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The Santa Ynez Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in Santa Barbara County California. It is part of the larger Central Coast AVA and contains the greatest concentration of wineries in Santa Barbara County. The valley is formed by the Purisima Hills and San Rafael Mountains to the north and the Santa Ynez Mountains to the south. Chardonnay is the most planted grape varietal in the cooler western portion of the valley and Rhône varietals are more successful in the east.

area total (km2)
1.73529e+08
growing grape
Merlot, Cinsaut, Marsanne, Grenache, Sangiovese, Viognier, Sauvignon vert, Arneis, Nebbiolo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Syrah, Riesling, Sauvignon blanc, Tempranillo, Malvasia, Pinot blanc, Zinfandel, Lagrein, Counoise, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Pinot noir, Pinot gris, Roussanne, Petit Verdot, Sémillon, Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, Négrette, Albariño, Mourvèdre, Grenache blanc
is part of wine region
California wine, Central Coast AVA
location
United States
subregion
Sta. Rita Hills AVA, Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara AVA
type
American Viticultural Area

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