Great wine, great service, great landscape. Ease to get there, very clean, reasonable prices.

Cozy, awesome venue with stunning views and open land! Refreshing, high-quality flavors and creative touches. Jake was super friendly and knowledgeable. Dog-friendly too! A must-visit -- we left with 3 bottles! read more

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Lovely lawn, really enjoyed seeing people riding their horses up to the winery! really enjoyed the wine, great service would definitely go back!! read more

Very chill there's a dog that will see you. He's pretty cool. definitely the qualities is there. I would recommend doing a flight read more

Barrel 1 Winery - Wineries Near Me - Ramona, California

I absolutely love Barrel 1 Winery. The wines are superb and Audrey, the owner is absolutely wonderful. If you are looking for a local winery with excellent quality wines, Barrel 1 is the place your may have been searching for. I love their Viognier, Canelli, Tempranillo Rose, Merlot and many others. Not only the wines are consistently excellent from one vintage to another, but the service is beyond great. Every time we visit Barrel 1 we are treated as family. Our last visit was right before harvest and the estate vineyard looked just beautiful. The winery is very nice and there is always a cool breeze in the tasting area. It is located close to the 78 hwy. and it easy to find. Please do yourself a favor and visit Barrel 1 Winery next time you are in Ramona. read more

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Another fantastic experience at Barrel 1 last weekend. The owner, Audrey, and her family are the most wonderful hosts, and their wines are some of our favorites. They offer 6 tastings of their Estate grown wines for $15. They're not currently serving munchies, but you're free to bring your own. The wines are easy drinking, but with full flavors. We really like their Merlots ('15, '16, and '18), enjoyed the two newish 2018 Rosés, the 2016 Canelli, but my all-time favorite is their 2017 Viognier (a little smokey, like a mellow mezcal). If you're lucky, there might be a few other bottles open that aren't on the tasting menu and you might get to try them as well. Wine tasting can be very subjective however service is not. In our opinion, Barrel 1 is one of the best wineries in San Diego County and we highly recommend you give them a try. read more

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We enjoyed our time here :-) We each did a wine tasting (about $15 per) and then each ordered a glass of our favorites (about $10-15). There was a nice variety of wines to try! Even in the midst of covid19 restrictions, Audrey was awesome in adhering to all safety regulations, had hand sanitizing bottles all around, and even provided us some friendly neighborly suggestions as we were visiting/exploring the nearby eateries and cities! We also loved the quiet and the view as we happened to go right when it opened. We definitely would love to be back!! Thank you, Audrey! We went to Mom's pies and it did not disappoint-- thank you!! read more

The owner Audrey set up the most beautiful area for my 50th birthday celebration. She didn't miss a detail. Laurie was there to pour wines for me and my guests. She was so knowledgeable about all the wines and made great suggestions. I highly recommend this place. Wonderful wine, spectacular scenery and friendly faces. Thank you for everything. read more

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I brought my mom out here for Mother's Day and we had the best time. We enjoyed all the wine offerings, the view, and most of all the lovely couple pouring behind the bar. We had so much fun talking to the staff, we didn't want to leave! A great spot for a day with the girls or a romantic afternoon as they cater to adults. read more

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It's a nice vibe! Good winery that has 14 acres and 8 acres of wine vines. Only vineyard with volcano dirt. read more

Barrel 1 Winery - Winery in Ramona! Cool vibe pretty place... and order from Graced by charcuterie. - Wineries Near Me - Ramona, California

Was in town for the weekend & found this place on google. Barrel 1 did not disappoint!! We went on a Sunday & luckily it was not crowded. They have a small but very nice & scenic outdoor patio with good music & umbrellas. The owners Tom & Audrey are super nice & friendly!! They have a diverse selection of wines & they are all delicious which made it hard to pick the bottles we wanted. We went with the Cab, the Tempranillo, & the Viognier. If you're in Ramona, treat yourself to tasting here!! read more

Barrel 1 Winery - Palm Trees & Vineyard in the background - Wineries Near Me - Ramona, California

My favorite on our tour so far, we stopped here on our way from the wild animal park. They have a beautiful property, super friendly and welcoming. They have a nice patio and a beautiful yard with chairs. Their wine was my favorite, I don't usually like white but their whites were very good. My favorite was the cab. They gave us olives from their propert which were delicious. The vibe here is nice and has a beautiful view would def recommend read more

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Love this winery! It's less than a five minute drive from my house and the winery itself is stunning. It's a ways back from the road so you feel much further away from Magnolia traffic than you are. Audrey is so nice. My boyfriend and I went on a holiday weekend and things were winding down. We ended up talking with Audrey for quite a while and she was so much fun! She let us try a few extra special wines that were already open (since we were the only people left) and they were really good. I bought their Merlot a few years back for our one year anniversary and I, despite not being a huge merlot fan (no thanks to Sideways, I just find merlot too dry), loved it! It was so smooth and silky for a merlot. We got it again recently and enjoyed it on our last day at our previous residence. Really a nice, upscale winery without any sort of snobbish feel. read more

We visited Barrel 1 for the first time yesterday and Audrey was the perfect host. We were happy to find this to be a dog friendly venue as we are always looking to bring my pup for a new adventure. The people are very friendly and the grounds are beautiful. Thank you for making our visit a delightful one! We look forward to our next visit here. Cheers! read more

If you're in the area looking for a wineries to go to, put this one on your list! Intimate atmosphere run by the family themselves. Just a few tables overlooking a beautiful landscape. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating to our group of 7. The $15 tasting flight is a steal! read more

Barrel 1 Winery - Wineries Near Me - Ramona, California

My grandma and I came here a few weeks back and had such a pleasant experience. The owner was awesome and her niece. We were greeted by the big dog who may startle you with his size but he just wanted love. We brought a salad and dessert and bought a few glasses of wine after our tasting. The wine didn't disappoint. Make the trip, try the wine. read more

Barrel 1 Winery - Wineries Near Me - Ramona, California

I'll give 3 stars but these stars are only because the wine is super expensive for Ramona wines. I mean, they're not Napa/Sonoma or even Paso to charge $30 for 3 white wines/3 red wines. 1st let me say the staff is extremely nice and welcoming. The tasting is done outdoors and the area is very nice and lends itself to sit back and relax and enjoy oneself. The white wines are nothing special. For $30 a tasting to include not so good white wines with 2 Tempranillos that in my opinion are OK but not worth mid to high $40s. That's where this winery went wrong. I love the friendly ambience but the price for the wines won't make me come back. I wanted to give 5 stars because the staff really worked hard to make my tasting experience a nice one. read more

This place is amazing! I went here today for the first time with three of my friends. Audrey and the gal working with her were so friendly, it was kinda like hanging out with friends that we never knew we had! The grounds were beautiful. And the wine is SO GOOD! I'm no wine expert by any means, so when I go to wineries it's usually just for the experience and ambience, And I don't typically love the wines. BUT I enjoyed every wine I tasted from here! This has definitely become my favorite winery in Ramona! read more

Service with a kind smile. The woman was kind and helpful. The ambiance is very nice and relaxing and the property is spotless. The wine is EXPENSIVE and very low quality. Go for the experience and nice people, not the wine. read more

Beautiful small winery. Pleasant outside seating. Like all the Romona wines, this winery featured dry wines. I did like a voigny (?) White. Good nose and a bit buttery. The hostess was friendly and it was a nice relaxed atmosphere. read more

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My boyfriend and friend were driving through the city of Ramona and saw a sign for wine tasting and figured let's try this out! Wow what an amazing time we had with the owner Audrey and Kelly her friend and cheese expert. The winery was absolutely beautiful. Breathtaking. The wine was delish and they were so nice to give us a complimentary cheese plate which went well w the wine! Audrey, the owner, made this little adventure so special for us we loved her stories, her yummy wine and the overall vibe of the relaxing, gorgeous place made our day! It's a dog friendly place as well! Thank you for a wonderful day! read more

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The worst customer service ever!!!! We were looking forward to check this winery on the way back from Julian. We walked in and there was only one lady working there from what i noticed, who was the owner. She asked me to wait few minutes to clean up the tables as other people were leaving. We ended up waiting over 30 minutes before we left! It took her over 30 min to ring up few people! read more

This cute little winery was so peaceful and relaxed. The hostess was very friendly and offered helpful tidbits about the wine. A delightful setting and dog friendly, we will be sure to return! read more

I came here for a ladies day with eight other of my girlfriends. We had such a beautiful experience and the owner, Audrey, was amazing. She had such great customer service skills and an incredible attitude! read more

Such a cute place with great wines. Staff was amazing, the estate was beautiful, and the wine selections were some of the best California wines I've tried. We brought our own food and had a picnic while tasting. Get there early for a good spot! read more

This is my favorite winery. First I want to mention how outstanding the service is. It was our second time here, we tried all of the wines listed on the menu and were blown away. I lived in France and miss the wine from there, but the wine here resembles the wine I tasted back in France. Audrey helped us pick the right wine according to our taste. She is thoughtful and insightful. If you're in the area please show support for this winery. read more

We really enjoy our time here. The grounds are beautiful and relaxing. Audrey is super hospitable and friendly. Oh and the wines-such a unique blend of whites and reds always pique our interest and leave us satisfied. We feel so fortunate to have this experience in our backyard. Couldn't recommend it enough. read more

Randomly stopped there on a true whim. A pleasant oasis. Comfortable atmosphere, charming owner. Enjoyed their family story how they evolved to a winery. Enjoyed my wine flight. Walked around, beautiful property. read more

Came to Barrel 1 with my husband a couple of weeks ago and had a great time. Nice scenery and the wine was great. We especially loved the 2013 Tempranillo. Complimentary cheese and crackers was a plus. Michelle was a great host. She was very friendly, knowledgeable and made us feel welcome. Will definitely be back. read more

Beautiful property and outdoor tasting area. It was a let down though that the service was lacking. Unfriendly with no passion or explanation of their wines or wine process. The wines were average and they only poured 4 of the 5 tasting before closing. There are a lot of great wineries in Ramona that are far more worthwhile. read more

It is sad. We have came here couple of times before and had tasting and purchased wine "Black Widow" and had my son 8 years old with us. Coming back from Julian today we were looking forward going for some wine and buy couple bottles and become a member. As soon as we walked in , looking for sit the lady on the counter said we can't have kids they have to go over where grass is " far from me. She was not even interested to go over the wine and just turned her head to other people. We looked at each other and said to each other no reason to spend couple hundreds of $$ to get an attitude. I can understand if the rules for having child not there from the beginning , but suddenly change it is wrong. That is good saved me money and changed my mind for becoming a member. Lost a client read more

Lovely winery. Beautiful horse country scenery, vineyard and patio. Good wine too. Complimentary cheese and cracker plate was a nice extra. And the wine servers were cool. read more

Went there with my fiance and had a great time... Tom and Audrey are great and very knowledgeable when it comes to wine and the vines, good stuff! There 2012 vintages of Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo and their infamous Black Widow Merlot was my favorite! There tasting room is centered on the Estate which evokes a Tuscan ranch style and I have to say is aesthetically pleasing to the eye... If your in the Ramona area it's a must visit, Have fun and "Cheers" Best Regards D.Beaton read more

Delicious Wine, cheeses and a gorgeous setting with views that are forever. So many different favors to choose from. Enjoy for afternoon or for evening or both! read more

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Who knew Ramona had wine?! My friends and I made the journey out to Ramona on a lovely Sunday afternoon and were greeted by Barrel 1's owner, Audrey, who poured our tastings all afternoon. Such a cool experience to hear the stories of each wine--all wines are estate-grown at Barrel 1! Our wine was accompanied by a high-quality and delicious cheese and chocolate board that perfectly enhanced the flavors of each tasting. We enjoyed every wine we tried at Barrel 1 (truly!), but if we had to pick a favorite, it would be the 2014 Merlot. Next time you're in the mood for wine, give Ramona Valley a try! read more

Barrel 1 Winery provides a great overall wine tasting experience. My friend and I went out to check out this new winery at their first weekend opening. The estate grown wines are delicious, especially the Tempranillo and Merlot! Can't wait to try the Cabernet when it gets released. The tasting area is set in the midst of a beautiful family ranch & vineyards in Ramona California. Horses grazing and free range chickens enjoying the landscape too. I wanted to stay all day! Audrey, who runs the tasting area is friendly and makes the experience delightful. I will be back often! read more

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This place was amazing! My roommates and I had the best time and will most definitely be going back. The tasting was $10 for about 5 wines and they let you repeat your favorite, What?! Glasses were $8 each and bottles ran about $24-30 a steal in my opinion. Audrey took incredible care of us even though she was pretty busy and the wines were absolutely delicious. I loved their story of how they got started and that the wine making process is done completely by Audrey her husband Tom and Tom's father. Even though they just opened they were running very smoothly and the environment is absolutely charming probably due to the fact that Audrey is an interior designer. I purchased their muscat which was phenomenal and even though I don't usually like white wines, this one was just too delicious to pass up. I also really liked that they offered a complimentary personal sized charcuterie plate! I don't know if they're planning on doing this forever, but I hope so the cheeses, crackers, and salami complimented our wines perfectly. Can't wait to go back and try more wines and of course to say Hi to Cooper the dog. read more

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Great find today. The owners are great and willing to share about their wine. Looking forward to going back

Just had our first visit! All the wines were great, but Audrey's "special blends" were winners!!! Name it, and slap a label on it ASAP!! We'll be back ; - ) read more

My husband and I stopped by this gem of a winery this afternoon. I can't give this winery enough praise. The ambiance shown by hosts, Audrey and Tom went beyond anything imaginable, and the tasty wines and complimentary cheese and crackers, and chocolate were to die for. I've been in Tuscany, Italy a few times, and Barrel 1 Winery gave me the same vibes. If you are in Ramona, and winery hopping, don't miss this one! read more