| Malibu-Newton Canyon AVA | |
| Type: | American Viticultural Area |
| Year: | 1996[1] |
| Country: | United States |
| Part Of: | California, South Coast AVA |
| Climate Region: | Mediterranean |
| Total Size: | 850acres[2] |
| Planted: | 28acres[3] |
| Grapes: | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Viognier, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Orange Muscat |
The Malibu-Newton Canyon Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area in Los Angeles County, California. The boundaries of the AVA include Newton Canyon, located about 4miles from the Pacific Ocean within the city limits of Malibu. George Rosenthal planted the first vineyards planted in the area since Prohibition in 1987, and was successful in his petition for the creation of the AVA in 1996. The canyon varies in elevation from 1400feet to 2800feet above sea level. Coastal fog and wind can influence the microclimate of the canyon, providing a cooler climate than the surrounding areas.[3]