The landscape
Cooler western sites and warmer inland areas sit within the same county. Exploring that contrast is a useful way to understand the destination.
CALIFORNIA · County appellation
Santa Barbara County.
Santa Barbara wine country has an unusual orientation. Its east-west valleys let ocean air reach inland and help create a range of growing conditions.
1 producer · 1 wine
FIELD NOTES · IN & AROUND Santa Barbara County
Let the ocean explain the wine.
Get to know the place behind the appellation.
In the glass
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay suit cooler areas, while Rhône and Bordeaux varieties appear in warmer zones. Follow the appellation as well as the grape.
A day here
Choose one of the Santa Ynez Valley towns as a base, then explore its nearby countryside. A town walk and a leisurely meal can anchor the day.
EXPLORE WITH THE LOCAL GUIDES
Regional context from official tourism and winegrower sources. Check their current visitor information when planning a trip.
The destinations are real. The winery profiles, wines and estate imagery in this demo collection are fictional.
THE PEOPLE & THE POUR
Wineries in this collection.
Shown by the appellation on each wine in our catalog. Nearby or overlapping appellations can be explored through the region guide.
