Santa Barbara County

Many claim to have amazing views from their winery tasting room and we’re all drawn to them because it adds to the soothing sensation of wine tasting. But few have ocean side views in all directions. Deep Sea's tasting room is on the Steams Wharf of Santa Barbara's...

The funk zone in Santa Barbara may have about a dirty dozen wine tasting rooms that you can cover while you stroll on foot. But, because it is a coastal climate, most local wineries produce the same types of wines: Burgundian. If you love Pinot Noir and Chardonnay,...

You've probably already heard of Sanford wine because it is on so many fine dining menus. Interesting I assume readers frequent fine dining establishments! What you may not know about them is that they were the first to discover the Santa Rita Hills as an ideal place...

If you've ever tried a BARRACK, PIOCHO, CHUKKER or any wine from Happy Canyon Vineyards, you're familiar with Doug Margerum's wine making talent. His ability to let the grape's personality shine while cultivating its complexity is evident in each creation. At Margerum...

While the tasting rooms in Santa Barbara's funk zone are completely unconventional and unlike any other, Cottonwood Canyon's tasting room experience inspires. You're greeted by Randy Carter who is not only an advocate of Santa Barbara County wines, he is an evangelist...

The movement from stately and regal winery names like Chateau this and that Estate toward a younger and more unconventional naming convention is refreshing. You can assume you're getting wines from someone who thinks outside the box or has a next generation attitude...

It may sound like a bunch of city workers making garage wine but Municipal Winemakers has one winemaker, Dave Potter, who is turning Santa Barbara County grapes into delightful wines at reasonable prices for the hard working people in this world. What more do the hard...

Using techniques that are centuries old, Whitcraft Winery has been producing old world style Pinot Noir and Chardonnay since 1985. Pressing in whole clusters and fermenting with wild yeast takes commitment to making wines for European palates. With very little...

Say what you will about the "Funk Zone" in Santa Barbara but it really takes reusability to new levels. Once an art culture, the vibe here is now redefined with a nod toward hip food and wine with an unexpected look and refreshing feel. You've no doubt seen wine...

When you hear the term "Urban Wine Trail," you might presume this region to be relatively new to wine. If you've heard of the "Funk Zone," you may think its driven by a younger generation. But Santa Barbara County has been a wine producing region longer than most in...