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What Makes Happy Canyon Wineries Different From the Rest of Santa Ynez Valley?

Short answer: Happy Canyon wineries sit in the warmest, most inland pocket of the entire Santa Ynez Valley, producing bold Bordeaux-style wines that the cooler coastal AVAs simply cannot grow. It is the smallest AVA in Santa Barbara County, has fewer than a handful of active wineries, and most of its vineyards are private, appointment-only…