Santa Barbara County

Santa Barbara County is a cool-climate wine region on California's Central Coast, shaped by unique east-west running valleys that channel cool Pacific Ocean air inland. The region is renowned for exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Sta. Rita Hills AVA, while also producing outstanding Syrah, Grenache, and Rhône varieties in warmer eastern areas. The region gained significant recognition after being featured in the film 'Sideways' and now encompasses six distinct AVAs including Santa Maria Valley, Santa Ynez Valley, and Happy Canyon.