Mia Marie Vineyards: Highland Valley’s Scenic Estate Winery

Mia Marie Vineyards is one of the gems of San Diego’s Highland Valley wine corridor — a scenic estate at 15036 Highland Valley Road in Escondido producing wines with both mountain views and genuine cellar quality. It’s the kind of winery that gets onto regulars’ monthly rotation and stays there.

Here’s everything you need to know about visiting Mia Marie Vineyards: what to taste, when to go, how to get there, and why Highland Valley is worth the detour.

Vineyard estate on rolling hills with rows of grapevines and large mountains in the background — A vineyard estate nestled in rolling hills with dramatic mountains behind.

About Mia Marie Vineyards

Mia Marie Vineyards sits at 15036 Highland Valley Road in Escondido, in the Highland Valley wine corridor that runs northeast of the city toward Ramona. The elevation and growing conditions here sit between the coastal influence of San Pasqual Valley and the high-altitude intensity of Ramona — producing wines with a balance that rewards attention.

The property features both Mountain View and Vineyard View settings that make it one of the more visually striking tasting room experiences in North County. The listing notes Mountain View and Vineyard View as features, which is accurate — the vantage point from the tasting area across the Highland Valley is excellent. View the full details at Mia Marie Vineyards on Sip San Diego Wine.

What to Taste at Mia Marie

Mia Marie’s portfolio reflects Highland Valley’s particular terroir — warm enough for concentrated reds, with enough elevation to preserve acidity and complexity. The estate wines tend toward Rhône-influenced reds and whites, with Syrah being the standout varietal for this appellation. The tasting flight rotates with releases; ask the staff about current pours and whether any club-allocation wines are available for tasting.

Highland Valley wines sit stylistically between the bold Ramona Valley expressions and the more restrained San Pasqual style — for context, see the San Diego wine trail guide which covers all four growing regions in detail.

Hours & Visiting Mia Marie Vineyards

Mia Marie is open on weekends; check the listing page for current hours, which can vary. Reservations are recommended for weekend afternoon visits. The Highland Valley Road address puts it slightly off the main Highway 67 corridor — GPS works reliably, and the drive along Highland Valley Road itself is a highlight, with vineyards and horse ranches on both sides.

Estate wine tasting with valley and mountain views at Mia Marie Vineyards — Mia Marie Vineyards offers both exceptional wines and one of the best views in San Diego’s Highland Valley wine corridor.

Getting There

Address: 15036 Highland Valley Road, Escondido, CA 92025
Drive time from downtown San Diego: Approximately 40–50 minutes via Highway 67 north, then east on Highland Valley Road.
Parking: On-site parking at the estate.

Pairing Mia Marie with Other Highland Valley Stops

Mia Marie sits along the Highland Valley wine corridor, which connects Escondido’s wine scene with the Ramona Valley AVA further east. A Mia Marie visit pairs naturally with Hungry Hawk Vineyards nearby and Orfila Vineyards in San Pasqual for a full North County wine day. For the scenic views side of San Diego wine country, see the best San Diego wineries with a view guide.

Route your full Highland Valley and North County day with the Sip San Diego Wine Map.

Sip San Diego Wine Map showing Mia Marie Vineyards and Highland Valley wine corridor — Plan your Mia Marie Vineyards visit and full Highland Valley wine day with the Sip San Diego Wine Map.

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