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Sunshine Mountain Vineyard

4.4 (184 reviews)
Closed 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM

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Kirsten K.

Beautiful view, plenty of parking, good wine and beautiful grounds!! Live music was great and friendly staff. They have charcuterie boards but they allow you to bring your own food and cake. Great place for a get together!

Audra H.

Beautiful place and wonderful ambience. Tasty wine and delish cheese and fruit board. Service was fast and friendly! I would love to come again. On Saturday's they have live music after 3. We were leaving as they were setting up. Next time I can't wait to hear some tunes!

wine and charcuterie board (3-5 people a serving) and was a good potion for the four of us!
Roxanne H.

Such a wonderful day spent here at Sunshine Mountain Vineyard! Not only was the view stunning and the weather perfect, but the ambiance was just amazing. The service was friendly and attentive. We had purchased a groupon several days before and easily redeemed it. The wine was tasty and our charcuterie board was delicious. We ordered the hawaiian pizza to share and it was good, nothing incredible though. The tables with the glass encased for the fire pit were a little odd so we opted to sit at a stone table, but I think we would have preferred a different seating set up. My only suggestion would be to have different seating options. The live music was an unexpected surprise, and the people who all came were super friendly. The vibes were definitely there! Super great opportunities for photos. We found parking easily at 2pm but noticed when we were leaving closer to 5:30 that it was harder for people to find parking. Would highly recommend to any visitor or SD local!

Joe M.

Amazing little hill top winery! The winery it self is very nice and clean and well decorated. The staff was an absolute pleasure and knowledgeable about the wines. The only fallback is the seating outside was not comfortable. And in my opinion dogs shouldn't be allowed due to the landmines in the grass were gross. And the dogs Barking back and forth was a-little annoying. Just my opinion. Cheers PS: the pizza is dry and over priced for what it is.

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Jasmin M.

Absolutely love this little vineyard! A hidden secret in San Marcos that transports you to a European style winery. Tons of seating so it never feels too crowded although during the week is best to have little to no wait. Watching the sunset is always stunning as it overlooks the mountains. The wine is excellent and the staff is friendly! We tried the cheese pizza it was okay, but we were there for the wine. :)

Ruby M.

Despite coming in a gloomy day, I'm so glad I made a stop before heading back home here. The prices were reasonable, the wine was good, and there is live music! Not to mention they have charcuterie boards, pizza, and plenty of fire pits to keep you warm. Great service, and I can't wait to visit again on a clearer day.

Natalya S.

My friend and i had a pleasant afternoon in the Sunshine Mountain Vineyard. We both got a Groupon for 2 glasses of wine and charcuterie board. Super deal, the cheese board was more then enough for 2 people, cheeses were just ok, no aged gouda or brie. More like cubed cheddar and pepper jack cheese mixed with fruits and olives. We also ordered flat breads and pizza which i actually enjoyed much more ! Winery has a nice peaceful setting and ambiance, its mainly all outdoors with heaters and tents. it does get very windy and chilly, because of the location. Red zin and rose were two wines that definitely were the highlights from the rest that we tasted. We will be back again soon to enjoy the views and the wine

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Macarena O.

The views here are so beautiful!! They also had live music so it made our experience even better. Out of the list of wines they have, you can have two tastings for free and then buy a glass of wine or a bottle. I have to say that the wines are not to die for but we opted to get the dry rose and later on got the Syrah. Dogs are welcome and you can bring your own food so that's a plus!

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Sylvain B.

I understand that some locals might not like the wine because Sunshine mountain winery actually make wine closer to what you'd find in Europe (less sweet than most of US produced wine). I am from France and they are really close to some nice Bordeaux and their syrah is amazing. It's my mom's favorite winery. She'll go every (opened) day when she visits the US. Not only the wine is excellent, service exceptionally friendly, the view is amazing (inland), sunshine mountain winery offers some of the best membership deal: free membership (you only need to purchase 4 bottles every quarter) and two free glasses of wine a day. Highly recommended!

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Kia T.

Really great customer service. Limited parking but you can walk up lots of stairs if needed. If stairs are tough for you have someone drop you right in front. Great selection of wines for both white and red drinkers. The view was beautiful.

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Leslie B.

My friend and I went up to Sunshine Mountain Vinyard to spend the afternoon a couple weeks ago. It's a lovely spot with some beautiful rose gardens and a view. We went on a Saturday that was a bit gray and chilly. We sat around a fire pit which was comfortable and gave us a great deal of heat. The wine is good, but probably not my favorite. They have mostly reds, which I enjoy. Since we wanted to try a few, we started with a white and a rose. Unfortunately, they weren't quite chilled enough. Reds were decent. I found one that I enjoyed and had two glasses. They serve pizzas, which seem like they had been frozen, and some meat and cheese platters. The food is not exciting, but it is nice that they have food. Probably, a food truck would be better. When we were there, there was a cover artist singing and playing music, which made for a relaxing time. I do wish the staff seemed more invested and excited about the wine. However, they were very nice about giving us tastes so that we could decide what we wanted to drink. All in all, I probably wouldn't choose this vinyard, as it is quite far, but if I were local, it would be a nice place to go and relax. I liked that it was dog and family friendly.

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Amazing views and wine. Great service and dog friendly. I used my Groupon with no problem.

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Beautiful views great winery and I sell charcuterie tray reasonably priced what a great relaxing experience highly recommend

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Amazing service, views, and ambience! Staff also were friendly. There was live music and such a fun vibe

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Wine was fabulous! We had charcuterie and just relaxed. Live music was also great! Definitely a place to go back to!

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Love it here! Been twice and will return. The view is amazing. Staff setup a whole section for the group

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This is such a beautiful winery. The scenery is amazing. Wine and food is delicious! My husband and I love coming here for date nights.

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Ask the Community - Sunshine Mountain Vineyard

Is it open to the public and can a couple just stop by to order a pizza and a couple of glasses of wine?

Absolutely! It's a perfect date night place. Check website when live music is playing. Cheers!

When do they have live music?

live music on the weekends

Do they take reservations? Trying to get one for a group of around 20 people for a birthday.

Are there charcuterie boards on the menu?

We have small and large cheese plates! Our food menu was recently added to our Yelp page and website: www.sunshinemountainwines.com, under Menu

Good place for small birthday party?

Sure. Plenty of outdoor covered seating with a view. Less indoors.

Do you have to make reservations and do you have to be a member to come wine taste? Have tried to call but unable to reach anyone. Is wine tasting only or is there a food menu?

You do not need reservations, but are welcome to inform us--especially for big parties! Either way, we're excited to have you. There is only a wine tasting menu but we have a small selection of snacks (crackers, meat & cheese plates, etc) in our… Read more

Is this patio dog friendly?

Absolutely...there are a couple different outdoor seating areas...the lower seating area has some grass and games. Doggos would love it.

You can bring outside food?

Yes you can.

Is this place kid friendly?

Yes it is...and there is ample space outside for them to run around.

Would they be able to host a wedding?

Absolutely...this place has lots of outside areas for people to gather. They have 3 wine caves ... one was used solely for private parties. However, if you're having a huge wedding...it may be too small.

Can I bring my well behaved dog?

Yes! It's actually a wonderful family place and the setting is so peaceful and beautiful. They are fine if you bring a picnic too!

Are your tastings by appointment only or can you drop buy on days open?

No appointments. Just drop in. Call ahead to see if they have any events going on. First time we went it was closed for a special event.

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Ed and Claire took us to the place where the barrels are stored before stopping by the barn to taste the wine.

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