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Southern California

Whilst the international reputation of Southern California is built on the promise of beautiful white sandy beaches, unrivalled surf and abundant sunshine, its wine industry is also beginning to emerge as a serious challenger to the more established AVAs of the Central and North Coasts. Increasingly recognised for its high quality wines, this Californian sub-zone is most synonymous with lush, well-balanced varietals from the Zinfandel grape and bold, aromatic Bordeaux blends.

Southern California

Key Facts about Southern California

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Appellations of Southern California



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Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County and the populous city which bears its name is perhaps best known for its affiliation with the film industry and its vast, decent...

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6 appellations
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Riverside County

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1 appellation
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San Bernadino County

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1 appellation
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San Diego County

Bordering Mexico, San Diego County is the southern most point of California's winemaking scene. The area is home to two little known AVAs - the Ram...

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2 appellations