Five Santa Barbara Pinot Noir Stars on the Rise
Seeking out the best up-and-coming pinot noir producers in a sea of pinot noir is no easy feat, but we did just that after sipping and swirling around Pinot Days last weekend, a large wine tasting event held at the Barkar Hangar in Santa Monica. We tasted wines from all over California, Oregon, New Zealand and France, and while there are stunners from every region, some of our favorites hail from closer to home.
Remember Sideways? It’s no lie that pinot noir grows spectacularly in the Santa Ynez Valley, an area known for its cool ocean breezes, sunny hills and rocky soil. Since the movie, pinot noir from the region has been in high demand. And there are many well-known producers, but we love discovering some of the newer boutique wineries that you might not have heard about yet. Here are five we recommend finding now.
