Discover the top 100 best wines of Central Coast of Central Coast as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Central Coast and the best vintages to taste in this region.
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.
Powerful, tannic reds with inky colour and dense texture, with aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, black plum, leather, liquorice and smoky notes. Very high ageing potential and polyphenol content (health reputation). Star of Madiran AOC in Béarn and the national grape of Uruguay (Canelones, Maldonado). Also grown in Irouléguy and Tursan. Late-ripening red variety from south-west France.
wines from the region of Central Coast go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of oxtail and carrot stew, stuffed squid in the sétoise sauce or duck aiguillettes.
