Posts Categorized: Beer & Wine

Lightning Brewery Offers Delicious & Naturally Carbonated Craft Beers

In addition to their unique styles, all of Lightning Breweries beers are naturally carbonated for a smooth, creamy drinkability. All of the unique flavors are naturally produced by grain, hops, yeast, water, and fermentation methods; we do not use any additives in our beer. TASTERS AND GROWLER FILLS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT THE… Read more »

Green Flash Brewing Company Features a Quaint Beer Garden & Tasting Room

Green Flash Brewing Company offers Great beer, Green Flash Beer is a rare thing—a coming together of perfect ingredients and perfect brewing conditions. At , they only use the best, all natural ingredients, and we brew our beers in small batches so that it tastes fresh and pure. Green Flash’s beers don’t fit traditional guidelines,… Read more »

Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens is San Diego’s Premier Beer Garden Restaurant

Stop by Stone for a meal or a pint in their Bistro’s dynamic and expansive interior, or venture out to the beautiful open-air patio and one-acre organic beer garden. They specialize in locally grown, small-farm ingredients and feature an eclectic menu of world-inspired cuisine and a unique take on comfort food. As strong advocates for… Read more »

Carruth Cellars Winery On Cedros

Visit the Winery On Cedros for a unique opportunity to experience a fully operational winery in an urban setting, blocks from the beach. You will have the opportunity to taste hand-crafted, single-vineyard sourced, award winning wine, while enjoying our gallery exhibits featuring local artists. We proudly feature California North Coast Reds, along with Russian River… Read more »

Family-Owned Cordiano Winery in Escondido

Nestled in the hills of the San Pasqual Valley in Escondido, you’ll find the Cordiano Winery, a family-owned and operated vineyard that takes pride in the craftsmanship of good wine and of the labor practiced for ages in the old country. The winery is a lifelong dream realized; a reflection of the love and passion… Read more »

Country Cellars Beer & Wine Tasting in Julian

Stop by to see their showcase of local San Diego Wines & Micro Beers from our new wine/beer tasting store located in Wynola, just 3 miles past Santa Ysabel-on Highway 78-East towards Julian. Their store is located at 4456 Hwy 78-East, steps away from the Wynola Farms Marketplace. Easy access from the highway. Come and… Read more »

Mahogany Mountain Vineyard and Winery is Located in Beautiful Ramona Wine Country

Mahogany Mountain Vineyard and Winery is a small, family-owned and operated winery specializing in limited production of handcrafted premium Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Mourvedre, Petit Verdot, Syrah and Zinfandel. Their vineyards are located on 43 acres in a picturesque and sunny high valley (1,500 ft. elevation) in Ramona, California surrounded by mountains. Their microclimate is… Read more »

San Pasqual Winery is San Diego’s Urban Winery That’s Freeway Close to Nearby Pacific Beach

Pasqual Winery is the only active producing winery within the San Diego city limits. Their tasting room is open Sat. noon–4 p.m. Tastings cost $8.50 for 6 tastes. The San Pasqual Winery was established in 2000 and is one of over a dozen local wineries prospering within San Diego county. What’s unique about this informal… Read more »

Eagles’ Nest Winery & Vacation Cottage Is One Of Ramona’s Delightful Award Winning Wineries

What a delightful idea. Vacationing or having a weekend getaway at a boutique winery. Eagle’s Nest Winery, which was established in 2007, has the unique distinction of having one of the few female wine makers in the county. That being said, this award-winning winery and vacation cottage is worthy of discovery. The Italian wine-themed villas… Read more »

Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens is What Real Beer is All About

Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens is located in the Heart of North County, in Escondido, and is quickly becoming one of San Diego’s most favored places to spend a weekend afternoon. Whether gathering for dinner with friends, happy hour or a weekend afternoon, the Stone Bistro is due to exceed your expectations for what… Read more »

Eno Wine Room at The Hotel Del Indulges in Perfect Pairings of Wine, Cheese and Chocolate

The Del’s latest culinary offering, ENO, is devoted to providing a one-of-a-kind tasting experience of the three most delectable indulgences in the world—fine wine, rare cheeses and gourmet chocolate. The tasting room stores more than 2,800 wine bottles featuring about 55 wines by the glass with more than 300 selections by the bottle. A rotating… Read more »

The Vine: A Wine Bar with an Ocean Beach Attitude

The Vine in Ocean Beach has an extensive variety of wines and beers from around the world, with a special emphasis on small production, high quality wines and hand-crafted beers. To compliment their excellent beverage selection, they have a cafe-style menu of eclectic dishes and twists on old favorites. This is the perfect comfortable, neighborhood… Read more »

Coronado Brewing Company is the Premier Microbrewery Restaurant in Coronado

The Coronado Brewing Company located in beautiful Coronado and features quality handcrafted beers and delicious food in a casual family environment. Enjoy a refreshing pint paired with one of their signature pizzas or calzones in the wood fired oven, or choose from a wide selection of fresh seafood, steaks, pastas and dining specials. The Coronado… Read more »

Keyways Vineyard and Winery Captures The Unforgettable Romance of Temecula Wine Country

Keyways Winery in Temecula Wine Country

The Keyways Vineyard & Winery is located at the enchanting confluence of horse country and Wine Country, in the beautiful Temecula Valley. Keyways’ charming ambiance and early California style are warm and inviting. Keyways has the unique distinction of being the only woman owned and managed winery in Southern California. Using a woman’s natural instinct… Read more »

Temecula’s Inn at Churon Winery is a romantic French chateau-inspired bed & breakfast inn and winery

The romantic Inn at Churon is ideally located in the heart of the Temecula wine country. This beautiful French chateau-inspired bed & breakfast inn and winery is, without a doubt, the a perfect romantic getaway. And The Inn at Churon is less than an hour away from downtown San Diego and only 23 miles north… Read more »

Shadow Mountain Winery Is An Award-Winning Winery In The Foothills Of Warner Springs

If you’re looking for a special place for your wedding, this is the place. The owners have an extensive background in the restaurant business, which is a big plus. The cost for wine tasting is ($3), which includes a complimentary souvenir wine glass. Shadow Mountain is an ideal grape-growing location with an elevation of 3,500 feet, and it’s blessed with Pacific Ocean breezes and cool, dry nights.

Callaway Vineyard & Winery Was The First & is One Of The Best Wineries in Romantic Temecula

Callaway Vineyard and Winery

Callaway has a spacious visitor center and beautiful gift shop, which is open daily 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The winery offers complimentary informative tours weekends on the hour beginning at 11 a.m., with the last tour at 4 p.m., and during the week at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Wine tasting ends at 4:45 p.m.

J. Jenkins Winery Is Julian’s Newest Winery

J. Jenkins Winery consists of a rustic “apple shed” graced by 10 acres of orchard and vineyard and a stunning view of Volcan Mountain. After many years of experimentation and development, owner Jim Jenkins invites you to taste his elegant wines. He plans to expand the production of his spectacular cabernet sauvignon, merlot, chardonnay, Syrah,… Read more »

Hacienda de las Rosas Winery Offers Wine Tasting and Cultural Art in Historic Old Town

They offer five tastes for ($9.50) and you can keep the wine glass. Located at the Juan St. entrance in Fiesta de Reyes in historic Old Town. This family-owned winery features locally made San Diego wines with a lovely garden room to relax and enjoy a wine tasting experience with friends. With a golden Peruvian… Read more »

Twin Oaks Valley Winery: San Marcos – Winery: Bottled & Sold Locally

Nestled in a quiet corner of San Marcos (North County), is Twin Oaks Valley Winery, owned and operated by Malcolm and Kathryn Gray, with the help of their son, Michael. Their philosophy is to purchase grapes only grown in San Diego County in support of local growers. They say good wine comes from good grapes and we strive… Read more »

Schwaesdall Winery is Ramona’s Well Established Wineries with a Beautiful View of Iron Mountain

This award-winning winery produces premium handcrafted, classic European red wines and traditional California whites, which are aged two or more years in an underground 1,500-sq. ft. cellar. The tasting room is the first commercially permitted straw bale building in San Diego County. It’s open for tasting Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. For ($8) you can choose… Read more »

Mount Palomar Winery is One of the Original Wineries in Temecula Valley

Mount Palomar Winery

One of the original wineries, established 1969, it is up a little hill, hidden from the road. This inviting winery is open for tastings daily. They produce over 14,000 cases of wine annually and distribute to store and fine restaurants in Southern California. They also have a full-service gourmet deli, gift shop, patio and shady… Read more »

Ferrara Winery: Visit San Diego's Oldest Active Wine-Making Family

The Ferraras are the the oldest active grape-growing, wine-making family in San Diego County, supplying premium quality wines to California since 1932. Because of this uniqueness, the State of California designated the Winery a State Historical Point of Interest in 1971. This California historic landmark is open for free wine tasting daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m…. Read more »

Bernardo Winery is The Oldest Winery in Southern California and is Both Beautiful & Charming

Established in 1889, Bernardo Winery is San Diego’s oldest operating vineyard and winery. Enjoy lunch inside at Cafe Merlot or dine on the patio. Also, a big attraction here are the winery’s charming village shops. They are open Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The winery is also available for that important celebration, seminar or… Read more »