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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Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2018Chardonnay from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- RP
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Foley Estate Winery Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2016Chardonnay from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California -
Lafond SRH Series Syrah 2016Syrah/Shiraz from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- WE
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Walt Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2016Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- WS
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Paul Lato Cinematique Larner Vineyard Syrah 2017Syrah/Shiraz from Ballard Canyon, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- JD
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Brewer-Clifton Machado Pinot Noir 2016Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- JD
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Stolpman Vineyards Originals Syrah 2017Syrah/Shiraz from Ballard Canyon, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- RP
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Paul Lato Victor Francis Peake Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- JD
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Varner El Camino Vineyard Chardonnay 2015Chardonnay from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- RP
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Stolpman Vineyards La Cuadrilla 2018Other Red Blends from Ballard Canyon, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- WE
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Chamisal Vineyards Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2016Chardonnay from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- JD
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Brewer-Clifton Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2016Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- WS
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Santa Barbara Winery Santa Barbara Pinot Noir 2017Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California -
Sandhi Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- V
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Sanford Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2017Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- WE
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Pence PTG Estate Gamay/Pinot 2017Other Red Blends from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- RP
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Paul Lato O Sole Mio Two Wolves Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2019Sauvignon Blanc from Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- JD
