Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara wineries were founded by Spanish Missionaries, who planted the first grapes in the region. The number of Santa Barbara wineries are growing at a very fast rate, which makes it a perfect time to take a wine tour of the region. You can explore it with the interactive Santa Barbara Wine Country Map.
Santa Barbara Wine Country
Santa Barbara Wine Country’s most popular region for wine tours is Santa Ynez Valley. Cooled by wind and fog from the Pacific Ocean, the western part of the AVA is widely planted with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Moving east, the elevation and day time temperature both increase, making it more suitable for Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc. This contributes to the diversity of Santa Barbara Wineries.
The Santa Rita Hills is a sub-AVA in Santa Barbara Wine Country. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay thrive in the cool, windy climate. Babcock Vineyards and Sanford Winery are two of the more established Santa Barbara Wineries.
The most prized vineyards in the Santa Maria Valley AVA are grown east of Highway 101 on elevated benchlands. These benchlands are perfectly suited for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, which enjoy the cool breezes from the Pacific Ocean. During the 1970s and 1980s, Kendall-Jackson, Beringer Vineyards and Robert Mondavi Winery planted vines throughout the region. These Santa Barbara Wineries are now staples of any wine tour through the region.
A Few Popular Santa Barbara Wineries
-->Latest News – Santa Barbara
- Mar 09, 2007
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Recent Awards for Bridlewood Estate Winery
Recent Awards from 2006 and 2007 wine competitions from Bridlewood Estate Winery. - Mar 09, 2007
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Recent Praise for Beckman Vineyard’s Wines.
Recent reviews for Santa Ynez Valley’s Beckman Vineyards. - Mar 05, 2007
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Wine & Fire Festival
Santa Rita Hills’ Wine & Fire event to be held in June. - Feb 28, 2007
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Sanford Winery to Open New Tasting Room
Santa Rita Hills’ Sanford Winery opens a new tasting room. - Feb 28, 2007
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Loring Wine Company Pouring at World of Pinot Noir
Santa Rita Hills’ Loring Wine Company to pour at the World of Pinot Noir event.
