Amazing family-run winery with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We did the 5-wine tasting and loved every pour. The wines were delicious, thoughtfully selected, and very reasonably priced. The house golden retriever was an added bonus and made the experience even more memorable. Great service, great wine, and a relaxed vibe that makes you want to stay awhile. We'll definitely be back! read more

Bastian's Vineyards - Wineries Near Me - Escondido, California

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This is a wonderful winery in the Highland Valley wine area. My husband and I discovered them a couple of years ago by accident while looking for a different winery (there are 9 wineries in the Highland Valley wine Region). It's a very laidback, super relaxing winery that is in definite contrast to a few of the bigger more boisterous places in the area. Ron and Kelly are warm and welcoming, and very knowledgeable about wine. Their property has lots of tables and chairs outside with a decent amount of shade, which for me is a must, because my Irish skin cannot tolerate the San Diego sun. They are also very dog friendly, and usually have their own dog, Jade, acting a "greeter" when you arrive. How is the wine? Very well-thought out. I've never had less than an excellent glass of their wine every time we visit. My husband and I never leave without at least one bottle every time we visit. They are definitely worth the long and windy drive to find them. read more

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Tastings: $21/person for 5 pours First visit to Bastian's Vineyards which is tucked away on several acres in Highland Valley. This family-owned, boutique winery has created a rustic tasting experience on their outdoor patio overlooking the vineyards and surrounding hillsides. It seemed like most of the patronage were regulars. It's very dog, friendly, however, the dogs ran all over the place and begged at each table for anybody that had food. I'm fine with dogs but owners need to keep them in line just like when bringing your children to a winery. Charcuterie trays were available for purchase ($18) and made a nice accompaniment to the wines. There was live music during our visit which was a nice addition to the ambiance. WINES: Owners/winemakers, Ron & Kelly Bas, have been in the wine-making business for over 20 years and were wonderful hosts. Their estate grape varietals include Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah. They also purchase Cab Franc, Merlot, and other varietals. They are currently pouring 2022/2023 vintages of their reds. IMO, the wines were on the lighter side for our palates and seemed to already have some age to them. We were fortunate to taste Ron's soon to be released Viognier, which was excellent. Overall, a nice experience, but I could have done without all the dog commotion. read more

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Amazing winery on Bandy Canyon! Close to many of the Highland Valley wineries so you can definitely hop around. We met the owner who was wonderful & passionate about his wines! The vineyards are nice with plenty of seating. We found a spot under the vines which was lovely. My husband ordered a red & I got a white, both were tasty & my white was super refreshing. read more

We catered a birthday party at Bastian's Vineyards, the staff was great and the party was a hit. Thanks for making a great environment.

We came across this winery a couple months ago and Ron and Kelly could not have been more inviting. While it's a boutique winery, the wine is top notch! We have been back a few times and have enjoyed the experience every time. The last two times they had live music to elevate the visit! Love to be able to support the local! read more

We were greeted by their friendly Golden Retriever as soon as we stepped out of our cars. She was so cute and would put her head on our laps too. Bastian's has a small tasting patio and a gazebo with a large table for 10. The owners were very nice and the winemaker did the pours himself for our tastings. We learned about how they make their wines, where they come from, and more about their vineyard. We really like their GSM. The prices on their bottles were good too. $36 for reds and $30 for whites. Our group really enjoyed our Sunday afternoon here. The property was beautiful even in winter. I bet it's fabulous in spring when there are leaves and grapes on the vines. read more

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Such a cute little spot, wine was good as well. Had a great experience there was 6 of us and a baby I totally recommend.

We had a fun time at Bastian's this past Saturday. Our friend had her 40th birthday, we were able to enjoy delicious red wines and a great view all just a few minutes from I-15 but a world away! Our favorites were the Syrah and the GSM. There was a very relaxed but friendly Golden Retriever there to keep us company. Great hidden gem for sure! read more

loved everything about this place! great wine, we enjoyed every varietal and the owners are amazing people.

Very nice boutique winery in highland valley area. Everything we tasted was between decent and quite good, and we are a little picky! Friendly service, not crowded, and outside food is welcome. If you are weary of the crowds and noise and impersonal service at the big Temecula wineries, check out Bastion's! read more

Five stars for customer service and the cutest Golden Retriever mascot! Friends of ours took us out to Bastian's for our first time this afternoon. They gave us the heads up to bring some snacks to go with the wine, which was helpful. The owner was very welcoming and happy to describe his wine offerings. There was plenty of parking, the seating area is beautiful and the live music was fantastic! Prices were reasonable and the wine was absolutely delicious. We'll be back! read more

Amazing experience at Bastian's Vineyards! They opened their wine tasting area for our private group visiting on a girl's trip. The owners were very welcoming (as was their sweet golden retriever) and helped us coordinate lunch during our visit- even picked up our order for us to make it convenient. Their wines were very good, better than we were expecting and reasonably priced relative to other vineyards! The tasting was laid back, social and fun. Many of us enjoyed the wine so much we purchased bottles and look forward to enjoying their wine while back home. If you are in the San Diego area Bastian's is a must do for wine tasting! read more

Quality wines, great hosts, a very nice atmosphere seated in the vines with a nice view out towards Starvation Mountain. Peaceful setting, great place to relax. read more

Such a fun time! The wines are tasty, the OWNER greets you and explains the wine making process and and grape selection. Pet friendly and it's overall the best time. read more

Small quiet Winery off Highland valley Road, but worth the detour if you are a red wine lover. 2016 Malbec is outstanding and worth the drive and price. read more

Bastian's Vineyards - Current wine list. Bottling whites in a month. - Wineries Near Me - Escondido, California

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My husband and I went here today and what an amazing experience! The wines were fantastic and the prices were reasonable. So many vineyards ask so much per wine or tasting that some of the joy is zapped! Ron the owner is incredible. He is so friendly that our experience was fantastic partly due to his friendly personality. We will absolutely be back! Meeting his Golden was also an added bonus! read more

Bastian's Vineyards - Wineries Near Me - Escondido, California

Great place! Felt so relaxed and just at peace here. Wine was delicious and what we look for in reds. Must try!

You can't ask for a better afternoon than spending it here at Bastian Winery. Ron was an amazing host and loves to get to know guests. My favorite wine was the Merlot, but go ahead and get a tasting before buying, there wasn't a wine I didn't like. read more

Bastian's Vineyards is one of the newer wineries in San Diego County. It's located off Bandy Canyon on the Highland Valley wine region. Their wines are solid across the board. Currently they are serving 5 red wines, all of which are very good. Ron, who is the winemaker, is very knowledgeable and friendly. They have a nice amount of outdoor seating spread around the tasting area. All and all a very pleasant experience. read more

Absolutely love this hidden gem! Family owned and delicious wines! Great place for an afternoon of tasting and relaxing! Can't wait to go back! Cheers! read more

great place. owners run it and they are amaaaazing host. cutest golden retriever saying hi to everyone. Wine is awesome, great ambiance, and awesome seating around the vineyard. Highly recommended!!! GO VISIT read more

Nice boutique winery with great selection of wines. The merlot was delicious and there was also a good amount outdoor seating. There was also a cute dog there to welcome you! read more

Great wines!! Enjoy an intimate experience with the winemaker. Boutique winery set right in the vineyard. Come now!

Bastian Vineyards is a sheer delight. The setting is beautiful - lots of greenery and a view - and the set up is nothing but welcoming. Ron, the owner, greets you and you can hear his passion when he talks about the winery. He enjoys explaining all aspects of winemaking and he wants his guests to have a good time. We were there with friends, and all of us had a special day there. You can forget the cares of the world, relax, and enjoy the good wine. read more