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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Kosta Browne Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- JD
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The Hilt Estate Pinot Noir 2016Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- RP
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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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Stolpman Vineyards Originals Syrah 2017Syrah/Shiraz from Ballard Canyon, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- RP
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Lafond SRH Series Syrah 2016Syrah/Shiraz from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- WE
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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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Sanford Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir (375ML half-bottle) 2016Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California -
Brewer-Clifton Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2016Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- WS
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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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Jonata La Sangre de Jonata 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- JD
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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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Greg Norman Estates Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2016Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California -
Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California -
Paul Lato Atticus John Sebastiano Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- JD
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Pali Wine Co Summit Pinot Noir 2016Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- WE
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Chanin Duvarita Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015Pinot Noir from 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
