USA / CALIFORNIA - Central Coast Flashcards
(11 cards)
Which cities does the Central Coast AVA run through?
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Santa Cruz
- Paso Robles
- San Luis Obispo
- Santa Barbara
Where is Ben Lomond Mountain AVA located?
In Santa Cruz Moutain AVA of San Francisco Bay
What are the two most celebrated parcels of Santa Cruz Mountain?
- Ridge Estate Monte Bello
- Bonny Doon Estate Vineyards
What is a geographic significant of Monterey County AVA?
a gap in between its mountain:
* allows warm air from SW to pull cool coastal air downstream
Where is Santa Lucia Highlands AVA?
Within Monterey county in the Central Coast California
Home to Gray’s Vineyard
Where is Gabilans Mountains AVA?
- In San Benito County of Central Coast Californa
- Encompasses both Mt.Harlan AVA and Chalone AVA
Which producer is located in Mount Harlan AVA?
Calera Wine
Legendary status known for Pinot Noir - most compelling in the world
What is the massive AVA within San Louis Obispo County?
Paso Robles AVA
spans 614,000 acres
What is a significant estate within Paso Robles?
Home to the Tablas Creek nursery
* partially owned by Ch.Beaucastel
* first commercial Rhone style wine of US
What are the two large AVAs located in Santa Barbara County?
- Santa Maria Valley
- Santa Ynez Valley
Which AVA is noted for having the longest growing season in California?
Santa Maria Valley AVA
