WINE REGIONS: California's Central Coast

Winery Listing

California's Central Coast wine region is defined by its proximity to the ocean. The mountain ranges run east to west, and open to the ocean. These natural "alleys" allow the cool ocean fog and breezes to flow into the coastal valleys and their vineyards. This moderate climate, a combination of foggy mornings, mid-day sun, and afternoon breezes, provides a long growing season and slow, even ripening of the grapes. Slower ripening and a longer season translates into more intense flavors in the grapes, and ultimately, the wine.

The Central Coast is comprised of five main growing areas: Arroyo Grande Valley, Edna Valley, Paso Robles, Santa Ynez Valley, and Santa Maria Valley. And although similar in climate and topology, each have slightly different microclimates which affect the varietals grown and the styles of wines produced.

Much of this area, often referred to as the Santa Barbara Coast, is former ocean bottom. A high concentration of sand and limestone combined with the rocky, alluvial soils deposited by the runoff from the surrounding mountains create a unique soil composition. Excellent drainage and low nutrition combine to encourage root development, reduced vine growth, a lower water-to-sugar ratio, and ultimately, highly concentrated flavors. 

This region's wine heritage dates back over 200 years, where the first vines were planted by Franciscan monks. Used primarily for Sacramental wines, the began making brandy as a revenue source. 

As settlers moved into the valleys around Santa Barbara, vineyard acreage grew dramatically, mostly from cuttings brought over from Europe, and many families began producing wine commercially.

In the past 10 years, the Central Coast has matured and grown into a world-class wine region. Growers sell much of their grapes wineries throughout California, and many premium award-winning wines are produced by the region's wineries. 

From Chardonnay to Viognier, with a healthy dose of Pinot Noir, Syrah, Grenache, and many Italian varietals and blends, the Central Coast provides a unique and enjoyable wine tasting excursion.

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ALPHABETICAL LISTING of WINERIES
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 

A

Adelaida Cellars
5805 Adelaida Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446  1.805.239.8980

Alban Vineyards
8575 Orcutt Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420  1.805.546.0305 

Andrew Murray Vineyards
6701 Foxen Cyn. Rd., Los Olivos, CA 93441 1.805.686.9604

Arciero Winery
5625 Hwy 46 East, Paso Robles, CA 93447  1.805.239.2562 

Au Bon Climat
2905 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos, 93441 1.805.937.9801 

B

Baileyana
5880 Edna Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401  1.805.544.9080 

Beckmen Vineyards
2670 Ontiveros Rd., Los Olivos, CA 93441  1.805.688.8664 

Bonny Doon
Hwy 46 West  Paso Robles, CA 93446  1.805.239.5614

The Brander Vineyard
Hyw. 154 at Roblar Avenue, Los Olivos, 93441 1.805.688.2455 

Buttonwood Farm Winery
1500 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang, CA 93464.805.688.3032 

Byron VineyaRd., & Winery
5230 Tepusquet Rd., Santa Maria, CA 93454  1.805.937.7288 

C

Caparone Winery
2280 San Marcos Road, Paso Robles  1.805.467.3827 

Carpe Diem
453 Deutz Dr  Arroyo Grande, CA 93420  1.805.481.1763 

Claiborne & Churchill
2649 Carpenter Cyn Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401  1.805.544.4066

Corbett Canyon Vineyards
2195 Corbett Cyn Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420  1.805.544.5800

Cottonwood Canyon Winery
4330 Santa Fe Rd.,San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 1.805.549.9463

Cottonwood Canyon Vineyard
3940 Dominion Road, Santa Maria, CA 93454  1.805.937.9063 

Curtis Winery
5249 Foxen Cyn Rd., Los Olivos, CA 93441  1.805.686.8990

D

Domaine Alfred ( Formerly The Chamisal Vineyard)
7525 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401  408.764.0615

Dover Canyon
Bethel Rd., off Hwy 46  Templeton, CA 93465 1.805.434.0319 

E 

Eberle Winery
Hwy 46 East  Paso Robles, CA 93446  1.805.238.9607 

Edna Valley Vineyard
2585 Biddle Ranch Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401  1.805.544.9549 

F

Fiddlehead Cellars
1667 Oak Street, Suite B  Davis 95616 

Foley Estates VineyaRd., & Winery
1711 Alamo Pintado Rd., Solvang, CA 93463  1.805.688.9327 

Fratelli Perata
1595 Arbor Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446  1.805.238.2809  

G

The Gainey Vineyard
3950 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez, CA 93460  1.805.688.0558 

Grey Wolf Cellars
Hwy 46 W at Anderson Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446  1.805.237.0771 

H

I

J

Jaffurs Wine Cellars
2319 Foothill Lane  Santa Barbara 93105  1.805.962.8043 

Justin Winery
11680 Chimney Rock Rd.  Paso Robles, CA 93446  1.805.238.6932

K

Kynsi
PO Box 356  San Luis Obispo, CA 93401  1.805.544.6181

L

Laetitia VineyaRd., and Winery
453 Deutz Drive  Arroyo Grande, CA 93420  1.805.481.1772

Lane Tanner
PO Box 286, Santa Maria 93456  1.805.929.1826 

LeewaRd., Winery
2784 Johnson Drive  Ventura 93003  1.805.656.5054 

Live Oak Vineyards
Hwy 46 at Bethel  1480 N. Bethel Rd., Templeton, CA 93465  1.805.227.4766 

Los Olivos Vintners
2923 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos, 93441  1. 800.824.8584 

M

Maloy O'Neill Vineyards
4560 Creston Road, Paso Robles, CA 93447  1.805.238.6668  

Mastantuono
2720 Oak View Rd., Templeton, CA 93465 1.805.238.0676 

Meridian Vineyards
7000 Hwy 46 East  7 mi e. of 101, Paso Robles, CA 1.805.237.6000 

Mission View Estate
Hwy 101 at Wellsona Rd.  San Miguel, CA 93451  1.805.237.0383 

Mosby Winery
9496 Santa Rosa Road, Buellton, CA  1.805.688.2415

N

Nadeau Family Vintners
3860 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446 1.805.239.3574

Norman Vineyards
7450 Vineyard. Dr.  Paso Robles, CA 93446  1.805.237.0138

O

Old Creek Ranch & Winery
10024 East Old Creek Road, Ventura, CA  1.805.649.4132 

P

Peachy Canyon Winery
Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446  1.805.237.1577 

Presidio Winery
 1539 Mission Drive Solvang, CA  1.805.965.9463 t

Q

R

Rideau Vineyards
1562 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang, CA 93463  1.805.688.0305 

S

Sanford Winery
7250 Santa Rosa Road, Buellton, CA 93427  1.805.688.3300 

Santa Rita Creek
2225 Raymond Ave  Templeton, CA 93465 1.805.434.1687 

Saucelito Canyon
1600 Saucelito Creek Rd.  Arroyo Grande, CA 93420  1.805.489.8762 

Silver Canyon
11240 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446  1.805.238.9392

Sine Qua Non
Ojai  Ventura County  1.805.640.0997 

Sunstone Vineyards & Winery
125 North Refugio Road, Santa Ynez, CA 93460  1.805.688.WINE

Sylvester Winery
5115 Buena Vista Drive  Paso Robles, CA 93447  1.805.227.4000 

T

Talley Vineyards
3031 Lopez Dr  Arroyo Grande, CA 93420  1.805.489.0446 

Treana
2175 Arbor Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446  1.805.238.4063 

U

V

Vandale Vineyards
3040 Box Canyon Santa Ynez, CA 93460 1.805.688.0255

W

Whitcraft Winery
1861 Lewis St.  BallaRd., Solvang, CA 93463 

Windemere
3482 Sacramento Dr. Suite E  San Luis Obispo , CA 1.805.542.0133 

X

Y

York Mountain Winery
7505 York Mountain Road, Templeton, CA 93465 1.805.238.3925 

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