Tag: Escondido

Belle Marie Winery has earned a devoted following among San Diego wine drinkers who appreciate scenic settings as much as what’s in the glass. Located at 26312 Mesa Rock Road in Escondido with views the listing describes as Scenic View, this is one of those North County wineries that rewards the extra few minutes of […]

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 […]

Hungry Hawk Vineyards & Winery is one of Escondido’s most established wine producers — a family-operated estate tucked into the hills at 3255 Summit Drive with a tasting room that’s been drawing serious wine drinkers for years. If your North County wine day needs a focal point, this is it. This guide covers the Hungry […]

San Diego’s wine reputation is built around Ramona Valley and the city’s urban tasting rooms — but North County San Diego has its own quietly excellent wine scene that most people drive straight through on their way somewhere else. From the historic estates of Escondido to the Rhône-style producers tucked into the hills above Fallbrook […]

Most San Diego wine lovers know about Ramona Valley. Far fewer know about the winery that’s been quietly making exceptional estate wines just 30 minutes northeast of downtown since 1994. Orfila Vineyards in San Pasqual Valley is the closest thing San Diego has to a classic California estate — and it deserves a lot more […]

San Diego has more unique wine growing regions than any other county in America — and over 100 wineries to prove it. From historic Bernardo Winery to rooftop tasting rooms in Little Italy and hidden gems in Ramona Valley, this is your complete guide to San Diego wine country.