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The Sta. Rita Hills AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in Santa Barbara County California. From its creation in 2001 through 2006 the wine appellation was officially named Santa Rita Hills AVA. The formal name change was the result of a protest by and subsequent negotiations with Vina Santa Rita a very large Chilean wine producer that was concerned about the AVA name diluting its international brand value.

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area total (km2)
6.87966e+06, 1.24319e+08
growing grape
Dolcetto, Grenache, Viognier, Barbera, Dornfelder, Chardonnay, Syrah, Riesling, Sauvignon blanc, Pinot blanc, Zinfandel, Pinot noir, Pinot gris, Mission (grape)
is part of wine region
California wine, Central Coast AVA, Santa Ynez Valley AVA
location
United States
type
American Viticultural Area

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