Sta. (Santa) Rita Hills Wineries
American Viticultural Area

This print painted by artist Kerne Erickson, depicts the expansive vista from the Casa Cassara Vineyards located in the Sta. Rita Hills AVA. This composition demonstrates the uniqueness of this American Viticulture Area. The cool breezes and fog from the ocean are funneled through these east to west positioned hills cooling the fruit. The rocky soil and cool climate are most beneficial for Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah also grow well here.
Some of the wineries that grace this AVA are: Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards, Babcock Winery & Vineyards, Brewer-Clifton Winery, Byron Winery, Carr Vineyards & Winery, Clos Pepe Vineyard, Crawford Family Wines, Dierberg-Starlane Vineyard, Dragonette Cellars, Fiddlehead Cellars, Flying Goat Cellars, Foley Estates Vineyard & Wine, Kessler-Haak Vineyard & Wines, Lafond Winery & Vineyards, Pali Wine Club, Sanford Winery & Vineyards, Sea Smoke Cellars, Spear Vineyards & Winery, Thorne Wine Co. and Zotovich Vineyard.