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Where is Sta. Rita Hills wine from?
Sta. Rita Hills is a red wine, also made in white, from Lompoc / Buellton, in Santa Barbara County, California, the United States. It is an AVA wine made mainly from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Sta. Rita Hills at a glance
| Classification | AVA |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Sta. Rita Hills |
| Style | Red wine, White wine |
| Grapes | Pinot Noir, Chardonnay |
| Village or town | Lompoc / Buellton |
| Subregion | Santa Barbara County |
| Region | California |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 34.6341, -120.2882 |
Sta. Rita Hills
Lompoc / Buellton, California, United States
AVA
Renamed from "Santa Rita Hills" after a protest from Chile
- Appellation
- Sta. Rita Hills
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Sta. Rita Hills lies in the western Santa Ynez Valley in Santa Barbara County. It was approved in 2001 as Santa Rita Hills, and the name was shortened to Sta. Rita Hills after Chile's Viña Santa Rita objected. Its cool, ocean-facing hills are best known for Pinot Noir.
Producers to know
- Sanford
- Sea Smoke
- Melville
- Brewer-Clifton
Sta. Rita Hills: questions and answers
Where is Sta. Rita Hills wine from?
Sta. Rita Hills is a red wine, also made in white, from Lompoc / Buellton, in Santa Barbara County, California, the United States. It is an AVA wine made mainly from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Which country is Sta. Rita Hills from?
Sta. Rita Hills is from the United States, in the California wine region.
What grape is Sta. Rita Hills made from?
Sta. Rita Hills is made mainly from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Is Sta. Rita Hills a red or a white wine?
Both. Sta. Rita Hills is made as a red and as a white wine; the red is the main style.
Who are the best producers of Sta. Rita Hills?
Producers to know include Sanford, Sea Smoke, Melville and Brewer-Clifton.
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Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Last reviewed October 2026.