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26 pin-worthy · 9 iconic

Iconic and outstanding houses in Sta. Rita Hills.

01 · ICONIC

Tyler

Cited by Decanter · Falstaff + 3 more

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02 · ICONIC

Brewer-Clifton

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 2 more

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03 · OUTSTANDING

Diatom

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 2 more

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04 · ICONIC

Mail Road

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 1 more

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05 · OUTSTANDING

Peake Ranch

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 1 more

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06 · ICONIC

Liquid Farm

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 1 more

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07 · ICONIC

Domaine de la Côte

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 1 more

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08 · OUTSTANDING

Donnachadh

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 1 more

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09 · OUTSTANDING

Camins 2 Dreams

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 1 more

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10 · ICONIC

Melville

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 1 more

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11 · ICONIC

Sandhi

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 1 more

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12 · ICONIC

Hilliard Bruce

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast

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13 · OUTSTANDING

Spear

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast

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14 · OUTSTANDING

Konverterra

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate

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15 · OUTSTANDING

Clos Pepe Estate

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast

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16 · OUTSTANDING

Samuel Louis Smith

Cited by Wine Enthusiast · Vinous

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17 · OUTSTANDING

Fesstivity

Cited by Wine Enthusiast · Vinous

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18 · OUTSTANDING

Seagrape

Cited by Wine Enthusiast · Vinous

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19 · ICONIC

Racines

Cited by Decanter · Vinous

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20 · OUTSTANDING

Three Furies Wines

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast

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21 · OUTSTANDING

Thorne

Cited by Wine Enthusiast · Vinous

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22 · OUTSTANDING

Sillix

Cited by Vinous · Vivino

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23 · OUTSTANDING

Saudade

Cited by Wine Enthusiast · Vivino

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24 · OUTSTANDING

La Barge

Cited by Wine Enthusiast · Vivino

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25 · OUTSTANDING

Bolt To Wines

Cited by Wine Enthusiast · Vivino

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26 · OUTSTANDING

Marbeso

Cited by Wine Enthusiast · Vivino

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The Sta. Rita Hills reading

The east-west valley funnel cold Pacific air across Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines, creating wines where restraint and ripeness hold constant tension—red fruit stays bright, oak stays invisible, acidity cuts through richness without apology.

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Region DNA

The character of Sta. Rita Hills

Based on 380 wines with structural data

Style profile

IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
Diverse

Broad range with a recognisable character

Sta. Rita Hills
Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite
42
80–89 Great
16
70–79 Good
1
<70 Other
1

Based on 60 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

Red fruitOakTree fruitBlack fruitCitrus fruit

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

Californian Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir Red
171
Californian Santa Barbara County Chardonnay White
107
Californian Syrah
61
Californian Grenache Red
32
Californian Rosé
29
Californian Sparkling
21
Californian Pinot Noir
19
Californian White
15

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Pinot Noir234Chardonnay134Shiraz/Syrah91Grenache51Cabernet Sauvignon41Sauvignon Blanc18Mourvedre17Grenache Blanc10Viognier8Cabernet Franc8

Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count

Most representative winery

The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Sta. Rita Hills

Spear

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About Sta. Rita Hills

Sta. Rita Hills is a wine region in United States, home to 97 producers tracked on Femente, 42 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Shiraz/Syrah, producing Californian Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir Red and Californian Santa Barbara County Chardonnay White wines with notes of Red fruit, Oak, and Tree fruit.

Sta. Rita Hills — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in Sta. Rita Hills?
The most planted varieties in Sta. Rita Hills are Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Shiraz/Syrah, and Grenache, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is Sta. Rita Hills known for?
Sta. Rita Hills is known for Californian Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir Red, Californian Santa Barbara County Chardonnay White, and Californian Syrah wines and flavors of Red fruit, Oak, and Tree fruit.
How many wineries are in Sta. Rita Hills?
Femente tracks 97 producers in Sta. Rita Hills, of which 42 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
Where is Sta. Rita Hills?
Sta. Rita Hills is a wine region in United States.

Sta. Rita Hills

The east-west valley funnel cold Pacific air across Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines, creating wines where restraint and ripeness hold constant tension—red fruit stays bright, oak stays invisible, acidity cuts through richness without apology.

Producers in Sta. Rita Hills

Restaurants in Sta. Rita Hills

Restaurants in Sta. Rita Hills