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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Storm Wines Grande Marque Rouge 2012Rhone Red Blends from Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California -
Larner Elemental GSM 2012Rhone Red Blends from Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California- WE
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Zaca Mesa Z Cuvee 2012Rhone Red Blends from Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California -
Qupe Los Olivos Cuvee Syrah Mourvedre Grenache 2012Rhone Red Blends from Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California -
Koehler Winery Les 3 Trois Cepages Red Wine 2012Rhone Red Blends from Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California -
Core Alta Mesa Vineyard Elevation Sensation 2012Rhone Red Blends from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California -
Curtis Santa Barbara County Heritage Rose 2012Rhone Red Blends from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California -
Zaca Mesa Z Three Red Wine 2012Rhone Red Blends from Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California -
R2 Wine Company Santa Ynez Valley Rhapsody En Blu 2012Rhone Red Blends from Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California -
Buttonwood Farms Grenache-Syrah 2012Rhone Red Blends from Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California -
Nine North Wine Company Dirty Pure Project F Bomb 2012Rhone Red Blends from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California -
Coquelicot Estate Vineyard Estate Sixer 2012Rhone Red Blends from Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California -
Consilience Cuvee Mambo Red Wine 2012Rhone Red Blends from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
