This weeks focus will be on the California's Central Coast, famous for both cool climate and warm climate grapes that grow a short distance from each other. The most popular of the cool climate varietals in this region is Pinot Noir which received somewhat of a revival since its focus in the film Sideways. This region also received is cult wine status by producing some of the best U.S. Rhone varietal wines (Syrah bring the most prominent) made by the pioneer "Rhone Rangers" John Alban (Alban Vineyards) and Manfred Krankl (Sine Qua Non). These pioneers produce the regions cult classics that are a treat to come across, but unfortunately the average wine lover doesn't always have the opportunity to taste these sought after wines since they are limited production and are "mailing list" only. For this reason we will focus on the wines everyone can acquire and although these wines do not walk the red carpet or are priced like high end sports cars, they are definitely worth joining the cult.