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San Diego County Vintners Association
Wine Directory

At right: Map of San Diego County Vintners Association member locations.
Bernardo Winery

13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte

San Diego, CA 92128

858-487-1866

www.bernardowinery.com

Located in Rancho Bernardo, the winery was founded in 1889 and is the oldest continuously operating winery in Southern California. It's become more of a destination than ever, offering unique village shops, a café and more. Wine tasting from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Shops open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Cafe open for breakfast and lunch.

Hacienda de las Rosas Vineyards and Winery

18011 Bluegrass Road

Ramona, CA 92065

760-788-3918

www.haciendadelasrosas.org

Vineyards and Winery of Hacienda de las Rosas, modeled after the first California mission, San Diego de Alcala, will feature the essence of the Spanish Red Wines. The first grapes planted are Spain's Tempranillo, which respond to the delicate use of American and French oak, producing deep-colored elegant wines capable of long aging, with sensuous notes of vanilla, cedar and soft spices. Tasting room is available for special events and open by appointment.

Lenora Winery

Wine Tasting Bar: 632 Main Street

Ramona, CA 92065

Winery: 251 Steffy Road

Ramona, CA 92065

760-788-1388

www.lenorawinery.com

Showcases premium wine grapes of the Ramona Valley Appellation. Located on Main Street in Ramona. Wine tasting bar open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Call for summer hours. There's cheese and wine pairings, wine club, wine tours, special events. The winery is two miles northeast of the tasting bar. Catering available by Trezette's Catering.

Menghini Winery

1150 Julian Orchards Drvie

Julian CA 92036

760-765-2072

Located in Julian, the winery produces premium varietal wines. Established in 1982, the winery sits in the middle of an old apple orchard. The tasting room is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Catering available by Howling Pig. Many annual events.

Pamo Valley Vineyards & Winery

20849 Burma Road North

Ramona CA 92065

760-788-0920

www.pamovalleyvineyards.com

Pristinely located on six acres on the western slope of Pamo Valley in Ramona, the vineyard is planted exclusively in Syrah. The winery produces an array of premium varietal wines. As a licensed and bonded wholesale winery, distribution is most prominent in restaurants, wine shops, grocers and off-site events. For more information, visit www.pamovalleyvineyards.com.

Salerno Winery

17948 Hwy 67

Ramona CA 92065

760-788-7160

www.salernowinery.com

The winery is the current winner of 20 national and international awards, including a Double Gold and a Gold Sweepstakes for its signature wine, Petite Sirah. There's also several full-bodied red blends and some whites. The wine can be purchased at wine shops, retail shops and restaurants or online. Call for information.

Schwaesdall Winery

17677 Rancho De Oro

(at Hwy 67) Ramona CA 92065

760-789-7542

www. schwaesdallwinery.com

Schwaesdall Winery produces premium handcrafted classic red wines, ports and traditional California whites. The straw bale tasting room is nestled among the natural rock formations in Ramona and sits next to the famous "Big Cat" rock formation. It's a picturesque setting for weddings, picnics and events, with vineyards and a view of Iron Mountain. Tasting room and gift shop hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Shadow Mountain Vineyards & Winery

34680 Hwy 79 South

Warner Springs, CA 92086

760-782-0778

www.shadowmountainvineyard.com

The winery is located on the east side of Palomar Mountain, just below the Palomar Observatory on Highway 79 South. The winery is 23 miles north of Santa Ysabel wines. Tasting and tours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday and most holidays. Picnic area, bus tours, car clubs, special events and catering are all available.