Santa Maria Valley

The fog and wind-swept Santa Maria Valley boasts the longest grape growing season in California. With cool ocean breezes pouring into this area, Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs, two varietals especially amenable to this coastal influence, are the flagship wines of this region.

Brucher Winery www.brucherwineandart.com

Cambria Winery & Vineyard www.cambriawines.com

            Julia's Vineyard - Pinot Noir

            Katherine's Vineyard - Chardonnay

Tepusquet Vineyard - Sangiovese, Syrah and Viognier, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Chenin Blanc

            Bench Break Vineyard - Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

Cottonwood Canyon Vineyard & Winery www.cottonwoodcanyon.com

Cottonwood Canyon Vineyard - Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah

Foxen Vineyard www.santabarbara.com/winecountry/foxen/default.asp

Tinaquaic Vineyard - Chardonnay, Syrah, Cabernet Franc

Presidio Winery (tasting room in Solvang) www.presidiowinery.com

            Mission Vineyard - Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

McKeon-Phillips Winery www.mckeonphillipswinery.com

Rancho Sisquoc Winery www.ranchosisquoc.com