Facts & Figures

350+

PLUS

Number of wineries

7

Number of approved American Viticultural Areas (AVA)

75+

PLUS

Number of different wine grape varieties grown

13,459

Harvested Acreage

 

2022 Santa Barbara County Crop Report

3.57

Average yield per acre

 

2022 Santa Barbara County Crop Report

$2,353

Average PRICE PER TON

 

2022 Santa Barbara County Crop Report

$96,334,000

Economic value of wine grapes harvested

 

2022 Santa Barbara County Crop Report

$1,700,000,000

Economic impact of wine, annual

 

2013 Stonebridge Research

9,158

Full-time Equivalent Jobs

 

2013 Stonebridge Research

Top wine grape varietals planted (Acres)

Wine is Santa Barbara County’s number one finished agricultural product, and the county’s wine grape crop is the second most valuable agricultural crop.

4771

Chardonnay

3744

Pinot Noir

1040

Syrah

920

Sauvignon Blanc

868

Cabernet Sauvignon

490

Grenache

216

Pinot Gris

185

Mourvedre

164

Merlot

149

Cabernet Franc

134

Petite Sirah

99

Riesling

Geological Landscape

East-west mountain ranges (transverse) versus the usual north-south orientation of mountain ranges creates a dramatic effect on the climate with many micro-climates with Santa Barbara County, conducive to the successful growing of a range of different wine grape varieties.

Santa Barbara County Economic Impact Study
2022 Santa Barbara County Crop Report
2022 Facts & Figures for Santa Barbara County