The best wines of South Coast

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

Top wines of South Coast by region

Looking for a good wine of South Coast of California among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of South 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 South Coast with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of South Coast

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of South Coast

Red wines from the region of South Coast go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tongue with vegetables and madeira sauce, berber giblet frying pan or aiguillette of duck normandy style.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of South Coast

On the nose the red wine of the region of South Coast. often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, non oak or spices. In the mouth the red wine of the region of South Coast. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of South Coast

  • 2007With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.18/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.07/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.04/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.04/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of South Coast

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Merlot
  • Petite Sirah
  • Malbec
  • Petit Verdot

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of South Coast

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

Discovering the wine region of South Coast

The wine region of South Coast is located in the region of California of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Fallbrook or the South Coast Winery produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of South Coast are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of South Coast often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, citrus fruit or non oak.

In the mouth of South Coast is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 71 estates and châteaux in the of South Coast, producing 148 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of South Coast go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

Great white wines of South Coast

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of South Coast

White wines from the region of South Coast go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, game (deer, venison) or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of paupiettes with tomato sauce, duck breast with pepper sauce or brandade of cod from nimes.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of South Coast

On the nose the white wine of the region of South Coast. often reveals types of flavors of citrus fruit, non oak or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices. In the mouth the white wine of the region of South Coast. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of South Coast

  • 2016With an average score of 4.11/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.09/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.50/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of South Coast

  • Chardonnay
  • Roussanne
  • Pinot Gris
  • Viognier
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Muscat Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of South Coast

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

Discover the grape variety: Colombard

Colombard is one of the oldest grape varieties in the Charentes. This golden white grape variety is a cross between Chenin and Gouais. The young leaves of colombard are yellow with bronze patches. The adult leaves may be three-lobed or whole, depending on the variety. Its branches are cottony. The bunches of this variety are thick and cylindrical. Its elliptical berries are medium-sized. They change color until they ripen, ranging from greenish white to golden yellow. Colombard is associated with an average budding. It is particularly susceptible to leafhoppers, grape worms, mites, mildew, powdery mildew and gray mold. It is also sensitive to water stress, but is not very sensitive to wind. It ripens late in the second half of the year. There are a dozen approved clones of Colombard, the best known of which are 608, 607 and 606. This variety produces a full-bodied, fine white wine. Aromas of lime, nectarine, boxwood, citrus and exotic fruits are released.

Great sparkling wines of South Coast

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of South Coast

Sparkling wines from the region of South Coast go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of daube niçoise, marinated lamb chops (honey, worcestershire sauce, olive oil) or provencal bourride.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of South Coast

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

The best vintages in sparkling wine of South Coast

  • 2019With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.16/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.80/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of South Coast

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Moscato
  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Muscat Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of South Coast

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

The word of the wine: Breaking

Accident (oxidation or reduction) causing a loss of limpidity of the wine.

Great pink wines of South Coast

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of South Coast

Pink wines from the region of South Coast go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of beef goulash, lamb biryani or tartiflette (from a real savoyard).

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of South Coast

On the nose the pink wine of the region of South Coast. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of spices, citrus fruit or tree fruit.

The best vintages in pink wine of South Coast

  • 2014With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.50/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of South Coast

  • Cabernet Franc
  • Merlot
  • Grenache
  • Cinsault
  • Sangiovese
  • Cabernet Sauvignon

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of South Coast

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

Discover the grape variety: Ugni

Ugni blanc is a grape variety originating from Italy. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by large bunches and small to medium sized grapes. Ugni blanc can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Armagnac, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Great sweet wines of South Coast

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of South Coast

Sweet wines from the region of South Coast go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of pasta al forno (baked pasta), lamb tagine with preserved lemons and onion compote with... or beef bourguignon with cookéo.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of South Coast

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of South Coast. often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of oak, red fruit or black fruit. In the mouth the sweet wine of the region of South Coast. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in sweet wine of South Coast

  • 2008With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.45/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.31/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.25/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.00/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of South Coast

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Muscat Blanc
  • Zinfandel
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Merlot
  • Petit Verdot

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of South Coast

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

The word of the wine: Pressing Rosé

A method of making rosé wine that consists of pressing the grapes directly after crushing and light skin maceration. The resulting wine is lively, light and pale.

Great natural sweet wines of South Coast

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

Natural sweet wines from the region of South Coast go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or goat cheese such as recipes of spaghetti with beef balls, lamb kleftiko (greek) or croque madame royal.

Organoleptic analysis of natural-sweet wine of South Coast

On the nose the natural sweet wine of the region of South Coast. often reveals types of flavors of oak, red fruit or spices and sometimes also flavors of non oak, dried fruit.

The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of South Coast

  • 2008With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 1996With an average score of 4.20/5

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

  • Zinfandel
  • Petite Sirah
  • Palomino
  • Mission
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot

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

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

    Discover the grape variety: Grenache

    Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

    News from the vineyard of South Coast

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    Hitting the right note

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