The Santa Ynez Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in Santa Barbara County, California. It is part of the larger Central Coast AVA, and contains the greatest concentration of wineries in Santa Barbara County. The valley is formed by the Purisima Hills and San Rafael Mountains to the north and the Santa Ynez Mountains to the south. Chardonnay is the most planted grape varietal in the cooler, western portion of the valley, and Rhône varietals are more successful in the east.
Wines connected to Santa Ynez Valley AVA
Wine Name:
Fess Parker Marcella’s White Blend
- Winery:
- Fess Parker Winery
- Grape Variety:
- Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier,
- Vintage:
- 2014
- Origin:
- California, Santa Barbara County
- Tasting Notes:
- Fruity, Apricot, Citrus Notes, Lime, Peach, Herbaceous, Bay Leaf, Mineral Notes, Spice, Medium Bodied, Refreshing
- Food Pairing:
- Fish, Fruit, Risotto, Cheese (Light), Margherita Pizza
- Enjoyment Factor:
- Chilled to 45 degrees
- Price:
- $$$$$
Wine Name:
Epiphany Gypsy
- Winery:
- Fess Parker Winery
- Grape Variety:
- Cinsault, Counoise, Grenache, Mourvèdre,
- Vintage:
- 2013
- Origin:
- California, Santa Barbara County
- Tasting Notes:
- Chocolate, Vanilla, Baking Spice, Boysenberry, Cherry, Currant, Plum, Raspberry, Lavender, Layered Texture, Medium Bodied, Smoked Herbs
- Food Pairing:
- Burgers, Pork, Salmon
- Enjoyment Factor:
- Slightly chilled (60-65 degrees)
- Price:
- $$$$$
- Grape Variety:
- Cabernet Sauvignon,
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Origin:
- California, Santa Ynez Valley
- Tasting Notes:
- Earthy, Herbaceous, Vanilla, Big Tannins, Tannic Finich, Black Fruit, Red Fruits, Cigar, Dried Spices
- Food Pairing:
- Red Meat, Steak, Veal, Game Birds, Turkey, Pasta Red Sauce
- Enjoyment Factor:
- Slightly chilled (60-65 degrees)
- Price:
- $$$$$
Wine Name:
Firestone Merlot Santa Ynez Valley
- Grape Variety:
- Merlot,
- Vintage:
- 2012
- Origin:
- Santa Ynez Valley
- Tasting Notes:
- Spice, Allspice, Licorice, Vanilla, Blackberry, Cherry, Violets
- Food Pairing:
- Cheese, Chocolate, Grilled Meat, Pork
- Enjoyment Factor:
- Slightly chilled (60-65 degrees)
- Price:
- $$$$$