Central Coast California

Question 1

How long is the Central Coast AVA?

Answer 1

280 miles from San Francisco to Santa Barbara

Question 2

What are the two northern-most AVAs within the Central Coast AVA?

Answer 2

Livermore Valley AVA and Santa Cruz Mountains AVA

Question 3

Livermore Valley AVA is located near what large bay found in California?

Answer 3

San Francisco Bay

Question 4

When was Livermore Valley first planted, and by whom?

Answer 4

During the 1760s by Spanish Missionaries.

Question 5

During the 1880s Wente Vineyards was established using chardonnay cuttings from _____, and Concannon Vineyards was founded using Cab Sauv vines from ______

Answer 5

• Meursault

- Margaux

Question 6

What are two of the biggest names found in the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA

Answer 6

Ridge Vineyards
Mount Eden Vineyards
Domaine Eden
Rhys Vineyards

Question 7

What is the most notable vineyard found in the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA

Answer 7

• Monte Bello Vineyard (Ridge)

Question 8

What Fault runs through the Central Coast?

Answer 8

San Andreas Fault

Question 9

List the AVAs found within Monterey County

Answer 9

• Monterey AVA
• Santa Lucia Highlands AVA
• Arroyo Seco AVA
• Chalone AVA
• Carmel Valley AVA

Question 10

What is Ridge’s Monte Bello Cabernet aged in?

Answer 10

Primarily American Oak

• The most recent vintage was 98% American, 2% French Oak

Question 11

Name the Largest AVA in Monterey County

Answer 11

The Monterey AVA (80 miles long)

Question 12

What is the main grape of the Monterey AVA?

Answer 12

Chardonnay, making up more than 50% of the plantings

Question 13

What are the main grapes being grown in the Santa Lucia Highlands?

Answer 13

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah

Question 14

Name the main soil type for the Santa Lucia Highlands’?

Answer 14

Granitic Soils

Question 15

Name some of the notable vineyards found within the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA

Answer 15

• Sleepy Hallow Vineyard
• Double L Vineyard
• Rosella’s Vineyard
• Gary’s Soberanes Vineyards
• Sierra Mar Vineyard
• Las Alturas Vineyard
• Pisoni Vineyard

Question 16

The Mt. Harlan AVA is located in which mountains, and is home to which notable vineyard?

Answer 16

The Gabilan Mountains

The Calera Vineyards

Question 17

Arroyo Seco draws it name from what natural feature?

Answer 17

The ‘dry creek’ it sits upon.

Question 18

What AVA, aside from the Mt. Harlan AVA, is also located in the Gabilan Mountain Range?

Answer 18

Chalone AVA

Question 19

What are the 3 main AVAs found in San Luis Obispo County?

Answer 19

Paso Robles
Edna Valley
Arroyo Grande

Question 20

How many sub-AVAs are located within Paso Robles?, and how many can you name?

Answer 20

There are currently 11 AVAs within Paso Robles:

• Adelaida District
• San Miguel District
• Paso Robles Estrella District
• Paso Robles Geneseo District
• San Juan Creek
• Paso Robles Highlands District
• Creston District
• El Pomar District
• Paso Robles Willow Creek District
• York Mountain
• Santa Margarita Ranch

Question 21

What is the name of the gap in the coastal ranges that lets the Pacific Ocean’s air to act as a moderating influence on certain portions of Paso Robles?

Answer 21

The Templeton Gap

Question 22

What is more unique soil type that is found throughout most of Paso Robles?

Answer 22

Calcareous Soil

Question 23

Name some of the important wineries found within Paso Robles

Answer 23

• J Lohr
• Justin
• Eberle
• Daou
• Austin Hope
• Adeladia
• L’Aventure
• Tablas Creek