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2015

Los Olivos District granted official AVA status

2013

Ballard Canyon granted official AVA status

2009

Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara granted AVA status

2004

Sideways movie brings attention and increased tourism

2001

Sta. Rita Hills AVA status granted

1999

39,200 tons of winegrapes crushed from 16,500 acres of vineyards. Locally, 50+ wineries produced 71,000 cases of wine

1992-1996

Grape and wine sales increased, making the wine industry Santa Barbara County’s largest agricultural sector

1990’s

Explosive growth to +10,000 acres of premium winegrapes

1983

Santa Barbara County Vintners Association formed

1981, 1983

Santa Maria Valley and Santa Ynez Valley recognized as official AVAs