South Coast AVA

South Coast AVA
Wine region
Type American Viticultural Area
Year established 1985[1]
Country United States
Part of California
Sub-regions Ramona Valley 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

  1. โ†‘ Code of Federal Regulations. "ยง 9.104 South Coast." Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 โ€” American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C โ€” Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Jan. 4, 2008.
  2. 1 2 3 Appellation America (2007). "South Coast (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Jan. 4, 2008.


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