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Good Question. According to the appellation system, it encom-
passes many Sonoma County appellations located further inland. But, to those who grow grapes along the "true" coast, it is made up of the north-south band of hills that runs parallel and within 5 miles of the Pacific Ocean.
The climate is warm during the day (70s - 80s) and very cool at night with considerable afternoon breezes. This results in a prolonged growing season with long hang time and a late harvest. As a result, wines from this coastal band tend to exhibit concentrated and complex fruit flavors and have notable structure.
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