Grapes of Santa Barbara County
Where to taste Merlot in Santa Barbara County
32 wineries and tasting rooms we list pour Merlot, by the wines on their own lists. Members first; open times and directions on each.
What it's like
Plush and round, plum and chocolate notes.
Goes well with burgers, roast chicken, pasta with meat sauce.
Where Merlot is poured
- Los Olivos District17
- Santa Ynez Valley14
- Sta. Rita Hills14
- Santa Maria Valley6
- Ballard Canyon5
Places located in each AVA or pouring wine from it, as their own lists say.
Hours and house policies change with the season. Check with the winery before you set out.
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