Santa Cruz Mountains AVA

Region Hierarchy
Climate(s) Moderate
Elevation
Notes On the north end of the Central Coast it includes many hillside vineyards on infertile soils. Cooled by the Ocean as well as elevation.
Central Coast AVA notes: Notably warmer than the North Coast areas
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Grape(s)
Color Grape Notes
Red Cabernet Sauvignon Grape Grape notes: High tannins due to thick skin. Buds late and needs a long growing season. Often blended with Merlot to gain softness. Usually destemmed and crushed.
Red Pinot Noir (Nero) Grape Grape notes: Low tannins due to thin skin. Susceptible to rot. Early budding and ripening.
White Chardonnay Grape
Wines(s)
Type Wine Notes
Still Red Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Elegant
Wine notes: Often able to age well.
Still Red Pinot Noir Wine High quality
Wine notes: Burgundy Pinot Noir is typically drunk young.
Still White Chardonnay Wine High quality



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