California South Coast Flashcards
Describe the characteristics of the Californian South Coast
South-western corner of the United States.
From Los Angeles south to Mexico border.
Warm weather is moderated by cool Pacific Ocean.
Criss-crossed by mountain ranges, hot, dry environment for viticulture.
Zinfandel thrives here, producing dense, brambly red wines from some very old vines.
Notable regions
Temecula Valley Antelope Valley Leona Valley San Pasqual Valley Ramonta Valley.
Grape growing history.
the seat of Californian viticulture. The Franciscan monk Father Junipero Serra set up the first mission in California in San Diego County in 1769 and planted vineyards to make sacramental wine from the Mission grape variety.
In 1833, the first European grape varieties were planted in Los Angeles – Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc that had been brought to the west coast from Bordeaux.
