Santa Maria Valley AVA

Region Hierarchy
Climate(s) Moderate, Warm
Elevation
Notes Fog in low lying areas is common, slowing ripening and concentrating flavors.
Santa Barbara County notes: Located in the southern region of the Central Coast region. Cooled by Pacific Ocean breezes blowing east between two east-west situated mountain ranges.
Central Coast AVA notes: Notably warmer than the North Coast areas
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Grape(s)
Color Grape Notes
Red Pinot Noir (Nero) Grape Premium grapes grown here
Grape notes: Low tannins due to thin skin. Susceptible to rot. Early budding and ripening.
White Chardonnay Grape Premium grapes grown here
Wines(s)
Type Wine Notes
Still Red Pinot Noir Wine Elegant and refreshing
Wine notes: Burgundy Pinot Noir is typically drunk young.
Still White Chardonnay Wine Elegant and refreshing



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