Santa Barbara County, CA

With our unique transverse mountain ranges, mild climate and ideal soil, it’s not surprising that the Santa Ynez Valley is home to many incredible vineyards and wineries. It is, in fact, one of the most diverse wine-growing regions in the world.

1672 Mission Dr
Solvang, CA

It’s that special quality of farm freshness and purity that Karen focuses on with her wine. “I have the luxury of being in the vineyard every day, so I can see how the weather and climate are going to affect the wine that I make. I’m not above making adjustments if needed, but I like to make pure wine.”

7290 Santa Rosa Rd
Buellton, CA

“The smell of the cellar, the feeling, everything about it brought me in.” Growing up in Sonoma, she was, of course, surrounded by wine but never thought about a career in it until a meeting with the winemaker of Martin Ray Winery piqued her interest.

6020 Foxen Canyon Rd
Santa Maria, CA

“Coming into the first vintage, I didn’t have any expectations. I was sitting at the top of the barrel room filling a French oak barrel with free run pinot noir, and that’s when I knew that this was for me.”

1588 Mission Dr
Solvang, CA

She started her career in wine after graduating from Cal Poly in 1996 and has an impressive career in the wine industry, working with such names as Edna Valley Vineyards, Kendall Jackson, Carmenet Winery, Bridlewood and Byron, before starting her own winery, Dana V. Wines. With a tasting room in Solvang.

1623 Mission Dr
Solvang, CA

Hailing from Bosnia, Samra Morris has quickly made her mark here in the Santa Ynez Valley. Her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Sarajevo, coupled with her experience working in vineyards and cellars in Napa Valley, have made her an invaluable winemaker for Alma Rosa. Her goal with her wines is to represent the Sta. Rita Hills

388 Bell St
Los Alamos, CA

A journalist by training, her wine education was gained on the job, through viticulture and enology courses at Allan Hancock College and via countless mentors in Santa Barbara Wine Country. “I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for all the people who were willing to help me and answer my questions.” Her approach to winemaking is both analytical and artistic.

1520 E Chestnut Ct
Lompoc, CA

Tara Gomez and Mireia Taribò met while working at J. Lohr Winery in Paso Robles, friendship developed into love as they both traveled and continued working in wine, sometimes in Mireia’s homeland of Spain, but ultimately ending up in the Sta. Rita Hills.

490 Bell St
Los Alamos, CA

For New Zealand-born Angela Osborne, what was originally supposed to be a three month internship turned into a 19-year love affair with wine. It was the elegance of grenache that enticed her to pursue a career as a winemaker.

Santa Barbara County

California, United States

The Santa Ynez Valley is increasingly known for another form of diversity; our higher than average number of women winemakers and winery owners. In fact, Santa Barbara County boasts more women winemakers per capita than most other regions in the world–nearly double the national average of 10%.