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San Diego Wineries
San Diego is a favorite vacation destination. In addition to the great California wineries, people travel to here for its wonderful beaches, fantastic ocean views, and its world famous San Diego Zoo.
The city also has an abundance of world class restaurants, challenging golf courses, as well as professional sports, theater, recreational, and cultural opportunities. Learn more about things to do in San Diego.
A trip to the charming and historic town of Julian is the perfect route for a California Wine Tour of San Diego wineries. You will be able to enjoy wine tasting at six Southern California wineries and enjoy some of San Diego's rural countryside at the same time.
This can be an easy day trip or you will find a number of Wine Country Bed and Breakfasts in the town of Julian if you decide on an overnight stay.
Take Highway 15 north from San Diego to begin your California wine tour. Exit at the Scripps Poway Parkway/Mercy Road exit and turn right onto Scripps. Go north on Highway 67 into the town of Ramona.
Just before entering Ramona you will find Schwaesdall Winery, where this picture was taken. Lenora Winery is located in downtown Ramona. Continue on Hwy. 78 toward Julian. Before reaching Julian you will see Orfila Vineyards on the left. Witch Creek Winery is located in downtown Julian and J.Jenkins and Menghini are just a few miles out of town. Shadow Mountain Vineyards and Winery is a drive up Highway 79 just north of Warner Springs.
Be sure to visit the California wineries located in Fallbrook, Escondido, and Rancho Bernardo. These wineries have some wonderful wines waiting to be tasted and are located not far off of Highway 15. We took this picture while wine tasting at Orfila Vineyards in Escondido.
George's at the Cove
is a great San Diego restaurant. The Ocean Terrace Bistro offers casual dining, fine food, and magnificent ocean views. When the wineries have closed for the day, enjoy an evening at this romantic restaurant, George's at the Cove.
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San Diego Wineries
Map of Escondido Area Wineries
Belle Marie Winery 26312 Mesa Rock Rd., Escondido, CA 92026 (760) 797-7557 Open Wed. � Mon. 11 AM � 6 PM This California winery is nicely landscaped with many colorful flowers and friendly staff to welcome you. They have a wide range of both white and red wines to taste. Our daughter Melissa's favorite was a sweet red wine made from 100% Grenache called Prelude. We would also recommend their Zinfandel, which is 80% Zinfandel blended with 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Nebbiolo.
Bernardo Winery Address: 13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte, San Diego, CA 92128 Telephone: (858) 487-1866 Open daily 9 AM � 5 PM Bernardo Winery is San Diego's oldest winery. It was founded in 1889. In addition to tasting some great wines, you will want to browse the village shops that offer unique products from a variety of local artists.
Chateau Dragoo
26312 Mesa Rock Rd., Escondido, CA 92026 (760) 797-7557 Open weekends 11 AM - 6 PMThis is a sister winery to Belle Marie Winery. They share the same winery but have different tasting rooms as well as different wines. Chateau Dragoo produces "old world" style of wines, which Belle Marie specializes in "new world" style.
Fallbrook Winery 2554 Via Rancheros, Fallbrook, CA 92008 (760) 728-0156 Open Mon.-Fri. 10 AM � 4 PM by appointment only This San Diego County winery was founded in 1981 specializing in Champagne. They have since added a wide range of red and white varietals to their production. Call to make an appointment to taste here.
Ferrara Winery 1120 W. 15th St., Escondido, CA 92025 (760) 745-7632 Open daily 10 AM � 5 PM This San Diego County winery has been designated a California State Historical Point of Interest.
J. Jenkins Winery 1255 Julian Orchards Dr., Julian, CA 92036 (760) 7656-3267 Open weekends 11 AM � 5 PM This small family winery sold its first bottle of wine in 2003. Owners are Jim and Jeanne Jenkins. Jim is a retired San Diego pediatrician with a long time interest in making wines.
Menghini Winery 1150 Julian Orchards Dr., Julian, CA 92036 (760) 765-2072 Open daily 10 AM � 4 PM Menghini has an excellent Muscat as well as other varietals to taste.
Orfila Vineyards 13455 San Pasqual Rd., Escondido, CA 92025 (800) 868-9463 or (760) 745-3773 Open daily 10 AM � 6 PM We have been to this San Diego winery many times because we enjoy their great wines. It is located off Hwy. 15 on the way to San Diego's Wild Animal Park. They have a second tasting room outside Julian. Our favorites are the Syrah, Merlot, and Port.
Schwaesdall Winery 17677 Rancho de Oro, Ramona, CA 92065 (760) 789-7547 Open weekends 10 AM � 6 PM We dropped by this California winery during the week when they were closed hoping to be able to take a picture. Even though they weren't open, the owner, John Schwaesdall greeted us warmly. He took us on a tour and answered all of our questions. We enjoyed the Merlot he gave us to take home and try. It was yummy. We can't wait to taste the rest of the Schwaesdall wines.
This is a fun and interesting winery to visit. The tasting room is made of straw bales for insulation. An inn is soon to be completed that is also being built with straw bales. He has built the roof with wine bottle embedded underneath. Enjoy a good time with great wines at this winery.
Shadow Mountain Vineyards 34680 Hwy. 79, Warner Springs, CA 92086 (760) 782-0778 Open Wed. � Sun. 10 AM � 5 PM This Southern California winery produces Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sparkling Wine, Zinfandel, Merlot, Barbera, Syrah, and Mystic Muscat. They also have cottages they rent for overnight stays...adults only.
Witch Creek Winery 2906 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad, CA 92002 (760) 720-7499 Open daily 11 AM � 5 PM This winery has a location in downtown Julian as well as downtown Carlsbad. The picture is the Julian location. We've been to both tasting rooms and the staff is always friendly. They have a wide range of both red and white wines to enjoy. Our daughter, Melissa, prefers sweet wines, and loved their Muscat Love and their white wine called La Chat Blanc.
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