Whether by the ocean, inland or within the city, San Diego has an abundance of great wineries. See below for 10 of the best.
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Website/ 13330 Paseo Del Verano Notre 92128
Bernardo Winery has been producing wine in San Diego since 1889 and it keeps getting better. Family-owned, Bernardo Winery has a tasting room for guests to try wines by the glass or bottle, as well as their own kitchen with traditional Italian fare. The winery hosts many events including Paint and Sip classes once a month, RB Farmer’s Market every Friday, winery weddings and private events. This is a great place to come celebrate your loved ones or just make an ordinary weekend a little more special.
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Website/ 4060 Morena Blvd 92117
Known for its simple and natural approach to winemaking, you can kick back at Blue Door Winery with a glass of vino, but real wine aficionados will delight in the chance to see the facility in full production mode. The team at Blue Door is happy to walk you through its process and even will let you in on its winemaking tips.
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Website/ 8680 Miralani Drive #125 92126
Charlie and Echo stands out for its small, but fun atmosphere and lineup of local craft wine. What’s more, operating on the belief in helping protect the planet, every sale made gives one percent back to the environment no matter what. Come in for just a glass, an adventurous flight, a whole bottle or a special event.
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Website/ 15406 Highland Valley Rd 92025
Paying tribute to the estates of Southern France, Domaine Artefact Vineyard & Winery is still distinctly Southern Californian with its innovative spirit and commitment to sustainability. It welcomes guests to a wealth of programming like cooking classes, trivia nights, private wine tours and more. And did we mention how gorgeous the estate’s location is? Above the San Pasqual Valley, it is tucked between granite studded-ridges.
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Website/ 4836 Newport Avenue 92107
Gianni Buonomo Vintners produces rare products that you can’t get anywhere else. It offers wines, such as Blaufränkisch, which is really only available in Central European countries, as well as Charbono, which is made in Napa Valley and only 80 acres of it are planted.
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Website/ 12225 World Trade Drive 922128
Opening the doors to Koi Zen Cellars in 2015, Lisa and Darius Miller sourced their fruit from where it grows best and brought it into the winery to make their top-tier wine that has been beloved ever since. Featuring all kinds of wines, they hand-sort through each grape making sure that they are perfect and then use hand tools to create the wine.
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Website/ 1263 University Ave 92103
An urban winery in Hillcrest, Négociant is a stone’s throw from cafés, boutiques, street fairs and more, meaning you can have an idyllic day before settling down with a few glasses of wine. And it’s all within walking distance. It also cultivates its own regular fun with the likes of brunch, trivia and jazz nights.
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Website/ 13455 San Pasqual Rd 92025
Whether or not you’re a member of the Orfila Wine Lovers Club (Members get 20% off merch and wine!), any vino fan is guaranteed a successful visit at Orfila Vineyards and Winery. It’s a picturesque visit made memorable by sipping from the patio that overlooks the estate’s 70 acres. And if you come with the family, the grassy knoll is fit for a picnic. What’s more, Orfila offers acclaimed wines of Italian and French varietals.
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Website/ 15262 Lyons Valley Road 91935
Buying the property in 2002, Rusty planted a small orchard while raising his two sons. It was not until 18 years later that Rusty and his partner Kerri opened the Rustic Ridge winery where they planted many wine grapes and pomegranates. With its beautiful location and welcoming gardens and landscape, Rustic Ridge Vineyards is a great place to visit after a long day to escape reality.
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Website/ 805 West Harbor Drive 92101
An oceanside outpost for San Pasqual Winery, the Seaport Village Tasting Room is a beautiful place for wine with a side of sea breezes. The owners decided to open the tasting room to offer a unique tasting experience that allows visitors to enjoy their vino while overlooking the San Diego Bay. Its lineup includes dessert wines, whites and rosés.
Right at home in San Diego you can find some of California’s greatest wineries.
See also: 9 Family-Owned Wineries To Visit In California
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