What a nice find for us! A short drive from San Diego Wild Animal Park led us here after we visited…read morethe park. We were greeted by their friendly servers who sat us out on their patio. It was a beautiful day and we enjoyed the view. From the patio you can see the big balloon at the Wild Animal Park floating up and down. We decided to have a glass of red. Our friendly servers were so helpful, offering us tastes of their wines to help us decide which one we would get. Tough choices because they were all very good! A very nice vibe here. They are only open Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Oh, what a find... Little boutique vineyard, tucked in in the outskirts of San Diego, with world…read moreclass Wines. Award winning winemaking - a variety of vines and techniques, resulting to a divine experience of flavors and smells. I had the privilege of visiting with local friends (yes, those in the know) and I am enchanted. We were greeted with grace and enthusiasm, seated at a high table with a unique vista of the vines, and welcomed while resting our eyes in the views and blue skies surrounding the winery. If you are a wine connoisseur and not know this vineyard... your great loss. I'll be back!

Family, good company, the wine and luckiest, dog happy we have several regulars. They have wine…read moreand chease samplers , wonderful food venders are great and an atmosphere of thepeople there that no harm comes. A family atmosphere and relaxion all I n one​

Such a fun night at Uvas Winery! The service was absolutely impeccable from start to finish. I had…read morethe 50/50 blend and it was perfect definitely one I'd order again. My book club came for 80s Bingo Night and we had an absolute blast. Great wine, amazing service, lots of laughs, and such a fun atmosphere. And the ultimate bonus? They're dog friendly! You know that automatically earns extra points from me. We'll definitely be back!

Loved our visit to Espinosa Vineyards! Great wine, super friendly people, and such a relaxing spot…read moreto hang out. Definitely worth stopping by--we'll be back!

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.

Had a great afternoon enjoying the stunning views at this winery. We arrived around 4pm on a…read moreSaturday and the main tables were completely full (aka the ones with food service) so we grabbed glasses of wine and walked up the path to the hilltop to enjoy the views and the wine. This is a beautiful venue with a main area with food and drinks and then several offshoot areas with tables for you to seat yourselves. The owner was present and let us know why it's named Speckle Rock (the soil composition) and was lovely to speak with. Will definitely be back on a quieter day to get a table and enjoy some food with the spectacular views and crisp wine!

After an afternoon of hiking on the coast, we headed up here to check out this winery. Hidden in…read morethe hills of Escondido along with other wineries in the area this place was a great reward and an opportunity to enjoy the rest of the afternoon. The entrance is really pretty with a gorgeous pond/mini lake at the entrance. We parked and made our way up to the winery. When we entered the tasting room, we were greeted and provided with a lot of information about the wines they produce. We decided to try one of their newer wines called Falanghina. A very light and refreshing wine with notes of apple, lime, pineapple, and we really enjoyed this bottle. While you are drinking your wine the views are absolutely epic of the whole valley below. The surrounding hills were covered in green since it was spring and it was very relaxing and peaceful there. I look forward to returning here again in the future to try more of their wines.

I just got back from an afternoon at the Forgotten Barrel Winery. What an amazing time we had. No…read moreonly so they have a wide choice of wines to choose from, by the glass and by the bottle, but the prices are reasonable. They also offer tasting menus, so you get healthy pours of different wines to try. They also offer some premade food for sale, charcuteries, hummus, crackers, cheeses. Plus there's a food truck that sells amazing burgers starting at 3. While we were there, there was live music being played in the Central courtyard. Guests could sit on their provided seating under a large shaded tree and some had their small dogs with them on leash. Because we were a medium size group and had made a reservation, we were placed in a separate room with plenty of inside and outside covered seating. The winemaker even gave us a tour of the facilities. Showing is the process from the grapes, to the hopper and ending with the barrels where they age. It's definitely worth driving out to visit this beautiful winery in Escondido.

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.

We been to Chuparosa several times over the past 5 years and have always enjoyed our experiences…read more The tasting room is situated on a hillside overlooking their vineyard. There's a small, but comfortable area inside by a stone fireplace, as well as a nice deck in front offering the wonderful views of the vineyards and surrounding hills. They even have a cave, however it's not open to the public (at least as of our last visit). WINES: Andy (owner/winemaker) poured for us and provides good service and nice insight on his wines and vineyard. One tasting fee is waived with one bottle purchase, as Andy's motto is "We want to sell wines, not tastings". Chuparosa offers mostly Italian, French, and some Spanish varietals (Albariño, Grenache Gris, Mourvèdre/Grenache Rosè, Sangiovese, Cab Franc, and Zinfandel) and in my opinion they're all well-made, elegant wines, some of the best in the region. Chuparosa is a "must visit" winery when in the Ramona wine country.

One of the best wineries in Ramona! Stop in and say hello to Andy (the wine maker) and his wife…read more These two hard working host serve all estate wines and even homemade sourdough bread, with estate made olive oil. Each wine from the whites to the reds to the ports are excellent and unique. I'm partial to Their Zins!

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

This is a must visit winery! You can take your own charcuterie board and buy your wine! It's a…read morefeeling of being in Tuscany without being in Tuscany. We went for Mother's Day brunch and I wasn't disappointed. So fun and family friendly.

Lovely couple who work so very hard to make some of the best wines in Southern California! Both…read morelocations are charming places to sit and enjoy a glass of red!! Cheers to you Marc and Cameron!!

We go to this winery all the time! They do have local grapes, it's also nice to get a Pinot Noir…read morethat you can't get locally. The wine maker, Mark, is exceptional in winemaking and in personality. You come in for wine and a laugh. It's perfect if you were a local or a tourist. We go here all the time. Can't say enough about it. The wines are exceptional and reasonably priced. If you want to learn about the winemaking process, Mark is happy to walk you through it. It's a full experience!