Life's Adventures
Long before Julian became known for mountain wines and apple-infused vintages, Jim Hart was already immersed in California winemaking history through his family’s pioneering role in Temecula wine country. Continue Reading →
Alpenglow Winery, formerly Hacienda de las Rosas, has been experiencing a resurgence since it was sold 8 years ago. The previous owner/winemaker passed away, and sadly, the surviving spouse wasn’t able to continue the winery. Chris and Marie Lakey took a leap of faith, purchased the winery and attempted to make wine in 2019. They had already been enjoying wines from the Central Coast of California before realizing that we have an incredible wine region in our own backyard of Ramona, CA.
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In San Diego, we’re lucky enough to have multiple wine trails and regions to visit. The Highway 94 Wineries in East County offer exceptional wines and a casual, relaxed vibe, besides being very close to home. Just a quick drive from Rancho San Diego, you get to Jamul, and here is where the wine trails begin. This 2-lane rural road stretches from Jamul to Dulzura and onward to Deerhorn Valley. You can enjoy panoramic views of the mountains, ranches, vineyards, ancient oak trees, and rustic scenery, and then taste small-batch wines, learn about the winemaking process, and, more than likely, be hosted by the winery owner or winemaker. Continue Reading →
Teri Kerns and Micole Moore moved to Ramona in 2004. “Returning to living in the Country was important to me, as I grew up in the Country on the Oregon Coast. We purchased 10 raw acres, with a stick-framed house, which started our Ramona adventure. I’ve always loved wine, its history, and romance. I attended and joined the Ramona Valley Vineyard Association in February of 2005, to plant a few vines and make wine,” Kerns said.
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Daniel Castro and Don Kerl, partners in life and the newest winery to open in Ramona opened in August 2024. Don is the CFO and Daniel is the winemaker. It has been a long journey, starting in 2018. There is a lot of red tape with the County of San Diego. Lots of frustration. There are numerous additional financial expenditures to accommodate various County departments. But all of that is over now and they can just focus on their wines, their customers and their community. Continue Reading →