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

Yes, we do have season’s in California and it is definitely our wintery time of year. Usually (and hopefully) that means rain, which replenishes and cleanses our vineyard soils. So although a rainstorm or two may come through during your visit, they are interspersed with bright sunny days with mild temperatures. Nights tend to be quite cool, and it is not surprising to see frost in the mornings. Bundle up in layers, bring an umbrella and enjoy our “quiet season” here in wine country!
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

Signs of winter abound here in Wine Country with dustings of snows sometimes visible on our mountaintops, occasional rainstorms replenishing the soils and leafless vines and trees providing a seasonal landscape. But, the days are now getting longer and the most visible sign of the season is pruning!

In between rainstorms, vineyard crews are carefully removing last years canes from each vine with an expert and careful eye. Pruning is one of the most crucial aspects of the coming vintage’s crop – both from a quantity and quality outlook. Meanwhile, the winter cover crops are growing and providing a brilliant green backdrop to the newly pruned vines.

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

EVENTS

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.