When most people think of wine, they probably don’t think about San Diego. However, in the United States, California is well known for its wineries, and San Diego was actually the first place in the state to produce wine.
There are currently over 100 urban wineries in San Diego producing some of the best wine in the city. A wine lover will enjoy a wine tasting tour of San Diego. The following are some of the best wineries in San Diego:
1. La Jolla Crafted Wines
La Jolla Crafted Wines is located a short distance from the ocean in La Jolla’s Bird Community. The winery is family-owned by a family that takes pride in producing high-quality wine and upholding its family reputation.
La Jolla crafted wines is also an open-air winery with the most skilled and knowledgeable winemakers you can find. A trip to the winery is a great way to spend time away from the city. The winery creates its own barrels, which you will find on display in the bar.
LJ Crafted Wines has a signature device they use to deliver wine directly from the barrel to the wine bottle that maximizes the wine flavor.
Their lively Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir Rosé are La Jolla’s most excellent wines.
2. Cordiano Winery
Cordiano Winery is located in Escondido and has a fantastic view of the sprawling vineyards covering the rolling mountains. Going wine tasting at the winery is one of the best activities to do in San Diego.
The owners of Cordiano winery are first-generation Italians and take pride in the old Italian way that has produced some of the best wine bottles ever. The family-owned and operated winery has an impressive collection of red and white wines to rival any you will find.
Cordiano Winery also makes gourmet pizzas in an authentic wood-burning oven. The Italian food and wine pair excellently together and make for an excellent trip to San Diego wine country.
3. Carruth Cellars
If you are going on a wine connoisseur journey to San Diego, you must visit Carruth Cellars. It is one of the most prominent urban wineries in San Diego, with two locations. You can either go directly to the winery in North County San Diego or their wine tasting location in Little Italy.
The best option would be to start in Little Italy as you can explore the neighborhood, which has excellent restaurants and other eateries. Carruth Cellars makes wine using locally sourced grapes from Central and Northern California.
The winery produces all types of wines, including white, earthy red, and port-style wines. However, their best wine is the Cabernet Franc which has won several awards, and you can enjoy it from a personalized wine glass. A tour to any of their locations will be quite the treat.
4. Volcan Mountain Winery
The Volcan Mountain is 4200 ft high, and at its base is the equally impressive and named boutique winery. The Volcan Mountain winery has an orchid and tasting room which you will enjoy. The winery is located in Julian, which is famous for its wines.
Volcan Mountain Winery is a family-owned winery whose owners have an unmatched passion for winemaking. The Volcan Mountain winery primarily produces Pinot Grigio and Pinot Noir, but they make other red and white wines.
You will have the option of tasting the wines from an indoor or outdoor setting, depending on your preference. Their best wine is the award-winning Dolcezza Apple Wine which you have to try.
A wine tour of San Diego will reveal a gem that many people have no idea exists. Most wineries are family-owned and produce fantastic wines. The above is a fraction of the incredible wineries in the city. A tour of the wineries on this list will inspire you to try even more.
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