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Why does north coast cabernet sauvignon do really well?

• The red wines of the north coast AVA show meticulous winemaking and use of oak wood barrels. The wines are some of the top wines in the US and the world. The expertise and the craftsmanship of winemaking north coast wineries is rivaled by few.

The micro-climate of North Coast AVA.

• The main influence of climate for California's north coast vineyards wines is the pacific ocean. The rocky mountain range runs parallel to the coast and protects from the cold inland climate. One of the main influences of the ocean is the onset of fog at night time and its dispersion by the afternoon. Followed by the warm California sun giving enough sunlight to ripen the grapes. The altitude of north coast California presents a cooling effect on the grapes of the north coast of California. The presence of large mountains and valleys allows for beneficial exposure to sunlight.

Fun Facts of California Cabernet Sauvignon.

• The judgment of Paris - the 1973 chardonnay from Chateau Montelena and the 1973 cabernet sauvignon from Stag's Leap Wine Cellars won a blind test beating the world-renowned and best French Vintners. A major win for the United states viticulture.
• Cabernet Sauvignon is the second most planted grape in California.
• Cabernet Sauvignon is famous for its “green bell pepper” flavor, which comes from a compound called pyrazine.
• Cabernet Sauvignon Day falls on Thursday before Labor Day.

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