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Ramona Ranch Winery: Pioneering San Diego and Ramona’s Emerging Wine Industry

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Teri Kerns and Micole Moore moved to Ramona in 2004 with a huge desire to live in the countryside. Teri grew up in the country on the Oregon coast and Ramona fit their western lifestyle.

“We purchased 10 raw acres, with a stick-framed house, which started our Ramona adventure.   I’ve always loved wine, its history, and romance, so I attended and joined the Ramona Valley Vineyard Association in February 2005, intending to plant a few vines and make wine [just for ourselves],” Kerns said. Continue Reading →

Ghost Hills Cellars: A Farm, A Family, A Legacy

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Life comes full circle. Bernadette Bower grew up on a farm in Carlton Oregon, left to teach in Guam, met her now-husband, lived internationally for many years, and returned to the farm to grow grapes and create Ghost Hill Cellars and Winery. “We’ve lived in Singapore, New Zealand and have visited many wine regions. My husband, Cameron, has friends in the Barossa Valley in Australia and has talked with them about starting a winery. Together we decided to go headlong into the wine business,” Bernadette said. Continue Reading →

Correcaminos Winery: A Journey to Winemaking: From Many Paths to the Vine

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Sue Robinson Winemaker and Co-Owner at Correcaminos Winery

We named our winery after our roadrunners who live in the area and visit us on occasion. Plus it was an easy logo to create.  People seem to remember it even if they can’t pronounce Correcaminos.
Today Correcaminos Winery has a lovely tasting patio with large canvas tents to protect patrons from the elements. Their wines change all the time, but they have a lovely First Note wine, a sweet wine that features Symphony grapes. This popular wine is perfect for hot summer days. Another white wine is Viognier. Continue Reading →

Spice Up Your Sip: Creative Recipes with Gran Malo Spicy Tamarind Tequila Liqueur

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We were told that an icy shot is the best way to enjoy this liqueur. So, we had a few! Although I never got to talk to him, I was able to try a few cocktails with this liqueur. My first thought was Yum! This is surprisingly spicy. If you haven’t tasted tamarind, it’s considered a fruit, but I always thought it was a seed pod that hangs from a tree. I’ve only seen this in the Southern US and Mexico. You take the pulp out of the Inside the pod. It is high in tartaric acid, giving a sweet and sour taste and a tart flavor. Gran Malo says, “Many people describe the fruit as something similar to tropical lemonade with a hint of caramel. At first, it’s sweet, and then a tarty sourness creeps up your throat.” Continue Reading →

Woof ‘n Rose Winery: A Trailblazer in Ramona’s Wine Scene

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Marilyn and Steve Kahle, owners and winemaker (Steve) for Woof ‘n Rose Winery in Ramona came to San Diego in 1987. They purchased a property on five acres in Ramona, a small town east of San Diego.

“Our wine journey began as a landscaping project in 1995. With five acres of property which was essentially burnable brush, we decided to clear a small portion of our property and plant a few grapes to see if they would grow and if it would be something we would enjoy. The grapes grew and we did seem to enjoy it, so we planted more grapes, eventually planting a total of nine varietals,” Marilyn Kahle said. Continue Reading →