Wine Ratings

More than just a pretty place.

The 2022 scores for our most recent vintage are in and WOW are they good! Some of the top wine critics in the world have given the wines of Santa Barbara Wine Country incredible scores. Wine Advocate, Jeb Dunnuck, Vinous, and Wine Enthusiast recently tasted through the wines of the region and gave 131 different wines a score of 96 or better, with one wine getting a perfect 100. All total, there were over 1,475 wines that received a rating of 90 points or better from the region. While we have always known our region produces some of the top wines in the world, to have the critics reflect that sentiment is truly an honor. Congratulations to all the wineries and winemakers on this amazing achievement.

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Over 150 Wines

scored above 90+ points

47 Wines

scored above 96 points

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Over 200 Wines

scored above 90+ points

31 Wines

scored above 96 points

1 Wine

scored 100 points

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Over 180 Wines

scored above 90+ points

11 Wines

scored above 96 points

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Over 945 Wines

scored above 90+ points

35 Wines

scored above 96 points

The majority of the wines that were scored
were the following varietals:

    • Pinot Noir
    • Syrah
    • Gamay
    • Grenache
    • Cinsault
    • Mourvèdre
    • Cabernet Franc
    • Chardonnay
    • Gruner Veltliner
    • Picpoul
    • Malvasia Bianca
    • Viognier
    • Sauvignon Blanc
    • Albarino

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HIGHEST SCORING GRUNER VELTLINER IN ALL OF CALIFORNIA


HIGHEST SCORING GAMAY IN ALL OF CALIFORNIA