Santa Ynez Valley

Wine from Santa Ynez Valley comes out of USA, where it sits as a wine region.

The signature grape is Pinot Noir, backed by Chardonnay, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, plus one more.

Vines root into clay, limestone and loam.

The climate is mediterranean.

The vineyards themselves read as mountains, riverside and valley floor.

Red wine, white wine and rosé wine, plus two more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows aromatic and floral whites.

The named areas within are Ballard Canyon and Los Olivos.

Pour them alongside beef, poultry, seafood and hard cheeses.

Serve chilled.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

In the glass.

White: Aromatic and floral whites.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

• Amevive Ibarra Young Vineyard Syrah, Los Olivos, USA
• Au Bon Climat Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Chardonnay, Santa Ynez Valley, USA
• Au Bon Climat Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir, Santa Ynez Valley, USA
• Beckmen Vineyards Cuvee Le Bec, Santa Ynez Valley, USA
• Firestone Vineyard The Chairman Series Lineage Red, Santa Ynez Valley, USA
• Jonata 'El Alma de Jonata' Red Wine, Ballard Canyon, USA
• Jonata 'El Desafio de Jonata' Red, Ballard Canyon, USA
• Jonata 'Fenix' Red, Ballard Canyon, USA

At the table.

• Beef
• Poultry
• Seafood
• Hard Cheeses
• Vegetarian Dishes

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve chilled.
• Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

Santa Ynez Valley: common questions

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