Southern California AVAs

Information about the American Viticulture Areas (AVAs) of Southern California. Most of the wineries and Vineyards of Southern California are located within an American Viticulture Area called the "South Coast AVA". That area includes the grape growing regions of Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and San Diego County. The South Coast AVA was formally established in 1985 and it includes approximately 3000 acres of vineyards.

Cucamonga Valley AVA
- Formally recognized in 1985
- Includes about 1000 acres of vineyards
- Before prohibition had about 60 wineries
- at that time grew more grapes then Napa/Sonoma
- Today the region has 3 wineries.
- Cucamonga-Guasti-Ontario Wine District History
WINERIES TODAY:
- Galleano Winery (Mira Loma, Riverside County)
- Joseph Filippi Winery (Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino County)

Leona Valley AVA

Malibu-Newton Canyon AVA

Ramona Valley AVA

Saddle Rock-Malibu AVA

San Pasqual Valley AVA

Temecula Valley AVA
- Mount Palomar Winery - Thornton Winery - South Coast Winery - Callaway Winery - Stuart Cellars Winery - Hart Winery

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