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Sta. Rita Hills
"Santa Barbara is making enough rich,
multi-dimensional, sumptuous Pinot Noir to get my nomination as
America's most promising region for Pinot Noir!" As with all great wine appellations, it is the combination of climate and soils, elevation and aspect, select grape varietals and clones, farming and winemaking that make the area and its wines so unique. But perhaps the largest influence on appellation is the fact that it lies in two valleys that run east-west, and open out on to the Pacific Ocean. Mornings are typically blanketed by ocean fog, which keeps the morning temperatures in the 50's or 60's through the summer. When the fog burns off, usually around mid morning, the temperatures will warm up into the 70's and 80's. In the afternoon, a breeze arrives, which cools things down and by the time the sun sets the temperature is usually in the 60's. The cool region 1 climate of the area makes this one of the most exciting areas in the world for growing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah. "Santa Barbara's new frontier Santa Rita
Hills cool-climate Pinot Noirs add an enticing new twist".
"You will be famous for Pinot Noir" The spirit of the valley we live in is very friendly and family oriented. We believe it is the perfect framework for making excellent wines! The winemakers of the area are good friends that help each other, as well as, know how to have fun together! Give it a try and come and visit us - we always welcome wine lovers at our ranch. |
ampelos
vineyards are in the Sta. Rita Hills appellation at the western
end of the Santa Ynez Valley in northern Santa Barbara County, CA.
ampelos
vineyard lies towards the eastern edge of the appellation, and generally
slopes west, exposing the vines the cooling influences of the ocean
fog and ocean breezes. The vineyard soils are a well-draining mixture
of sand, chirt and loam.
