Winemaker Name
Billy Beltz (Co-Owner & Winemaker) & Suzanna Beltz (Co-Owner) — also owners of Lost Cause Meadery, one of the world's most awarded meaderies
Region
About The Winery
Oddish Wine is Mission Valley's most playful and adventurous urban winery, producing natural and minimal-intervention wines on Banks Street with a philosophy and personality that stands completely apart from conventional San Diego winemaking. The Pokemon-inspired name signals the vibe — whimsical, curious, and genuinely committed to doing things differently while taking the wine itself completely seriously.
Founding Year
2022
Vineyard Acreage
Urban winery in Bay Park's The Gärten — 100% San Diego County grapes used in minimal intervention wines, co-ferments, ciders, vermouths, amaro, and sparkling spritz beverages. Located at 5322 Banks Street alongside Deft Brewing, Lost Cause Meadery, and Pizza Cassette.
Know Before You Go
- Dog Friendly: Yes
- Reservations: Walk Ins Welcome
- Estate Type: Non-Estate
Awards & Recognition
Oddish Wine is San Diego's most adventurous and experimental natural winery — founded by Billy and Suzanna Beltz, who first built Lost Cause Meadery into one of the most awarded meaderies in the world before applying their quality-first philosophy to winemaking. Specializing in minimal intervention wines from 100% San Diego County grapes including creative co-ferments (Tepache Mode wine with pineapple, Random Forces orange wine with native yeast), seasonal ciders, artisanal vermouths, amaro, piquettes, and canned spritzes. Featured in San Diego Magazine and named one of San Diego's most avant-garde wine experiences. Live music at The Gärten 150+ nights per year.
Private Event Availability
Oddish Wine at The Gärten in Bay Park offers an outdoor tasting room with communal seating in a lively biergarten-style multi-vendor space. Guests can order glass, flight, or bottle from the Oddish window and self-seat throughout The Gärten alongside Lost Cause Meadery, Deft Brewing, and Pizza Cassette. Live music 150+ nights per year. Private event inquiries through The Gärten. Located at 5322 Banks Street, Bay Park, San Diego.
Location
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5322 Banks St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
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