Malibu-Newton Canyon AVA
| Wine region | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 1996 |
| Years of wine industry | 28 |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | California, Los Angeles County , Malibu Coast AVA |
| Other regions in California, Los Angeles County , Malibu Coast AVA | Saddle Rock-Malibu AVA |
| Growing season | 296 days |
| Climate region | Region V |
| Heat units | 4,000-4,100 GDD |
| Precipitation (annual average) | 24 in (610 mm) |
| Soil conditions | Loam to clay loam |
| Total area | 850 acres (1 sq mi) |
| Size of planted vineyards | 25 acres (10 ha) |
| No. of vineyards | 1 |
| Grapes produced | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Petite Verdot, Viognier |
| No. of wineries | 1 |
Malibu-Newton Canyon is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) located in western Los Angeles County, California, in the Malibu area . It was established on June 12, 1996 by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Treasury after reviewing the petition submitted by Mr. George Rosenthal, President of Rancho Escondido, Inc., proposing a viticultural appellation to be named "Malibu-Newton Canyon." The viticultural area lies entirely within Newton Canyon, a mountain basin that sits just below Castro Peak, one of the highest elevations located on the oceanside of the Santa Monica Mountains. The bowl-shaped canyon is what distinguishes Malibu-Newton Canyon from the surrounding areas. Vineyards currently within the area are only located on the Rosenthal – The Malibu Estate. The Estate is a 250 acres (100 ha) property entirely within the Malibu-Newton Canyon viticultural area where approximately 25 acres (10 ha) are cultivating premium winegrapes. Varietials include Cabernet Savignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay and Petite Verdot.