Commission recommendation would benefit small wineries in Santa Barbara County
Small wineries throughout Santa Barbara County cleared a major hurdle that could boost the region’s burgeoning wine industry. After more than four years of workshops and public hearings, the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission recommended to allow tasting by appointment only at wineries in some of the fastest-growing wine regions in the county. Much of Read More →
Agency approves expansion of Sta. Rita Hills AVA
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Windset Farms growing its Santa Maria operations
The Santa Maria City Council will consider a development agreement with Windset Farms to add two greenhouses on 40 acres of its 220-acre Black Road property. The expansion includes the construction of an 88,000-square foot grading, packing and cooling facility. If approved Sept. 9, the development agreement will also include a deferral of road construction Read More →
Winery investments heat up throughout Central Coast
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Conarium Wines founder acquires Jaffurs Wine Cellars
Winemaker Daniel Green acquired Jaffurs Wine Cellars, a Santa Barbara County wine producer known for its Rhone varietals, the company announced on Aug. 15. Craig and Lee Jaffurs founded the company in 1994, which produces about 5,000 cases each year from growers in Santa Ynez, Ballard Canyon, Santa Rita, Los Alamos and Santa Maria. The Read More →
Tri-county vintners celebrate most popular wine in U.S.
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Tri-Counties buck statewide drop in grape plantings
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