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From Fairways to Fine Wines: The Monserate Winery Story

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Monserate Winery entrance

What started as a golf course, has been converted into a state of the art winery and wedding venue. In 2016 Jade and Julie Work bought the 116-acre Fallbrook Golf Course (ironically the site of Jake’s first job where he got fired the first day for accidentally tipping over a golf cart!) and proceeded to plant 75 acres of vines. But not to worry, they saved the 100 year old oak trees along with many sycamore trees. They also replanted many ancient olive trees around the tasting room and restaurant. The winery is a family affair with all the Work children and their spouses working in some capacity at the winery.
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Domaine Artefact Vineyard and Winery: From Wine Wanderers to Winemakers

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Domaine Artifact Vineyard and Winery lies above Escondido’s San Pasqual Valley, nestled between granite-studded ridges. The name is derived from artifacts found throughout the property. Indigenous peoples have resided in the valley for approximately 8,000 years. The artifacts found on the property have been curated and are now on display at the World Museum of Natural History in San Bernardino, CA. Together, they have built the Estate from the ground up, beginning with the vision of the estate to planning, planting, and management. 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 →