Santa Barbara County
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Santa Barbara County is a sub-region within California, United States renowned for its Pinot Noir. The auction database contains 750 lots, averaging $51 per bottle and ranging $1–$339. The median auction vintage is 2012. The top wines at auction include Au Bon Climat, Isabelle Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, Tensley, OGT Syrah, Santa Barbara County, Herman Story, On The Road Grenache, Santa Barbara County, AldenAlli, Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County, Herman Story, Casual Encounters, Santa Barbara County, while leading producers include Tensley, Herman Story, AldenAlli, Blackjack Ranch. The Santa Barbara County sub-region is recognized for its distinctive terroir that produces wines of consistent character and quality. Collectors are drawn to the combination of geographical specificity, the quality of individual producers, and the historical significance of the sub-region's wines in the context of California. Auction activity reflects sustained international demand for the region's finest bottles, with the best examples demonstrating clear aging potential and site expression.
In the Glass
Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir is characterized by red cherry, raspberry, and earthy complexity typical of its California terroir. The wines show fine tannin structure, natural acidity, and the capacity to develop secondary aromas of truffle, game, and dried herbs with age. The specific soils and microclimate of Santa Barbara County produce a style that is recognizable within the broader regional context.
Red Wines
| Wine | Avg Price | Lots Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Au Bon Climat Isabelle Pinot Noir | $58 | 33 |
| Tensley OGT Syrah | $46 | 32 |
| Herman Story On The Road Grenache | $32 | 31 |
| Herman Story Casual Encounters | $34 | 28 |
| Sanford La Rinconada Pinot Noir | $57 | 28 |
| Tensley Syrah Colson Canyon Vineyard | $34 | 24 |
| Jaffurs Upslope Syrah | $71 | 23 |
| Tensley BMT Syrah | $56 | 22 |
| Blackjack Ranch Harmonie | $42 | 17 |
| Dirty & Rowdy Santa Barbara Highlands Vineyard Mourvedre | $117 | 17 |
| Tensley Noir Syrah | $69 | 15 |
| Blackjack Ranch Double Down Syrah | $41 | 14 |
| The Ojai Vineyard Thompson Syrah | $63 | 14 |
| Consilience Syrah | $13 | 13 |
| Babcock Fathom | $20 | 12 |
| The Ojai Vineyard Syrah | $62 | 11 |
| Consilience Petite Sirah | $41 | 10 |
| Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir | $29 | 9 |
White Wines
| Wine | Avg Price | Lots Sold |
|---|---|---|
| AldenAlli Chardonnay | $106 | 28 |
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