Santa Ynez Valley AVA

Region Hierarchy
Climate(s) Moderate, Warm
Elevation
Notes Slightly warmer and less impacted by the Pacific
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
Links Wiki
Grape(s)
Color Grape Notes
Red Cabernet Sauvignon Grape Grape notes: High tannins due to thick skin. Buds late and needs a long growing season. Often blended with Merlot to gain softness. Usually destemmed and crushed.
Red Merlot Grape Grape notes: Aroma/Flavors vary according to ripeness. Often blended with Cab. Sauvignon to add softness. Buds and ripens early.
Red Syrah / Shiraz Grape Grape notes: Shiraz in Australia; all elsewhere Syrah. Small with thick, dark skins.
Wines(s)
Type Wine Notes
Still Red Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Wine notes: Often able to age well.
Still Red Merlot Wine
Still Red Syrah (Shiraz) Wine Wine notes: High tannins due to thick skin



All content ©2026 by VentersConsulting.com (v10.3.9)