The movie Sideways made the Santa Ynez Valley famous and the vineyard workers bitter over the tourist explosion to the region. Flanked by the Santa Ynez Mountains to the south, and the San Rafael Mountains to the north, this AVA maintains a pleasant, temperate climate. Santa Ynez Valley is considerably warmer than Santa Maria Valley, making the region an ideal location for Syrah and other Rhône varietals. Other varietals grown here include Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc.
United States → California → Santa Barbara County
American AVA
Addamo Vineyards
Andrew Murray Vineyards
Babcock
Beckmen Vineyards
Blackjack Ranch
Brander
Bridlewood Winery
Buttonwood Winery
Foley Estates
Foxen Vineyard
Jelly Roll
Melville Vineyards
Rideau Vineyard
Rusack Vineyards
Sunstone Winery
Zaca Mesa
| Andrew Murray Vineyards Santa Ynez Valley Watch Hill Vineyard 2006 | Santa Ynez Valley | Red | |
| Jelly Roll Syrah Santa Ynez Valley 2006 | Santa Ynez Valley | Red | |
| Brander Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Ynez Valley Reserve 2004 | Santa Ynez Valley | Red | |
| Brander Merlot Santa Ynez Valley 2004 | Santa Ynez Valley | Red | |
| Brander Sauvignon Blanc Santa Ynez Valley Cuvée Au Naturel 2005 | Santa Ynez Valley | White | |
| Brander Sauvignon Blanc Santa Ynez Valley Cuvée Nicolas 2006 | Santa Ynez Valley | White | |
| Brander Sauvignon Blanc Santa Ynez Valley 2006 | Santa Ynez Valley | White | |
| Brander Sauvignon Blanc Santa Ynez Valley Early Release 2006 | Santa Ynez Valley | White | |
| Zaca Mesa Viognier Santa Ynez Valley 2002 | Santa Ynez Valley | White | |
| Brander Sauvignon Blanc Santa Ynez Valley 2004 | Santa Ynez Valley | White | |
| Brander Sauvignon Blanc au Naturel 2002 | Santa Ynez Valley | White | |
| Babcock Fathom 2000 | Santa Ynez Valley | Red | |
| Beckmen Vineyards Cuvee le Bec 2002 | Santa Ynez Valley | Red |