Discover the top 100 best wines of Marin County of North Coast as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Marin County and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Californian AVA north of the Golden Gate (~80 ha, Pacific to the west, San Francisco and San Pablo bays to the south-east, one of California's coolest, persistent fogs): Pinot Noir is the signature red — vibrant natural acidity, moderate alcohol, wild berries and vivid cherry, concentrated complexity preserved by slow ripening. Precise Chardonnay as complement, mild winters and a long season highlighting finesse in the cool marine climate.
Crystalline, taut whites with vibrant acidity and aromas of citrus, green apple, white flowers, vineyard peach and mineral/petrol notes with age. Made as dry (Trocken, Alsace), off-dry (Kabinett, Spätlese) and sweet (Auslese, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese, late harvest). Star of the Moselle, Rheingau, Alsace AOC and Wachau. Also exported to Clare Valley and Finger Lakes.
