Media Info
The Santa Barbara Vintners is committed to promoting Santa Barbara County, California, as a world-class wine region. Please reach out to us for story ideas, concepts, and any photo and video requests you may have. We can also provide proper introductions and become the liaison to any wineries and/or tasting rooms in the Santa Barbara Vintners Association as it relates to your needs.
We receive many requests relating to travel and media stays. If you are interested in visiting our area for media coverage, please contact us.
Media & Trade may also receive complimentary copies of the AVA maps.
For all media, influencer, and photography/filming inquiries, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (714) 222-5802
OVERVIEW
Santa Barbara Vintners (Santa Barbara County Vintners Association) is a non-profit 501(c)6 organization founded in 1983 to protect and promote Santa Barbara County as a world-class wine producing and winegrape growing region.
The association includes winery members whose annual production is at least 75% Santa Barbara County (or sub-AVA) labeled and extensive industry-associated members. The association produces festivals; educational seminars and tastings; provides information to consumers, trade, and media; and advocates for the Santa Barbara County wine and grape industry.
For additional information, visit https://www.sbcountywines.com/ and follow @santabarbarawinecountry on Facebook and Instagram, and @sbcwines on Twitter.
ABOUT THE REGION
Scenic Santa Barbara County, located on the central coast of California, has long been revered for producing an incredible array of high-quality wines and last fall, was named “Wine Region of the Year” by Wine Enthusiast magazine. The valleys have a transverse orientation–meaning they run an unusual east-west rather than north-south–which allows the ocean air to flow deeply inland, creating a patchwork of micro-climates and terrains that are unique and ideal to produce premium wine.
The range of climates from the cool coastal areas in the Santa Maria Valley and Sta. Rita Hills to the warmer inlandSanta Ynez Valley, results in seven unique AVAs and over 70 different grape varieties, a diversity unparalleled in any other region in the world. The true key to this region’s ability to deliver world class wines will always be the people who work the soil and make the wine.
By The Numbers
- 275 wineries
- 7 AVAs
- 15,750 harvested acres
- Average yield per acre is 3.36 tons
- 70 different wine grape varieties grown
- 14 wines not sold in Napa or most other California wine regions
- Grows grape varieties that can be found in France, Italy, Spain, Germany, and Austria
- 69 miles long, 45 miles wide-can be driven from one end to another in one hour
- 25 female winemakers; more than any other wine region in California
- $109,756,174 Economic Value of wine grapes harvested (2021)
- $1.7 billion Economic Impact of wine annually (2021)
- 9,158 Full Time equivalent jobs (2021)
MEDIA ASSETS
We are able to provide high resolution versions of our logo, photos, videos and brand guide. If you need any of these items or something else, we are happy to accommodate.
Please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (714) 222-5802
RECENT PRESS RELEASES
MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
Tried and True – and Brand New: Vintners Festival Returns, Spotlights Santa Barbara’s Wide Range
The Montecito Journal
Gabe Saglie
Wine Enthusiast’s 2022 Wine Star Awards: Nicholas Miller, Wine Executive of the Year
Wine Enthusiast
Matt Kettmann
Cork & Fork Radio Show with Alison Laslett, CEO of Santa Barbara County Vintners
Cork & Fork Radio Show
Alison Laslett
This Central Coast Vineyard Named Best in California. Here’s Why Food & Wine Loves It
The Tribune
Mariana Duran
INFLUENCERS
We love partnering with influencers to help share the story of Santa Barbara Wine Country through the unique use of experiential and creative content. We offer a limited number of influencer opportunities for those who we feel there is mutual benefit.
For all media, influencer, and photography/filming inquiries, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (714) 222-5802
FILMING & PHOTOGRAPHY OPPORTUNITIES
Santa Barbara Wine Country provides the ideal backdrop for shooting films or photography. If you are interested in shooting at one of our member’s locations, please contact us to discuss the project.
For all media, influencer, and photography/filming inquiries, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (714) 222-5802