I recently came across a great book review on Wines and Wineries of California’s Central Coast, a comprehensive guide from Monterey to Santa Barbara that we have in the winery shop. I am always interested to see how different authors are able to interpret and lay out our growing region, and this is a great guide, particularly for the traveling wine taster.
The book consists of a very good 30-page introduction and a main section with winery profiles. The latter is divided into three parts, each focusing on a separate county: Monterey, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara. Each of these contains its own detailed introduction, while appendices list Central Coast sub-appellations and few grayscale maps follow.
Ausmus goes into considerable depth in the introduction, discussing the genesis of the region’s gross geology and how that affects the climate and the soils. He also argues for redefining the Central Coast AVA by dividing it into three sections: North-, Mid- and South-Central Coast — essentially following county boundaries. Besides validating the scope of the book, this attempts to clarify the region’s identity and make it more understandable to the consumer.
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Joanie Hudson, Assistant Tasting Room Manager, Santa Barbara Winery
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