Just over the Santa Ynez Mountains lie some 18,000 acres of hilly terrain that's home to almost 50 wineries. With a winemaking history that stretches back to the late 18th Century, the region produces more than a million cases of wine a year, and is best known for its Chardonnays and Syrahs, as well as Sauvignon Blancs. A geographic phenomenon known as the transverse range make possible the fine wine potential in Santa Barbara County.   WIne Country. Wine Travel Home | Destinations | Dispatches | Basics | Resources | Wine Country Travel Shop Copyright ©1998-2007 Wine Country Travel All Rights Reserved All materials contained in http://www.WineCountryTravel.com are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may not be used for any purpose whatsoever other than private, non-commercial viewing purposes. Derivative works and other unauthorized copying or use of stills, video footage, text or graphics is expressly prohibited.