Also known as Central Coast
Rhône blends, sunshine and cool coastal Pinot between San Francisco and LA.
California's Central Coast is a long patchwork of valleys. Warm, inland Paso Robles excels with Rhône varieties and Zinfandel, while ocean-cooled Santa Barbara County and Santa Rita Hills are Pinot Noir and Chardonnay country — as seen in the film 'Sideways'.
Country
USA
Climate
Warm inland, cool and foggy by the coast
Key grapes
Syrah, Grenache
Areas to know
5
Sub-regions and appellations you'll see on the label.
Paso Robles
Warm — Rhône varieties and Zinfandel
Sta. Rita Hills
Chilly Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
Santa Barbara County
Sideways-famous Pinot
Monterey
Windy Salinas Valley vineyards
Edna Valley
Cool San Luis Obispo valley
What goes into the bottle — tap for tasting notes.
Local classics and safe bets.
Say it at the table
“The Central Coast has two sides — sunny Paso Robles for rich Rhône-style blends, and cool Santa Barbara for silky Pinot Noir.”
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