Santa Barbara Wine Central Coast, California
Learn about Santa Barbara wine, common tasting notes, where the region is and more ...
With a dry and mild climate cooled significantly by moist ocean fog and breezes, Santa Barbara County is a grape-grower’s dream. Part of the larger Central Coast appellation, Santa Barbara is home to Santa Maria Valley and Santa Ynez Valley. The conditions here provide an opportunity for nearly effortless production of high-quality cool-climate wines. This is also the site of the 2004 film Sideways, which caused Pinot Noir’s popularity to skyrocket and brought new acclaim to the region.
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are the stars of Santa Barbara, producing wines marked by racy acidity. Crisp Sauvignon Blanc and savory Syrah are also important. The region is home to many young and enthusiastic winemakers eager to experiment with less common varieties including Chenin Blanc, Grüner Veltliner, Trousseau Gris, Gamay and Cabernet Franc, making it an exciting area to watch.
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Sandhi Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2020Chardonnay from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- WS
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Walt Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- WW
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Tyler Winery Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2019Chardonnay from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- RP
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Margerum Sybarite Sauvignon Blanc 2020Sauvignon Blanc from Happy Canyon, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- V
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Etude Sta. Rita Hills Fiddlestix Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- V
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- WE
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Fess Parker Santa Barbara Chardonnay 2020Chardonnay from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- V
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Stolpman Vineyards La Cuadrilla 2020Other Red Blends from Ballard Canyon, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- RP
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Stolpman Vineyards Love You Bunches Carbonic Sangiovese 2021Sangiovese from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California -
Sanford Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2019Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- RP
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Margerum M5 White 2020Rhone White Blends from Los Olivos District, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California -
Sanford Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- JD
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Fess Parker Ashley's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- JD
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Liquid Farm Sanford and Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- JD
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Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2020Chardonnay from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California -
Foxen Williamson-Dore Vineyard Syrah 2018Syrah/Shiraz from Los Olivos District, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- V
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Lieu Dit Cabernet Franc 2020Cabernet Franc from Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- V
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Kosta Browne Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2020Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California -
Santa Barbara Winery Santa Barbara Pinot Noir 2019Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California -
Liquid Farm White Hill Chardonnay 2019Chardonnay from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- RP
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Chanin Los Alamos Vineyard Chardonnay 2018Chardonnay from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- JD
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