11,168
Harvested Acreage
2023 Santa Barbara County Crop Report
Facts & Figures
300+
PLUS
Number of wineries
7
Number of approved American Viticultural Areas (AVA)
75+
PLUS
Number of different wine grape varieties grown
4.39
Average yield per acre
2023 Santa Barbara County Crop Report
$2,292
Average PRICE PER TON
2023 Santa Barbara County Crop Report
$98,562,000
Economic value of wine grapes harvested
2023 Santa Barbara County Crop Report
$1,700,000,000
Economic impact of wine, annual
2022 California Wine Institute Study
9,000+
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.
3471
Chardonnay
2913
Pinot Noir
975
Syrah
945
Sauvignon Blanc
894
Cabernet Sauvignon
454
Grenache
238
Pinot Gris
152
Merlot
141
Petite Sirah
136
Mourvedre
96
Cabernet Franc
91
Sangiovese
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.