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From North to South: A Guide to the Wineries of San Diego County
So many local wineries, so little time.
San Diego County is home to dozens of wineries. Plan your countywide wine tasting tour with Edible San Diego's regional wineries guide.
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San Diego Wineries By Area
Photo 1: Fallbrook Winery
Photo 2: 2 Plank Vineyards
SAN DIEGO COASTAL NORTH COUNTY (North of 56)
Address: 2379 La Mirada Drive
Phone: (858) 500-7757
Hours: Friday & Sunday 2pm-6pm, Saturday 12pm-6pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Completely hand farmed using sustainable farming practices.
Address: 1534 Sleeping Indian Road
Phone: (760) 732-3236
Hours: Saturday & Sunday, 12pm-4pm
Estate: No
Specialty: First vineyard and winery in Oceanside.
Address: 375 Skyline Dr
Phone: (760) 689-0160
Hours: Monday-Sunday 9am-6pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Tempranillo
Address: 118 South Cedros Avenue
Phone: (858) 847-9463
Hours: Daily 11am-10pm
Estate: No
Specialty: California style wines
Address: 4150 Rock Mountain Rd
Phone: (760) 731-2356
Hours: Appointment only
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Old World vineyard feel with sunset views.
Address: 2175 Tecalote Drive
Phone: (760) 723-0616
Hours: Friday-Sunday 12pm-6pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: "California Vines with Italian Roots".
Address: 2554 Via Rancheros
Phone: (760) 728-0156
Hours: 7 days a week by reservation only 11am-5pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Sauvignon Blanc and BDX Red Blend award winning wines.
Address: 6084 Corte Del Cedro Suite 105
Phone: (760) 494-0597
Hours: NA
Estate: No
Specialty: NA
Address: 1600 Via Vista
Phone: (760) 473-5935
Hours: Saturday and Sunday 12pm-5pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Estate Syrah, Grenache, and Sangiovese.
Address: 4233 Rosa Rancho Lane
Phone: (760) 731-7349
Hours: Daily 11am-4pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Rhone varietals
Address: 38973 De Luz Rd.
Phone: (760) 728-8230
Hours: Appointment only
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Cabernet Sauvignon, small-batch.
Address: 4550 Sleeping Indian Rd
Phone: (949) 544-3521
Hours: Appointment only
Estate: Yes
Specialty: The first commercial wine vineyard planted and still operational in the South Morro Hills area.
Address: 934 North Coast Highway 101
Phone: (760) 230-2970
Hours: Monday-Wednesday 3pm-5pm, Thursday-Sunday 12pm-5pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Only winery and kitchen of its kind in San Diego.
Toasted Oak Vineyards and Winery
Address: 190 Red Mountain Ln
Phone: (760) 420-3678
Hours: Friday-Sunday 12pm-5pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Dry red wines
Address: 2906 Carlsbad Boulevard
Phone: (760) 720-7499
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 12pm-7pm, Friday-Saturday 12pm-9pm
Estate: No
Specialty: San Diego's oldest Urban Winery, “Vine to Bottle” process
Photo 1: Hungry Hawk Vineyards and Winery
Photo 2: Altipiano Vineyard and Winery
SAN DIEGO EAST COUNTY (Escondido/ Rancho Bernardo)
Address: 16990 Via Tazon
Phone: (858) 618-2463
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 11am-9pm, Friday 11am-10pm, Saturday 3pm-10pm, Sunday 10am-9pm
Estate: No
Specialty: Also a brewery and restaurant (The Cork and Craft).
Address: 20365 Camino Del Aguila
Phone: (619) 857-7242
Hours: Friday-Sunday 12pm-6pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: 2013 Estate Sangiovese Reserve
Address: 26312 Mesa Rock Road
Phone: (760) 796-7557
Hours: Daily 11am-5pm
Estate: No
Specialty: Produces more than 20 different wines every year.
Address: 13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte
Phone: (858) 487-1866
Hours: Daily 10am-6pm
Estate: No
Specialty: 50 Year Port, one of the oldest continuously operating wineries in California
Address: 2225 Barham Drive, Suite D
Phone: (760) 270-9851
Hours: Thursday-Friday 3pm-8pm, Saturday 12pm-8pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm
Estate: No
Specialty: Urban style winery, first new winery to open in Escondido in 80 years.
Address: 2919 Hill Valley Drive
Phone: (760) 690-6617
Hours: Thursday 3pm-7pm, Friday 5pm-9pm, Saturday and Sunday 1-7pm
Estate:
Specialty: Champion show horses on site.
Address: 15732 Highland Valley Road
Phone: (760) 469-WINE
Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 11am-8pm
Estate: No
Specialty: Red wines
Address: 26312 Mesa Rock Road
Phone: (760) 796-7557
Hours: Daily 11am-5pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: 2013 Furry Friend, 2014 Two Vineyards, 2014 Carnivore
Address: 29013 Champagne Boulevard
Phone: (760) 749-1666
Hours: Friday-Sunday 10am-5pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Vintage wines, vintage museum
Domaine Artefact Vineyard and Winery
Address: 15404 Highland Valley Road
Phone: (760) 432-8034
Hours: Saturday-Sunday 12pm-6pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Unique varietals and blends
Address: 15360 Bandy Canyon Road
Phone: (619) 772-0156
Hours: Saturday-Sunday 12pm-6pm
Estate: No
Specialty: Focus on Spanish varietal wines, Rhone-meets-Rioja blends
Address: 1120 W. 15th Avenue
Phone: (888) 620--8466
Hours: Thursday 3pm-7pm, Friday 3pm-7pm, Saturday 12pm-7pm, Sunday: 12pm-6pm
Estate: No
Specialty: Occupies the former Ferrara Winery which was one of southern California’s first wineries.
Address: 15412 Bandy Canyon Road
Phone: (858) 531-6589
Hours: Sunday 12pm-dusk
Estate: No
Specialty: Big red wines with full body, a great finish but retaining nice fruit and nose.
Address: 30803 Hilltop View Court
Phone: (858) 405-9314
Hours: Friday 3:30pm-7pm, Saturday 12pm-7pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm
Estate: No
Specialty: "San Diego 365" labe
Hungry Hawk Vineyards and Winery
Address: 3255 Summit Drive
Phone: (760) 489-1758
Hours: Friday-Sunday, 12pm-6pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Bordeaux, Rhone and Spanish varietals, Sparkling Blueberry wine
Address: 298 Enterprise St., Suite D
Phone: (888) 409-8610
Hours: Friday and Saturday 12pm-6pm, Sunday 12-5pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Small batch, rare Picardin white.
Keys Creek Vineyard and Winery
Address: 27118 North Broadway
Phone: (442) 777-3414
Hours: Saturday-Sunday 12pm-5pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Petite Syrah, Muscat Blanc
Address: 12225 World Trade Drive, Suite P
Phone: (858) 381-CORK
Hours: Wednesday-Thursday 2pm-8pm, Friday-Saturday 2pm-9pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm
Estate: No
Specialty: Private classes: create your own blends, custom labels.
Address: 216 S. Pacific St. Suite 106
Phone: NA
Hours: Thursday/Friday 3pm-8pm, Saturday 2pm-6pm, Sunday 12pm-4pm
Estate: No
Specialty: 2016 Estate Petite Syrah (2017 Silver), 2015 Zinfandel (2017 Gold)
Address: 27044 Lotus Pond Ln
Phone: NA
Hours: NA
Estate: Yes (only Zinfandel)
Specialty: Zinfandel, Cabernet, Merlot
Address: 19050 Old Coach Way
Phone: 858-395-5549
Hours: Appointment only
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Micro-boutique wines
Address: 16850 Old Survey Rd. Escondido 92025
Phone: (760) 480-7232
Hours: Saturday and Sunday 11am-Sunset
Estate: NA
Specialty: NA
Address: 13455 San Pasqual Road
Phone: (760) 738-6500
Hours: Daily 11am-7pm
Estate: No
Specialty: Popular venue for weddings and events
Address: 17224 San Pasqual Valley Road
Phone: (800) 677-8887
Hours: Sunday, 11am-6pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: One of the earliest vineyards planted in California.
Address: 298 Enterprise st. Suite D
Phone: (760) 741-1246
Hours: Friday/Saturday 12pm-6pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm
Estate: No
Specialty: Offers wine tastings from Jack Simon Vineyards, Stehleon Vineyards, and Vesper Vineyards.
Address: 26312 Mesa Rock Road
Phone: (760) 796-7557
Hours: Daily 11am-5pm
Estate: No
Specialty: Grand Cuvee: a blend of Malbec and Cabernet Franc
Address: 298 Enterprise Street, Suite D
Phone: (760) 741-1246
Hours: Friday-Saturday 12pm-6pm, Sunday: 12pm-5pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Family-owned and Eco-friendly
Address: 2286 Sunshine Mountain Road
Phone: (760) 798-9134
Hours: Friday-Sunday 12pm-6:30pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Oak barrels are stored in 3 caves dug out of the mountain side.
Triple B Ranches Estate Winery
Address: 15030 Vesper Road
Phone: (760) 749-1200
Hours: Friday-Saturday 11am-5pm, Sunday 11am-4pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: All fruit harvested at dawn to protect the esters from being released.
Turtle Rock Ridge Vineyard Winery
Address: 18351 Woods Hill Lane
Phone: (760) 789-5555
Hours: Friday-Sunday 10am-6pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Chocolate Turtle: a port style wine.
Address: 1575 Mulberry Drive
Phone: (408) 712-0487
Hours: Thurs-Sun: 2pm-6pm or by appointment
Estate: No
Specialty: Organic wines, sustainable practices
Address: 16138 Highland Valley Road, Escondido, CA 92025
Phone: (760) 789-1287
Hours: Thursday to Sunday 12-6pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Every bottle of Speckle Rock Vineyards and DG Cellars wine is produced and bottled on-site.
Address: 15454 Highlands Crest Way Escondido, California
Phone: (619) 736-3230
Hours: Saturday and Sunday from 12-6pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Red Bordeaux varietals and blends
Photo 1: Hellanback Ranch and Vineyard
Photo 2: Castelli Family Vineyards
SAN DIEGO COUNTY BACKCOUNTRY (From Ramona to the Mountains)
Address: 1007 Magnolia Avenue
Phone: (858) 204-3144
Hours: Saturday & Sunday 12pm-6pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: No use of fertilizers, pesticides, or fungicides in the vineyard.
Address: 17270 Rancho Suenos Drive
Phone: 949-275-3148
Hours: NA
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Malbec, Sangiovese, Petite Sirah wine grapes
Address: 4060 Moreno Boulevard, Suite E
Phone: (858) 274-4292
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 12pm-9pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm
Estate: NA
Specialty: Red wines
Cactus Star Vineyard at Scaredy Cat Ranch
Address: 17029 Handlebar Road
Phone: (760) 787-0779
Hours: Saturday & Sunday 1pm-4pm
Estate: Yes (occasional grapes from other Ramona vineyards)
Specialty: Estate Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Address: 17872 Oak Grove Road
Phone: (760) 789-6234
Hours: Appointment only 11:30am-Sunset
Estate: Yes
Specialty:
Address: 910 Gem Lane
Phone: (760) 788-0059
Hours: Saturday & Sunday 11am-5pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: 100% Estate produced Albarino, Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Malbec, Cabernet Franc
Address: 1941 Lilac Road
Phone: (760) 315-7444
Hours: Friday-Sunday 12pm-6pm
Estate: NA
Specialty: NA
Address: 23413 Mountain Peak Place
Phone: (760) 788-0074
Hours: NA
Estate: NA
Specialty: Sangiovese Brunello
Address: 24067 E Old Julian Hwy
Phone: (760) 440-5229
Hours: Friday-Sunday 11am-6pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Small-batch wines
Address: 18261 Chablis Road
Phone: (760) 505-8229
Hours: Saturdays and Sundays 12pm-6pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Organic, Sustainable, Vegan wines
Address: 26502 Highway 78
Phone: (760) 788-6800
Hours: Saturday and Sunday 11am-5pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petite Sirah
Address: 38642 Highway 79
Phone: (951) 767-1391
Hours: Thursday-Sunday 11am-5pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon
Address: 1625 Highway 78
Phone: (760) 787-1102
Hours: Friday-Sunday 11am-6pm
Estate: NA
Specialty: site of ancient Indian village and Navy memorabilia
Address: 27054 Chihuahua Valley Rd.
Phone: (951) 326-4692
Hours: Friday 12pm-5pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Library Wines
Address: 17287 Oak Hollow Road
Phone: (760) 787-9586
Hours: Saturday-Sunday 12pm-5pm
Estate:
Specialty: All wines made from estate grapes or from grapes grown at other small Ramona vineyards
Address: 18545 Rangeland Road
Phone: (760) 239-6515
Hours: Saturday-Sunday 11am-5pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Family-owned boutique winery.
Address: 17211 Highlander Road
Phone: (760) 885-8364
Hours: Friday 1pm-6pm, Saturday/Sunday 12pm-6pm
Estate: No
Specialty: Chocolate and wine pairings
Address: 17211 Highlander Road
Phone: (760) 787-1042
Hours: Saturday and Sunday 11am-5pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Boutique vintages
La Finquita Winery and Vineyards
Address: 23123 Vista Ramona Road
Phone: (760) 896-4014
Hours: Friday 2pm-7pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am-6pm
Estate: NA
Specialty: Youngest winery owners and vinters in Ramona.
Address: 251 Steffy Road
Phone: (760) 788-1388
Hours: Saturday-Sunday 10am-6pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Ramona's second oldest winery.
Mahogany Mountain Vineyard and Winery
Address: 14905 Mussey Grade Road
Phone: (760) 788-7048
Hours: Saturday-Sunday 1pm-5pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Limited production of handcrafted fine wines, red varietals.
Address: 3044 Colina Verde Lane
Phone: (619) 251-1819
Hours: Saturday 12pm-6pm
Estate: NA
Specialty: Also a small farm and animal rescue.
Address: 1150 Julian Orchards Dr.
Phone: (760) 765-2072
Hours: Weekdays 10am-4pm
Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm
Estate: NA
Specialty: produces 4,000 cases of wine annually
Address: 18750 Littlepage Road
Phone: (760) 787-0738
Hours: Saturday-Sunday 11:30am-5:30pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Features organic farm and orchard.
Address: 603 Main Street
Phone: (760) 271-3090
Hours: Monday-Wednesday 2pm-6pm, Thursday-Friday 2pm-8pm, Saturday-Sunday 12pm-5pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: One of the original wineries and tasting rooms in Ramona.
Address: 25643 Old Julian Highway
Phone: (858) 357-1741
Hours: Saturday-Sunday 12pm-6pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Italian red wines
Address: 18425 Highland Valley Road
Phone: (760) 315-8872
Hours: Friday-Sunday 12pm-sunset
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Rose of Aglianico, Aglianico
Address: 23578 Highway 78
Phone: (760) 789-1622
Hours: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11am-6pm
Estate: No
Specialty: Certified Wildlife Habitat, wind-turbine and solar powered, sustainable farming.
Address: 3355 Emmanuel Way
Phone: 619-445-4763
Hours: Appointment only
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Unfiltered wines.
Address: Sageland Drive
Phone: (760) 415-2617
Hours: NA
Estate: NA
Specialty: Merlot, Malbec
Address: 17948 Highway 67
Phone: (619) 520-1703
Hours: Friday 12pm-6pm, Saturday & Sunday 11am-sunset
Estate:Yes (Offers Estate Petite Syrah and two estate blends)
Specialty: Live music on weekends, food menu
Address: 37078 Highway 79
Phone: (714) 401-7970
Hours: By appointment only
Estate: Yes
Specialty: 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2014 Malbec, 2014 Los Hermanos, 2014 Rose D'Luna
Address: 17677 Rancho de Oro Drive
Phone: (760) 789-7547
Hours: Saturday-Sunday 11am-6pm
Estate:Yes (approx. half of offered wines are estate)
Specialty: Features bands throughout the summertime.
Shadow Mountain Vineyards & Winery
Address: 34680 Highway 79
Phone: (760) 782-0778
Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 10am-5pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat Canelli
Sierra Roble Winery and Vineyard
Address: 34810 Highway 79
Phone: (760) 456-WINE
Hours: Friday 12pm-5pm Saturday-Sunday 11am-5pm
Estate:
Specialty: Bordeaux varieties, aged in 30 gallon French oak barrels
Address: 25260 E. Old Julian Highway
Phone: (760) 789-2733
Hours: Friday-Sunday 12pm-sunset
Estate:
Specialty: wine blends and unique varietals
Address: 1255 Julian Orchards Drive
Phone: (760) 765-3267
Hours: Thursday-Monday 11am-5pm
Estate: Yes (offers estate apple wines Pommier and Dolcezza)
Specialty: One of the highest vineyards in California (4200 feet).
Address: 17073 Garjan Ln.
Phone: (760) 788-4818
Hours: Saturday-Sunday 11am-5pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Red wines
Address: 16805 Highland Valley Rd
Phone: (760) 787-5829
Hours: NA
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Organically raised Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Syrah, and Picpoul Blanc vines
Address: 18420 Highland Valley Road, Ramona, CA 92065
Phone: (760) 315-9011
Hours: Saturdays 11am-5pm and by appointment for single tastings and group visits
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Rhône style wines
Address: 25352 East Old Julian Hwy, Ramona, CA 92065
Phone: (949) 374-7700
Hours: Saturday and Sunday 12pm-5pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Grows Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Merlot, Malbec, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, and Muscat
Photo 1: San Pasqual Winery
Photo 2: LJ Crafted Wines
INTOWN SAN DIEGO (Downtown to La Jolla)
Address: 1477 University Avenue
Phone: (877) 484-6282
Hours: Monday-Tuesday 4pm-10pm, Wednesday-Friday 4pm-11pm, Saturday 12pm-11pm, Sunday 12pm-9pm
Estate: No
Specialty: Ferments fruits other than grapes in their wines (mango, pomegranate, cranberry, pineapple).
Address: 8680 Miralani Dr #113, San Diego, CA
Phone: (877) 592-9095
Hours: Thursday 4 – 8 pm; Friday 4 – 9 pm; Saturday 1 – 9 pm; Sunday 1 – 6 pm
Estate: No
Speciality: Organic wines made from local grapes
Address: 4836 Newport Avenue
Phone: (619) 991-9911
Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 2pm-9pm
Estate: No
Specialty: Grapes are sourced from the top vineyards in Washington State and the Sierra Foothills, California.
Address:5621 La Jolla Blvd
Phone: (858) 551-8890
Hours: Monday- Thursday: 4pm-10pm, Friday-Saturday: 1pm-11pm, Sunday: 2pm-8pm
Estate: No
Specialty: Small-batch wines served directly from barrel; sustainable.
Address: 2419 El Cajon Boulevard
Phone: (619) 535-1714
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 8am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 8am-10pm, Sunday 8am-7pm
Estate: No
Specialty: Host workshops in winemaking, art, and cooking.
Address: 2130 India St
Phone: (619) 569-1300
Hours: Monday & Tuesday 4pm-9pm, Wednesday-Friday 4pm-10pm, Saturday 12pm-10pm, Sunday 12pm-9pm
Estate: No
Specialty: 2016 Pali “Huntington” Pinot Noir
Address: 8140 Center Street
Phone: (619) 469-9463
Hours: Saturday-Sunday 12pm-4pm
Estate: No
Specialty: San Diego's first urban winery
Address: 8167 Center St
Phone: (619) 741-0700
Hours: Wednesday and Thursday 3pm-8pm, Friday 3pm-10pm, Saturday 12pm-10pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm
Estate: No
Specialty: 2012 Syrah (Gold), 2012 Zinfandel
Photo 1: Dulzura Vineyard and Winery
Photo 2: Granite Lion Cellars
SOUTH COUNTY (Everything South of Downtown)
Address: 29556 Highway 94
Phone: (619) 478-5222
Hours: Saturday & Sunday 1pm-5pm
Estate: Yes (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Viognier)
Specialty: Southernmost California winery with views of the International Border Fence.
Address: 2516 Honey Springs Road
Phone: (619) 468-0030
Hours: Saturday-Sunday 11am-5pm
Estate:
Specialty: Also features fresh olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Address: 17323 Highway 94
Phone: (619) 468-3769
Hours: Saturday-Sunday 11am-5pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Full-bodied red wines.
Address: 2824 Jamul Highlands Road
Phone: (619) 433-9896
Hours: Saturday-Sunday 11am-5pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Cabernet Sauvignon, Stoney Oaks, Syrah, Merlot, Chardonnay, Rose
Trevi Hills Vineyard and Fine Homes
Address: 13010 Muth Valley Road
Phone: (619) 443-0583
Hours: Thursday-Sunday 11am-Dusk
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Sangiovese, Syrah, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc
Address: 6825 Gateway Park Drive, Suite 3
Phone: (619) 429-6820
Hours: Friday-Sunday 12pm-8pm
Estate: NA
Specialty: California and Baja Mexico influences
Address: 1910 Buckman Springs Road
Phone: (619) 454-1711
Hours: Saturday-Sunday 11am-4pm
Estate: Yes
Specialty: Grape varieties from the Mediterranean regions of France, Italy, and Spain.
Regional Wine Associations and Resources
San Diego County Vintners Association https://sandiegowineries.org/
San Diego Urban Wineries http://sdurbanwineries.com/
Ramona Valley Vineyard Association https://www.ramonavalleyvineyards.com/
Visit Escondido - Wineries and Tasting Rooms https://visitescondido.com/wineries/
San Diego Beverage Times https://sdbevtimes.com/category/wine/
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