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North Coast AVA: 2,188 Wineries, Counties and Grapes

The North Coast AVA is a federally designated American Viticultural Area in California, established under 27 CFR 9.30. It covers Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa counties and contains 2,188 licensed wine producers and contains 54 nested AVAs.

Where These Wineries Are

North Coast AVA: 2,188 Wineries, Counties and Grapes

Details are collected from public records and the producer's own website and may be outdated. theUSAwineguide.com is not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information; confirm hours and availability with the winery before visiting.

Before You Go

Tasting rooms change their hours constantly and many small producers are appointment only. Confirm directly with the winery before you travel.

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Where the North Coast AVA Is

Lake

Marin

Mendocino

Napa

Solano

Sonoma

Grapes Grown in North Coast

Cabernet Sauvignon

Pinot Noir

Chardonnay

Sauvignon Blanc

Merlot

Zinfandel

Cabernet Franc

Syrah

AVAs Inside North Coast

Alexander Valley

Anderson Valley

Atlas Peak

Benmore Valley

Bennett Valley

Big Valley District–Lake County

Calistoga

Chalk Hill

Chiles Valley

Clear Lake

Cole Ranch

Coombsville

Crystal Springs of Napa Valley

Diamond Mountain District

Dry Creek Valley

Legal Definition

Codified at 27 CFR 9.30.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many wineries are in the North Coast AVA?

2,188 licensed producers are located in the North Coast AVA.

Where is the North Coast AVA?

It lies in California, covering Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, Solano counties.

What does the North Coast AVA designation mean?

A wine labelled North Coast must contain at least 85 percent grapes grown inside the AVA boundary, which is defined in 27 CFR 9.30.

Is North Coast part of a larger AVA?

No, North Coast is not nested inside another AVA.

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Alexander Valley AVA · Anderson Valley AVA · Atlas Peak AVA · Benmore Valley AVA · Bennett Valley AVA · Big Valley District–Lake County AVA · Calistoga AVA · Chalk Hill AVA · Chiles Valley AVA · Clear Lake AVA · Cole Ranch AVA · Coombsville AVA · Crystal Springs of Napa Valley AVA · Diamond Mountain District AVA · Dry Creek Valley AVA · Eagle Peak Mendocino County AVA · Fort Ross-Seaview AVA · Fountaingrove District AVA · Guenoc Valley AVA · High Valley AVA · Howell Mountain AVA · Kelsey Bench–Lake County AVA · Knights Valley AVA · Long Valley-Lake County AVA · Los Carneros AVA · McDowell Valley AVA · Mendocino AVA · Mendocino Ridge AVA · Moon Mountain District Sonoma County AVA · Mt. Veeder AVA · Napa Valley AVA · Northern Sonoma AVA · Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley AVA · Oakville AVA · Petaluma Gap AVA · Potter Valley AVA · Red Hills Lake County AVA · Redwood Valley AVA · Rockpile AVA · Russian River Valley AVA · Rutherford AVA · Solano County Green Valley AVA · Sonoma Coast AVA · Sonoma Mountain AVA · Sonoma Valley AVA · Spring Mountain District AVA · St. Helena AVA · Stags Leap District AVA · Suisun Valley AVA · Upper Lake Valley AVA · West Sonoma Coast AVA · Wild Horse Valley AVA · Yorkville Highlands AVA · Yountville AVA

States

California Wineries

Grapes

Cabernet Sauvignon Wineries · Pinot Noir Wineries · Chardonnay Wineries · Sauvignon Blanc Wineries · Merlot Wineries · Zinfandel Wineries · Cabernet Franc Wineries · Syrah Wineries

Details are collected from public records and the producer's own website and may be outdated. theUSAwineguide.com is not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information; confirm hours and availability with the winery before visiting.