Winery News
Winery events
Fall 2023 update:
Vineyard Grant James (Ramona): They've added food to their offerings through local caterers. And speaking of offerings, worth checking out their latest red wines -- especially the Merlot and Syrah -- and they still have some Alicante Bouchette available.
Summer 2023 update:
Ramona Ranch (Ramona): In case you missed it, finally got out to see their new tasting room. Really nice set up. Also, they've released their latest Tannat and a very unique bourbon barrel wine.
Principe di Tricase (Ramona): Big improvements in the facility.
Lorimar (Temecula): Stopped there for lunch and to buy some Zinfandel, and, lo and behold, they once again had great entertainment in the middle of the day on a weekday. Wow!
Europa Village (Temecula): They have released an estate Nebbiolo, and it is really nice. Also, they are now offering a Primitivo imported from Italy.
Rancho San Martin (Ramona): They have a buy-one-get-one free sale going on, offering three of their red wines -- Bella (Sangiovese), Tempranillo, and Cabernet Sauvignon. We bought the Bella. They also released a very nice Cabernet Franc and a most unusual Albarino. While they call it a white wine, it is technically an orange wine as they fermented the grapes with seeds and stems in the red wine method.
Spring 2023 update:
Edwards Vineyards (Ramona) -- Have you ever heard of glamping? It's short for glamorous camping, where you stay in fancy tents with showers and other amenities. Well, you can glamp at Edwards now.
Winter 2023 update:
South Coast Winery (Temecula) -- We dined with friends at their restaurant, The Vineyard Rose, and, well the food was not good -- it was great!!! Incredible!!!
Shadow Mountain (Warner Springs) -- still producing one of the best Nebbiolo's in Southern California. Understand that the winery has been sold, with the new owners soon to take over day-to-day operations.
Ponte (Temecula) -- latest Sangiovese and Super T offerings are quite good, their best to date. Finally seeing progress on their expansion of the Reserve Room (for wine club members).
Europa Village (Temecula) -- Italian section coming close to the finish line!!!
Vineyard Grant James (Ramona) -- They've introduced a very interesting varietal -- Carmenere, the lost wine of Bordeaux. Quite nice, but if you want to try it don't delay -- they may run out soon! Other single varietals wines are on the way -- major bottling operation coming in the spring.
Mermaid Valley (Ramona) -- Still can't get over the fact that I really like their GSM.... I guess I shouldn't be too surprised, as it won double gold at a recent tasting!
Monserate (Fallbrook) -- Winemaker has not released most of his single varietal Italian reds -- including Aglianico, Negroamaro, and Sagrantino -- but they expect to bottle them soon. If it is any indication of things to come, they have a blend (Fidele) of 64% Aglianico, 22% Sagrantino, and 14% Barbera that is really good. As with most good wines, they are running out -- right now you can only buy it if you are a wine club member.
Vineyard Grant James (Ramona): They've added food to their offerings through local caterers. And speaking of offerings, worth checking out their latest red wines -- especially the Merlot and Syrah -- and they still have some Alicante Bouchette available.
Summer 2023 update:
Ramona Ranch (Ramona): In case you missed it, finally got out to see their new tasting room. Really nice set up. Also, they've released their latest Tannat and a very unique bourbon barrel wine.
Principe di Tricase (Ramona): Big improvements in the facility.
Lorimar (Temecula): Stopped there for lunch and to buy some Zinfandel, and, lo and behold, they once again had great entertainment in the middle of the day on a weekday. Wow!
Europa Village (Temecula): They have released an estate Nebbiolo, and it is really nice. Also, they are now offering a Primitivo imported from Italy.
Rancho San Martin (Ramona): They have a buy-one-get-one free sale going on, offering three of their red wines -- Bella (Sangiovese), Tempranillo, and Cabernet Sauvignon. We bought the Bella. They also released a very nice Cabernet Franc and a most unusual Albarino. While they call it a white wine, it is technically an orange wine as they fermented the grapes with seeds and stems in the red wine method.
Spring 2023 update:
Edwards Vineyards (Ramona) -- Have you ever heard of glamping? It's short for glamorous camping, where you stay in fancy tents with showers and other amenities. Well, you can glamp at Edwards now.
Winter 2023 update:
South Coast Winery (Temecula) -- We dined with friends at their restaurant, The Vineyard Rose, and, well the food was not good -- it was great!!! Incredible!!!
Shadow Mountain (Warner Springs) -- still producing one of the best Nebbiolo's in Southern California. Understand that the winery has been sold, with the new owners soon to take over day-to-day operations.
Ponte (Temecula) -- latest Sangiovese and Super T offerings are quite good, their best to date. Finally seeing progress on their expansion of the Reserve Room (for wine club members).
Europa Village (Temecula) -- Italian section coming close to the finish line!!!
Vineyard Grant James (Ramona) -- They've introduced a very interesting varietal -- Carmenere, the lost wine of Bordeaux. Quite nice, but if you want to try it don't delay -- they may run out soon! Other single varietals wines are on the way -- major bottling operation coming in the spring.
Mermaid Valley (Ramona) -- Still can't get over the fact that I really like their GSM.... I guess I shouldn't be too surprised, as it won double gold at a recent tasting!
Monserate (Fallbrook) -- Winemaker has not released most of his single varietal Italian reds -- including Aglianico, Negroamaro, and Sagrantino -- but they expect to bottle them soon. If it is any indication of things to come, they have a blend (Fidele) of 64% Aglianico, 22% Sagrantino, and 14% Barbera that is really good. As with most good wines, they are running out -- right now you can only buy it if you are a wine club member.
