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Santa Maria Valley

Santa Barbara County is not an AVA, but a region just south of San Luis Obispo that includes the Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Maria Valley appellations. Wine has been produced in the area since the 18th century when Spanish missionaries planted vineyards. It wasn’t until the 1990s, however, that producers focused on growing premier grapes for fine wines. During the 1990s more than 10,000 acres of vineyards were planted, and today there are nearly 20,000 acres of vineyards. The region received a big bump in recognition and prestige when the popular film “Sideways” was shot there in 2004. Because the region is affected by maritime weather, it is relatively cool climate makes it ideal for Chardonnay. Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and an increasingly adventuresome number of varietals are also grown successfully in Santa Barbara County.

2008 Belle Glos Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir

WS  91   

2014 Belle Glos Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir

WS  90   

2020 Belle Glos Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir

22 available
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2020 Belle Glos Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir

Light label condition issue

2 available
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2016 Qupé Bien Nacido Hillside Estate Syrah

VN  94   
5 available
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2016 Qupé Bien Nacido Hillside Estate Syrah

VN  94   

2014 Lagom Bien Nacido Pinot Noir

2020 Macrostie Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir (Screwcap)

2020 Bien Nacido Estate Chardonnay

Lightly depressed cork

WA  94   
WS  93   
VN  93   
JD  93   

2021 Bien Nacido Estate Chardonnay

VN  94   
WA  91   
JR  17   

2015 Bien Nacido Estate Pinot Noir

Light label condition issue

WA  93   
VN  93   
2 available
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2020 Bien Nacido Estate Syrah

WA  95   
WE  95   
JD  93-95   
VN  90   

2017 Flying Goat Cellars Dierberg Vineyard Pinot Noir

WE  92   

2017 Flying Goat Cellars Solomon Hills Vineyard Pinot Noir

WE  91