A loam that has large amounts of sand in it. This type of soil tends to warm easily and is well drained making it a suitable soil for growing early varieties of grapes.
The Santa Barbara Coast is rapidly gaining awareness as a world-class viticultural area. To understand why this region is so well-suited to the growing of premium wines, consider the key elements of producing premium-quality varietal grapes: climate,...
The Santa Cruz Mountains Region of California represents a distinctive winegrowing area with a long tradition of premium wine production. Elevation, marine influence, and very well-drained soils yield grapes with an intensity of flavor. Additionally,...
Located in the northern end of California's Santa Barbara County, the Santa Maria Valley appellation represents one of the premier regions for the production of Pinot Noir. The cooling effects of the Pacific Ocean provides natural "air-conditioning" for the Santa...
The wines of the Santa Ynez Valley are enhanced by regional characteristics unique to this area. In 1983 the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (BATF) recognized this and approved the Santa Ynez Valley as a viticultural area. NAME The Spanish name...