Category Archives: Ramona and San Diego Wineries

Ramona and San Diego have over 100 wineries. This category covers articles regarding different wineries in the area.

From Horse Ranch to Winery: The Making of Old Julian Vineyards and Winery

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Old Julian Winery, whose namesake derives from their location, Old Julian Highway, had a roundabout inception. Lee Montgomery and his late partner Lynn bought the property in 2011. It was a working ranch with goats and horses, no vines. Lee and Lynn visited Temecula regularly for wine tasting. One day after a trip, the two stood on their patio, overlooking the property, and the dream was formed!  “They decided to plant vineyards and make wine. They didn’t think of having a winery, just making their wines,” said Lee’s sister Shelli Montgomery Continue Reading →

Retirement Redefined: Rancho San Martín Winery’s Evolution for the Future

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Gary and Virginia (Ginny) Boney started planning their retirement in 2003 and purchased four acres in Ramona Valley. “We completed the house in 2006 and realized we had a lot of land with no plans. Our friends, the Castellis had built a house and planted a vineyard, so we decided to do the same. The plan was to grow grapes and sell them to local vintners,” Ginny said. Continue Reading →

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 →

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 →