Wine from Central Coast comes out of USA, where it sits as a wine region.
The signature grape is Pinot Noir, backed by Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel.
Vines root into gravel, limestone and loam.
The climate is maritime/oceanic.
The vineyards themselves read as mountains and valley floor.
Red wine, white wine and rosé wine, plus one more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows crisp and elegant whites and prominently featuring chardonnay.
The named areas within are Paso Robles, Santa Barbara County, Monterey County and San Luis Obispo County.
Pour them alongside seafood, pasta dishes, grilled meats and vegetable dishes.
Serve chilled.
In the glass.
White: Crisp and elegant whites, Prominently featuring chardonnay.
Grapes planted here.
Bottles to look for.
- Andremily Wines Syrah, Santa Barbara County, USA
- Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir, Central Coast, USA
- Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, USA
- Austin Hope Winery Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, USA
- Belle Glos 'Clark & Telephone' Vineyard Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley, USA
- Belle Glos 'Las Alturas Vineyard' Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands, USA
- Calera Central Coast Pinot Noir, California, USA
- Calera Jensen Vineyard Pinot Noir, Mount Harlan, USA
At the table.
- Seafood
- Pasta Dishes
- Grilled Meats
- Vegetable Dishes
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve chilled.
Inside the region.
Nearby regions.
Central Coast: common questions
01.What grapes is Central Coast known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Central Coast make?+
03.Where is Central Coast?+
04.What food goes with Central Coast wine?+
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