

Animals are not permitted in any of our indoor or outdoor tasting spaces with the exception of service animals. Please note all visitors must be at least 21 years of age.

All tastings are led by a knowledgeable team of wine experts. Below are available offerings providing something for everyone from the wine curious to the wine advanced. Our tasting room is now open and accepting reservations. From our highly acclaimed pinot noirs and chardonnays from The Hilt to Bordeaux varietals such as cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc and Rhône varietals such as syrah from our sister winery JONATA, there is something for every palate.Įxperiences are by appointment only. Rita Hills AVA Tasting Room Hours: Thurs - Mon, 11 am to 5 pm This family-owned and operated vineyard specializes in Cabernet Sauvignon. With wines from two renowned estates-JONATA and The Hilt-The Barn at The Hilt Estate offers one of the most diverse lineups of wine in Santa Barbara County. Located just miles from the Pacific Ocean near the historic intersection of Highway 1 and Santa Rosa Road, The Barn at The Hilt Estate is ideally situated as the starting or ending point for a Santa Barbara wine trip. Rita Hills AVA comprised of three estate vineyards, Bentrock, Radian and Puerta del Mar. A dramatic property located in Santa Barbara County’s Sta. "Could California's Central Coast Lead the Way For the Future of Local Food Tourism?". This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.

Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau. Rita Hills" (Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Part 9 - American Viticultural Areas Subpart C - Approved American Viticultural Areas). Rita Hills Wine Alliance celebrating the anniversary of the movie's filming in the Santa Ynez Valley. Sideways Fest is an annual three-day event hosted by the Sta.

Rita Hills AVA were featured in the 2004 U.S. Several wineries are located in and around the Sta. The region is best known for Chardonnay, Pinot noir, and Syrah varietal wines. When combined with the rocky nature of the area, the Santa Rita Hills area is well-suited for the growing of Pinot noir grapes, which tend to do well in cool climates with rocky soil. The hills run east to west, which allows cool ocean breezes from the nearby Pacific Ocean to enter the valley created by the hills and create a cool mesoclimate. The wine region is exposed to fog and coastal breezes from the nearby Pacific Ocean. Rita Hills is part of the larger Santa Ynez Valley AVA, located between the towns of Lompoc and Buellton with the Purisima Hills on the north and the Santa Rosa Hills on the south. The name change took effect on January 5, 2006, with a yearlong period for producers in the AVA to change their wine labels. 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. From its creation in 2001 through 2006, the wine appellation was officially named Santa Rita Hills AVA. Rita Hills AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in Santa Barbara County, California. Other regions in California, Central Coast AVA, Santa Ynez Valley AVAīallard Canyon AVA, Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara AVA, Los Olivos District AVAīarbera, Chardonnay, Dolcetto, Dornfelder, Grenache, Mission, Pinot blanc, Pinot gris, Pinot noir, Riesling, Sauvignon blanc, Syrah, Viognier, Zinfandel Winemaking region in California, United StatesĬalifornia, Central Coast AVA, Santa Ynez Valley AVA
