The best wines of Central Coast

Discover the best wines of Central Coast of California as well as the best winemakers of Central Coast and estates of Central Coast to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Central Coast and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Central Coast by region

Looking for a good wine of Central Coast of California among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Central Coast. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Central Coast with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Central Coast

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Central Coast

Red wines from the region of Central Coast go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef enchilladas au gratin, caramelized lamb mice or chicken waterzooi à la gantoise.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Central Coast

On the nose the red wine of the region of Central Coast. often reveals types of flavors of blueberry, tobacco or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of black currant, dark fruit or non oak. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Central Coast. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Central Coast

  • 2003With an average score of 4.65/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.59/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.54/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.50/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Central Coast

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Pinot Noir
  • Grenache
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Tempranillo
  • Mourvedre

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Central Coast

A wine route planned in the region of Central Coast? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Central Coast.

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.

Great white wines of Central Coast

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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 banh mi sandwich, sophie's tuna cake or quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Central Coast

On the nose the white wine of the region of Central Coast. often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, citrus or apples and sometimes also flavors of peach, green apple or minerality. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Central Coast. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Central Coast

  • 2015With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.91/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.88/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Central Coast

  • Chardonnay
  • Viognier
  • Roussanne
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Riesling
  • Petit Manseng

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Central Coast

A wine route planned in the region of Central Coast? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Central Coast.

Discover the grape variety: Grenache Blanc

Rich, structured whites with a golden robe, an ample palate and moderate acidity, with aromas of ripe pear, white peach, white flowers, fennel, anise notes and fresh almond. Fine length. Cornerstone of the great whites of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Côtes-du-Rhône whites, Languedoc, Roussillon (Côtes du Roussillon AOC) and Catalonia (Terra Alta DO, Priorat DOQ). White-skinned mutation of Grenache Noir, autochthonous Mediterranean variety from Aragon.

Great sparkling wines of Central Coast

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Central Coast

Sparkling wines from the region of Central Coast go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of linguine with shrimp and spicy tomato sauce, hummus or spanish fish soup.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Central Coast

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Central Coast. often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, microbio or tropical fruit. In the mouth the sparkling wine of the region of Central Coast. is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Central Coast

  • 2021With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.24/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.21/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2022With an average score of 4.10/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Central Coast

  • Chardonnay
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Pinot Noir
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Viognier

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Central Coast

A wine route planned in the region of Central Coast? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Central Coast.

The word of the wine: Runoff

Failure of the vine flower to fertilize at the time of flowering, when the weather is too cold or rainy. Under these conditions, the vine will have few or no clusters.

Great pink wines of Central Coast

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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 lamb such as recipes of ramen burger, savoyard fondue (but succulent) or ghormeh sabzi (iranian herbed lamb stew).

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Central Coast

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Central Coast. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, strawberries or cranberry and sometimes also flavors of earth, tree fruit or citrus fruit.

The best vintages in pink wine of Central Coast

  • 2020With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.86/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.86/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.79/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Central Coast

  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Pinot Noir
  • Cinsault
  • Cabernet Franc

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Central Coast

A wine route planned in the region of Central Coast? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Central Coast.

Discover the grape variety: Vermentino

Nervy, saline whites with cutting acidity and enveloping richness, showing aromas of grapefruit, lime, pear, white flowers, fresh almond, fennel and marine iodine notes. Slightly bitter finish. Star of Sardinia (Vermentino di Gallura DOCG), Liguria, coastal Tuscany (Bolgheri) and Corsica. Also in Provence and Languedoc-Roussillon as Rolle. An autochthonous Mediterranean variety.

Great sweet wines of Central Coast

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Central Coast

Sweet wines from the region of Central Coast go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of shepherd's pie (potatoes, beef, carrots, bacon), lamb tagine with artichokes and dried tomatoes or chicken and mushroom risotto.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Central Coast

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Central Coast. often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, non oak or microbio.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Central Coast

  • 2006With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.18/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.10/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Central Coast

  • Zinfandel
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cardinal
  • Viognier
  • Primitivo
  • Merlot

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Central Coast

A wine route planned in the region of Central Coast? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Central Coast.

The word of the wine: Barrel

Bordeaux barrel of 225 litres, used to determine the tonneau (unit of measurement corresponding to four barrels, or 900 litres).

Great natural sweet wines of Central Coast

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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Central Coast

Natural sweet wines from the region of Central Coast go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or lamb such as recipes of venison leg in casserole, basque lasagne or lamb marinated in white wine.

Organoleptic analysis of natural-sweet wine of Central Coast

On the nose the natural sweet wine of the region of Central Coast. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, earth or microbio.

The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Central Coast

  • 2018With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.28/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.27/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.26/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.24/5

The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Central Coast

  • Touriga Nacional
  • Tinta Madeira
  • Zinfandel
  • Tinto Cao
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Tinta Francisca

The best wineries and winemakers for natural-sweet wine of Central Coast

A wine route planned in the region of Central Coast? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best natural-sweet wine of Central Coast.

Discover the grape variety: Tannat

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.

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