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    4.7 (129 reviews)
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    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Maria C.

    I finally had the opportunity to visit this North County gem. I have been following this winery for a while and had a chance to come with a handful of girlfriends. We had a reserved table for our group of 5 girls and it was perfect since it was not too close to the music speakers or too close to other parties. Note that this is all outdoor and no indoor seating. There are a lot of picnic tables scattered with tents but try to call for a reservation if you can. Otherwise you can bring your own chairs and blankets. This place is so chill and love that it is kid friendly. There is a tractor ride you are able to bring your glass and enjoy the beautiful grounds. Lots of property and the event spacing is gorgeous. They will continue building in the next few years with a hotel and onsite restaurant which I'm exciting to see flourish. You are allowed to bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks onsite and enjoy your time in a relaxed setting. There was a cool live band playing old rock hits. There is also a small tent out back where you can buy food and charcuterie boxes. The beef they sell to eat is from their ranch and they also sell beef onsite if interested. The prices are reasonable to buy onsite too! On a Sunday, there was a jumpy with a water slide so there were kids enjoying this while the parents drank. I would recommend bringing your own personal fans if it's hot because it does get super hot in the summer being outdoors. I would like to give a shout out to Hank, Brandon, and Brenda who were amazing during our visit with their personal touches and made our visit such a memorable experience. The sparking rose was my fave and had to take a bottle home. I also got a bottle of the Pinot for my husband. So good. I didn't get a chance to try the frose since it was still making at the time I asked and I totally forgot about it. Bathrooms are located in a trailer out back but they're the nice trailer bathrooms! Parking lot out front and a huge parking lot in back, so they are able to accommodate lots of guests. I recommend checking out this wonderful winery if you haven't. Will be coming back soon!!!

    Megan M.

    Came here today for a girls Christmas get together. It was small, quiet and the view is beautiful. I enjoyed my 2 glasses of wine and the hayride. It closed early due to an event but still had a good time. Their wine was great. Brandon helped me pick out a wine.

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    Murissa M.

    Rancho Guejito Winery is stunning, gorgeous views, great wine, and a relaxed atmosphere that makes it easy to spend the afternoon there. The wine selection is pretty solid (I especially enjoyed the 2021 Pinot Noir and 2017 Merlot), and the live music and food trucks add a nice touch to the overall experience. That said, I do have one gripe: the seating situation. There just isn't enough of it. We arrived early but still had trouble finding a place to sit. A lot of people seemed to grab tables and hold onto them for hours, even when they weren't using them, which made it hard for new arrivals to settle in. There's seating around the property, but bringing your own blanket or lawn chairs is highly suggested. Families and dogs are more than welcome here too, which is nice, but also makes it very crowded and busy. Not all dogs or children belong in public, sorry, I said what you've thought. Add adults too! Also, outside food is welcome. A lot of great things, but also not entirely perfect. Still, it's a lovely place and worth a visit. Just come early and maybe bring your own chairs. Also, they offer complimentary hayride tours. We didn't prioritize this, so we'll be sure to do so if we ever return.

    Athena A.

    I highly recommend the Rancho Guejito Vineyward for special events. The vineyard grounds were beautiful and the staff did an excellent job with the event. Tip: If you attend a formal event at the vineyard, I recommend flats or thick heels for walking in the gravel.

    Madelyn T.

    I always enjoy coming to RGV. It's a great spot to visit if you're ever in town. A great place to visit with the family and kid-friendly as well. Do yourself a favor and get the wine tasting and hop on the hay ride and enjoy some music with Andrew on the ride. Bring that glass with you as the hay ride has more wine for you to taste. Service from the staff is great. Very welcoming and great with providing recommendations. They do have food available for purchase, but you are also welcome to bring your own food/snacks and drinks for your family.

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    Khyra C.

    So happy we came here again, we introduced it to our friends and they're all in love with it. Our toddlers had an amazing time at the bounce house and water slide. As usual food was good, service was good and the ambiance was perfect. Andrew killed it at the ride he's the best.

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    Arnel D.

    A beautiful hidden gem tucked in South Escondido. Drink service is quick and the food is reasonably priced. Tons of parking and lots of tables to sit back and relax. Today there was live music and tons of sun. Such a great spot to enjoy a Sunday. I'll be back soon. Cheers!

    This dog had way too much to drink.   (Just a joke... it's tongue is out due to its breed - no hate mail please)

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    Bastian's Vineyards - Life gets no better!

    Bastian's Vineyards

    5.0(24 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    Family-owned & operated
    Boutique

    This is a wonderful winery in the Highland Valley wine area. My husband and I discovered them a…read morecouple of years ago by accident while looking for a different winery (there are 9 wineries in the Highland Valley wine Region). It's a very laidback, super relaxing winery that is in definite contrast to a few of the bigger more boisterous places in the area. Ron and Kelly are warm and welcoming, and very knowledgeable about wine. Their property has lots of tables and chairs outside with a decent amount of shade, which for me is a must, because my Irish skin cannot tolerate the San Diego sun. They are also very dog friendly, and usually have their own dog, Jade, acting a "greeter" when you arrive. How is the wine? Very well-thought out. I've never had less than an excellent glass of their wine every time we visit. My husband and I never leave without at least one bottle every time we visit. They are definitely worth the long and windy drive to find them.

    Tastings: $21/person for 5 pours…read more First visit to Bastian's Vineyards which is tucked away on several acres in Highland Valley. This family-owned, boutique winery has created a rustic tasting experience on their outdoor patio overlooking the vineyards and surrounding hillsides. It seemed like most of the patronage were regulars. It's very dog, friendly, however, the dogs ran all over the place and begged at each table for anybody that had food. I'm fine with dogs but owners need to keep them in line just like when bringing your children to a winery. Charcuterie trays were available for purchase ($18) and made a nice accompaniment to the wines. There was live music during our visit which was a nice addition to the ambiance. WINES: Owners/winemakers, Ron & Kelly Bas, have been in the wine-making business for over 20 years and were wonderful hosts. Their estate grape varietals include Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah. They also purchase Cab Franc, Merlot, and other varietals. They are currently pouring 2022/2023 vintages of their reds. IMO, the wines were on the lighter side for our palates and seemed to already have some age to them. We were fortunate to taste Ron's soon to be released Viognier, which was excellent. Overall, a nice experience, but I could have done without all the dog commotion.

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    Bastian's Vineyards - Love this beautiful, quiet, relaxing winery

    Love this beautiful, quiet, relaxing winery

    Bastian's Vineyards - Rustic patio seating with vineyard and hillside views.

    Rustic patio seating with vineyard and hillside views.

    Bastian's Vineyards - Tasting lineup on our 1/31/26 visit.

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    Tasting lineup on our 1/31/26 visit.

    Hungry Hawk Vineyards & Winery - Relaxing on the deck

    Hungry Hawk Vineyards & Winery

    4.5(165 reviews)
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    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.

    Tasting Flights (Four 2 oz. pours): Sparkling $25, Mixed $22, Red $25, Reserve $29, Dessert $24 (3…read morepours) We used to be members of Hungry Hawk several years ago but hadn't stopped in for some time. We had specifically joined the wine club because we really enjoyed their white wines, which is unusual for us as we're more "big red" drinkers. However, on this visit the tastings were primarily reds. We were told that they will be releasing a few more whites as we get closer to summer. Their large patio, with umbrella/roof-covered tables, offers beautiful vineyard and surrounding mountain views. They also have live music, but it's best to check their website calendar as to who/when. WINES: We shared a Red and Reserve flight, but we did ask to try the new 2024 Estate Mélange Blanc (58% Pinot Gris, 42% Viognier) which was one of our favorites. The wines are well-made, and they offer a nice selection of varietals, so you should be able to find something you like. We brought in some hummus & pita bread to munch on during our tasting, but they do sell a few snack items as well. We ordered two 4oz Beehive Cheese blocks ($8.50/ea.), which were a nice addition to the tastings. If you haven't been here before, I recommend you give them a try. They do take walk-ins, but reservations are recommended.

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    Hungry Hawk Vineyards & Winery - A glass of red wine

    A glass of red wine

    Hungry Hawk Vineyards & Winery - Even the food offering is amazing!

    Even the food offering is amazing!

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