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Curated wine trail · Santa Ynez Valley

Ballard Canyon Syrah Trail

7 stops4-5 hrsModerate
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About this trail

Focus your day on one of California's most exciting Syrah appellations, tasting small-estate wines from biodynamic pioneers and single-vineyard specialists who are defining what cool-climate Syrah looks like in Santa Ynez Valley.

Stops

  1. 1

    Stolpman Vineyards

    4.8

    Santa Ynez Valley

    Acclaimed Syrah producer in Ballard Canyon. Vineyard walks and tasting room in Los Olivos.

  2. 2

    Beckmen Vineyards

    4.7

    Santa Ynez Valley

    Biodynamic estate farming at Purisima Mountain Vineyard. Acclaimed Rhône varieties.

  3. 3

    Larner Vineyard

    4.7

    Santa Ynez Valley

    Small Ballard Canyon estate. Single-vineyard Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre.

  4. 4

    Zaca Mesa Winery

    4.5

    Santa Ynez Valley

    Pioneered Syrah in Santa Barbara County. Hiking trail through estate vineyards.

  5. 5

    Andrew Murray Vineyards

    4.6

    Santa Ynez Valley

    Dedicated Rhône varieties specialist. Syrah, Viognier, Grenache from Santa Ynez.

  6. 6

    Demetria Estate

    4.8

    Santa Ynez Valley

    Secluded biodynamic estate with Greek heritage. Rhône and Burgundian wines by appointment.

  7. 7

    Rideau Vineyard

    4.5

    Santa Ynez Valley

    1884 adobe building houses a Rhône-focused tasting room. Beautiful gardens and patio.

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