The Carr Blog - Carr Vineyards and Winery

September 15, 2022

Carr Winery is a small production winery that has been making wine in Santa Barbara County since 1999. We specialize in ultra-premium, limited production wines including Pinot Noir, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Grenache, and Cabernet Franc. All of the wines made...

Carr Featured in 805 Magazine

September 8, 2021

We’re elated to share that our 2018 Carr Grenache from Paredon Vineyard was featured in 805 Living’s September issue! This food and wine focused publication sheds light on wines that ‘push the coastal extreme,’ showcasing the magic found in growing grapes...

May 28, 2021

James Hill, creator of travel and lifestyle blog ‘Mantripping’ makes his way through all that the Urban Wine Trail has to offer. Reaping the true Santa Barbara wine tasting experience, he hits the nail on the head, stating that “Santa...

May 28, 2021

Host Dora Wu of ‘Caliwine on the Road’ documents her wine tasting experience in Santa Barbara, stopping into Carr Winery to learn more about our story and wines. Click here to view the full video, Carr’s feature debuts in the second...

Let's Talk About Cabernet Franc

April 29, 2020

Let’s Talk About Cabernet Franc Cabernet Franc is one of our favorite varietals to make (and drink) at Carr Winery. We have been producing a single-varietal Cabernet Franc wine since 2000 and it has become our #1 seller. Typically Cabernet Franc...

April 22, 2020

Today is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! April 22, 2020 What makes a winery green? You may be surprised how earth friendly a winery can be. In order to truly produce an ultra premium wine a winery has to be deeply...

August 24, 2019

Carr Winery has been featured on NBC L.A.! California Live went on a wine crawl through Santa Barbara's Funk Zone, learning why Santa Barbara has been nicknamed "the American Riviera."

What is a clone?

April 25, 2019

In short, a clone is a propagation of a single “parent” plant. When a bud from this plant is cut and planted, its offspring will be genetically identical to the parent plant. For a variety of reasons winegrowers use clones...

6 Distinct AVAs in Santa Barbara County

March 28, 2019

"The unique, transverse nature of the valleys of Santa Barbara Wine Country provides a patchwork quilt of micro-climates and terrains, resulting in one of the most diverse grape growing regions in the world. The valleys in the Pacific coastline actually...