Wine production has seen tremendous growth in the industry
of trade and commerce. There are only 40 countries throughout the world that
produce wine and contribute substantially to their countries' growth and
development. United States
is the fourth country that provides maximum contribution to wine production,
after France , Italy and Spain . According to the U.S
Department of Commerce 2006 Annual survey of manufacturers, the value of
shipments of the U.S wine and brandy producing industries reached an estimated
$11.8 Billion. This figure rose to $12.5 in 2012.
In United
States , there are more than 23,000 vineyards
that grow grapes, of which 90 percent are on plots smaller than 100 acres. Since
1999, the number of wineries has increased to by 81 percent. At 2.18 billion
liters, California accounted for 89.25 percent
of wine production, followed by New York and Washington with 4.37
percent and 3.11 percent respectively. California
is the largest wine producing states in the United States and the fourth
leading wine producer in the world. According to Wine Institute and MKF
Research, two of three bottles sold in United
States are California
wines.
During the Holiday Season, Santa
Barbara adventures not only restrict to wine tasting tours, but also
include extravagant partying and luxurious nightlife. Personalization of the
dinner table and the food menu, everything is simply wonderful. The elaborate
lounges and cozy restaurants add up to the elegance of Santa Barbara . Even the parties can be
customized according to the requirement. The most famous night-parties in Santa Barbara are the
bachelorette parties. Tourists can avail the wedding
transportation Santa Barbara has to offer, as well. The thematic parties
can be pre-planned and the bookings can be made in advance. Thus, the ecstatic
enjoyment Santa Barbara provides holds a target
of a large number of populations each year, and add to the name and fame of United States .