Santa Barbara Winery

Santa Barbara Winery Established in 1962, Santa Barbara Winery is the oldest winery in Santa Barbara County! Lafond Winery's new facilitiy was opened to visitors in 2001.
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In 1962, Pierre Lafond reestablished Santa Barbara County's winemaking tradition by founding Santa Barbara Winery. The winery was the first since prohibition and has played a pioneering role in the subsequent development of the Santa Ynez Valley as a world-class wine growing region. Pierre purchased land in 1971 on the western end of the valley and began planting what is now a 97.5 acre vineyard.

Winemaker Bruce McGuire was brought on board in 1981 and encouraged plantings of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah, noting that the soil and microclimate of Lafond Vineyar, classified as cool Region 1, were ideal for these varietals. In 1996, Santa Barbara Winery expanded to include a new line of premium wines dedicated to producing exclusively vineyard and appellation designated Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah.

05/10/2026

Enchiladas and Chardonnay. Yeah, we went there at — and it works beautifully. The rich, cheesy layers meet the bright acidity, and it’s a match you never saw coming.

Wine pairing rule #1: there are no rules.

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White or red? Why not both? Our Chardonnay and Pinot Noir make the perfect pair — one bright and coastal, the other eart...
05/08/2026

White or red? Why not both? Our Chardonnay and Pinot Noir make the perfect pair — one bright and coastal, the other earthy and complex. Together, they tell the whole Santa Barbara story.

Don’t overthink it. Just taste.

04/17/2026

Meet Duncan and Mel. We asked them about their favorite wine, their favorite Funk Zone memory, and what keeps them coming back. Their answers might surprise you.

This community is what makes us who we are.

04/12/2026

From grape to glass — this is how it happens. A behind-the-scenes look at our winemaking process, the same way it’s been done here for decades.

No factory lines. No automation. Just hands, barrels, and time.

04/08/2026

George is back with your Sauvignon Blanc crash course. What makes ours different? It starts in the vineyard and ends with that bright, clean finish you can’t stop thinking about.

No textbook, no test — just a winemaker who loves what he does.

Wine is for everyone — and so is our patio. Bring the family, bring the stroller, bring the dog. We’ve been a neighborho...
04/02/2026

Wine is for everyone — and so is our patio. Bring the family, bring the stroller, bring the dog. We’ve been a neighborhood spot since ‘62 and that means all are welcome.

The Funk Zone is alive with spring energy right now. Pull up a chair and stay a while.

04/01/2026

Ceviche + Sauvignon Blanc = the pairing you didn’t know you needed. Watch as we break down why citrus-bright SB wine and fresh ceviche are a match made on the coast.

The acidity plays off the lime, the minerality meets the ocean — it just works.

This is what patience looks like — drawing a sample straight from the barrel to check on how things are coming along. No...
03/31/2026

This is what patience looks like — drawing a sample straight from the barrel to check on how things are coming along. No shortcuts, no rush.

Our winemaking team tastes through every barrel by hand. It’s how we’ve done it since 1962, and it’s how you make wine that actually means something.

Shrimp cocktail. Sauvignon Blanc. Ocean sparkling behind you. Sometimes the best pairings are the simplest ones.Our Sauv...
03/28/2026

Shrimp cocktail. Sauvignon Blanc. Ocean sparkling behind you. Sometimes the best pairings are the simplest ones.

Our Sauv Blanc is crisp, citrus-forward, and basically made for coastal seafood. This is what Saturday afternoons were designed for.

03/27/2026

Rosé season is officially here and George is breaking down what makes ours special — no pretense, just good wine and honest conversation.

Our rosé is bright, dry, and made for long afternoons on the coast. George walks you through the color, the aromatics, and why it pairs with basically everything.

Address

28 Anacapa Street
Santa Barbara, CA
93101

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 6pm
Tuesday 12pm - 6pm
Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

Telephone

+18059633633

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