Sta. Rita Hills
Santa Barbara · Elite Pinot Noir
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Pinot NoirSignature
Santa Barbara CountyRegion
Pinot Noir Chardonnay Syrah
Why This Region Matters
Sta. Rita Hills is one of America's elite Pinot Noir appellations, a cool, windswept stretch of the western Santa Ynez Valley where the transverse coastal mountains pull frigid ocean air directly over the vines. The result is Pinot Noir and Chardonnay of stunning intensity, structure, and minerality, wines that rank among the most sought-after on the Central Coast.
Pinot Noir Country
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Distinctive Climate
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22 Wineries
22 producers in Sta. Rita Hills are catalogued on WinoNotion, from boutique family estates to established names.
Part of Santa Barbara County
Sta. Rita Hills is a distinct sub-region within Santa Barbara County, with its own character worth seeking out on any visit.
Climate & Terroir
Sta. Rita Hills sits at the cold, western mouth of the Santa Ynez Valley, fully exposed to Pacific wind and fog. The relentless marine influence and limestone-laced, sandy soils produce a long, cool growing season that yields concentrated, high-acid Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Visiting Sta. Rita Hills
Lompoc's 'Wine Ghetto' of urban tasting rooms anchors the western end; Buellton sits to the east near the famous Hitching Post.
Wineries in Sta. Rita Hills
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Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards
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Ampelos Cellars
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Babcock Winery & Vineyards
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Brewer-Clifton
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Clos Pepe Estate
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Domaine de la Côte
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Dragonette Cellars
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Fiddlehead Cellars
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Habit Wine Company
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Kessler-Haak Vineyards
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Lutum Wines
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Melville Winery
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Montemar Wines
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Oleada Wines
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Pali Wine Co.
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Pali Wine Company
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Sanford Winery & Vineyards
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Sanguis Wine
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Scar of the Sea
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Tatomer Wines
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Tendu Wine
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Zotovich Family Vineyards
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🗺 WinoNotion Visitor Tip
Sta. Rita Hills rewards a focused visit. Lompoc's 'Wine Ghetto' of urban tasting rooms anchors the western end; Buellton sits to the east near the famous Hitching Post. Call ahead, many of the best estates here are by appointment only.