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.
United States → California → Santa Barbara County
American AVA
| 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 |