South Coast

Wine from South Coast comes out of USA, where it sits as a wine region.

Growers build the wines around Zinfandel, filling out the blend with Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Syrah.

Vines root into sand and shale.

The climate is mediterranean.

The vineyards themselves read as mountains.

Red wine, dry white wine and rosé wine, plus one more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich, crisp and refreshing, citrus and floral notes and bright and fruity, plus one more.

The named areas within are Temecula Valley, Cucamonga Valley, Malibu Coast, Ramona Valley and Ventura County.

Producers worth knowing include Baily Vineyard & Winery, Callaway Vineyard & Winery, Moraga Vineyards and Sine Qua Non.

Pour them alongside grilled meats, spicy dishes, seafood and rich pasta dishes.

Serve chilled.

Keeps for 5 to 15 years.

In the glass.

Red: Rich.

Dry white: Crisp and refreshing, Citrus and floral notes.

Rosé: Bright and fruity, Perfect for warm climates.

Grapes planted here.

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• AleSmith Brewing Co. Speedway Stout Beer, San Diego County, USA
• AleSmith Brewing Co. Speedway Vietnamese Coffee Imperial Stout Beer, San Diego County, USA
• Baily Vineyard & Winery Meritage, Temecula Valley, USA
• Ballast Point Brewing Co. Sculpin IPA Beer, San Diego County, USA
• Callaway Vineyard & Winery Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, Temecula Valley, USA
• Carol Shelton Monga Zin Old Vine Zinfandel Lopez Vineyard, Cucamonga Valley, USA
• Cellador Ales 'Vine of the Dead' Rustic Wild Ale Beer, Los Angeles County, USA
• Charlie & Echo 'Uncharted' Riesling, San Diego County, USA

At the table.

• Grilled meats
• Spicy dishes
• Seafood
• Rich pasta dishes

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve chilled.
• Keeps for 5 to 15 years.

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

South Coast: common questions

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