Great staff Beautiful owner…read more Ambiance awesome The wine is fantastic Outdoors is stunning Great hideaway

Volcan Mountain Winery is such a nice little Julian winery with plenty of options to explore. The…read moreladies working there were amazing -- super friendly, welcoming, and really intentional about helping you find something that fits your taste. They make the whole experience feel easy and relaxed. There's a small indoor tasting area and a shaded outdoor picnic‑table setup right in the vineyard. It's a great spot to hang out, listen to the music they have playing, and take in some really pretty views (perfect for snapping a few photos). It's kid‑friendly and dog‑friendly, which makes it an easy stop for groups or families. They also offer apple wine, which was really fun to try for the first time -- something different and very Julian. A simple, friendly, scenic winery that's perfect for a laid‑back tasting day.

The lady who poured for us was nice, and I really like that there is a selection of local beers AND…read morelocal small production wines to taste. However, it's really awkward! It feels like you are tasting in the corner of someone's garage. It's small- very close quarters. And the lady just stands there and looks at you while you taste, like less than 4 feet in front of you because it's so small in there. I can't imagine there being other guests in there at the same time. The wines were an interesting selection, but nothing to knock anyone's socks off. I believe she's open every day, which is really nice considering it gets so busy on the weekends up in Julian.

I consider myself an experienced wine taster and this place was intriguing to me due to the fact…read moreyou could taste beers and ciders as well. This awkward little space wasn't the problem for me. I was served my first flat hard cider serving in a filthy glass. I kindly asked for a clean glass which I was given with an apology. There was food reminents on the tasting counter, so I had to try to avoid putting my arms down. The place was just not clean. I didn't enjoy anything I tasted until I tried their passion fruit sangria. It was quite tasty and refreshing. If you bought the bottle of passion fruit wine, the recipe came with. The pourer was so kind and lovely to talk to, she was the best part of the experience. Unfortunately, I would not revisit this "cellar".

What an amazing place filled with such KIND workers!! The ambiance is so relaxing and very dog…read morefriendly! The sangria and blackberry cider are SO DELICIOUS!! Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a good time!

We discovered this lovely place to sit and have a drink (and bring in snacks if you'd like), where…read morethey make Red Wines, Sangria and have THE most delicious cider that tastes like drinking a crisp sweet apple! We had one cider the first day, two the next, and before leaving Julian returned to take Growlers home :D Needless to say, we were in love with this cider!

Fun fact: this is the second‑oldest winery in San Diego, and you can feel that history the moment…read moreyou arrive. It has this warm, rustic, family‑owned charm -- the kind of place that feels like you're hanging out in someone's backyard rather than at a commercial winery. The owners were incredibly friendly and made us feel like longtime friends. The wine selection is on the smaller side, but that actually fits the vibe -- simple, honest, very them, and totally down‑to‑earth. I love that you can grab a glass and sit wherever you like. The back patio is beautiful: breezy, shaded, and surrounded by nature. Prices were great too. It was a warm day, and the owner recommended the rosé -- great choice. Light, refreshing, and perfect for the weather. Nothing overly fancy or grand here, and honestly that's what makes it special. A sweet, relaxed Julian spot with heart, history, and genuinely kind people.

We were directed to have our picnic at the Menghini Winery, the first winery in Julian. It is quite…read morean eclectic place, with a variety of furniture and lamps and vintage decor inside and out. The building itself is fairly plain from the outside, but inside is so interesting and they have a very large grassy area and deck space to enjoy wine and a picnic lunch. We got a bottle of the Cabernet Sauvignon and it was delicious and hit the spot on a hot summer day. We enjoyed the outdoor space and the hospitality of the staff.

Storum Ranch Cider & Wine was such a fun surprise -- they have a big variety of ciders, apple…read morewines, and traditional wines, so there's truly something for everyone. The host was amazing; we ended up chatting about dogs, wine, cider, and everything in between. Super friendly, down‑to‑earth, and genuinely excited to help us explore. We're still pretty new to cider and weren't sure what we'd like, but she guided each of us through a personalized flight, which was such a thoughtful touch -- and the pricing was amazing. She absolutely nailed our tastes and even introduced us to things we never would've picked on our own. The space is very cool with both indoor and outdoor seating, plenty of room to relax, and lots to try. It's a little outside the main part of town, but so worth the stop. We're already talking about when we can return.

My wife and I have been to Storum Ranch in the past and we love this place…read more It's a little off the beaten path from Julian, but it's well worth the drive. When you park, the building is a little unassuming. However, once you walk in, there's a fantastic little bar where you can order different ciders. We always get a flight to share and bring it outside. They have a sitting area with a pretty view. My wife swears the air is crisper there... It's relaxing. Inside they also have a wonderful selection of infused olive oils and balsamic vinegars. They have tasting cups and crackers to find the one you like. The cherry balsamic is a staple at our household, and we always have a rotation of at least 2 or 3 olive oils from here at any given time. Fantastic!

We are giving this well-maintained, apple orchard, a solid five…read more You know none of the Apple orchard and Julian had a very good season. They pretty much had 50% less apples than they did last year so they were trying very hard to get all these apples into our bags and home safely for our own apple cobbler and apple pie. We were able to fill up three bag bags of apples, small apples, but still very flavorful , Pippin and Jonathan's and some empires .. They do allow service dogs . Super fun activity however we were there on October 4 th Honestly, I think the season would probably be about done by now .. there's plenty to do and Julian. They have dirt parking. And crazy enough they have great music playing throughout the Orchard. We did a little Apple picking a little dancing

It doesn't compare to apple picking in the Midwest and northeast but it does scratch the itch if…read moreyou want to pick apples yourself. $5 admission for each person at $18 for a bag for apples. They estimate that the bag holds 6-7 lbs of apples. When we went they said there were 5 apple varieties but three of them were pretty picked through. This was the 4th day they were open for the season. It is a pretty small apple orchard. That being said, we were able to get a full bag although a lot of apples were small or ones that looked nice only turned out to have wormholes in them. Lots of tossed apples on the ground too. Parking is all in one area now which is better than previous years where there were multiple. Some food and drinks vendors right outside the entrance. They don't sell apple cider or apple cider donuts here sadly.

Stopped in to this new bottle shop and tap room. Open for 3 weeks now they offer Storum Ranch…read moreapple wines, ciders, meads and vinegars. Staff was very friendly and offered little samples and has about 8 to 10 on tap to sample. Nestled in the business district of the NW side of Julian, its a easy stop on the way from Ramona. The main Storum Ranch is only a few miles NE of this location and has thier whole line of products.

I checked this place out for the first time yesterday. It was a nice little spot. It kind of felt…read morethat we had the place all to ourselves as we were the only ones there when we first arrived. I believe he was the owner; but he was very hospitable. They have unique wines infused in whiskey barrels. I had their Chardonnay which had a slight taste of whiskey in it but I thought it was pretty good. I also tried their pepperoni and sausage flat bread which also was pretty tasty. We were greeted by "Whiskey" the cat and as we were told apparently he was a stray and greets everyone as they arrive which was cute. They have misters which helped a lot with the heat.

Planning for birthday is stressful, imagine its your wife's birthday and now imagine it's a…read moremilestone birthday, it was indeed a big choice. Called 20+ Vineyard and put my requirements and was chose Crystal hill as my choice, I am so glad I made that decision. Best wine, amazing scenery, very private, kid friendly, pet friendly most of all sweetest Staff you will ever find. This is the best winery of Ramona by far and exactly what we were looking for. The view is stunning and beautiful view, atmosphere is very relaxing. Wine choices we were excellent, Excellent wine, especially the whiskey barrel wines! Wine Choices: We initially ordered wine flights, double and singles an we choose the below bottles from there. 1. 2016 Stone Lake Merlot 2. 2016 Whiskey Stone Lake Merlot 3. 2019 Malbec Rose 4. 2017 Whiskey Rose They even have food; their flatbread is amazing too. The Staff and owners were very nice, as we were having good time Scott the owner took the kids, around 10 of them to a short hike and showed them around the property and vineyard, kids had good time while adults were drinking up. Meanwhile Kristy engaged the smaller kids. It was all fun and everyone had fun. Special kudos to the lovely bartenders. If you are looking for great wines, amazing views, comfortable atmosphere, great staff, kid friendly, pet friendly, this is the place. We are going back soon