Central Coast California Flashcards
How long is the Central Coast AVA?
280 miles from San Francisco to Santa Barbara
What are the two northern-most AVAs within the Central Coast AVA?
Livermore Valley AVA and Santa Cruz Mountains AVA
Livermore Valley AVA is located near what large bay found in California?
San Francisco Bay
When was Livermore Valley first planted, and by whom?
During the 1760s by Spanish Missionaries.
During the 1880s Wente Vineyards was established using chardonnay cuttings from _____, and Concannon Vineyards was founded using Cab Sauv vines from ______
- Meursault
- Margaux
What are two of the biggest names found in the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA
Ridge Vineyards
Mount Eden Vineyards
Domaine Eden
Rhys Vineyards
What is the most notable vineyard found in the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA
- Monte Bello Vineyard (Ridge)
What Fault runs through the Central Coast?
San Andreas Fault
List the AVAs found within Monterey County
- Monterey AVA
- Santa Lucia Highlands AVA
- Arroyo Seco AVA
- Chalone AVA
- Carmel Valley AVA
What is Ridge’s Monte Bello Cabernet aged in?
Primarily American Oak
- The most recent vintage was 98% American, 2% French Oak
Name the Largest AVA in Monterey County
The Monterey AVA (80 miles long)
What is the main grape of the Monterey AVA?
Chardonnay, making up more than 50% of the plantings
What are the main grapes being grown in the Santa Lucia Highlands?
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah
Name the main soil type for the Santa Lucia Highlands’?
Granitic Soils
Name some of the notable vineyards found within the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA
- Sleepy Hallow Vineyard
- Double L Vineyard
- Rosella’s Vineyard
- Gary’s Soberanes Vineyards
- Sierra Mar Vineyard
- Las Alturas Vineyard
- Pisoni Vineyard
The Mt. Harlan AVA is located in which mountains, and is home to which notable vineyard?
The Gabilan Mountains
The Calera Vineyards
Arroyo Seco draws it name from what natural feature?
The ‘dry creek’ it sits upon.
What AVA, aside from the Mt. Harlan AVA, is also located in the Gabilan Mountain Range?
Chalone AVA
What are the 3 main AVAs found in San Luis Obispo County?
Paso Robles
Edna Valley
Arroyo Grande
How many sub-AVAs are located within Paso Robles?, and how many can you name?
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
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?
The Templeton Gap
What is more unique soil type that is found throughout most of Paso Robles?
Calcareous Soil
Name some of the important wineries found within Paso Robles
- J Lohr
- Justin
- Eberle
- Daou
- Austin Hope
- Adeladia
- L’Aventure
- Tablas Creek