San Benito County

Political district or AVA area in the Californian region; see there.

One of the five wine-growing regions in California. It forms a 560 km long strip along the Pacific coast from the south of San Francisco Bay to Los Angeles in the south. The region is known for its agriculture and tourism. The Salinas Valley is considered one of the most fertile agricultural regions in the USA. In addition to vines, many vegetables and fruits such as lettuce, strawberries and artichokes are grown here.

Central Cost - Carmel Valley - Rebflächen

History

The region was planted with vines as early as the 18th century by Spanish missionaries. From the late 19th century, European immigrants also arrived in the area, particularly Italians, French and Croats, who contributed to the development of commercial viticulture. In the second half of the 20th century, a qualitative upswing began, particularly with the rise of Santa Barbara, Monterey and Paso Robles as important wine-growing areas. Today, the Central Coast is one of the most diverse and dynamic regions in California.

Climate & Soil

A special feature is the climatically different conditions of the higher, warmer areas such as Paso Robles compared to the lower, cooler areas such as Santa Maria or Monterey. The cool air from the Pacific...

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