California AVAs - Central Coast - 2021

Gold STar - Vermentino, Grenache Blanc

Bottle (750ml)

California AVAs Central Coast Hitching Post Big Circle 2019

Peak

California AVAs - Central Coast - 2019

Hitching Post - Big Circle

Bottle (750ml)

California AVAs Central Coast Bonny Doon Vineyard 2018

Peak

California AVAs - Central Coast - 2018

Bonny Doon Vineyard

Bottle (750ml)

California AVAs Central Coast Calera 2022

Maturity

California AVAs - Central Coast - 2022

Calera

Bottle (750ml)

Youth

California AVAs - Central Coast

2020 Sandhi Central Coast Chardonnay

Bottle (750ml)

California AVAs Central Coast Lillian Winery Syrah 2015

Peak

California AVAs - Central Coast - 2015

Lillian Winery - Syrah

Bottle (750ml)

California AVAs Central Coast Grano a Grano 2020

Undetermined

California AVAs - Central Coast - 2020

Grano a Grano

Bottle (750ml)

California AVAs Central Coast Wente Vineyards Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Undetermined

California AVAs - Central Coast - 2021

Wente Vineyards - Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon

Bottle (750ml)

California AVAs Central Coast Birichino 2023

Maturity

California AVAs - Central Coast - 2023

Birichino

Bottle (750ml)

California AVAs Central Coast Birichino Saint Georges Zinfandel 2021

Maturity

California AVAs - Central Coast - 2021

Birichino - Saint Georges Zinfandel

Bottle (750ml)

California AVAs Central Coast Tyler Winery 2021

Undetermined

California AVAs - Central Coast - 2021

Tyler Winery

Bottle (750ml)

California AVAs Central Coast Concannon Vineyard Syrah 2005

Decline

California AVAs - Central Coast - 2005

Concannon Vineyard - Syrah

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