South Coast AVA
| Wine region | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 1985[1] |
| Country | USA |
| Part of | California |
| Sub-regions | Cucamonga Valley AVA, Malibu-Newton Canyon AVA, Ramona Valley AVA, Saddle Rock-Malibu AVA, San Pasqual Valley AVA, Temecula Valley AVA |
| Climate region | Mediterranean |
| Size of planted vineyards | 3,000 acres (12 km2)[2] |
| Grapes produced | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Montepulciano, Muscat Canelli, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Pinot gris, Riesling, Sangiovese, Sauvignon blanc, Symphony, Syrah, Tempranillo, Trebbiano, Viognier, Zinfandel[2] |
The South Coast AVA is an American Viticultural Area in the state of California that encompasses grape-growing regions in five counties of Southern California: Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego. This large appellation includes a number of smaller sub-appellations that all share the common ecology trait of having warm weather moderated by cooling coastal influences from the Pacific Ocean.[2]
References
- ↑ Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.104 South Coast." Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Jan. 4, 2008.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Appellation America (2007). "South Coast (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Jan. 4, 2008.