Typically when thinking of San Diego, you imagine America’s
Finest City, offering the best beaches, nightlife, and sights. But did you know
that San Diego has it’s own community of wineries, making some of the best
hand-crafted wines? If you’re a wine lover, discover some of the best San Diego
has to offer! Check out the top 5 wineries here in San Diego:
San Pasqual Winery
Located in the heart of La Mesa’s downtown district, the San
Pasqual Winder recently opened it’s second location in La Mesa off Center
Street in the summer of 2013. They offer wine tastings at only $7.50 for 5
tastes, and $5 off with a purchase of a bottle. They have a Tasting Room that
is open throughout the week in La Mesa Village at 8364 La Mesa Blvd. Their new
location, located at 8140 Center Street in La Mesa offers Winery Sales and
Tastings on Saturdays and Sundays from 12-4pm.
San Pasqual Winery offers some of the best wine in San
Diego, with a wide variety of white and red wines. They also offer Specialty
Passion Fruit Wines and Dessert Wines on the market. Check out their website at
www.SanPasqualWinery.com for more
information, hours, and locations.
Bernardo Winery
Located in Rancho Bernardo lies one of the best-kept secrets
of the county. Over the last 120 years, the Bernardo Winery is family owned and
operated with over 12 shops, a salon, award-winning café, and a tasting room.
Enjoy a wide variety of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, White Riesling, Syrah,
Merlot, and Sherry. Visit www.BernardoWinery.com
for more information.
Shadow Mountain Vineyards
Shadow Mountain Vineyards is a third-generation family
estate wine making business, founded in 1944. They specialize in premium white
and red table wines grown from grapes fresh out of the estate. The winery
offers a tented picnic area, tours, tasting cellars, and gift shops. The
vineyards overlooks the beautiful Hot Spring Mountains and offers beautiful
scenic views. There are also cottages on the vineyard estate, which includes a
beautiful cottage along with a bottle of Shadow Mountain Vineyard Wine and
Continental breakfast. For more information, including wedding information,
event planning, the address, and hours, visit www.ShadowMountainVineyards.com.
Fallbrook Winery
Fallbrook Winery, incorporated in 1981, offers award-winning
wines and has the ideal microclimate weather when it comes to wine making. They
focus on creating wines from a number of varieties that are able to grow well
in the local climate. All red grapes are handpicked and fermented in the
175-gallon fermenters, allowing optimal fermentation conditions. They produce
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah, and Blends. The Winery offers
tours and tastings, by appointment only.
Visit www.FallbrookWinery.com
for more information on booking tours, and hours.
Salerno Winery
Located at 17948 Highway 67 in Ramona, Salerno Winery is the
premier destination for tasting tours. Family owned and operated the rich soils
of the hills and perfect micro-climate weather allows rich soil for premium
grapes to be grown. They offer Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petite Sirah. Visit
www.SalernoWinery.com for more
information on booking a tasting, and hours.
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