Guide to Wineries of San Diego County

Wineries By Region ‍

* indicates wineries offering all, or some, estate wines (made from grapes owned or controlled by the winery)

COASTAL NORTH COUNTY (North of Hwy. 56)

Beach House Winery *

MERLOT AND CAB FRANC

1534 Sleeping Indian Rd., Oceanside

760-732-3236

Brooking Vineyards *

TEMPRANILLO, CREAM SHERRY

375 Skyline Dr., Vista

760-689-0160

Burtech Family Vineyard

Tasting roommate 1325 Pipeline Dr., Vista

760-809-3461

Carruth Cellars

CALIFORNIA-STYLE WINES

3229 Roymar Rd., Oceanside

More tasting rooms in Carlsbad, Solana Beach, Little Italy, and Liberty Station

858-847-9463

Casa Tiene Vista Vineyard *

OLD WORLD VINEYARD FEEL WITH SUNSET VIEWS

4150 Rock Mountain Rd., Fallbrook

760-731-2356‍

Estate d'Iacobelli *

La Collina Alta 2020

2175 Tecalote Dr., Fallbrook

760-723-0616

Fallbrook Winery *

SAUVIGNON BLANC AND BORDEAUX RED BLENDS

2554 Via Rancheros, Fallbrook

760-728-0156

Little Oaks Winery

GRAPES SOURCED FROM SAN DIEGO COUNTY VINEYARDS

6084 Corte Del Cedro, Ste. 105, Carlsbad

760-494-0597

Myrtle Creek Vineyards *

SYRAH, GRENACHE, AND SANGIOVESE

1600 Via Vista, Fallbrook

760-473-5935

Sblendorio Winery/De Luz Vineyard *

CABERNET SAUVIGNON, SMALL BATCH

38973 De Luz Rd., Fallbrook

714-421-3294

Sleeping Indian Winery

First commercial wine vineyard planted and still operational in South Morro Hills. 

MERLOT AND SANGIOVESE

4550 Sleeping Indian Rd., Fallbrook

949-544-3521

Solterra Winery and Kitchen *

RUSTIC MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE

934 North Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas

760-230-2970

Toasted Oak Vineyards and Winery *

DRY REDS

190 Red Mountain Lane, Fallbrook

760-420-3678

Witch Creek Winery

San Diego County’s oldest Urban Winery. 

VINE TO BOTTLE PROCESS

2906 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad

760-720-7499

INLAND 

Abnormal Wine Company

Brewery (Abnormal Beer Co.) and restaurant (The Cork and Craft)

16990 Via Tazon, Rancho Bernardo

858-618-2463

Altipiano Vineyard and Winery *

20365 Camino Del Aguila, Escondido

619-857-7242

Barrel Riot Winery

13625 Midland Rd., Poway

858-231-4000

Belle Marie Winery

Lush green, family-friendly picnic grounds

26312 Mesa Rock Rd., Escondido

760-796-7557

Bernardo Winery

One of the oldest continuously operating wineries in California with event spaces, shops, and kitchen.

50 YEAR PORT

13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte, Rancho Bernardo

858-487-1866

Cheval Winery

Champion show horses on-site.

2919 Hill Valley Dr., Escondido

760-690-6617

Cordiano Winery *

ITALIAN RESTAURANT (RESERVATIONS NEEDED) AND REDS

15732 Highland Valley Rd., Escondido

760-469-WINE

Coyote Ranch Vineyards

Micro-boutique wines.

26312 Mesa Rock Rd., Escondido

760-796-7557

Deer Park Winery *

Vintage museum and vintage wines. 

REDS, PORT-STYLE, AND SPARKLING

29013 Champagne Blvd., Escondido

760-749-1666

Domaine Artefact Vineyard and Winery *

Reservations recommended.

UNIQUE VARIETALS AND BLENDS

15404 Highland Valley Rd., Escondido

760-432-8034

Effenberger Vineyards

2347 Mountain View Dr , Escondido

619-884-4542

Espinosa Vineyards

SPANISH VARIETAL WINES, RHÔNE-MEETS-RIOJA BLENDS

15360 Bandy Canyon Rd., Escondido

619-772-0156

Forgotten Barrel

Occupies former Ferrara Winery, one of Southern California’s first wineries.

1120 W. 15th Ave., Escondido

888-620-8466

Highland Valley Vineyards *

BORDEAUX-STYLE REDS AND WHITES

15412 Bandy Canyon Rd., Escondido

858-531-6589

‍Hill Top Winery

Certified with the San Diego 365 label.

30801 Valley Center Rd., Valley Center

858-405-9314

Hungry Hawk Vineyards and Winery *

BORDEAUX, RHÔNE AND SPANISH VARIETALS, SPARKLING BLUEBERRY WINE

3255 Summit Dr., Escondido

760-489-1758

Jack Simon Vineyards *

SMALL BATCH, RARE PICARDAN WHITE

298 Enterprise St., Ste. D, Escondido

888-409-8610

J. Brix

298 Enterprise St., Suite D, Escondido

760-994-8135

Keys Creek Vineyard and Winery *

ZINFANDEL, SANGIOVESE, PETITE SYRAH, MUSCAT BLANC

27118 North Broadway, Escondido

442-777-3414

Koi Zen Cellars Urban Winery

Private classes to create your own blends, custom labels.

12225 World Trade Dr., Ste. P, Rancho Bernardo

858-381-CORK

Old Coach Vineyards *

Micro-boutique wines. Reservations are strictly required. Invitation only.

19050 Old Coach Way, Poway

858-395-5549

Old Survey Vineyards 

Family-owned in the San Pasqual Valley area.

16850 Old Survey Rd., Escondido

760-480-7232

Orfila Vineyards and Winery *

Popular event space.

13455 San Pasqual Rd., Escondido

760-738-6500

Rancho Guejito Vineyard *

Historic farmhouse and one of the earliest California vineyards.

17224 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido

800-677-8887

Speckle Rock Vineyard *

Every bottle is produced on-site.

16138 Highland Valley Rd., Escondido

760-789-1287

Sunshine Mountain Vineyard *

Oak barrels stored in caves.

2286 Sunshine Mountain Rd., San Marcos

760-798-3741

Triple B Ranches Estate Winery *

Harvests at dawn help prevent ester release.

15030 Vesper Rd., Valley Center

760-749-1200

Vesper and Stehleon Vineyards *

Family-owned, eco-friendly.

Tasting: 298 Enterprise St., Ste. D, Escondido

760-741-1246

ZXQ Vineyards *

RED BORDEAUX VARIETALS, ROSE, BLENDS

15454 Highlands Crest Way, Escondido

619-736-3230

BACKCOUNTRY 

Barrel 1 Winery *

The vineyard is free of fertilizers, pesticides, or fungicides.

1007 Magnolia Ave., Ramona

858-204-3144

Bearing Fruit Winery 

MALBEC, SANGIOVESE, PETITE SIRAH WINE GRAPES

17270 Rancho Suenos Dr., Ramona

949-275-3148

Blue Door Winery 

FRENCH AND ITALIAN REDS, PLUS SANGRIA

Satellite Tasting Room: 2608 B St., Julian

619-992-3877

Urban Winery and tasting room at 4060 Morena Blvd., Ste. E, San Diego

858-274-4292

Cactus Star Vineyard at Scaredy Cat Ranch * 

TEMPRANILLO

17029 Handlebar Rd., Ramona

Tasting patio late Oct-Feb.

760-787-0779

‍Castelli Pizarro Family Winery *

REDS

17872 Oak Grove Rd., Ramona

619-997-5141

Chuparosa Vineyards * 

ALBARINO, ZINFANDEL, SANGIOVESE, MALBEC, CABERNET FRANC

910 Gem Ln., Ramona

760-788-0059

Correcaminos Vineyard

SANGIOVESE BLEND AND OTHER REDS, WHITES

Address: 1941 Lilac Rd., Ramona

760-315-7444

Crystal Hill Vineyard *

SMALL BATCH WINES

24067 E. Old Julian Hwy., Ramona

760-440-5229‍

Eagles Nest Winery * 

ORGANIC, SUSTAINABLE, VEGAN WINES

18261 Chablis Rd., Ramona

760-505-8229

Edwards Vineyard and Cellars * 

SYRAH, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, PETITE SIRAH, AND RHÔNE VARIETALS

26502 Hwy. 78, Ramona

760-788-6800‍

Emerald Creek Winery * 

2011 CABERNET SAUVIGNON

38642 Hwy. 79, Warner Springs

951-767-1391

Hatfield Creek Vineyards & Winery *  

PETITE SIRAH AND ZINFANDEL

1625 Hwy. 78, Ramona

760-787-1102

Hawk Watch Winery * 

LIBRARY WINES—RE-RELEASES OF FAVORITE, SLOW-AGING WINES

27054 Chihuahua Valley Rd., Warner Springs

951-326-0698‍

Julian Wine and Chocolates 

LOCALLY MADE WINE, PLUS CHOCOLATE PRODUCED IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY

4470 Julian Rd., Julian 

760-885-8364

La Finquita Winery and Vineyards *

Among the county’s youngest winery owners and vintners. 

23123 Vista Ramona Rd., Ramona

760-896-4014

Mahogany Mountain Vineyard and Winery *

LIMITED PRODUCTION OF HANDCRAFTED FINE WINES, RED VARIETALS

14905 Mussey Grade Rd., Ramona (actually on Mahogany Ranch Road)

760-788-7048

Menghini Winery

JULIAN GOLD IS THEIR BESTSELLER—A DESSERT WINE MADE FROM MUSCAT GRAPES 

1150 Julian Orchards Dr., Julian 

760-765-2072

Mermaid Valley Vineyard * 

RHÔNE STYLE WINES

18420 Highland Valley Rd., Ramona

760-315-9011

Mia Marie Vineyards

15036 Highland Valley Rd., Escondido

760-215-9132

Milagro Winery *

Organic farm, orchard, and event space.

100% ESTATE-GROWN WINES

18750 Littlepage Rd., Ramona

760-787-0738

Monserate Vineyards & Winery

2757 Gird Rd., Fallbrook, California

760-268-9625

Old Julian Vineyards & Winery *

CLASSIC REDS AND WHITES

25352 E. Old Julian Hwy, Ramona

949-374-7700‍

Pamo Valley Winery * 

One of Ramona’s original wineries, occasional live music.

Tasting room at: 603 Main St., Ramona

760-271-3090

Pauma Vista Vineyard

29431 Cole Grade Rd., Valley Center

760-644-4432

Poppaea Vineyard and Winery *

ITALIAN WINES

25643 Old Julian Hwy., Ramona

858-357-1741

Principe di Tricase Winery *

ROSE OF AGLIANICO, AGLIANICO

18425 Highland Valley Rd., Ramona

858-260-8131‍

Ramona Ranch Winery

Certified Wildlife Habitat, wind-turbine and solar powered, sustainable farming.

23578 Hwy. 78, Ramona

760-789-1622

Rancho San Martín

17249 Sundance Dr., Ramona

760-650-6851

‍Rashelica Winery & Art Garden *

Live music, food menu, sculpture garden, gallery.

PETITE SYRAH, TWO ESTATE BLENDS

17948 Hwy. 67, Ramona

619-548-0941

Rock Canyon Vineyards*

3355 Emmanuel Way, Alpine

619-445-4763

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Scenic Valley Ranch Vineyards *

BORDEAUX VARIETALS, 90 YEAR OLD FLAME TOKAY VINES

27012 Scenic Valley Rd., Ramona

619- 884-3514

Schwaesdall Winery *

Live music in summer. Tasting in a straw bale building.

17677 Rancho de Oro Dr., Ramona

760-789-7547

Shadow Mountain Vineyards *

The oldest producing vineyard in San Diego County. 

VIOGNIER, SAUVIGNON BLANC, MUSCAT CANELLI

34680 Hwy. 79, Warner Springs

760-782-0778

Sierra Roble Winery and Vineyard

Wine aged in 30-gallon French oak barrels.

BORDEAUX VARIETIES

34810 Hwy. 79, Warner Springs

760-456-WINE

Sunrise Vineyards & Winery

16620 Highland Valley Rd., Ramona

858-334-9985

Turtle Rock Ridge Vineyard Winery *

CHOCOLATE TURTLE, A PORT-STYLE WINE

18351 Woods Hill Ln., Ramona

760-789-5555

Vineyard Grant James *

BLENDS AND UNIQUE VARIETALS

25260 E. Old Julian Hwy., Ramona

760-206-3481‍

Volcan Mountain Winery *

One of the highest California vineyards at an elevation of 4200 feet.

ESTATE APPLE WINES

1255 Julian Orchards Dr., Julian

760-765-3267

Woof'n Rose Winery *

BORDEAUX VARIETALS, INCLUDING CABERNET FRANC

17073 Garjan Ln., Ramona

760-788-4818

CENTRAL SAN DIEGO

California Fruit Wine

FERMENTS FRUITS OTHER THAN GRAPES IN THEIR WINES (MANGO, POMEGRANATE, CRANBERRY, PINEAPPLE)

1477 University Ave., San Diego

877-484-6282

‍Charlie & Echo

Organic wines made from local grapes.

8680 Miralani Dr., #113, San Diego

877-592-9095

Gianni Buonomo Vinters

Sources grapes from the top vineyards in Washington State and the Sierra Foothills, California.

4836 Newport Ave., San Diego

619-991-9911

LJ Crafted Wines

Sustainable, Small-batch wines served directly from the barrel.

5621 La Jolla Blvd., La Jolla

858-551-8890

Négociant Winery

Workshops in winemaking, art, and cooking, and wine club.

1263 University Ave., San Diego 

619-535-1714

Oddish Wine

WINE, CIDER, VERMOUTH, PIQUETTE, AMARO

5322 Banks St., San Diego

858-205-1328

Pali Wine Co.

PINOT NOIR

2130 India St., San Diego

619-569-1300‍

San Pasqual Winery

San Diego's first urban winery.

8167 Center St., La Mesa

619-469-9463

SOUTH COUNTY

Campo Creek Vineyards *

Southernmost California winery with views of the International Border Fence.

CABERNET SAUVIGNON, MERLOT, SYRAH, VIOGNIER

29556 Hwy. 94, Campo

619-478-5222

Deerhorn Valley Vineyards

Also features fresh olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

2516 Honey Springs Rd.,

619-468-0030

Dulzura Vineyard and Winery *

FULL-BODIED RED WINES

17323 Hwy. 94, Dulzura

619-468-3769

Granite Lion Cellars *

CABERNET SAUVIGNON, STONEY OAKS, SYRAH, MERLOT, CHARDONNAY, ROSE

2824 Jamul Highlands Rd., Jamul

619-433-9896

Trevi Hills Vineyard and Fine Homes *

SANGIOVESE, SYRAH, MERLOT, SAUVIGNON BLANC

13010 Muth Valley Rd., Lakeside

619-443-0583

Valentina Vineyards

17043 Hwy. 94, Dulzura

858-245-2824

Vino Urbano

California and Baja Mexico influences

6825 Gateway Park Dr., Suite 3, San Diego

619-429-6820

Westfall Winery *

Grape varieties from the Mediterranean regions of France, Italy, and Spain.

1910 Buckman Springs Rd., Campo

619-454-1711

REGIONAL WINE ASSOCIATIONS AND RESOURCES

San Diego County Vintners Association            

San Diego Urban Wineries

Ramona Valley Vineyard Association                   

Visit Escondido - Wineries and Tasting Rooms   

Nat Diego - Annual Natural Wine Festival

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List updated September 29, 2023 by Julie Pendray.

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