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Central Coast

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Central Coast is a sub-region within California, United States renowned for its Pinot Noir. The auction database contains 549 lots, averaging $186 per bottle and ranging $1–$513. The median auction vintage is 2015. The top wines at auction include Sine Qua Non, Trouver L'Arene Syrah, Central Coast, Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards, Prologue Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Coast, Linne Calodo, Cherry Red, Central Coast, Lillian, Gold Series Syrah N°7, Central Coast, Calera, Pinot Noir, Central Coast, while leading producers include Sine Qua Non, Lillian, Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards, Linne Calodo. The Central Coast sub-region is recognized for its distinctive terroir that produces wines of consistent character and quality. Collectors are drawn to the combination of geographical specificity, the quality of individual producers, and the historical significance of the sub-region's wines in the context of California. Auction activity reflects sustained international demand for the region's finest bottles, with the best examples demonstrating clear aging potential and site expression.

Central Coast
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Central Coast contributes 549 lots to the auction database, averaging $186 per bottle and ranging $1–$513, reflecting sustained collector demand for Pinot Noir from this sub-region.

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The price range from $1–$513 encompasses entry-level village wine to Sine Qua Non, Trouver L'Arene Syrah, Central Coast, the most sought-after sub-region bottlings from top-rated producers.

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Leading producers Sine Qua Non, Lillian, Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards, Linne Calodo have established consistent reputations for quality, forming the core of auction demand within Central Coast.

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The top-traded wines — Sine Qua Non, Trouver L'Arene Syrah, Central Coast, Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards, Prologue Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Coast, Linne Calodo, Cherry Red, Central Coast — represent the benchmark for sub-region-level quality and are the primary drivers of auction pricing.

$186

Avg Price / Bottle

549

Auction Lots

2015

Top Vintage

$1 – $513

Price Range

In the Glass

Central Coast Pinot Noir is characterized by red cherry, raspberry, and earthy complexity typical of its California terroir. The wines show fine tannin structure, natural acidity, and the capacity to develop secondary aromas of truffle, game, and dried herbs with age. The specific soils and microclimate of Central Coast produce a style that is recognizable within the broader regional context.

Red Wines

WineAvg PriceLots Sold
Sine Qua Non
Trouver L'Arene Syrah
$303
287
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards
Prologue Cabernet Sauvignon
$76
40
Linne Calodo
Cherry Red
$61
35
Lillian
Gold Series Syrah N°7
$82
34
Calera
Pinot Noir
$26
17
Smith & Hook
Proprietary Red Wine Blend
$47
12
Roar
Syrah Garys
$65
9
Byron
Byron Pinot Noir
$22
6
AP Vin
Garys Pinot Noir
$43
6
Wild Horse
Pinot Noir
$11
6
McPrice Myers (Barrel 27)
Bull by the Horns
$96
5
Wild Horse
Cabernet Sauvignon
$25
5

White Wines

WineAvg PriceLots Sold
Mer Soleil
Chardonnay
$16
8
Talley
Rincon Chardonnay
$30
7

Top Producers

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