Tag Archives: Ramona valley wine region

Poco Montaña Vineyards

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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 →

Scenic Valley Ranch Winery

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Today's line-up of wines at Scenic Valley Winery

The McGrath’s did their research throughout the Ramona Valley to learn what varietals grow well here and in the end they decided that they liked Bordeaux-style wines. They planted Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Albariño, Petit Verdot, and Petite Sirah. Continue Reading →

La Finquita Winery

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La Finquita's Line up at their winery in Ramona CA

Translated as the little ranch or farm, this 8 acre property overlooking the Ramona Valley is relatively new to Charlie and Jess Koehler, the youngest winemakers in the AVA. Purchased in December 2013 this young couple hit the ground running. Continue Reading →