Emerald Creek Winery

Emerald Creek Winery is a 750-acre estate in the hills near Palomar Mountain, with its tasting room on Highway 79 in Warner Springs. Beyond its own label, Emerald Creek is a significant grower, supplying grapes and wine to more than 40 other wineries in the region, which makes it one of the larger vineyard operations in San Diego County.

What to expect: an estate lineup that includes Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Muscat Canelli, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Syrah, with tastings Friday through Sunday. The winery sells online and runs a wine club with member discounts. Because of the scale of the vineyard, this is a good stop if you like to see where the fruit comes from.

Nearby: Emerald Creek is the northernmost of the Warner Springs wineries, with La Serenissima and Hawk Watch Winery a short drive south on Highway 79. Keep going north and you reach Temecula. Plan the backcountry loop with our Wine Tasting Day Trip Builder.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Emerald Creek Winery?
The estate covers about 750 acres near Palomar Mountain, and the winery supplies grapes and wine to more than 40 other producers.

What wines does Emerald Creek make?
Whites such as Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Muscat Canelli, and reds including Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Syrah.

When is the tasting room open?
Friday through Sunday, generally 11 am to 5 pm. Confirm at 951-767-1391.

Where is Emerald Creek Winery?
38642 CA-79, Warner Springs, between the Warner Springs wineries and the Temecula wine region to the north.

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