Touring Map

The Vintners’ Association publishes a guide to Santa Barbara Wine Country, complete with a full listing of member vineyards, wineries and tasting rooms. Go to the Maps section to have one sent to you.

Weather

It’s definitely summer here in Wine Country. Long, warm days and cold, crisp nights. Oftentimes mornings will be cool and foggy from the ocean influence that makes our winegrowing region so unique. And remember that temperatures will vary as you move west to east – about 1 degree warmer for every mile traveled. Do as we do – dress in layers!

Breathtaking vistas overlook valleys and mountains studded with ancient oaks, brilliant wild flowers and magnificent vineyards. Taking a leisurely country drive allows you to fully appreciate the winemaking experience while viewing the ever changing seasons. Pruning in the winter, bud break in spring, canopy management in summer, culminates with the fall harvest. It is a wonderful discovery for any traveler! You'll find great restaurants, galleries, country inns and exceptional tasting rooms. Friendly and knowledgeable people are waiting to welcome, serve and delight you.

‘Tis the Season

Hard to believe, but it is now "countdown to harvest" season. The winemaking teams are preparing the cellar, scheduling bottling of previous vintages and ordering new barrels for the 2008 vintage. In the vineyards, crews are moving through the rows of vines, positioning shoots and removing leaves to provide the perfect balance of sunshine and airflow to reach the young grape clusters. Everyone begins to look for that first sign of ripening called “veraison” when the berries begin to turn from green to their brilliant shades of gold or indigo.

And with all the preparation happening at the wineries and vineyards, here at the Vintners' Assoication office we are planning our Celebration of Harvest, scheduled for October 11!

Stolpman Vineyard, by Jody Brownell


Wineries & Vineyards

An overview of each member of the Vintners’ Association can be found in the Wineries & Vineyards section.

Dierberg Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley, photograph by Dave Robinson

We hope to get to know you over a glass of fine Santa Barbara County wine! Our wineries host a huge variety of events - from special tastings to winemakers' dinners. Check out our calendar of events.