I couldn't be happier supporting such a cozy and community oriented business…read more My partner visited the evening before with his buddy for happy hour. He brought me back and they immediately remembered him and addressed him by his name. The menu was amazing. We curated our own tasting experience, had wine pairings and tried some of their cocktails too! Vidal - our server was instrumental to our elevated dining experience. We met the head chef Anthony and one of the owners Lisa. Everything was exceptional in taste. I can't wait to bring a friend or two to try more menu items. We signed up for the wine membership too, bc it just made sense.

The Brasserie is serving a pricy, traditionally French dinner menu in a relaxed, indoor dining area…read moreon the second floor. The first floor is dedicated to their wine collection. SERVICE Service was initially good and got much slower as tables filled. FOOD 5/5 Oysters Rockefeller ($10/2 @happy hour) Spinach, Butter, Cream, Lemon Juice, Breadcrumbs - delicious, small, pricy 3.5/5 PRIME RIB ($49/10 oz) At this price tag, cutting the prime rib to 1/2" thickness is a crime as the tenderness, fat marbling, and juiciness suffered. The edges were seasoned well, although the crispy cap was sparse. Au Jus: provides meat juice, but it does not replace for what should be a juicy/fat-marbled, tender prime rib Horseradish: saves the dish - it's lemon forward, pungent, and has a cold, creamy, thick texture. Mashed potato: watered down Veggies: scant, overcooked except the carrot PARKING There are plenty of compact spaces with two ADA spaces entrance adjacent.

I haven't been to Miramonte in years! I was happy to see that all of my favorite starters were…read morestill on the menu - the fromage and tomato and stuffed mushrooms. They're the best with rich, complimentary flavors in each dish! Our server was great! Very pleasant! I love the ambiance at this particular winery because the views are gorgeous! There are multiple seating areas - the main veranda, an extended seating area directly to the side of the main deck (veranda), and cabana seating (deposit required). The way the veranda is framed with greenery looking out at the hills is stunning. Miramonte is still one of my favorite places in Temecula Wine Country!

After our last visit, we returned just to enjoy a bottle of wine and some quality time together…read more We must have arrived at the perfect time, because not long after, the place became really busy. We sampled a couple of wines before making our selection, then headed outside and stood by the bar. Each time I've visited has been a different experience, so it's hard to directly compare or update my last review. That said, based solely on this visit, I can say this experience was better than the previous one.

Found this company a couple months ago when inquiring about a wine tour to Valle de Guadalupe…read more Unfortunately, they were booked out but Jane was kind enough to not only connect me with another person in the industry who could offer the tour location we wanted AND offer us a package for a different location. I was truly blown away by her transparency and her communication so I decided to proceed with her company. It was super easy to coordinate the logistics and itinerary. Not only was the itinerary perfectly curated, but she went above and beyond to make my group feel celebrated and appreciated. She congratulated my group on our accomplishments and even got me a cute "bride" headband to celebrate my recent engagement. Very sweet and thoughtful! In addition, safety is clearly a top priority. The date we chose happened to be an extremely hot day and Jane took initiative to rearrange our itinerary to make sure we could still enjoy the day and keep as cool as possible. Lunch was catered from a local farm to table local business and it was absolutely delicious- definitely make sure you have enough appetite to enjoy it! We also paid extra for a wine and cheese pairing and we are SO glad we did. Some things to consider/ tips: 1. Our day started a little rocky due to inevitable traffic and a wrong turn, but Jane quickly resolved the issue with the driver and we had a great time moving forward. If you have the option to board your shuttle early definitely do it. 2. Time at each winery is pretty limited.. you won't have too much time to take all the photos you'd like AND sit and enjoy your tastings per winery visit.. if you're determined to get a good selection of photos bring your glass with you and do your best to keep up with those just tasting. There were a few moments we felt a bit rushed because we wanted to do both. 3. If music selection on your shuttle is important to you, have the person in charge of tunes arrive to the shuttle early to set up the blue tooth. It was trickier to set up than we aniticpated so there was a good 20 minutes of silence and troubleshooting happening as we were on the road Overall, Jane is a SUPERB host and does everything in her power to make sure you have the best experience. If i wasn't moving soon I'd definitely want to book this experience again!

Jane was the PERFECT host for my husband's 28th birthday celebration. She planned our event for 7…read moreof us to have a wine tour bus pick us up from our house and she hosted us at 3 beautiful wineries in the Escondidio/Ramona area. It was an amazing, memorable time we will always remember! I would definitely recommend Jane to anyone looking for a wine tasting excursion in San Diego. She is the best!

I've never had food here but the wines are fantastic. The service is prompt and attentive without…read morebeing overbearing. We often sit outside to enjoy the wines and wonderful weather.

Very few wineries are open on Tuesday's; I'm so happy they were open because my husband and I went…read moreyesterday for a little wine tasting for my birthday. We were immediately greeted by Monique when we walked in. She went over the flight options available. We ordered and really enjoyed the wine. My husband enjoyed a flight of reds and I enjoyed the white wines. I also enjoyed a glass of the passion fruit wine. All was delicious and Monique was great company. The three of us just chatted the afternoon away. Thank you Monique for making our first visit to San Pasqual a great experience.

We were a group of three that booked the Pala Chief mine for January 11th. It was a long trip from…read moreSan Jose, but it was so worth it; we found so many tourmalines! The drive up to the Pala Chief dig site was not too difficult. Our tesla with a low suspension could do it. The tutorial from the staff was quick, and the 4 hour dig time was definitely enough. By the end it got really hot; so definitely bring a hat and a lot of water. It had rained a couple days before, so we found a bunch of tourmalines on the surface. My best find was a 50 gram blue cap pink tourmaline that I found near the top of the mountain. Found a bunch of pinks, some greens, some blue ones, and a bunch of large quartz pieces.

My friend and I went for a birthday celebration. It was just the two of us. On March 14, it was a…read morefine spring day. Perfect to be on a mountain top in the sunshine sifting through rocks and hunting for gems. The Oceanview mine works in finding a number of different quartz, Tourmoline, and other gems. Take a look at their website. For $75 for an adult, you get all the equipment that you need to sift through rock and gravel piles which they set out for you. There are a big tables, the two grades of sorters, a bucket, trowel, and toothbrush to clean off rocks. Also a big tray of water to rinse your rocks in and clean them off. There were igneous rocks with black tourmaline and tiny pieces of garnet. It was a lot of fun. You have to get there promptly at the opening time in order to get situated and the digging/sorting/sifting begins sharp at 10 AM. You have three hours and 45 minutes to go through all the rocks that you want. Bring your own gloves! They also have shaded umbrellas, and 5 gallon buckets to purchase that you can load up with rocks to sift through on your own at home. While it was a fun adventure, and I've never been to a quarry mine that you could actually look for your own gems, the staff did leave a little to training, although they were very good about going around and assisting you. However, I think if you really want to find something, you need to educate yourself ahead of time as to what you are looking for and what is available. Five minute presentation to 50 people wouldn't you can't even really look at the rocks and no handout or guide sheet for reference was a drawback. They don't take credit cards for the entrance. You have to pay cash. Children are a lower price. But they do take credit cards for memorabilia, gemstones that they have turned into jewelry and other items. And also for the rentals. I thought the purchasing of a 5 gallon bucket for $10 was too much. They don't make it clear that if you want to take home a 5 gallon bucket of extra stones to sort through then you can bring your own. I thought for the price of $75 a 5 gallon bucket would be included. They are not. There are picnic tables in the shade where you can have your own lunch, there is a grill you can use if you want to utilize that. Bring all of your own beverages, water, and snacks and meal. There is a short tour that you can take of the areas that they mine on this mountain. You load up on a four wheel vehicle that holds six people and spin around the mountainside, stopping at the entrance of three of the mine shafts. This is only about a 5 to 7 minute tour. They don't allow you to stop get out and take pictures in front of the mine openings. This was certainly a drawback. They could've extended the "tour" to let you get out and take pictures in front of the mine shafts. Perhaps it is a liability issue I don't know. I would not do this for a second time since I've already done it, without further educating myself about gem hunting and what exactly I was looking for. But for a one time adventure, it was fun and we had a beautiful spring day. Don't forget your sunblock and sunglasses and hat!

We started our experience at C'est la Vie where we were enthusiastically greeted by Carrie. Not…read moreonly was she knowledgeable but she has the ability to connect with anyone. She definitely had us entertained. We purchased lunch at the market and then sat in the courtyard of Bolero, where we enjoyed more tastings and some of the best Sangrias. My favorite area to gather in the garden was at C'est la Vie. I will definitely be back.

Always enjoy coming to this charming winery. Yesterday was the 15 year anniversary with a special…read moretasting passport and food pairing. Gave us a reason to come down and visit our favorite Sommelier Rachael. :) She is always top notch and the wines are always delicious.

If I could give 10 stars for this amazing place, I would. They knocked it out the park!…read more The venue is gorgeous. The food is delicious. Everyone is very helpful and kind and did not miss a beat on any service. But I can't do without mentioning the amazing Amanda. The. Best. Ever! While looking for a venue, Amanda immediately picked up on key details that no other wedding coordinator had. She was compassionate and kind and made sure every detail was honoring! She was a gift. We're forever grateful for her! Thank you making this night so perfect!

Overall a great place with a very slow and relaxed vibe. This winery feels hidden with the multiple…read morefloors, massive bar lay-out, and countless tables. If you want a quiet place to chill and talk, this is the place for you!

My husband and I came down from LA for my birthday weekend, and Wiens was easily one of our…read morefavorite stops. My sister has been raving about their red wines forever, so we finally had to check it out. The whole vibe of the place is amazing! Right when we walked in, the host took us to our reserved table with a delicious charcuterie board. We did a private tasting, and Brian, the winemaker, actually gave us a behind the scenes tour. The best highlight was when he let us taste a brand new, unreleased Barbera and Pinot Noir blend straight out of the tank! Such a cool, VIP experience. When we came back to our table, other wine club members were asking us all about it. I'm not gonna lie, I felt like I was that girl lol. The barrel room also has this moody lighting that is perfect for photos, and the entire staff was super welcoming. Sharon our server took great care of us. They really went out of their way to make my birthday setup feel extra special. If you're looking for delicious wine and a great atmosphere in Temecula, definitely add this to your list. We will absolutely be back!

Recently visited Wiens Family Cellars for a tasting. The venue is huge with plenty of seating, but…read moreoverall it wasn't my favorite experience. The wines were just okay and felt a bit overpriced for the quality. I've definitely enjoyed tastings more in Paso Robles. It does get very busy on weekends, so if you're looking for something more low-key, I'd recommend going during the week. A very nice touch though was that we were able to bring our own charcuterie spread.

This is an excellent wine shop, located near the Del Mar Whole Foods. The shop has an extensive…read morecollection of wines attractively displayed. Service is also excellent. They also accept telephone and on-line orders.

Amazing wine selection and staff!…read more I don't have much experience with wine, so when I received a gift card to The Wine Connection I was unsure of what to expect. I walked the rows and couldn't get over the selection. After a few minutes of walking around without much idea of what I was looking for, a gentleman approached me and asked a few questions about my preferences to find a wine that I would enjoy. He was beyond helpful, but also allowed me space to shop with no pressure (which I love)! Both bottles of the Chardonnay he recommended were amazing! I look forward to returning and trying new wines!

No matter what time of the day the service is awesome! We love this place, for sampling or for a…read morefull drink. If you're looking at a sample different wines or beer, this is the place to go to while in old town San Diego. They offer different drinks to taste. If you know what you want, you can ask for a whole glass though. There is seating outside and indoors, but I prefer in outdoors.

Fantastic service and atmosphere, fantastic wine and cocktail and beer options, and even better…read moreit's a cool stop in Old Town. I love coming here to just get a glass or two for refreshments on a day in Old Town. They have variety for everyone and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Great place for a casual hang/meetup! I recently had their blue sangria and it was SO refreshing and honestly delicious.