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 marinated shrimp skewers with garlic, pan-fried lamb heart or vermicelli sautéed with peking duck.

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 melt-in-the-mouth pork tenderloin casserole, oven roasted rabbit that cooks itself! or braids of sole and salmon with morels.

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: Tempranillo

The black Tempranillo is a grape variety native to 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-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. The black Tempranillo can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

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 beef with balsamic sauce, quick couscous or coconut chicken.

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: Muscat blanc à petits grains

A white grape variety cultivated since antiquity on the shores of the Mediterranean, it is considered the noblest of the muscats. It is mainly used to make sweet wines, often from mutage. In France, it is the sole variety used in many natural sweet wines: muscat-de-frontignan, muscat-de-mireval, muscat-de-lunel, muscat-de-saint-jean-de-minervois, muscat-de-beaumes-de-venise, muscat-du-cap-corse. Combined with Muscat d'Alexandrie, it gives Muscat-de-Rivesaltes. It is also used to make sparkling white wines (clairette-de-die; moscato d'asti and asti spumante in Italy) and dry wines (alsace-muscat). Powerfully aromatic and complex, its wines evoke fresh grapes, roses, exotic fruits, citrus fruits and spices.

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 rosbeef casserole mamie, sweet and sour braised leg of lamb or capellini with prosciutto.

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: 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 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 meat and goat pie, rice with paprika and merguez or veal colombo.

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: Cep

Grapevine.

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 sauté of lamb with curry, marinated shoulder of lamb or migliacci (corsica).

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: Palomino

Great other wines of South Coast

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Food and wine pairing with a other wine of South Coast

Other wines from the region of South Coast go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The word of the wine: Disorder

Said of a wine that is not clear due to the presence of colloidal suspensions that prevent the passage of light.

News from the vineyard of South Coast

An overview of the Rully appellation

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to a survey above the vineyard of Rully. Situated at the end of the Côte de Beaune region, it marks the begining of the côte chalonnaise with such a diversity of landscapes. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bivb​​​​ Find out more on our website: https://www.bourgogne-wines ...

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Prissé

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Prissé, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWine ...

At the heart of the Mâcon terroir

In line with our previous videos « The Climats of Chablis seen from the sky » and « The vineyards of Bourgogne, seen from the sky » », the Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) and the Union des Producteurs de Vins de Mâcon offer you a new stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. Established in 1937, this Régionale appellation is divided into three levels: – The first level is known as white, red or rosé Mâcon. The grapes used can come from all around the Mâconnais. – The second level is name ...

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