Winegeeks

“S” appellations

Santa Rita Hills

Located between the Purisima and Santa Rosa ranges at the western edge of the Santa Ynez Valley, this AVA was recently approved by the BATF. This Region 1 area faces cool ocean breezes that cause this AVA to be 10°F to 15°F cooler than Santa Ynez. The climate creates an ideal growing environment for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, while Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and Syrah are also popular.

Location

United States → California → Santa Barbara County

Appellation Type

American AVA

Wineries (1)

Melville

Wines (8)

Melville Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills 2012 Santa Rita Hills Red
Melville Chardonnay Santa Rita Hills Inox 2009 Santa Rita Hills White
Melville Syrah Santa Rita Hills Verna's Vineyard 2008 Santa Rita Hills Red
Diatom Chardonnay Santa Rita Hills Babcock 2007 Santa Rita Hills White
Babcock Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills Grand Cuvee 2004 Santa Rita Hills Red
Santa Barbara Winery Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills 2004 Santa Rita Hills Red
Melville Vineyards Syrah Estate Santa Rita Hills 2003 Santa Rita Hills Red
Melville Vineyards Santa Rita Hills Estate Chardonnay 2002 Santa Rita Hills White