Curated wine trail · Santa Ynez Valley
Ballard Canyon Syrah Trail
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
Stolpman Vineyards
★ 4.8Santa Ynez Valley
Acclaimed Syrah producer in Ballard Canyon. Vineyard walks and tasting room in Los Olivos.
- 2
Beckmen Vineyards
★ 4.7Santa Ynez Valley
Biodynamic estate farming at Purisima Mountain Vineyard. Acclaimed Rhône varieties.
- 3
Larner Vineyard
★ 4.7Santa Ynez Valley
Small Ballard Canyon estate. Single-vineyard Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre.
- 4
Zaca Mesa Winery
★ 4.5Santa Ynez Valley
Pioneered Syrah in Santa Barbara County. Hiking trail through estate vineyards.
- 5
Andrew Murray Vineyards
★ 4.6Santa Ynez Valley
Dedicated Rhône varieties specialist. Syrah, Viognier, Grenache from Santa Ynez.
- 6
Demetria Estate
★ 4.8Santa Ynez Valley
Secluded biodynamic estate with Greek heritage. Rhône and Burgundian wines by appointment.
- 7
Rideau Vineyard
★ 4.5Santa Ynez Valley
1884 adobe building houses a Rhône-focused tasting room. Beautiful gardens and patio.
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