Sta. Rita Hills AVA

Santa Rita Hills AVA

Santa Rita Hills is the newest AVA within the Santa Ynez Valley appellation.

Located on the far western end of the long corridor, the marine influence is directly off the ocean providing an extremely cool climate.

The home and inspiration of “Sideways” the Santa Rita Hills appellation has recently achieved national acclaim for its outstanding Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and my personal favorite, cool climate Syrah.

The wines emerging from this area are highly stylized and structured. Some of Santa Barbara County's youngest winemakers, as well as several of the area's wine making pioneers, grow and produce wine just miles from one another, making for wines of great daring and elegance.

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