Malibu Coast - Wine Region of the Day

Malibu Coast

Map of the Malibu Coast viticultural area by Gretchen Neuman for Qorkz.com


Containing the smaller Malibu-Newton Canyon and Saddle Rock Malibu appellations, the Malibu Coast AVA was created in 2014.  Ironically, due to its size this  the last of the three Malibu appellations adopted.  The region has been producing wine since the 1820's when Spanish General Jose Bartolome Tapia settled the property now known as Serra Retreat.  Currently, the area is home to more than fifty vineyards producing mainly Cabernet SauvignonChardonnayMerlot and Syrah.