San Ysidro District AVA
San Ysidro District AVA encompasses low hills and valley terrain near Gilroy within Santa Clara Valley. warm sunny days moderated by Pacific air entering through mountain gaps, gravelly and sandy alluvial loams with well-drained foothill soils, and varied exposures shape Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Rhône varieties, and aromatic whites.
Overview
San Ysidro District AVA occupies low hills and valley terrain near Gilroy within Santa Clara Valley. Elevation, terrain, and distance from marine influence create meaningful local differences. Warm sunny days moderated by Pacific air entering through mountain gaps guide ripening, while gravelly and sandy alluvial loams with well-drained foothill soils influence drainage and vigor. Its clearest identity is Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Rhône varieties, and aromatic whites; vineyard and producer links provide deeper specificity.
Geography & Climate
The AVA encompasses low hills and valley terrain near Gilroy within Santa Clara Valley, with slopes, elevations, and exposures creating important variation.
Soils
Gravelly and sandy alluvial loams with well-drained foothill soils influence water retention, drainage, rooting depth, and vigor.
Wine Styles
The area is best represented by Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Rhône varieties, and aromatic whites.