South Coast AVA

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.

South Coast AVA
Wine region
TypeAmerican Viticultural Area
Year established1985
CountryUnited States
Part ofCalifornia
Sub-regionsRamona Valley AVA, San Pasqual Valley AVA, Temecula Valley AVA
Climate regionMediterranean
Size of planted vineyards3,000 acres (12 km2)
Grapes producedCabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Lenoir, Merlot, Montepulciano, Muscat Canelli, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Pinot gris, Riesling, Sangiovese, Sauvignon blanc, Symphony, Syrah, Tempranillo, Trebbiano, Viognier, Zinfandel
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