Santa Barbara wine country is sandwiched between two mountain ranges with elevations ranging from 200 feet in the valley to 3400 feet in the hillside vineyards. Soils range from pockets of calcareous limestone that help maintain acidity, diatomaceous earth creates concentrated wines, sandy soils make more fruit driven styles, and finally, clay loam mixtures retain moisture for thirsty vines.
Santa Barbara is the longest transverse valley found on the western Pacific coast–from Alaska to South America. This creates climate conditions perfect for world-class cool climate wines.
Wines are both elegant and sophisticated while maintaining down-to-earth minerality. They show an artful balance between fruit purity, a rich velvety texture and freshness. The most commonly planted cultivars in the valley include: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc.
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