Malibu-Newton Canyon - Wine Region of the Day

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Malibu - Newton Canyon received its designation as an AVA in 1996. Situated on 850 acres, Malibu - Newton Canyon is centered around Newton Canyon in Los Angeles County. Located in the hills just miles away from the Malibu Coast, the vineyards in Newton Canyon sit on an elevation of 2,800 feet. Soils in the Canyon are silty loam with large rocks and stones on the surface. The region receives daily sunshine and is protected from the cooling elements of the Pacific Ocean by the Canyon walls. The well-draining soils and hot temperatures of Newton Canyon make it ideal for the production of Cabernet Sauvignon.

Malibu Coast - Wine Region of the Day

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Photo of the Malibu Coast by David Toomey for Qorkz.

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 Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot and Syrah.