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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Brewer-Clifton 3D Chardonnay 2018Chardonnay from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- JD
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Melville Sta. Rita Hills Estate Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- JD
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Brewer-Clifton Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2018Chardonnay from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- JD
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Stolpman Vineyards Para Maria De Los Tecolotes 2018Syrah/Shiraz from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- WE
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Kosta Browne Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2019Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California -
Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2019Chardonnay from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California -
Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California -
Sandhi Sanford and Benedict Chardonnay 2018Chardonnay from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- V
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Sandhi Sanford and Benedict Pinot Noir 2017Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- V
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Stolpman Vineyards Estate Grown Syrah 2018Syrah/Shiraz from Ballard Canyon, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- RP
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El Pino Club Sea Floored Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- WW
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Siduri Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- JD
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Walt Clos Pepe Pinot Noir 2017Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- WE
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Greg Norman Estates Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2017Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California -
Etude Sta. Rita Hills Fiddlestix Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- WE
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Stolpman Vineyards Love You Bunches Carbonic Sangiovese 2020Sangiovese from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California -
Paul Lato Seabiscuit Zotovich Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- JD
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Tyler Winery Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- D
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Melville Block M Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- WE
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