Don’t have enough time to explore
all the Santa Barbara Wineries and Vineyards? We will tell you about a secret
and a one stop destination where you can get the divine taste of some of the
best and the rarest of wines you would ever come across in Santa Barbara. Located
in the heart of the country, at Downtown, the Urban Wine Trail offers a unique
experience to your ever craving palettes by letting you taste different varieties
of artisanal and aged wines from the County’s best vineyards.
The Urban Wine Trail is not located
close to a vineyard and most wineries source the finest grade of grapes from
areas like Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Maria. If you are
planning for a private event, then wineries at the Urban Wine Trail could prove
to be the best resources for your event, when compared to any other wine trail.
You may also contact the authorities for a tour of a winery’s production
facility.
The top three wineries at the Urban
Wine Trail are:
This is the oldest winery in Santa Barbara County, which was
founded in 1962. Some of their popular wines are Pinot Noir, Syrah, Sauvignon
Blanc, Chardonnay Reserve, Grenache, Sangiovese, Primitovo, amongst others.
Location: 202 Anacapa Street
2. Fox Wine
Co.
Located just few steps away from the beach and the Metropulos
Fine Foods, the Winery becomes your favorite choice when you want to taste
wines with exotic foods. Fox Wine Co. produces elegant range of Chardonnay,
Syrah, Pinot Noirs, Sauvigan Blanc and a unique range of Reserve Wines.
3. Whitcraft
Winery
Established in 1985, the Whitcraft Winery practices hand
producing and old world style of wine making – thus bringing you the highest
quality of authentic and signature varietals. Popular wines from Whitcraft
include: Signature varieties of Pinot Noir, Olivos Del Mar and Kick on Ranch
Chardonnay, Syrah, Grenache, Morning Dew Ranch and others.
Location: 36 A S Calle Cesar Chavez
Other wineries and wine tasting
rooms to explore at the Urban Wine Trail are: Area 5.1 Winery, Au Bont Climat,
Carr Vineyards and Winery, Cebada Vineyards and Winery, Deep Sea Tasting Room,
Happy Canyon Vineyards, Kunin Wines, Riverbench Santa Barbara, The Valley
Project, Sanguis and several others.
The following rules should be noted
before you plan a visit at any of the wineries or vineyards of the Urban Wine
Trail:
·
Each winery has different business and visiting hours.
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Different wineries may charge a fee of $5 to $15 for
tasting 5 to 8 wines.
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Most wineries do not serve food. However, guests are
allowed to bring in their snacks.
