Santa Barbara Wine Country – Best Wineries
The Santa Barbara wine country is where wine lovers discover a versatile wine-growing area. Because of the movie Sideways, the area is most famous for Pinot Noir. Those Pinot Noir vines are close to the Pacific Ocean. Inland, the land is more conducive to Rhone varieties, both red and white wines. Los Olivos is at the center of Santa Barbara wine county, about 45 minutes from the city of Santa Barbara.
Santa Barbara Wine Trails
In Santa Barbara wine country, four wine trails leading to the best wineries in this spectacular wine region.
Foxen Canyon Wine Trail
The Foxen Canyon wine trail is a magical getaway. There are so many excellent wineries along this route. See which of these wineries best fits your wine preferences. It is a lovely area to spend an entire day. See Wine Trial Details
Santa Ynez Wine Trail
This wine trail offers a mix of exciting wineries. Visit Sunstone, Gainey, Kalyra, Rusack, and Rideau. Picnic at Rusack or Sunstone. The Syrah wines are fantastic. See Wine Trail Details
Santa Rita Hills Wine Trail
The Santa Rita Hills wine trail is close to the Pacific Ocean. That means cooling temperatures and the breezes for Pinot Noir and other cool-climate grapes. We even have some Italian wines on this wine trail. Wine Trail Details
Tasting Room in Los Olivos & Solvang
Los Olivos and Solvang have some fantastic tasting rooms. Both Los Olivos and Solvang are great towns to visit. Solvang is Danish Village with windmills galore. Los Olivos is all about good food and wine. Wine Trail Details
Santa Barbara Resources
- Top Lodging
- Top Dining
- Top Delis
- Things to Do
- Go Sideways
- Santa Barbara Map
- When to Visit Wine Country
Advice for your Santa Barbara Wine Tour:
You are encouraged to have a designated driver | Consider a limousine or van service
First time to a winery? Find out what happens in a typical tasting room.
Are you wondering about how to taste wine? Wine Tasting Techniques
Pace yourself and make a day of wine tasting.
There are many other Santa Barbara wineries on our wine tour; if you see one that strikes your fancy, drop in and tell us what you think.
Plan for a picnic lunch at one of the wineries.
Plan a group trip to the Santa Barbara Wine Country.
For a great way to visit the Santa Barbara wine regions by bike or van, check the following link. Santa Barbara Adventure Company
Should you join one of those wine clubs?
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