Santa Barbara

Edit Answers
1234567891011
Across
  1. 3. What grape has been primary focus for Hitching Post since 1981?
  2. 5. Father Junipero Serra brought grape vine cuttings from what country to California?
  3. 8. Sta. Rita Hills is famous for what types of soils?
  4. 9. Santa Maria’s grape growing season is among the _______ in the world.
  5. 11. What caused the significant decline in the burgeoning wine industry in the Santa Barbara area?
Down
  1. 1. Like Santa Barbara, another east-west valley area.
  2. 2. Temperatures in Santa Maria AVA rise about one degree every _____you move inland.
  3. 4. Besides Pinot Noir, this grape grows incredibly well in Santa Maria Valley AVA.
  4. 6. Signifies the rhythm of nature and seasons changing reliably each year and repeating the cycle for the next vintage.
  5. 7. Because of cool _______ influence in Sta. Rita Hills, grape yields tend to be more moderate.
  6. 10. Sta. Rita Hills Valley is formed by San Rafael mountains in north and the Santa Ynez ________ in south.