What I liked about Hatfield Creek Winery in Ramona is it has a large amount of indoor and outdoor…read moreseating. They have some games on hand for playing, such as dominoes to keep you occupied while you sip. There's also a small family museum attached that you can wander around for 5-10 minutes that includes a vintage car on display. Adults 21+ only (all wineries should be this way!) Dog friendly The server was friendly Free parking on gravel Check their website for special events We enjoyed a glass of fruity zinfandel while sitting outside in the spring breeze with views of the vineyard. It's a rustic little place with cozy indoor seating on cool days or outdoor seating on warmer days. Was this review helpful?

Lovely day at the Hatfield Creek Vineyard and Winery. A lovely experience in the tasting room with…read morevery friendly service. We had a flight to try all 8 wines then had a glass or two of our favourites, mine was the Malbec, my wifes was the Zingle Bells. Would definitely visit again

We went to Julian for a quick getaway and we wanted to do a cider tasting. We went to Julian…read morestation and walked past Julian Wine and chocolate, so we ended up stopping in after our cider tasting. They had tastings for local wines, all out of the surrounding vicinity, including San Diego. We just had to do the chocolate pairing as well, and the chocolate is also out of Carlsbad and had so many amazing unique flavors. My favorite being the one with the potato chips. Though I still feel the southern California wines aren't as good as the northern California wines, I'm glad that it's becoming more and more common and I do have to admit that it's improved greatly over the last 10 years. The person who was at the counter of Julian wine and chocolates was super friendly and knowledgeable. The little shop was very inviting and the tasting prices were very reasonable. I highly recommend you stop in and check out some of the Southern California wines.

Lovely hangout, I imagine this place is the place to be in the summer! We shared a burger, which…read morewas yummy and the kitchen was quick on service. We ate outside on a beautiful day. There is a bottle shop inside, so plan on taking some obscure beers home with you. Look forward to next time!

I checked this place out for the first time yesterday. It was a nice little spot. It kind of felt…read morethat we had the place all to ourselves as we were the only ones there when we first arrived. I believe he was the owner; but he was very hospitable. They have unique wines infused in whiskey barrels. I had their Chardonnay which had a slight taste of whiskey in it but I thought it was pretty good. I also tried their pepperoni and sausage flat bread which also was pretty tasty. We were greeted by "Whiskey" the cat and as we were told apparently he was a stray and greets everyone as they arrive which was cute. They have misters which helped a lot with the heat.

Planning for birthday is stressful, imagine its your wife's birthday and now imagine it's a…read moremilestone birthday, it was indeed a big choice. Called 20+ Vineyard and put my requirements and was chose Crystal hill as my choice, I am so glad I made that decision. Best wine, amazing scenery, very private, kid friendly, pet friendly most of all sweetest Staff you will ever find. This is the best winery of Ramona by far and exactly what we were looking for. The view is stunning and beautiful view, atmosphere is very relaxing. Wine choices we were excellent, Excellent wine, especially the whiskey barrel wines! Wine Choices: We initially ordered wine flights, double and singles an we choose the below bottles from there. 1. 2016 Stone Lake Merlot 2. 2016 Whiskey Stone Lake Merlot 3. 2019 Malbec Rose 4. 2017 Whiskey Rose They even have food; their flatbread is amazing too. The Staff and owners were very nice, as we were having good time Scott the owner took the kids, around 10 of them to a short hike and showed them around the property and vineyard, kids had good time while adults were drinking up. Meanwhile Kristy engaged the smaller kids. It was all fun and everyone had fun. Special kudos to the lovely bartenders. If you are looking for great wines, amazing views, comfortable atmosphere, great staff, kid friendly, pet friendly, this is the place. We are going back soon

On a whim we decided to venture out to Ramona and Julian for the day. I found this Vineyard on…read moreGroupon and decided to try them out. The drive from Riverside County into Ramona was very peaceful and beautiful so the start of it was already in alignment. We were greeted right away by Shelly and her welcoming smile. She went over the tasting and shared with us information about the Brandy they also make onsite. We enjoyed all of the wines and really enjoyed the Brandy's as well. After the tasting my husband had a glass and we sat on the deck just taking in the beautiful views and wonderful weather. As we were getting ready to depart we knew one of those bottles of Brandy needed to go home with us , but very difficult to choose when everything we tasted was very good. So glad we experienced their wines and hospitality!

Really nice setting. Wines were good, and it was fun to taste the brandy at the end. The person…read morepouring for us (she didn't introduce herself, but assume she is the owner or one of the persons in charge) was a little difficult to thaw. Not super friendly or full of information. I like to learn about the wines we're tasting, but she offered minimal details, which is too bad. Sometimes the person pouring can make more of a difference than the wine itself!

Every time we've gone up the mountain, we always make a pit stop here. A cute winery with a nice…read morepatio that looks out to the main strip. There was something going on that day when we walked in. They had the back area set up for a live bad and food. I don't know how often this happens, maybe during the weekend. What we like to do is get a bottle and enjoy just lounging there. It was nice out but still pretty warm. The trip was cool off a bit coming from the desert up to the mountain. So outside seating wasn't very tempting at the time. Inside, it's the winery which is pretty massive. Mainly their tasting room with the bar counter and loads of seating. Communal tables as well as group tables throughout the property. There's also a second floor which we didn't go up this time. Inside is also a showroom of artworks and trinkets. Different artists showcasing their work, handmade jewelry laid out through the whole place. Displayed items one after the other. This place was happening today with so many people popping in for some wine. I don't know if the event with the band happens often or just during the weekend but it was great. We ended up just staying inside as it was nice and cool. Picked up a bottle of the Tempranillo and made ourselves at home. The wine is quite tasty and nice. You can do a tasting which I believe is three samples. Or if you just wanted a glass that's also offered but we opted for a bottle. Snacks are also available for purchase if you would a charcuterie boards to accompany your tasting. It's very pet friendly as there were so many pups around. They too like to enjoy the party. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. Chatting with the people walking in and sitting next to you. It's a good way to make new friends. The place was lively and everyone was there for the same thing. Good company, great wine and a fun afternoon out. With the artwork and all the items display, I don't know if they're there permanently or on rotate seasonally. But walking throughout and seeing everything on display, it was great. If you haven't been, it's worth a stop to have a nice tasting or a glass. A favorite of ours whenever we're in Idyllwild.

We visit this place every time we're in town! Chris is a joy to visit with. The winery is full of…read morelovely artwork. The wines are great. A mix of Rose, Reds and Whites. It's one of our favorite stops. They have events as well. We've seen some great music there! Also dog friendly

KID and PET FRIENDLY!…read more Beautiful views and the Rosé was amazing. The staff was very welcoming and even offered the kids snacks. Would definitely recommend coming with the family.

We came to Ramona for a Sunday drive and we enjoy the views from this area so much. This winery is…read morenot one of the typical overly decorated and somewhat pretentious places. It's charming in its simplicity (see the photo of the converted shipping van which doubles as the tasting room). It seems like the money is being spent on the grapes and machinery/harvest which pays off in the flavor of the wine. We tried the sampler and took home a bottle of the Ramona Red which was my favorite. Our server, Cato was helpful and let us sit outside and enjoy the scenery as long as we wanted which we appreciated because the views are stunning. Come, relax and enjoy.

Absolutely love Mike and Teri! Their passion shows in every glass of wine poured. The rosé is a…read moremust try. Beautiful atmosphere and beautiful ppl.

We spent the afternoon wine tasting in the foothills of Ramona, CA and chose this winery. Ramona…read moreRanch Vineyard and Winery is seated perfectly in the foothills with incredible views and plenty of outdoor seating. Hillary started us off with '22 Chardonnay Paso Robles AVA that was perfect! For the reds we chose a '20 Estate Tannat, the '22 Montepulciano, the '21 Merlot, and two bottles of the 10 year French Oak Barrels Indulge. We chose to share the tasting (full disclosure, I did much of the tasting) and we went down their list of white and reds. I'm a white lover generally , but these reds were SO good that we chose five of them along with the white. Teri, the owner, is an incredible host and made the wine tasting experience very satisfying and relaxing. Take Hwy 78 towards Julian and you'll find it on the left! Cheers!

10000% recommend! Came right on the dot of scheduled!…read moreDressed so fun with an amazing personality! Set up fast and made it sooo cute! As for the tasting- we all learned more from him than we ever had and in such a fun exciting way = such a great teacher! (Also told us about him and his exciting life which was so fun.... He has some very fun story's to tell ;) Overall amazing experience and worth every freaking penny!

This was the best wine tasting I've ever done! Adam came to our Airbnb with six wines for us to…read moretaste. He was very professional, fun and knowledgeable about all things wine. He's also a great storyteller! This was a group of six in Palm Springs on a Sunday afternoon. He also brought crackers and water plus many decorations, such as a table cloth and backdrop to set the scene. He was very open to questions and had great answers for all of our inquiries. If you're looking to do a private wine tasting, you should definitely book him!

My fiancée and I had an amazing wine tasting experience here; a great selection of wines coupled…read morewith a nice atmosphere and an even better service (Cardale was an amazing and kind host!). Would highly recommend. The caviar was also really good.

Great views and service but bad wines and bad prices. Would pass. It's attached to a hotel.read more

They are closed. For good. This was a gem of a winery but the collapse wasn't pretty. I wish them…read moreluck.

We spent a lovely afternoon at the Grant James Vineyard. We…read moreenjoyed a brief history of the world of wine. Incredibly informative , as we dined on a delicious Summer lunch that was paired beautifully with their tastings of the day. We enjoyed : Viognier, very crisp with a slight mango and honeysuckle hint. The 2022 blush was a very dry fruity floral sip . And for the summer, they surprised us with a beautiful sweet sangria . Be prepared for some of the most amazing service you will ever get at any winery. dining on the Terrace, live music with a cool summer breeze-bring your friends, family and your dogs as well It's the perfect summer hang !