Top 100 white wines of Central Coast - Page 4

Discover the top 100 best white wines of Central Coast of Central Coast as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the white 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: Sauvignon blanc

Very expressive, lively aromatic whites with a pale golden colour, crisp palate with fresh acidity, signature aromas of citrus (grapefruit, lime), exotic fruits (passion fruit), boxwood, blackcurrant bud and mineral notes (flint). Star of Sancerre AOC, Pouilly-Fumé AOC and Pessac-Léognan AOC, defines the great whites of the Loire and Bordeaux. French white variety from Bordeaux and the Loire, exported to New Zealand, South Africa and Chile.

Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Central Coast

white wines from the region of Central Coast go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of quick beef bourguignon, baked whole salmon or cream and tuna quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Central Coast

On the nose in the region of Central Coast often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, pineapple or cream and sometimes also flavors of grapefruit, oaky or tropical. In the mouth in the region of Central Coast is a powerful with a nice freshness.