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    Deerhorn Valley Vineyards

    4.9 (49 reviews)
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    Petite Verdot is my new favorite - It was a great late winter day.

    Every single wine we tasted was full bodied and complex. All of them were well balanced. It is rare that you like every wine. What a surprise it was to discover this gem. Blows anything in Temecula away. Left with 5 bottles. Diane is a super gracious host and Donna was super helpful.This is a down to earth atmosphere that we didn't want to leave. Diane brought us a tasting of her amazing vinegars and oils to try. The bourbon Vinegar with the basil oil is my new favorite and far more reasonably priced than others in San Diego county.

    A few of the olive oils for sale. Yum.
    Diann B.

    This winery was recommended by an owner of another local winery. We are SO GRATEFUL that he did recommend it. I entered this quaint establishment and was thrilled that we could sit inside. I believe that San Diego county just entered the orange tier. We sat at an empty table inside. We asked for a flight of reds. I really enjoyed the banter between the customers (1 couple sat at the bar. The other couple sat at the table beside us.... socially distanced of course.) They weren't regulars and yet it was if they knew Dianne forever. Please let me talk about Dianne before I go into my over the top experience!! There is something so charismatic about her... she just draws you in. She is smart, funny, keeps it real and has an evident pride in what she does. She exudes happiness and really listens. I appreciated the occasional cuss word that she intentionally used to add flavor to the conversation. Deerhorn Valley Vineyards is open on weekends and by appointment on the weekdays. Tastings are $10 each. They are waived if you buy 1 bottle of wine. We loved every wine that she generously poured. Wowza. I appreciate great wine. If you do, please find your way to Deerhorn Valley. The young couple next to us .. perhaps 30ish, were raving about the wines and Dianne. I asked the customer what he was eating. It looked like bread sticks with a variety of little plastic cups. The couple said it was amazing. I asked Dianne if I could buy that too. Dianne replied that it is free. She wants her customers to taste the variety of olive oils and balsalmic vinegars that they have for sale. She said, I guarantee that you will love it. There were about 15ish perfectly placed plastic containers of deliciousness. Based on where the samples were placed, Dianne could tell you which one was which. Please be patient as this is loving and prideful process! We spent about 1 hour and a half there. We ended up exchanging numbers with the young couple. The couple seated at the bar bought us each a glass of wine for our 22nd anniversary. Dianne was very very kind and generous. We bought 3 or 4 bottles of wine, 2 balsamic vinegars and 2-3 bottles of infused olive oils. Everything is priced very reasonably. The Bourbon balsalmic vinegar is to die for (as my Mom would say). We have already served a dish at home to company and had rave reviews. We gave the butter infused olive oil to our friend who is a chef. He called us and thanked us. My husband spent about 20 minutes speaking to the winemaker. He shared lovingly, Dianne is the draw. She has a way of connecting with people. Yeah... we know. As another Yelper wrote, "Go for the wine and view, stay to spend time with Dianne." When it was time to leave, I thought to myself, What an over the top wonderful way to spend our anniversary. (I wish that the people at our campground... Thousand Trails Pio Pico knew about this hidden gem. i feel so fortunate that it was recommended to me by a local.) Salud! Cin Cin!

    Timmy
    Tina C.

    I would recommend this winery 1000xs if I could. Chris and Diane were beyond amazing. Their knowledge on the wines were on point. Each one tasted better than the last! The conversation and personal touch they add to the tasting make you feel as if you're in their backyard enjoying a nice evening with friends. They both are so sweet and personable WE LOVED IT. Being from the Ecoast and having southern hospitality ( something CA lacks) these two made up for it in less than 2hours! They did a tasting with oils (prob 15 diff flavors) OH MY! I wanted to buy some many of them! Some of the wine I couldn't even pronounce BUT that's bc they go out of the ordinary and choose grapes that aren't the normal ones company's use. Bottles are soooooo reasonably priced! I got two Bottles, a jalapeño oil, and two tastings only spend $67. If you are looking for a amazing experience, do come here. You will not be disappointed. I hope they open a bigger tasting room bc they are phenomenal! Thank you for a wonderful experience !!

    Pour of petite verlot (chocolate covered cherry with vanilla flavors).

    My wife and I found this gem, which is conveniently located in the beautiful Jamul countryside. We had the best time tasting wine and chatting with the owner, Diane and her son, Chris. They are very nice people and very hospitable. The wine is delicious! I am picky with wine and every pour was great. I even enjoyed the white, which is a style I don't like in general. Their white wine was so juicy and smooth and not tart or sour at all as I am used to tasting with other whites. I took home two bottles of red that stood out to me. The grounds are gorgeous and parking is easy. The tasting room is perfect with cold AC blowing. The best part was being greeted by their adorable dog, Timmy. He made the experience that much better. We will definitely be returning to enjoy more wine and catch up with new friends in the future! Highly recommend.

    Nice selection of wines
    Jeanette D.

    A spontaneous stop here on Valentine's weekend and the owner was so gracious in accommodating my husband, daughter and I on the pergola which we had all to ourselves with the vineyard behind us and rolling hills in front of us. It was lovely. We enjoyed tasting a delicious array of olive oils and wine. My daughter loved the chocolate balsamic vinegar, my husband the jalapeño olive oil, and I loved the bourbon balsamic vinegar. We went home with 5 or 6 oils and vinegars and a bottle of the Montepulciano. We'll definitely be back, and have already recommended this great little spot to friends.

    Mark B.

    Diana is great host and her family is great ! The wine is delicious and small locally owned winery for the area. The olive oils are also delicious and recommend sampling some of them as well. A great time and nice views as well.

    Oil and vinegar tasting
    Montana M.

    Our group of 6 had a wonderful afternoon here at Deerhorn Valley Vineyards. We enjoyed a wine and oil + vinegar tasting before purchasing some bottles of wine and oil. The woman running the tasting is an owner and was wonderful. Very knowledgeable about the grapes and varieties. I really enjoyed a few of the wines, but enjoyed tasting them all regardless. She allowed us to bring some cheese and snacks to taste with the wine, and provided bread for us to dip in the oils and vinegars. The views at this winery are gorgeous, with the vineyards nearby. I loved walking the grounds after, smelling a beautiful lemon tree and watching the other owner scoop Chardonnay grapes into the de-stemmer. I would love to return to this winery.

    How do I say this lightly? It's probably the best wine tasting experience you'll find on earth. Being comfortably in the middle of nowhere, San Diego County, the owners of this vineyard have made a superb wine experience for anyone willing to buy a bottle which I must say is WELL worth the price. The wines they produce are comparable to wines triple their price from more northern vineyards. Who ever is there on duty is always going to be highly knowledgeable on the winemaking craft and has no problem answering your questions. I can not recommend them and their wines enough to you. This place is a must visit destination and a must buy wine.

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    Perfect day, great hosts and fantastic wine and oils, balsam. Nice outdoor area, cozy tasting room. Love this place

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    Lovely location with pictures views, and quiet location. Along with friendly staff and amazing stories to be heard.

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    Amazing wines. Love the owners! So friendly and informative. If you want a nice, relaxing afternoon, head here for wine tasting.

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    Best winery in San Diego county. Worth the trip. Beyond hospitable staff and world class wine.

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    Diane, Bob, and Chris were amazing and the wine was very good. We really enjoyed our time.

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