Santa Barbara is for Pinot Lovers

Exploring Santa Barbara County and all it has to offer

Wine Spectator editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken
Wine Spectator editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken (David Yellen)

In this issue, Wine Spectator spotlights the excitement of Santa Barbara as both a travel destination and top region for California Pinot Noir production. 

Read editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken’s introduction to the September 30, 2024, issue, including new tasting reports for California Pinot Noir, Italian sparkling wines, Austria’s 2022 vintage and more!

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