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Enjoy a day in the scenic Central Coast
Wine Country, with 58 wineries and nearly 20,000 acres
of vineyards that span 50 miles of beautiful countryside.
Santa Barbara County is one of the youngest wine-producing
regions with some of the finest premium wines in the
world. As Conde Naste Traveler put it, the county's
wine producing region is a "soft land whose shoulders
are vine-velveted, oak dotted, and fog-flourished producing
the equal of any of the great winemaking regions in
the world."
 Warm days, dry summers and cool nights create a favorable
environment for both the wine grapes and for visitors.
Indulge your taste buds on Santa Barbara winery tours
with a lively group and come away with knowledge that
you can apply on your own - either in your kitchen or
the next time you order a bottle of wine. Join us for
a food and wine weekend - enjoy food and wine pairing
classes, along with a variety of events put on by local
wineries. Call us at (800) 331-3779
Santa Maria Valley Wine Trail
Savor the tranquility and beauty of the Santa Maria
Valley and it's picturesque settings. Enjoy the sunny
days of summer and the crisp breeze of autumn that create
the perfect conditions for sensational, award winning
wines. One of the remarkable things about Santa Maria
Valley wines is the vintner's ability to produce
exceptional wine across a broad spectrum of styles.
From early ripening varieties such as Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
and Sauvignon Blanc, to the later Cabernet Sauvignon
and Merlot, it is a region dominated by classic wines.
Drive yourself to vineyards or join one of the professional
wine tours operated by experienced wine guides. Escape
for a few days, or take a day trip up the Wine Trail. [Top]
The wineries located along the trail are:
- Byron Vineyard and Winery
- Cambria Winery and Vineyard
- Cottonwood Canyon Winery and Vineyard
- Foxen Vineyard
- IO
- McKeon-Phillips Winery
- Rancho Sisquoc Winery [Top]
Foxen Canyon Wine Trail
Discover the Central Coast Wine Country by exploring
the Foxen Canyon Wine Trail. The Foxen Canyon Wine Trail
is a natural destination, offering travelers and wine
connoisseurs a bite-size look of the wine country in
all its splendor. Thirteen wineries, representing the
largest to the smallest in the region, are located along
one of the most beautiful roadways in California. This
scenic drive is a 20-mile passage that connects two
wine-growing appellations - the Santa Ynez Valley and
the Santa Maria Valley. The trail may be enjoyed by
bike, carriage, car, limousine or even by helicopter.
Local companies can arrange a customized wine tasting
tour. As you cruise through the gentle rolling hills
and vineyards, you'll feels as if you have stepped
back in time. Intimate, relaxed wineries seem like they
opened just for your enjoyment. [Top]
The wineries located along the trail are:
- Andrew Murray Vineyards
- Bedford Thompson Winery
- Byron Vineyard and Winery
- Cambria Winery and Vineyard
- Cottonwood Canyon Winery and Vineyard
- Curtis Winery
- Fess Parker Winery and Vineyard
- Firestone Winery and Vineyard
- Foxen Vineyard
- Koehler Winery
- Rancho Sisquoc Winery
- Zaca Mesa Winery [Top]
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