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Santa Barbara County

Santa Barbara County is a cool-climate wine region on California's Central Coast, shaped by unique east-west running valleys that channel cool Pacific Ocean air inland. The region is renowned for exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Sta. Rita Hills AVA, while also producing outstanding Syrah, Grenache, and Rhône varieties in warmer eastern areas. The region gained significant recognition after being featured in the film 'Sideways' and now encompasses six distinct AVAs including Santa Maria Valley, Santa Ynez Valley, and Happy Canyon.

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California
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Wines from Santa Barbara County

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Stolpmen Love You Bunches Rose

Stolpman Vineyards

Red

If there were an award for 'Most Cheerful Wine Label,' Stolpman's Love You Bunches Rosé would be a strong contender. This playful name refers to both the bunches of Sangiovese grapes and the general feeling of joy this wine inspires – it's basically a love letter in liquid form. Made using carbonic maceration (whole grape bunches fermented intact), this technique creates a fresher, fruitier style that perfectly suits rosé. Stolpman has become a leader in California's new wave of lighter, brighter wines, and this bottling showcases their talent for making serious wines that don't take themselves too seriously. It's the kind of rosé that disappears suspiciously quickly at gatherings – fun, approachable, but with enough character to keep things interesting.