CA Central Coast

Question 1

Name the three major AVAs on the Central Coast

Answer 1

Monterey (1987), Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo

Question 2

Name thmajor subregions in Santa Barbara AVA

Answer 2

Santa Maria (1981), Santa Ynez (1983)

Question 3

Name the four main subregions in Santa Ynez AVA

Answer 3

Santa Rita Hills (1981), Happy Canyon (2009), Ballard Canyon (2013), Los Olivios (2016)

Question 4

Name the four subregions in San Luis Obispo AVA

Answer 4

Paso Robles (1983), York Mountain (1983), Arroyo Grande (1990), Edna Valley (1982)

Question 5

Name the four main subregions in Paso Robles AVA

Answer 5

Templeton Gap, Estrella, Geneseo, Highlands, Willow Creek, Templeton Gap

Question 6

What are the mountain ranges in Santa Barbara?

Answer 6

San Rafael and Santa Ynez Mountains.

Question 7

What are the nested AVAs of Santa Ynez Valley?

Answer 7

Santa Rita Hills
Los Olivos District
Happy Canyon
Ballard Canyon

Question 8

Which is cooler, happy Canyon or Ballard Canyon?

Answer 8

Ballard Canyon is cooler/ runs north to south and gets marine influence. Happy Canyon is farther east and warmer.

Question 9

Where is Mount Harlan?

Answer 9

San Benito County in the Central Coast AVA.

Question 9

Where would you find the Gabilan Mountains?

Answer 9

Mount Harlan AVA Central Coast