{"id":386,"date":"2014-04-17T15:57:41","date_gmt":"2014-04-17T15:57:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/f6b.6c3.myftpupload.com\/?page_id=386"},"modified":"2023-06-13T15:36:34","modified_gmt":"2023-06-13T15:36:34","slug":"santa-barbara","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wine-regions\/santa-barbara\/","title":{"rendered":"Santa Barbara Wine Country"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/santa-barbara-wine-country.jpg\" alt=\"Santa Barbara wine country\" class=\"wp-image-15186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/santa-barbara-wine-country.jpg 640w, https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/santa-barbara-wine-country-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ballard Canyon AVA in Santa Barbara wine country<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Santa Barbara Wine Country &#8211; Best Wineries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Santa Barbara Wine Trails<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Santa Barbara wine country, four wine trails leading to the best wineries in this spectacular wine region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wine-regions\/santa-barbara\/foxen-canyon-road-wine-trail\/\">Foxen Canyon Wine Trail<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/zaca-mesa-foxen-winetrail.jpg\" alt=\"Foxen Canyon Wine Trail\" class=\"wp-image-15188 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/zaca-mesa-foxen-winetrail.jpg 640w, https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/zaca-mesa-foxen-winetrail-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">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. <a href=\"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wine-regions\/santa-barbara\/foxen-canyon-road-wine-trail\/\">See Wine Trial Details<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"\/wine-regions\/santa-barbara\/santa-ynez-wineries\/\">Santa Ynez Wine Trail<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wineregions-rusack.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6055 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wineregions-rusack.jpg 640w, https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wineregions-rusack-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wineregions-rusack-75x50.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">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.  <a href=\"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wine-regions\/santa-barbara\/santa-ynez-wineries\/\">See Wine Trail Details<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wine-regions\/santa-barbara\/santa-rita-hills-wine-trail\/\">Santa Rita Hills Wine Trail<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/mevlille-santaritahills-winetrail.jpg\" alt=\"Santa rita hills wine trail\" class=\"wp-image-15191 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/mevlille-santaritahills-winetrail.jpg 640w, https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/mevlille-santaritahills-winetrail-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">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. <a href=\"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wine-regions\/santa-barbara\/santa-rita-hills-wine-trail\/\">Wine Trail Details<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wine-regions\/santa-barbara\/top-wine-tasting-rooms-in-los-olivos\/\">Tasting Room in Los Olivos &amp; Solvang<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/tasting-room-los-olivos.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15192 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/tasting-room-los-olivos.jpg 640w, https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/tasting-room-los-olivos-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">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. <a href=\"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wine-regions\/santa-barbara\/top-wine-tasting-rooms-in-los-olivos\/\">Wine Trail Details<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Santa Barbara Resources<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"font-size: 1.17em;\" title=\"Santa Barbara Wine Country Lodging in Los Olivos, Solvang, Santa Ynez\" href=\"\/wine-regions\/santa-barbara\/santa-barbara-wine-country-lodging-in-los-olivos-solvang-santa-ynez\/\">Top Lodging<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"font-size: 1.17em;\" title=\"Top Santa Barbara Restaurants in Los Olivos, Solvang, and Santa Ynez\" href=\"\/wine-regions\/santa-barbara\/top-santa-barbara-restaurants-in-los-olivos-solvang-and-santa-ynez\/\">Top Dining<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"font-size: 1.17em;\" title=\"Santa Barbara Wine Country Picnic and Delis Spots\" href=\"\/wine-regions\/santa-barbara\/santa-barbara-wine-country-picnic-and-delis-spots\/\">Top Delis<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"font-size: 1.17em;\" title=\"Things to Do in Santa Barbara Wine Country\" href=\"\/wine-regions\/santa-barbara\/things-to-do-in-santa-barbara-wine-country\/\">Things to Do<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"font-size: 1.17em;\" title=\"The Sideways Wine Trail\" href=\"\/wine-regions\/santa-barbara\/the-sideways-wine-trail\/\">Go Sideways<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"font-size: 1.17em;\" title=\"Santa Barbara Wine Map\" href=\"\/wine-regions\/santa-barbara\/santa-barbara-wine-map\/\">Santa Barbara Map<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Santa+Barbara+Wine+Country+Guide&amp;crid=19H995MTZRIOB&amp;sprefix=santa+barbara+wine+country+guide%252Caps%252C320&amp;ref=nb_sb_noss&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=winecountryge-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=567544626e1bcd13802526e9bd4cec39&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Santa Barbara Wine Country Guides<\/a> &#8211; From Amazon Books<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3>Advice for your Santa Barbara Wine Tour:<\/h3>\n<p>You are encouraged to have a designated driver | Cons<a href=\"limousine-tours.html\">i<\/a>der\u00a0a limousine or van service<\/p>\n<p>First time to a winery? Find out what happens in a\u00a0typical <a href=\"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/tasting-room-guide\/tasting-room-etiquette\/\">tasting room.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Are you wondering about how to taste wine? <a href=\"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/tasting-room-guide\/how-to-taste-wine\/\">Wine\u00a0Tasting Techniques<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Pace yourself and make a day of wine tasting.<\/p>\n<div class=\"region-video\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<p>There are many other Santa Barbara wineries on our wine\u00a0tour; if you see one that strikes your fancy, drop in\u00a0and <a href=\"mailto:info@winecountrygetaways.com\">tell\u00a0us what you think<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Plan for a <a title=\"Santa Barbara Wine Country Picnic and Deli Spots\" href=\"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wine-regions\/santa-barbara\/santa-barbara-wine-country-picnic-and-delis-spots\/\">picnic lunch<\/a> at\u00a0one of the wineries.<\/p>\n<p>Plan a group trip to the Santa Barbara Wine Country.<\/p>\n<p>For a great way to visit the Santa Barbara wine\u00a0regions by bike or van, check the following link. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sbadventureco.com\/adventures\/wine-tours\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Santa\u00a0Barbara Adventure Company<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Should you join one of those <a href=\"\/clubs.html\">wine\u00a0clubs<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p>Please read our <a title=\"Disclaimer\" href=\"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/disclaimer\/\">Disclaimer\u00a0Document <\/a>on the information contained on Wine Country<br \/>Getaways.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Santa Barbara Wine Country &#8211; 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 &#8230; <a title=\"Santa Barbara Wine Country\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wine-regions\/santa-barbara\/\" aria-label=\"More on Santa Barbara Wine Country\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":564,"parent":97,"menu_order":7,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":[],"ppma_author":[1885],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/386"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=386"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/386\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19729,"href":"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/386\/revisions\/19729"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/97"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/564"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=386"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ppma_author?post=386"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}