Friendly owner. The wine is very good and although the vineyard is small, it's a great place to…read moreorder wine and support a small business!

Love meeting the owner and getting to know his process!!…read more Very personal and great wine

Friends dragged me out to go wine tasting for the first time. Glad I joined them. Eric was very…read morewelcoming and friendly. He taught us so many things about the wine making business. Definitely recommend coming out here to visit. Thank you Eric for your time and hospitality. We really enjoyed the tour and tasting.

Very informative! They owner has a passion for wine I personally learned a lot. The views are…read moreamazing.

We stopped by Belle Marie Winery an hour before close on a Tuesday. Located right off of Champagne…read moreBlvd. (I kid you not) in Escondido, this is one of many wineries in the area. We easily found parking in their complimentary lot. Ambiance (4.5/5): This is one of the things that make wineries great... the scenic views. While they have a tasting room inside, your best option is to sit outside on the small yet charming patio. The best part is that you'll enjoy the mountains in the background as you sip on your vino. Service (4.5/5): We ordered a bottle of wine about 10 minutes before close. One of the owners was nice enough to allow us to stay outside on the patio way past closing time. He said we could stay as long as we wanted. That's the type of service you rarely see at drinking holes these days. Food (N/A): They had various snacks to purchase and you can also add chocolates with wine flights but we were on a liquid diet. Drinks (4/5): If you're interested in doing a wine tasting, they have both a red and white option. The prices are affordable (especially by California standards) for both flights and if you'd like to purchase bottles of wine for enjoying there or to take home. I did the red flight. They serve it to you on a cutting board of sorts with a piece of paper giving you a short description of each wine. From there, we had a bottle of sauvignon blanc. I didn't take any wine home, but you can get a discount if you buy in bulk. One last thing that made Belle Marie an awesome winery is that it was one of the few open on a Tuesday in the area. A lot of them are open on the weekends only or Wednesday-Sunday or Thursday-Sunday. Belle Marie delivered on the only day we could stop by. For that, I'm grateful!

What a cute little winery! The outdoor space is spacious, dog-friendly, and absolutely beautiful…read morewith the castle backdrop. As for the wine, the flights were limited to just a choice of all-white or all-red. I got the red flight and was hoping for some bolder flavors, but perhaps they are better known for their whites? The ladies I was with said they really enjoyed the white wines!

Great wine selections and the staff is great. Located inside CoLab Public House, it's a great place…read moreto relax and hang out, especially if there is a band playing. We are regulars here and enjoy their wine club. They have the most amazing reds!

Nice wines and I love the wine glasses they use. They have an Alexander Valley Cabernet which is…read moresuperb! I always enjoy their wine when I am visiting Colab. We have also purchased some to take home which did not disappoint.

Total slam dunk for a Sunday afternoon! This quiet neighborhood gem has monthly paint nights and…read moreis extremely comfortable and cozy allowing dogs. Highly recommend the pizza! The crust is absolutely perfectly cooked and very fresh basil, arugula and sausage toppings absolutely drive the flavor home. Combine with a few glasses of wine and you have yourself pretty much the perfect weekend getaway! Highly recommend.

Burtech Winery is truly a hidden gem and one of my absolute favorite places to unwind. As a member,…read moreI get to enjoy all the little extras that make this place so special--from their incredible selection of reds and whites to their refreshing (and dangerously delicious) wine slushies. The atmosphere is always welcoming and fun, with great live music that sets the perfect vibe whether you're there for a relaxing afternoon or a lively evening. They also host creative events like monthly paint nights, which make it more than just a winery--it's a place to connect, create, and make memories. The staff is friendly, the wine is consistently fantastic, and there's always something new and exciting happening. Burtech isn't just a winery, it's an experience--and one I can't recommend highly enough.

This is a must visit winery! You can take your own charcuterie board and buy your wine! It's a…read morefeeling of being in Tuscany without being in Tuscany. We went for Mother's Day brunch and I wasn't disappointed. So fun and family friendly.

What an AMAZING experience thanks to Ashley! She went above and beyond to ensure we were taken care…read moreof. Cheval is a hidden gem and well worth the drive instead of going to Temecula. Ashley gave each of us a personalized experience, tailored to our taste palette. It's a beautiful winery nestled in a quiet area, with a few animals on the property as well. The are not open daily - be sure to refer to their website or Instagram for business hours. Thank you for such a remarkable experience Ashley!

I just got back from an afternoon at the Forgotten Barrel Winery. What an amazing time we had. No…read moreonly so they have a wide choice of wines to choose from, by the glass and by the bottle, but the prices are reasonable. They also offer tasting menus, so you get healthy pours of different wines to try. They also offer some premade food for sale, charcuteries, hummus, crackers, cheeses. Plus there's a food truck that sells amazing burgers starting at 3. While we were there, there was live music being played in the Central courtyard. Guests could sit on their provided seating under a large shaded tree and some had their small dogs with them on leash. Because we were a medium size group and had made a reservation, we were placed in a separate room with plenty of inside and outside covered seating. The winemaker even gave us a tour of the facilities. Showing is the process from the grapes, to the hopper and ending with the barrels where they age. It's definitely worth driving out to visit this beautiful winery in Escondido.

A friend was having a gathering here recently and invited us to join. I have been hearing about…read moreForgotten Barrel for a few years now, but I assumed it was pretty far out there in Escondido. I was wrong. It's not far off the 15 freeway in a small unassuming neighborhood. If you didn't know it was there you would never discover it. We arrived and took the last spot in the front parking lot. There is another parking lot, it seems like there's plenty of parking around. We found our party in a courtyard next to the tasting room. There was plenty of seating and tables for everyone, and it was sectioned off from the rest (if you need a private area). We went in the tasting room and tasted several wines before deciding. The staff were friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about their wines. After we got our wine, we decided to walk the property. It's a very quaint, unique piece of property with old buildings and new ones made to look old (bathrooms). You can walk through the vineyards and there are various areas where you could have parties. There is a barn, which is beautifully decorated and lit inside. It would be perfect for a wedding reception or any other type of party. There are several areas where you could put multiple groups of people or use the whole facility for a giant party. When we were there, there was live music. The band was really good and we enjoyed sitting under the umbrellas and trees while listening. There was also a pizza food truck whilst we were there. I ordered a pepperoni pizza and they delivered it to where we were sitting. I shared it and we all enjoyed a slice. I can't believe I didn't know this existed here before, but I'm so glad to have discovered it. I will definitely come back and bring friends. It's just the perfect little spot to spend some time. Maybe listen to some music, eat some food and drink some wine.

Such a chill and local winery that's easy to walk into and be seated immediately. They have a…read morewonderful and delicious selection of wines, but I really loved their 2019 Costa Azul Clement Hills Tempranillo. Definitely a smooth treat. Great ambiance and service too!

Nice little winery located just a block or so from the heart of carlsbad village. This place is…read moresmall but has a really nice selection of reds! The seating is very well done and they have a TV for sports. Good place to grab a drink before dinner in the village.