10,649
Harvested Acreage
2025 Santa Barbara County Crop Report
Facts & Figures
265+
PLUS
Number of wineries
7
Number of approved American Viticultural Areas (AVA)
75+
PLUS
Number of different wine grape varieties grown
4.07
Average yield per acre
2025 Santa Barbara County Crop Report
$2,059
Average PRICE PER TON
2025 Santa Barbara County Crop Report
$87,793,000
Economic value of wine grapes harvested
2025 Santa Barbara County Crop Report
$1,700,000,000
Economic impact of wine, annual
2022 California Wine Institute Study
10,000+
Full-time Equivalent Jobs
2022 California Wine Institute Study
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.
3200
Chardonnay
2898
Pinot Noir
878
Sauvignon Blanc
835
Syrah
499
Cabernet Sauvignon
265
Grenache
200
Pinot Grigio
97
Merlot
83
Cabernet Franc
61
Mourvedre
52
Sangiovese
50
Petite Sirah
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.