Santa Barbara County

Discover a wine region with unique geological innerworkings unlike anywhere else in the known universe. A mountain range spans the regional coastline, with gaping valleys that connect the Pacific Ocean to the inland from East to West. Fog and ocean-borne winds breathe life onto the vines across a 50 mile stretch of land, and the residual benefits of the wines these elements produce makes the world a better place. If you enjoy wines with intense complexity (due to the generous length of the growing season), precise terroir and single-vineyard focus, Santa Barbara will steal your heart and your palate.

Varietal production is extremely focused here, with research bringing a select few grape varietals into the best version of themselves. Keep an eye out for gorgeous Viognier, Syrah, Chardonnay, Grenache , Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc.

Number of wineries in Santa Barbara County: 200+
Number of approved American Viticultural Areas (AVA) in Santa Barbara County: 6
Number of different wine grape varieties grown in Santa Barbara County: 50+

Bearing acres of wine grapes grown (2016 Santa Barbara County Crop Report):
Average yield per acre (2016 Santa Barbara County Crop Report): 3.61
Average price per ton (2016 Santa Barbara County Crop Report): $1,999
Economic value of wine grapes harvested (2016 Santa Barbara County Crop Report): $151,629,764