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Business By Matt Kettmann | Tue Feb 11, 2025 | 1:30pm

Santa Barbara County Approves Wine BID

The supervisors’ unanimous vote establishes a 1 percent fee on winery sales to support regional marketing efforts.

Business By Matt Kettmann | Thu Jan 23, 2025 | 4:06pm

The members voted 2-1 in favor of countywide assessment but needed three votes to pass.

Business By Matt Kettmann | Fri Oct 04, 2024 | 10:15pm

Eric Hickey partners in a deal to restore the historic Arroyo Grande winery alongside 101 to popular acclaim.

Business By Matt Kettmann | Thu May 16, 2024 | 4:25pm

The pioneering Santa Barbara coffee growing and roasting company files for Chapter 11 and is also being sued by investor-employee.

Business By Matt Kettmann | Wed May 08, 2024 | 2:57pm

Constellation Brands acquires the iconic Santa Barbara County estate vineyard.

Drink By Matt Kettmann | Tue Oct 24, 2023 | 4:00pm

The Santa Maria Valley–based, family-owned company will plant vineyards on the 1,100-acre ranch west of Buellton.

Business By Matt Kettmann | Fri Jul 28, 2023 | 1:04pm

Farm stay cottages will be proposed for the historic Santa Ynez Valley estate.

Business By Matt Kettmann | Wed Dec 06, 2017 | 10:53am

The Utah-based company plans to expand the Santa Barbara brewery’s staff and beer offerings.

Bottles & Barrels By Matt Kettmann | Fri Jun 08, 2012 | 12:00am

A look at some of the Santa Barbara vintners who have started exporting their wines to China.

Bottles & Barrels By Wendy Van Horn | Thu Aug 21, 2008 | 12:00am

“Something in the land imparts flavor: Wine from one site will taste different from its neighbor.”