We went to Julian for a quick getaway and we wanted to do a cider tasting. We went to Julian…read morestation and walked past Julian Wine and chocolate, so we ended up stopping in after our cider tasting. They had tastings for local wines, all out of the surrounding vicinity, including San Diego. We just had to do the chocolate pairing as well, and the chocolate is also out of Carlsbad and had so many amazing unique flavors. My favorite being the one with the potato chips. Though I still feel the southern California wines aren't as good as the northern California wines, I'm glad that it's becoming more and more common and I do have to admit that it's improved greatly over the last 10 years. The person who was at the counter of Julian wine and chocolates was super friendly and knowledgeable. The little shop was very inviting and the tasting prices were very reasonable. I highly recommend you stop in and check out some of the Southern California wines.

Lovely hangout, I imagine this place is the place to be in the summer! We shared a burger, which…read morewas yummy and the kitchen was quick on service. We ate outside on a beautiful day. There is a bottle shop inside, so plan on taking some obscure beers home with you. Look forward to next time!

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

On a whim we decided to venture out to Ramona and Julian for the day. I found this Vineyard on…read moreGroupon and decided to try them out. The drive from Riverside County into Ramona was very peaceful and beautiful so the start of it was already in alignment. We were greeted right away by Shelly and her welcoming smile. She went over the tasting and shared with us information about the Brandy they also make onsite. We enjoyed all of the wines and really enjoyed the Brandy's as well. After the tasting my husband had a glass and we sat on the deck just taking in the beautiful views and wonderful weather. As we were getting ready to depart we knew one of those bottles of Brandy needed to go home with us , but very difficult to choose when everything we tasted was very good. So glad we experienced their wines and hospitality!

This was a beautiful winery set back from the road with a large covered patio. We visited on a…read moreweekend and the owner was there too. We did the wine tastings as part of the Ramona Valley Wine Trails event. We did like their wines but really liked their brandy selection.

Can't get enough of this place. All the wines are fantastic. Although the new sparkling ones I had…read morethis last weekend are definitely my new favorite! I love coming in here after going hiking or grabbing some chocolates from across the street! The vibe is spectacular and the locals are great! Special hat off to the musicians this weekend! I was thoroughly impressed I ended up staying for several hours! The owners are fantastic here and it is always such a treat to come up!

This was my first time visiting the Middle Ridge tasting room, and I found it absolutely charming!…read moreWhen you first enter, you are in a local arts and jewelry gallery with not a lot of customers around because they're all in the back enjoying music. There's lots of interesting things to check out in the gallery space and a table set up serving wine and snacks. I had a delicious naked Chardonnay and the rest of my group reported enjoying their beverage selections very much. The scene in the back is where you wanna be with a relaxed atmosphere and nice local music being performed. Really neat spot in a neat little town, I highly recommend checking it out if you're in the area.

We came to Ramona for a Sunday drive and we enjoy the views from this area so much. This winery is…read morenot one of the typical overly decorated and somewhat pretentious places. It's charming in its simplicity (see the photo of the converted shipping van which doubles as the tasting room). It seems like the money is being spent on the grapes and machinery/harvest which pays off in the flavor of the wine. We tried the sampler and took home a bottle of the Ramona Red which was my favorite. Our server, Cato was helpful and let us sit outside and enjoy the scenery as long as we wanted which we appreciated because the views are stunning. Come, relax and enjoy.

Need a break from city life? Now this wine tasting room is undoubtedly one of the most peaceful,…read moreclassy and memorable spots! My partner and I came for our anniversary and the server, Cato, made us feel like family. She celebrated our time together by giving us great recommendations and attentive service. The merlot had delicious notes of honeysuckle, and the chardonnay slushee is a MUST try. The entire place maintains a lovely summer breeze and is shaded. Just discovered a new oasis.... And I'll be back!

We spent the afternoon wine tasting in the foothills of Ramona, CA and chose this winery. Ramona…read moreRanch Vineyard and Winery is seated perfectly in the foothills with incredible views and plenty of outdoor seating. Hillary started us off with '22 Chardonnay Paso Robles AVA that was perfect! For the reds we chose a '20 Estate Tannat, the '22 Montepulciano, the '21 Merlot, and two bottles of the 10 year French Oak Barrels Indulge. We chose to share the tasting (full disclosure, I did much of the tasting) and we went down their list of white and reds. I'm a white lover generally , but these reds were SO good that we chose five of them along with the white. Teri, the owner, is an incredible host and made the wine tasting experience very satisfying and relaxing. Take Hwy 78 towards Julian and you'll find it on the left! Cheers!

We came here yesterday . Nice views . I had the Viognier. And my other party had symphony a sweet…read morewine. We were welcome and sat inside . It was a bit chilly outside

10000% recommend! Came right on the dot of scheduled!…read moreDressed so fun with an amazing personality! Set up fast and made it sooo cute! As for the tasting- we all learned more from him than we ever had and in such a fun exciting way = such a great teacher! (Also told us about him and his exciting life which was so fun.... He has some very fun story's to tell ;) Overall amazing experience and worth every freaking penny!

This was the best wine tasting I've ever done! Adam came to our Airbnb with six wines for us to…read moretaste. He was very professional, fun and knowledgeable about all things wine. He's also a great storyteller! This was a group of six in Palm Springs on a Sunday afternoon. He also brought crackers and water plus many decorations, such as a table cloth and backdrop to set the scene. He was very open to questions and had great answers for all of our inquiries. If you're looking to do a private wine tasting, you should definitely book him!

Great views and service but bad wines and bad prices. Would pass. It's attached to a hotel.read more

Seven (7) Tasting Flights available ranging from $29 - $99 (see my pics)…read more Beautiful, upscale tasting room located just off the Thompson Hotel's lobby in downtown Palm Springs. Valet parking is available for $10. WINE & FOOD: Vanessa poured for us and was an excellent host and wine educator. She greeted us with a complimentary pour of their 2024 Walt Rosé of Pinot Noir before delving into our wine background, experience, and explaining the various flights. She took the time to get to know us and made excellent recommendations. My wife and I shared the L'Amour de Blancs flight ($29), the Elegant Expressions flight ($59), and the Taste of Terroir flight ($99). Each flight consisted of three generous pours, and as we went through, Vanessa even poured a few extra Pinot Noirs she knew we'd enjoy. The wines are extremely well-made and quite elegant, offering a good balance of acidity, tannins, and flavors. Along with the wines, we also tried several items off their Savory Bites menu: Marinated Olives & Nuts ($10), Soppressata Croquettes ($15), Wild Mushroom Pâté & Black Truffle ($18), and the Duck Confit Crostini ($18). Everything was delicious and for those who might be unsure, the menu offers wine paring suggestions so you can't go wrong. We had an excellent, leisurely experience and enjoyed it so much, that we became members. Membership offers discounts on wine, food, and merchandise, and even a discount at the fine dining restaurant located on the second floor of the hotel. We're excited to be new members and look forward to many more adventures at this Hall Wines location.