Paicines - Wine Region Of The Day
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Paicines received its designation as an AVA in 1982. Sitting on 42,882 acres, Paicines is a sub-appellation of the San Benito AVA. The soil of the region consists of a sandy loam. The temperature is akin to that of the high desert and often will see daily temperatures north of 100 degrees in the peak of the growing season. As the sun sets, the temperature will drop dramatically, sometimes by as much as 40 degrees, and the grapes will cool off. Without this swing in temperatures, the region would be too hot to produce vines. The diurnal cycle allows for a longer growing season, and the grapes will stay on the vine longer than in neighboring AVAs. The region is known for producing Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Syrah.