Top 100 pink wines of Central Coast

Discover the top 100 best pink wines of Central Coast of Central Coast as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the pink wines that are popular of Central Coast and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Central Coast

Vast Californian coast (450 km) cooled by Pacific fogs. Cradle of great coastal Pinots and Chardonnays: fine silky Pinot Noir (cherry, raspberry, undergrowth) on Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Maria and Santa Lucia Highlands; ample taut Chardonnay, yellow fruit and saline minerality. Also spicy peppery Syrah, structured Cabernet and jammy Zinfandel on Paso Robles.

Sub-AVAs: Paso Robles, Santa Barbara, Monterey. Oceanic climate.

Discover the grape variety: Viognier

Opulent, heady whites, rich and silky, with intense aromas of apricot, yellow peach, mango, violet, honeysuckle and musky, honeyed notes. Discreet acidity, creamy finish. Star of Condrieu AOC and Château-Grillet AOC, co-vinified in Côte-Rôtie with Syrah (up to 20%). Widely exported to California (Central Coast), Australia (Eden Valley) and Languedoc. A Rhône variety.

Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Central Coast

pink wines from the region of Central Coast go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or veal such as recipes of korean bibimbap, croque monsieur and comté cheese or piccata with cheese.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Central Coast

On the nose in the region of Central Coast often reveals types of flavors of citrus, peach or strawberries and sometimes also flavors of apricot, stone or stone fruit.