California’s Santa Barbara County is by no means a two-trick pony when it comes to grape varieties – with Bordeaux and Rhône varieties well represented and a smattering of Italian grapes too – but it’s hard at times to look past wines made here from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
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Top Santa Barbara Chardonnays to try, tasted by Matt Luczy
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{"wineId":"41558","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"41552","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"41542","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"41553","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"41559","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"41541","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"41532","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"41534","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"41540","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"41551","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"41557","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{}
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