Carr Vineyards & Winery is a small handcrafted winery located in downtown Santa Barbara. The winery’s first vintage was in 1999. All of the wines produced at Carr Winery are sourced from Santa Barbara County grapes grown by Ryan Carr. Because the vineyards are operated under Ryan Carr’s supervision, the grapes are grown to his exact specifications making sure that only the finest grapes enter the winery. The focus of the winery lies with Pinot Noir grown in the Sta. Rita Hills Appellation. This region has been recognized for producing some of the finest Pinot Noirs in the world. Although the focus is on Pinot Noir, the vast microclimates of Santa Barbara County allow the winery to produce several other great wines including Pinot Gris, Cabernet Franc, Grenache and Syrah.In addition to winemaking, Ryan Carr also owns a vineyard management and development company. Carr Vineyards is a full service vineyard management company providing design and installation of new vineyards as well as consultation and revitalization of older vineyards. With 15 years of experience in the wine industry, Carr Vineyards knows what varietals grow well in the many different microclimates and soils of Santa Barbara County. Carr Vineyards currently manages over 100 acres across Santa Barbara County.