Wine tasted good and the service was super friendly. Right on the main street in old Poway. They…read morehave a good amount of both indoor and outdoor seating. When we came on a Sat around 3 there were a few groups there but not too busy. I got a glass of red and my partner got the wine slushie. The lady helping us let me try a couple options before I got a glass. Prices were fair. $15 for my glass and $13 for the wine slushie. The only negative was that later that night I got a huge headache. Which doesn't usually happen when I drink wine. So not sure if something about how they make their wine impacted it.

Tastings: Flight of 5 wines, Whites $13, Mixed $14, and Reds $15. Wines by the glass (white or red)…read more$13, Specialty wines $13-$16 (prices as of 8/19/23) First time visiting this intimate, rustic wine tasting room and production facility in Poway. Tristan poured for us and was a very gracious host and extremely knowledgeable about their wines. They have a nice selection of whites, reds, dessert wines, Sangria, and refreshing slushies. Their fruit is sourced primarily from California, and they make a little bit of everything. IMO, the white wines tend to be a little lighter bodied, crisp, with little time on oak. The reds were a little lighter bodied than what we usually prefer, but well made. The two "dessert" wines were outstanding. Wine tasting is very subjective, so you should definitely give it a try for yourself. They don't have food, however there are several local food vendors that will either deliver or you can pick up and eat there. The inside tasting room is not huge, but they have a large outdoor patio with wonderful views of Old Poway Park and the sunset. They're open later than most wineries, so that's a perk as well. Definitely worth a visit when you're in the area.

You seriously HAVE to check this place out. The wine is so unique and so good that I'm still…read morethinking about it weeks later. The food is just as impressive, everything tasted flavorful and high quality. The service was also top notch! We hosted a wine tasting and bites event here for our alumni group and it ended up being one of our favorite events we've done. They set us up on the private patio, turned on the TVs so we could play themed videos, and even changed the string lights to match our school colors. The level of thoughtfulness really stood out. The salad, veggie plate, and french fries were all amazing and they also have gluten free flatbreads that were incredible. Every time food came out, they made sure to call out any dietary notes, which we really appreciated. I've already been telling friends they need to go try it, and I'll definitely be buying a few bottles as gifts this year. It's that good. Perfect spot for date night, happy hour, birthdays, or any kind of get together or event.

We live close to this restaurant. The previous restaurant at the location was called the Barrel…read moreRoom, and it was a good restaurant, great wine, great food, good service. This one doesn't even come close to it. The service personnel obviously lacked training. The tables lacked the basics, not even salt and pepper, although the water sevice was served in cold bottles and glasses, which was a good touch. The menu was limited, best for luch. My wife ordered a salad, which was average. I ordered a chicked pesto sandwich wich was pre-heated, and did not taste fresh at all. It was barely warm. We ordered focacia bread that was served with some garlic cream. The food presentation was amateurish. We did not finish our food and promptly left the restaurant.

I have a vineyard not far from Bernardo Winery, and Ross purchases my Petite Sirah, Sangiovese and…read moreMalbec grapes. It is a wonderful relationship and a terrific experience to be associated with the winery. My wife and I enjoy the wine crafted from our grapes, dinners at the winery and special events on many occasions. We are blessed by this journey! @BearingFruitVineyard

Bernardo winery is a cute little place. It would be much more enjoyable if we could bring our dog…read more Unlike other wineries that are dog friendly. This place is not that special . Some of the shops are very cute . But they are kind of precious and not really something you would want to shop at unless you were buying a gift for somebody and don't mind overpaying. Since this is a free country and this is private property, I understand they choose to say no pets and we choose to spend our money elsewhere.

We live near this winery and it is the only place I can find my FAVORITE wine. I refuse to say…read morewhich wine it is because then it will sell out! I have turned all my friend's onto it & I am so thankful to have such nice & kind people running this winery. They have always been so generous with their pours & they have always figured out a way for me to get my hands on my favorite wine. I also visit this winery when my family participates as a vendor during their craft/vendor fairs a couple times a year. I bring my daughter with me & sometimes a friend of hers & we always have a really great time. I have been here several times, well, more than several times. Though I am not a member, I sure feel treated like I am a member. I have attended & held fundraisers here & I have been here for live music or just a quiet place to have girlfriend talk. I love that there are different things happening different days, but it isn't overwhelming like other wineries that get so incredibly busy that they lose their charm completely. I appreciate Koi Zen for the zen it brings me. I would 10/10 recommend if you are looking for a place to enjoy wine with friends and/or family. Looking forward to my next visit, even though I just walked out with 3 bottles of my favorite wine tonight! Lisa & Darius & their staff are all great & deserve all the kudos. They all work really hard. With love, The birthday girl

This local winery has very good red wines and they have events and classes every week. Glad to have…read morea place like this in the Carmel Mountain area.

This winery is very beautiful! Me and a couple friends went for the first time today! Even though…read moreit was 94° out - there's plenty of shade that allows for a great breeze and it is very relaxing! There is a beautiful pond down below, tons of seating, and a cute shaded gazebo you can even rent out. You can also bring in your own food, but they do have a choice selection of snacks and drinks in the refrigerator inside - which is also air conditioned and very nice....not to mention dog friendly! And let me just tell you about how cute Sandy is! If you're in Ramona, you've gotta check this place out. It's warm inviting and delicious. Don't forget to try their sangria. It is the best!

Beautiful place!!!! Loved the lake, the wine, the ducks, the…read moreserenity. Great place to relax! Didn't order food, cant wait to go back!

Woah!!!! Banger alert!!!…read more Got a flight and partook in the food too. Its a menu and sort of fine-dining feel (and pricing) to it. Luckily, the mussels were absolutely aces and the beer I tried was JAWDROPPING. Their lighter selections were so well done and unique. Alter Reality and Abnormally German are a MUST!!! Balanced sweetness, pilsner goodness. Their Hazy, American IPA were very reminiscent of old Burgeon, like a supercitrus but still good. Its close to my house and I should come more often, I had tried their beers before but never been to the location. If you still go to Stone, then its time to step it up and go here. The ambiance is legit. Customer service was good too.

I just went to Abnormal today with my Beer buddies, a group of about a dozen of us that hit a local…read morebrewery every Thursday. The good: The staff was great, pleasant, professional and helpful. The offering of beers wasn't great, but was adequate. The outdoor seating area was OK, but the shade cloth was so worn as to provide little to no shade at all. The bad: The seats are incredibly uncomfortable, we hated them. BUT, saving the worst until last, today there was 11 of us. To avoid any ongoing hassles we always run and pay our own tab. On each of our bills there was a 20% charge for "Large Group" plus another 4% just labelled "Surcharge". We have collectively visited at least 20 breweries in the San Diego area and have never been hit with this kind of a charge. In paying my bill I noted to my server that I saw the "Large Group" charge on the tab. The server told me that particular charge "goes to the house" and if I wanted to tip the server I had to put an additional tip on the line provided on the receipt. So, if you want to tip your server at this place you're going to be getting close to a total of 50% tip on your bill. We have several breweries that we visit repeatedly, Abnormal will not be one of those. We all agreed that we are done with Abnormal brewery.

What a fantastic hidden little spot! The service was fantastic with great recommendations. The view…read moreoff the patio is phenomenal. You can bring in your own food to enjoy with your wine.

My friends and I visited Sky Valley yesterday, and had ourselves such a lovely time! The wine was…read morefabulous! Our favorites were the aborino, the 2020 Sangiovese and the Syrah, but they were all delicious! There was not one wine I didn't enjoy out of all of the 5 tastings! The German chocolate that came with the dessert wine was the perfect complement to the end of the tasting! The patio was so quaint and relaxing, with beautiful views that paired perfectly with the wine. We already can't wait to return!

Our group had a great experience at Mermaid Valley. Started off with a warm welcome from the…read morepersonable winemaker and he was great throughout our wine tasting. We never felt rushed and pacing was perfect. We sat inside as we had a large group and the high table worked for us. But we still had a lovely view of the vineyard. This is a small family run business. It was very laid back and service was great. We love their wines. That's the reason we came and will return again. Each one of us bought a bottle or two to take home.

I'm kind of surprised there's not a lot of reviews on this place but it's nice . We a bottle of…read moreViognier . They have a stunning view of the valley . The place is on the smaller side. I think the owner helped us. She was pleasant. The day we were there the power went out. It was ok we were leaving anyway . They are dog friendly.

Came here to celebrate father's day, got three flights with my family and three bottles to go. The…read moreowner was really knowledgeable, & gave recommendations along the way. Everyone should come give them a visit, really peaceful place with amazing wine & views!

Everything was amazing for my wedding celebration, the owners were welcoming and entertaining!!!read more

Cute shops, from gift shops to wine boutique related items, to clothing all the stores are adorable…read moreand with affordable prices. There is always a good excuse to visit the stores when at the Rancho Bernardo winery but particularly during the holidays the whole winery including the shops transform into a winter wonderland for Christmas. I love it, super animated and family friendly. There are gifts for all!

The shops here are really cute! They blend nicely with the winery and add to the experience. Some…read morecan be a little on the pricier side but I feel like that's to be expected. One of my favorites is the coffee shop!