Written by Kim Westerman, Senior Contributor, Travel Section | Forbes | October 28, 2021 | Reference Source
Forbes names Santa Barbara the most exciting and compelling wine region in the United States. Santa Barbara is a place where creativity prevails in both winemaking and hospitality. After a three-day comprehensive visit, Kim Westerman of Forbes, recommends the following nine wineries across five of Santa Barbara's seven AVAs (American Viticultural Areas):
Santa Rita Hills
- Babcock Winery
- Pence Winery
Ballard Canyon
- Rusack
Santa Maria Valley
- Riverbench
Santa Ynez Valley
- Zaca Mesa and TREAD
- Fess Parker Winery
- Bien Nacido Estate
- Optik
Happy Canyon
- Crown Point Winery