This place is definitely a hidden gem tucked away in San Marcos. The grounds are so beautiful with…read morea gorgeous view, it feels like you have transported to Temecula. The wine itself is great! They have a HEAVY pour which I appreciate. I like their sweet rose, which is definitely very sweet. You can also buy bottles for a pretty affordable price. They let you bring your own food which is nice too. The staff is very polite and friendly. Great ambiance with live music sometimes. A great place to gather with friends! My only wish is that they stayed open past 7pm in the summer so you can stay for the sunset. I went on Sunday though, so maybe on Fri/Sat they are open later.

We came here for the first time last week on my birthday. The drive way to get up to the winery is…read morea little steep, so be mindful. There are two parking lots that we saw, one closer to the bottom which was gravel but would require a walk up two flights of stairs, or there's a lot closer to the tasting room (paved) but is more limited. We were able to snag a spot up at the top luckily. They have a two sample limit & then you can buy drinks by the bottle or glass. The day we went they were having a 25% off bottle sale. There was only one employee we saw during the entirety of our visit but he was super friendly. We ordered a bottle, the charcuterie platter and a pizza. The charcuterie board is refrigerated and they provide a bag of crackers as well. We went with the veggie pizza & it took maybe 20 minutes to come out and was absolutely delicious. The grounds themselves are absolutely gorgeous. There are 3 covered areas to sit at up top with plenty of seating. Down the first flight of stairs has a fish pond and some beautiful areas to walk around. I'm not sure if that area was where they do weddings as there was also a spot across the way with a dais, but we didn't make it over there. The wine was delicious! We tried two of the whites and the sweet rosé. I'm not normally a rosé fan, but it was my favorite wine I had there. Overall we had a really relaxing time with beautiful views. I highly recommend checking out Sunshine Mountain Vineyard.

Love meeting the owner and getting to know his process!!…read more Very personal and great wine

Friendly owner. The wine is very good and although the vineyard is small, it's a great place to…read moreorder wine and support a small business!

This was our first time to Brooking Vineyards, and most certainly not our last. I brought my family…read morefrom Texas for a California experience, and this vineyard blew our expectations out of the water. Eric was knowledgeable, passionate, and honest. We enjoyed learning the lost history of Southern California wine and viticulture. Brooking Vineyard wines are the best wines we have ever tasted. Even the non wine drinker of our group was able to drink every sample Eric gave us. One thing that we really loved, was that Eric was not trying to be a salesman, and we didn't feel any pressure to buy, however, my family ended up taking 7 bottles of wine back home to Texas. Highly recommend

Friends dragged me out to go wine tasting for the first time. Glad I joined them. Eric was very…read morewelcoming and friendly. He taught us so many things about the wine making business. Definitely recommend coming out here to visit. Thank you Eric for your time and hospitality. We really enjoyed the tour and tasting.

We like to rotate our monthly moto events & all of these years, have never done a winery location…read more Many things come into factor for motorcycles- one being a spacious paved parking lot. You will get two different parking lots here. Just keep in mind, Bella Marie does host campers & trailers to use the parking lot, overnight. Luckily when we booked our date/ time for the event- some of our bikes arrived half an hour earlier of opening time & this gave us time to scope out the parking situation. We were luckily enough to get the spots we wanted. My friend & I came to Bella Marie about 6 weeks prior to our event date to check out the grounds & see what Bella Marie offered guests. The upper parking lot, adjacent to the retail store & restroom is also where we reserved our event location. The store offers pre made picnic baskets, a wide selection of mini charcuterie kits, & sundries. Bottled water, juices, etc. We booked for 10 people & we're told it'd be a $50 deposit & that specific group size would need to purchase 6 bottles. On the day of our event, our $50 deposit would be applied to 2 bottles of wine. We kept our price range on the lower price end, for the group. We were told on the day of our booking- outside food is also allowed. Which is very convenient for guests, since there is no kitchen serving meals. I believe this is such a great idea, which would make me return to just another event. On the day of our event, we had less than 10 gals (including me). And two of our guests purchased a flight of wine each. Another of our gals made it very clear she didn't care for wine - but, wanted to buy her mother a bottle. But, this friend was also at the counter helping us decide which bottles to choose for our group. She was a fan of Aprepos and actually bought a bottle for herself! LOL. Ice is also available to cool down your glass of wi Aprepos & Meowvasia were popular amongst our group. Location is close to i -15.

What a cute little winery! The outdoor space is spacious, dog-friendly, and absolutely beautiful…read morewith the castle backdrop. As for the wine, the flights were limited to just a choice of all-white or all-red. I got the red flight and was hoping for some bolder flavors, but perhaps they are better known for their whites? The ladies I was with said they really enjoyed the white wines!

We met Joe at an event which included some great choice wines. During the event Joe and I were…read moremaking similar comments on the values and observations of the products. We hung out after the event and we learned that he was the owner of Propaganda Wine Company. He invited us out and we followed a few days later. I'd have to say it was one of the best wine tastings we've had! The personal touch and quality of the wines were top notch. The star of the show was Pino Noire from Santa Lucia Highlands Monterey County. Excellent! I would say that this is the BEST tasting in San Diego County. Don't miss it!!

Great wine selections and the staff is great. Located inside CoLab Public House, it's a great place…read moreto relax and hang out, especially if there is a band playing. We are regulars here and enjoy their wine club. They have the most amazing reds!

Total slam dunk for a Sunday afternoon! This quiet neighborhood gem has monthly paint nights and…read moreis extremely comfortable and cozy allowing dogs. Highly recommend the pizza! The crust is absolutely perfectly cooked and very fresh basil, arugula and sausage toppings absolutely drive the flavor home. Combine with a few glasses of wine and you have yourself pretty much the perfect weekend getaway! Highly recommend.

We popped in for their street faire, and while the street faire itself was small and a quick…read morewalkthrough, the vendors were great and we could not escape without buying a few things. We strolled over to the tasting room and went with a mixed tasting flight. Our server was amazing, while I do not really enjoy the more tannin mouthfeel wines and prefer the sweeter ones, my wife really enjoys the opposite of me. Our server was intent on finding something that I enjoyed, and turned me on to the wine slushy, which was refreshing, and perfect and scarily good! We also decided to eat dinner here, and we shared a Harvest Salad (Spring Mix, Apples, Dried Cranberries, Goat Cheese, Mixed Nuts, Julie's Balsamic Vinaigrette). and we split a pizza that was half Blanca (Ricotta, Mozzarella, Lemon Olive Oil, Fresh Herbs, Hot Honey, Truffle Oil), and half The Papa B (Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Fontina, pepperoni, Jalapenos, Onions). We asked for it a little crispy, and parts of it were really sort of burnt, but 100% would order again, hold the ask for a "little crispy" next time lol. The ambiance here was nice, it is dog friendly so there were several dogs lounging around and hanging out, the tasting room has both a nice indoor bar area, with table seating all around, as well as a pretty decent sized outdoor area that has shade cover and lots of tables. They had live music outside, and it was great that it added to the ambiance, without being overpowering and not allowing for conversation. Great little place will happily revisit!

I love Chevelle winery. The people are very friendly great wine, nice quiet ambience.read more

What an AMAZING experience thanks to Ashley! She went above and beyond to ensure we were taken care…read moreof. Cheval is a hidden gem and well worth the drive instead of going to Temecula. Ashley gave each of us a personalized experience, tailored to our taste palette. It's a beautiful winery nestled in a quiet area, with a few animals on the property as well. The are not open daily - be sure to refer to their website or Instagram for business hours. Thank you for such a remarkable experience Ashley!

This place is really cute! It's a historic winery tucked away in the back of a neighborhood in…read moreEscondido. Would have never even known it was there if someone didn't recommended it to us. The ambiance is really chill. Nice outdoor space with lots of quiet spots to enjoy your wine. I like their whites and roses. The rose on tap is actually really great with slight effervescence. Great for a nice summer day! What a wonderful local gem!

A friend was having a gathering here recently and invited us to join. I have been hearing about…read moreForgotten Barrel for a few years now, but I assumed it was pretty far out there in Escondido. I was wrong. It's not far off the 15 freeway in a small unassuming neighborhood. If you didn't know it was there you would never discover it. We arrived and took the last spot in the front parking lot. There is another parking lot, it seems like there's plenty of parking around. We found our party in a courtyard next to the tasting room. There was plenty of seating and tables for everyone, and it was sectioned off from the rest (if you need a private area). We went in the tasting room and tasted several wines before deciding. The staff were friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about their wines. After we got our wine, we decided to walk the property. It's a very quaint, unique piece of property with old buildings and new ones made to look old (bathrooms). You can walk through the vineyards and there are various areas where you could have parties. There is a barn, which is beautifully decorated and lit inside. It would be perfect for a wedding reception or any other type of party. There are several areas where you could put multiple groups of people or use the whole facility for a giant party. When we were there, there was live music. The band was really good and we enjoyed sitting under the umbrellas and trees while listening. There was also a pizza food truck whilst we were there. I ordered a pepperoni pizza and they delivered it to where we were sitting. I shared it and we all enjoyed a slice. I can't believe I didn't know this existed here before, but I'm so glad to have discovered it. I will definitely come back and bring friends. It's just the perfect little spot to spend some time. Maybe listen to some music, eat some food and drink some wine.

Such a chill and local winery that's easy to walk into and be seated immediately. They have a…read morewonderful and delicious selection of wines, but I really loved their 2019 Costa Azul Clement Hills Tempranillo. Definitely a smooth treat. Great ambiance and service too!

Nice little winery located just a block or so from the heart of carlsbad village. This place is…read moresmall but has a really nice selection of reds! The seating is very well done and they have a TV for sports. Good place to grab a drink before dinner in the village.

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.