Santa Barbara County

Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards

Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards is dedicated to making distinctive wines with an emphasis on quality and environmental responsibility.

Arcadian Winery

Joe has put in plenty of overtime—some 25 years—crafting his Burgundian-style California wines. He employs the authentic Burgundian methods when making his wines.

Beckmen Vineyards

Tucked in a quiet spot, just two miles south of the flag pole in downtown Los Olivos, Beckmen Vineyards has spent the last two decades earning its reputation as one of the nation’s premier producers of Rhône varietals.

Blair Fox Cellars & Fox Wine Co.

Those familiar with the Santa Ynez Valley’s finest wines realize they’ve come across something special: the tiny tasting room where renowned Winemaker Blair Fox and his wife Sarah pour their family’s own boutique wines. 

Bridlewood Estate Winery

From its gracious grounds to its ever-evolving collection of Central Coast wines, Bridlewood Estate Winery is not to be missed.

Carina Cellars

Since its inception ten years ago, Carina Cellars continues to exemplify Ralph Waldo Emerson’s belief, “Life is a journey, not a destination.”

Cinque Stelle Winery

In Italian, the name Cinque Stelle (cheen-kweh stell-lay) means five stars. For the members of the Crist family, it stands for each of the five of them and the passion they share for farming and the winemaking process.

Curtis Winery

Pioneering local vintners Brooks and Kate Firestone established Curtis Winery in 1995 as one of California’s first wineries dedicated exclusively to the production of Rhône-style wines.

D’Alfonso Curran Wines

Collectively, Bruno D’Alfonso and Kris Curran of D'Alfonso Curran have enjoyed nearly 50 years as winemakers.

Daniel Gehrs Wines

With the conviction that life is too short for boring wines, Daniel Gehrs has been crafting interesting wines for more than 30 years.

Demetria Estate

John and Sandra Zahoudanis founded Demetria Estate in 2005, to uphold John’s Greek heritage and family tradition of farming and careful stewardship of the land.

Dierberg & Star Lane Vineyards

The name Dierberg & Star Lane Vineyards clearly speaks to the philosophy that great wines grow in unique vineyards.

Fess Parker Winery, Inn and Spa

Fess Parker's dreams are realized in the Fess Parker Winery, which will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year, and the Fess Parker Wine Country Inn located in the heart of nearby Los Olivos.

Firestone Vineyard

The epitome of entrepreneurial spirit and family tradition, Firestone Vineyard was the first major estate winery founded in the Santa Ynez Valley. 

Grassini Family Vineyards

A strong sense of pride and family define Grassini Family Vineyard as a premier wine destination in the Santa Barbara County.

Mckeon-Phillips Winery

Ardison Phillips, the proprietor and winemaker of McKeon-Phillips Winery, was aptly named. He is an internationally recognized artist whose paintings hang in major museums throughout the world.

Palmina Winery

Palmina embraces wonderful lifestyle and attitude toward food, wine, friends, and family, where they share a strong conviction that wine should simply be an extension of the plate.

Refugio Ranch

Nestled against the northern flank of the Santa Ynez Mountains and just south of the Santa Ynez River, Refugio Ranch is a splendid, rustic 415-acre estate dotted with oak trees and 26 strategically planted vineyard acres.

Rideau Vineyard

A love for the Santa Ynez Valley, entertaining guests, and Creole cuisine first inspired Iris Rideau to establish her vineyard and winery in 1997.

Roblar Winery & Vineyards

Nestled in an oak-studded 40-acre vineyard in beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, Roblar Winery & Vineyards, its 5,000-square-foot tasting room, and the cooking school were designed by world famous architect Bob Easton.

Sanford Winery & Vineyards

Sanford Winery & Vineyards planted the first Pinot Noir vines in the heart of the Santa Rita Hills, a region now heralded for that varietal.

Terravant Winery Restaurant

Cleverly disguised within a neoclassic modern industrial warehouse at the western tip of the Santa Ynez Valley, Avant Tapas & Wine entices guests with an amazing variety of wines, local artisan cuisine, and lots of ways to have a good time.

The Bench

In a pure celebration of terroir, technique, and variety, The Bench opened its doors in the quaint town of Los Olivos.

Whitcraft Winery

Established in 1985, Whitcraft produces the highest quality wines.

William James Cellars

Robin Bogue, founder of William James Cellars, puts a lot of energy into getting wines the attention they deserve.

Zaca Mesa Winery

From its earliest days, the Zaca Mesa Winery has cultivated superior quality grapes from its well-drained Santa Ynez Valley soils.

Gourmet Gifts: Central Coast

9/1/2019

A trip into the West’s wine country is an excellent opportunity to savor the grape—that’s a given. But it’s also the perfect chance to find one-of-a-kind gifts with a story and a sense of place. Here’s our indispensable guide to where to shop on the Central Coast.

Wine Tasting Santa Maria Style *Bonus Content*

6/12/2018

Explore the Central Coast's most historic wine region. Come as you are and experience the casual and fun of the Santa Maria Valley Wine Country.

Get Cooking

3/21/2018

You have to check out these three terrific wine country cookbooks hot off the press! 

Going Coastal: CA Central Coast

3/21/2018

Hugging the Pacific shoreline, California’s stunning Central Coast wine region is home to pretty much every vineyard from San Jose to Santa Barbara. 

Central Coast, CA: Foodie Finds

7/19/2017

Follow us and sample, shop, learn about, and savor the Central Coast's flavors!

Here’s to Santa Maria-Style Barbecue

6/28/2017

In keeping with tradition, Santa Maria-style barbecue is a superlative mix of native flavors that pair perfectly with local wines.

Central Coast, CA: Tour the Tastes

6/27/2017

From the foot of Big Sur to the coastline of Santa Barbara, California’s Central Coast boasts stunning scenery and an array of compelling flavors that tantalize the palate. Let’s go.

Wine Country Experiences: Across the USA

8/11/2016

From sea to shining sea, the United States has an array of wine countries with so much to see, taste, and do.

Wine Country Experiences: Santa Barbara County, CA

8/11/2016

Located 90 minutes north of Los Angeles along the Pacific coastline and inland across the Santa Ynez Mountain range and valley to the San Rafael Mountain range.

Santa Ynez Valley's Breathtaking Country Roads

8/1/2016

The stunning Santa Ynez Valley is a road tripper's dream with barely traveled rural routes leading from town, to village, to winery.

Santa Ynez: Editor's Foodie Tour, Part Two

1/5/2016

Widely acclaimed for its stunning wild west beauty and stellar wines, the Santa Ynez Valley continues to amaze us with its variety of truly outstanding eateries. 

Exploring the AVAs of Santa Barbara County

6/15/2015

Widely known as a land blessed with sunshine and coastal breezes, Santa Barbara Wine Country is actually quite diverse, with a wide range of mircoclimates and soils.

A Foodie Tour Through Beautiful Santa Ynez Valley

1/13/2015

Over the foothills just north of Santa Barbara lies Santa Ynez Valley, a wine country replete with natural beauty, distinctive wines, and— as I’ve recently discovered—many fabulous eateries.

Cheers & Bon Appétit from Santa Barbara County

1/13/2015

Often reffered to as one of the most beautiful communities in the world, California's Santa Barbara County is noted for many things: excellent wines, innovative cuisines, Spanish-style architecture, lush foliage, a termperate climate, and spectacular beaches.http://www.touringandtasting.com/recipes/desserts/Rideau-bread-pudding/

The Meritage Collection: A Four-Destination Tour of Life and Style

6/17/2014

Each of these distinctive properties provides a sublime setting, exceptional cuisine, and a plethora of activities (even wine tasting experiences!) right on its grounds, making it difficult for some guests to venture out. 

Stunning Santa Barbara Wine Country

6/17/2014

This region has been planted to commercial grapevines since the 1960s and has transformed into one of the top wine destinations in California.

Celebrating the Santa Ynez Valley

12/24/2013

Ten years ago, a small independent movie called Sideways was filmed in the Santa Ynez Valley and was released to rave reviews. As an added bonus, an unsuspecting star was born: the Santa Ynez Valley.

Guide to Santa Barbara Wine Country

12/24/2013

Santa Barbara wine country is a genuine gem with plenty to do and see. So slip out over the hill and get to know the land where the winegrapes grow.

Santa Barbara County's Must Visit Tasting Rooms

6/11/2013

Discover Editor in Chief Wendy Van Diver's top 13 Santa Barbara County tasting rooms. 

Sensational Santa Ynez Valley

6/10/2013

Just two hours up the coast from Los Angeles in the northern part of Santa Barbara County, there’s a sensational sunsoaked valley just waiting to be explored. The Santa Ynez Valley is as diverse as it is beautiful. Its undulating landscape is both wild and tame, promising adventure, serenity, and romance at every turn.

Destination Races: Events With a Sense of Place

4/5/2013

Today, there are six annual Destination Races, introducing runners from all over the world to six unique North American wine countries.

New Legends in Santa Barbara Wine Country

12/20/2012

In the history of California wine, Santa Barbara wine country is a new frontier. Meet nine of the region’s most talked about vintners, destined to make their own marks in Santa Barbara wine.