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Outstanding houses in San Diego County.

The San Diego County reading

San Diego's winemakers chase cool-climate precision in a region built for heat, coaxing bright acidity and restraint from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay at the edge of the Pacific's reach.

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Region DNA

The character of San Diego County

Based on 127 wines with structural data

Style profile

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Experimental

Wide stylistic range — expect surprises

San Diego County
Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite
3
80–89 Great
6
70–79 Good
1
<70 Other
0

Based on 10 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

Red fruitOakBlack fruitTree fruitCitrus fruit

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

Californian White
24
Californian Rosé
19
Californian Red Blend
19
Californian Syrah
15
Californian Zinfandel
12
Californian Bordeaux Blend
12
Californian Cabernet Sauvignon
10
Californian Merlot
9

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon28Shiraz/Syrah28Merlot24Grenache19Zinfandel17Chardonnay17Malbec16Sangiovese14Viognier14Petite Sirah13

Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count

Most representative winery

The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of San Diego County

Shadow Mountain Vineyards

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San Diego County

San Diego's winemakers chase cool-climate precision in a region built for heat, coaxing bright acidity and restraint from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay at the edge of the Pacific's reach.

Producers in San Diego County

Restaurants in San Diego County

Restaurants in San Diego County