I can't believe I'm just now discovering this amazing place. Where have you been all my life?…read moreBernardo Winery truly feels like Rancho Bernardo's best-kept secret. Tucked away on beautiful grounds, you'll find a charming cottage-style winery complete with boutique shops, a restaurant, café, gelato shop, tasting room, and plenty of places to wander. The atmosphere almost feels a little Dutch and even reminded me of strolling through Solvang. I'd love to come back during the holidays when everything is decorated with lights and festive décor. Unfortunately, dogs aren't allowed, but they do have a resident cat on the property, which I loved hearing about. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. They shared some of the winery's history with us and even showed us old maps of the area from before it became Rancho Bernardo. The wine list was extensive, giving us plenty of options to explore. One of my favorite parts was browsing the small local businesses and shops throughout the property. Be warned: after a glass or two of wine, you may find yourself doing a bit of shopping! There are so many unique gifts, artisan products, and treasures to discover. Parking was easy, and the property is much larger than I expected, with countless little pockets to explore and plenty of seating throughout. I especially loved that the tasting room offered both indoor and outdoor seating, including a covered deck that made it easy to relax and enjoy the surroundings. This is much more than a winery. It's a destination. You could easily spend an entire afternoon here and never get bored. A truly unique San Diego gem that I'll absolutely be visiting again.

Their pesto pizza I had and pasta my fiancée ordered was room temp. We were in a hurry so didn't…read morewant to waste anymore time and ate our food. Tasted good otherwise, but would've been great if that mistake didn't happen, obviously. The sangria was the best we ever had. Everything else about this place is well known. Beautiful scenery and location, kind staff. Price is inappropriately high, although that's based off the condition of our food.

This is a really cute coffee/wine bar hidden in this new neighborhood. It's got seating outside to…read moreenjoy a great cup of coffee and some pastries. They source their pastries from Obrien's bakery in Poway. I brought my laptop and worked from there for the day. I enjoyed my tiramisu latte! It was the perfect pick me up. Perfectly sweet with this delicious espresso foam on top. The coffee cake had a nice crispy top, but it was so dry and oddly crumbly instead of having a soft fluffy center. It was warmed up but I think it was a miss. I also tried the ham and cheese croissant but I thought it was just okay. Had Black Forest ham and cheese inside but the croissant was pretty dry. Definitely check this place out to grab a drink and enjoy some time outside.

This neighborhood gem of a wine bar and coffee shop is a true delight. We have previous little in…read moreour very local area, so I appreciate the convenience. Their wine and coffee are nice, but I came to pick up some pastries this time to go. A little later, after warming them in the oven, two of us had a treat. Heavenly! Same again the next day. This time, the order consisted of a blueberry Danish, (crispy on the outside and light and; buttery inside), a banana nut muffin (gray banana flavor and just the right amount of nuts, a chocolate croissant (expertly made and delicious), and a chocolate chip cookie (gigantic size. This one was consumed over two days). All very yummy. I was told a while ago that the pastries come from O'Brien's, and they are excellent. Kudos to Castelli & Pizarro for sourcing such good quality pastries to enjoy with their beverages

A beautiful weekend tucked away @miamarievineyards in Escondido…read more We enjoyed their $30 wine flight, sipping and savoring a selection of their wines while taking in the peaceful vineyard setting. And the cutest touch? Our wine was paired with a beautiful charcuterie picnic basket--the perfect bites to enjoy with our flight! And if you're getting hungry, you can even order food from Cafe Secret in Del Mar to enjoy at the vineyard! Talk about the perfect wine-country afternoon. A little hidden gem where great wine, delicious food, and a relaxing atmosphere come together. Cheers to beautiful weekends in Escondido!

What a beautiful surprise! Mia Marie Vineyards is a large, modern, upscale winery in Escondido. I…read morecouldn't believe they're one of the newer wineries in the area because they feel so established and offer so much. The vibe is modern and a little kitschy in the best way. Inside is cute and stylish, while outside you'll find a huge shaded deck with the bar as the centerpiece. There's plenty of seating, and the whole property feels designed for relaxing and spending a few hours with friends. The winery offers table service, and the servers were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the wines and menu. They have snacks like chips and charcuterie, but during our visit they also had a Peruvian food truck pop‑up, and wow -- it was amazing. The food smelled so good we had to try it, and it absolutely delivered. We ordered the steak with chimichurri and Yukon potatoes, and I'm already looking forward to having it again. The chef was also incredibly kind and personally brought out our food. And of course, the wine was excellent. A beautiful winery with a welcoming atmosphere, great service, and plenty of space to spread out. Definitely worth a visit if you're exploring Escondido wine country.

Best urban winery in San Diego! The wine is excellent especially their selection of bold reds…read more The also offer a packed event schedule.

This local winery has very good red wines and they have events and classes every week. Glad to have…read morea place like this in the Carmel Mountain area.

The wine is lovely and so are the people! We really enjoyed the Albariño and the Tinto. Gorgeous…read moreand relaxing atmosphere. We will definitely come back. Thank you Noel!

4 out of 5 for the location - the space while smaller than other wineries nearby, is beautifully…read morelandscaped and has nearly a dozen different small seating areas. You're welcome to bring your own food, and on Sundays they offer paella. 3 out of 5 for the service - the friendliness and warmth of the interaction seems to vary per customer. Tasting - 5 varieties; starts with their Albarino, then Rosado, followed by Garnacha, Vin Rouge (Bordeaux blend), and ends with their Tinto (Riga blerd). They'll give you a pour at the counter and you return for the next glass whenever you're ready. Overall a nice place to spend a short while with great company.

Love this place! My first time here with my friend and dog,…read morewe were welcomed like family. They have 2 onsite resident fluffies who are very friendly and the staff is very polite and sociable. I enjoyed the whole experience. When we came back a second time, there was an acoustic guitarist playing and they had finally opened their cafe. The meatballs were delicious! I plan to be a regular!

I've visited Domaine Artefact several times now, and every experience has been consistently…read moreoutstanding. The wines are exceptional, the staff is incredibly knowledgeable and welcoming, and the atmosphere is genuinely family-friendly. The property itself is absolutely stunning, making it the perfect place to spend an afternoon. I also love that they have a café, a pizza vendor, and live music, all of which elevate the overall experience and create a relaxed, inviting atmosphere. One of my favorite wines is the La Dame Blanche, a beautiful Grenache Blanc with notes of citrus, white peach, and toasted almonds. It's crisp, refreshing, and incredibly well-balanced. Domaine Artefact has quickly become one of my go-to wineries. Whether you're a seasoned wine enthusiast or just looking for a beautiful place to unwind with friends and family, I highly recommend paying them a visit.

Good winery atmosphere, decent wine and good food. However, there was an event on the night we were…read morevisiting and it took 20+ minutes in line each time we wanted to get a glass of wine. I wish they had more staff on hand when there's large events like that to improve the overall experience, and for even themselves to make more money!

We enjoy coming to Orfila, but lately customer service is really lacking. Now, when we come there…read moreis only one person pouring no matter how many people are in line. My last time to the counter there were 12 people in line with only one server. Finally, after a long wait, another server arrived. It seems that the customers pay the bills, but receive little consideration in the business model!!

Cute shops. It's fun to wander around after a wine tasting or after lunch. The entire grounds and…read moreall the shops were decorated for Christmas and everything was so beautiful. There was a guitar player so we sat and relaxed and listened. He played everything from Christmas standbys to songs from Phantom to the Beach Boys. We had a great afternoon people watching and listening to some pretty music.

Cute shops, from gift shops to wine boutique related items, to clothing all the stores are adorable…read moreand with affordable prices. There is always a good excuse to visit the stores when at the Rancho Bernardo winery but particularly during the holidays the whole winery including the shops transform into a winter wonderland for Christmas. I love it, super animated and family friendly. There are gifts for all!

Cool spot with a great staff and wine. Went in for a flight of wines. We ended up meeting some cool…read morepeople while on the patio and they were super interesting. The place is clean and well decorated. The staff was cool and super knowledgeable.

If you have been at the winery trail of Highland Valley Road to Ramona you would have seen this…read morewinery among the plethora of hidden wineries in the area. Now Turtle Rock hast a tasting room in La Jolla and so quaint, calms and pretty with excellent selection. I tried the sangría (they have a chardonnay version too) and it was excellent, so delicious and refreshing. This tasting room is adjacent to the Encantó coffee shop and also have a nice little terrace with ocean views. What a wonderful spot to have a glass of wine and savor life. You will find Harry, great connaisseur and conversationalist who is also the manager in this location.

Three of us celebrated my sister's birthday and we had a blast. I appreciated the bus being…read moredecorated for her and our driver was so sweet and patient. We couldn't handle 18 tastings a piece but we enjoyed ourselves at each of the three wineries. I would have loved to enjoy the bus more but because the wineries were so close together, it was almost impossible.

Purchased through Groupon, made a reservation, Steven emailed me back a confirmation with…read moreinformation. On the day of our reservation, Steven text me two hours before our meeting time that he had to cancel due to tour bus experiencing a coolant problem. Unfortunately, because I was driving, I read the text one hour before our reservation time. It was a 2 hour commute, and to find out the tour is cancelled one hour before was a disservice. Unfortunately, we couldn't book any other tours because reservations were full everywhere else, It was close to 11 am which most tours leave. Then, Groupon refunds me in Groupon bucks instead of original form of payment, and this was split between two people. Just a mess, I don't recommend Straight off the Vine, you never know you might get a cancelled text 1 hr before your scheduled time.