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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.

Drink By Matt Kettmann | Thu Dec 12, 2024 | 2:40pm

The renowned, trailblazing Santa Barbara County winemaker succumbed to cancer on December 11.

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.

News By Matt Kettmann | Tue Sep 19, 2023 | 12:24pm

He founded Buona Terra Farming in 1997, and planted and managed wine grapes across Santa Barbara County for 40 years.

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

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

News By Matt Kettmann | Tue Jul 18, 2023 | 7:23pm

The founders of Santa Barbara’s underwater wine company still have hope for the future.