SAN DIEGO EAST COUNTY (Escondido/ Rancho Bernardo)

Abnormal Wine Company

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).

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Altipiano Vineyard and Winery

Address: 20365 Camino Del Aguila

Phone: (619) 857-7242

Hours: Friday-Sunday 12pm-6pm

Estate: Yes

Specialty: 2013 Estate Sangiovese Reserve

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Belle Marie Winery

Address: 26312 Mesa Rock Road

Phone: (760) 796-7557

Hours: Daily 11am-5pm

Estate: No

Specialty: Produces more than 20 different wines every year.

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Bernardo Winery

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

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BK Cellars Urban Winery

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.

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Cheval Winery

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.

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Cordiano Winery

Address: 15732 Highland Valley Road

Phone: (760) 469-WINE

Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 11am-8pm

Estate: No

Specialty: Red wines

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Coyote Oaks Vineyards

Address: 26312 Mesa Rock Road

Phone: (760) 796-7557

Hours: Daily 11am-5pm

Estate: Yes

Specialty: 2013 Furry Friend, 2014 Two Vineyards, 2014 Carnivore

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Deer Park Winery

Address: 29013 Champagne Boulevard

Phone: (760) 749-1666

Hours: Friday-Sunday 10am-5pm

Estate: Yes

Specialty: Vintage wines, vintage museum

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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

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Espinosa Vineyards

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

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Forgotten Barrel

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.

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Highland Valley Vineyards

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.

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Hill Top Winery

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

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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

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Jack Simon Vineyards

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.

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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

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Koi Zen Cellars Urban Winery

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.

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La Fleur's Winery

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)

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Manzanita Ridge Winery

Address: 27044 Lotus Pond Ln

Phone: NA

Hours: NA

Estate: Yes (only Zinfandel)

Specialty: Zinfandel, Cabernet, Merlot

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Old Coach Vineyards

Address: 19050 Old Coach Way

Phone: 858-395-5549

Hours: Appointment only

Estate: Yes

Specialty: Micro-boutique wines

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Old Survey Vineyards

Address: 16850 Old Survey Rd. Escondido 92025

Phone: (760) 480-7232

Hours: Saturday and Sunday 11am-Sunset

Estate: NA

Specialty: NA

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Orfila Vineyards and Winery

Address: 13455 San Pasqual Road

Phone: (760) 738-6500

Hours: Daily 11am-7pm

Estate: No

Specialty: Popular venue for weddings and events

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Rancho Guejito Vineyard

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.

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Sans V Tasting Room

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.

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Screaming Chief

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

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Vesper & Stehleon Vineyards

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

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Sunshine Mountain Vineyard

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.

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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.

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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.

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Twin Oaks Valley

Address: 1575 Mulberry Drive

Phone: (408) 712-0487

Hours: Thurs-Sun: 2pm-6pm or by appointment

Estate: No

Specialty: Organic wines, sustainable practices

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Speckle Rock Vineyard

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.

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ZXQ Vineyards

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

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INTOWN SAN DIEGO (Downtown to La Jolla)

California Fruit Wine

Address: 1477 University Avenue

Phone: (877) 484-6282

fruitcraft.com

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).

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Charlie & Echo

Address: 8680 Miralani Dr #113, San Diego, CA

Phone: (877) 592-9095

charlieandecho.com

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

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Gianni Buonomo Vinters

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.

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LJ Crafted Wines

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.

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Negociant Winery

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.

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Pali Wine Co.

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

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San Pasqual Winery

Address: 8140 Center Street

Phone: (619) 469-9463

Hours: Saturday-Sunday 12pm-4pm

Estate: No

Specialty: San Diego's first urban winery

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Wyatt Oaks

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

SOUTH COUNTY (Everything South of Downtown)

Campo Creek Vineyards

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.

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Deerhorn Valley Vineyards

Address: 2516 Honey Springs Road

Phone: (619) 468-0030

Hours: Saturday-Sunday 11am-5pm

Estate:

Specialty: Also features fresh olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

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Dulzura Vineyard and Winery

Address: 17323 Highway 94

Phone: (619) 468-3769

Hours: Saturday-Sunday 11am-5pm

Estate: Yes

Specialty: Full-bodied red wines.

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Granite Lion Cellars

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

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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

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Vino Urbano

Address: 6825 Gateway Park Drive, Suite 3

Phone: (619) 429-6820

Hours: Friday-Sunday 12pm-8pm

Estate: NA

Specialty: California and Baja Mexico influences

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Westfall Winery

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.

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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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