To this effect, they maintain a minimalist approach by aging their wines only in neutral French oak and stainless steel and utilize whole cluster fermentation to contribute to the depth, structure, and complexity of their wines. At the time of harvest, they consider the wines to already be made, and strive to not interfere with their natural path in the cellar. Farming aggressively, yet carefully, and with the utmost respect to Mother Nature, helps encourage the vines to produce small amounts of intensely flavored/concentrated fruit. With the guidance of Head Winegrower, Chad Melville, Melville’s full-time vineyard crew nurtures their 120 estate acres organically, paying close attention to the health of both the vines and the soil. Rita Hills and has since become one of the most highly-regarded estates in California. Melville Vineyards was established in 1996 in the heart of the Sta. Ron Melville and his sons recognized that these exceptional conditions, combined with their commitment to “winegrowing,” would result in wines of remarkable quality. The highly unusual east-west (or transverse) mountain range, close proximity to the cold Pacific, consistent coastal fog, and steady afternoon breezes together create ideal conditions for growing cold-climate Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah. "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 Planted in 1999, Larner Vineyard is situated amongst the beautiful rolling hills of Ballard Canyon in the Santa Ynez Valley.
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