The landscape
The AVA contains coastal and inland sites. Local vineyard conditions vary across this large area.
CALIFORNIA · AVA
Central Coast.
Central Coast is an AVA that extends through parts of ten California counties. It includes Monterey, Paso Robles and Santa Ynez Valley.
4 researched wineries
FIELD NOTES · IN & AROUND Central Coast
A large AVA with many smaller wine areas.
Get to know the place behind the appellation.
Wine and grapes
Monterey produces Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Paso Robles producers also make Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Zinfandel.
Places to visit
The wider coastal travel route includes the Salinas Valley and Santa Ynez Valley.
RESEARCH SOURCES
TTB records support AVA status. Winegrower and tourism sources provide regional context. Visitor services can change.
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REAL WINERIES · INDEPENDENT RESEARCH
Meet the producers of Central Coast.
4 selected producers connected to this area. Each profile explains the vineyard or winery location and links to official sources.
Real winery
Adelaida Road · Paso Robles
Tablas Creek Vineyard
A Paso Robles producer focused on Rhône grape varieties and blends.
Rhône-style blends · Rhône grape varieties
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Real winery
Sleepy Hollow Vineyard · Santa Lucia Highlands
Talbott Vineyards
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Sleepy Hollow Vineyard in the Santa Lucia Highlands.
Chardonnay · Pinot Noir
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Real winery
Santa Rosa Road · Lompoc
Sanford Winery
Estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Sta. Rita Hills, including Sanford & Benedict Vineyard.
Pinot Noir · Chardonnay
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Real winery
Los Olivos district · Santa Ynez
The Brander Vineyard
A family vineyard focused on Sauvignon Blanc, with courtyard tastings and a folk-art museum.
Sauvignon Blanc · Bordeaux-style reds · Syrah
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THE PEOPLE & THE POUR
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