Facts & Figures

275

PLUS

Number of wineries

7

Number of approved American Viticultural Areas (AVA)

70

PLUS

Number of different wine grape varieties grown

14,399

Harvested Acreage

 

2020 Santa Barbara County Crop Report

3.22

Average yield per acre

 

2020 Santa Barbara County Crop Report

$2,009

Average PRICE PER TON

 

2020 Santa Barbara County Crop Report

$93,836,000

Economic value of wine grapes harvested

 

2020 Santa Barbara County Crop Report

$1,700,000,000

Economic impact of wine, annual

 

2013 Stonebridge Research

9,158

Full-time Equivalent Jobs

 

2013 Stonebridge Research

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.

5504

Pinot Noir

4176

Chardonnay

1233

Syrah

785

Sauvignon Blanc

473

Cabernet Sauvignon

470

Misc. Reds

377

Grenache

321

Misc. Whites

303

Pinot Gris

255

Merlot

160

Viognier

119

Mourvedre

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.

Santa Barbara County Economic Impact Study
2020 Santa Barbara County Crop Report
Facts & Figures for Santa Barbara County