My friend and I visited on Sunday and it was absolutely lovely! The atmosphere was serene and although it was a windy day it still felt very comfortable to be outside in the ambiance they provide. All the wines were very tasty with our favorite being the white Bellatrix. They served crackers and cheese and fruits and it paired perfectly. Loved that people can bring their dogs there and we got to pet a couple of very good boys lol. There was also a cool cat hanging out who greeted us upon our arrival. Cole and the lovely young lady with the beautiful eye lashes were just awesome. They also had live music which tied it all together so perfectly! I'll definitely return next time I'm in Ramona. read more

Great place for wine tasting. The service is amazing and the wine is fabulous. They also have a cheese ball platter that is really yummy, gourmet, and inexpensive. Jacques and Susanne are amazing hosts. Susanne is the owner and wine maker and as a wine aficionado, I am blown away at her wine making ability (rivaling UC Davis wine makers). This is the best wine we have had in Southern California. That's saying something! read more

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Enjoyed our experience here yesterday. Very welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. The wines were very good. As good as many central coast wines we normally drink. They made our friend's birthday special. read more

" Very Good Wines, Snacks, & Hospitality " Vineyard Grant James is named after the winemakers son. We enjoyed their shade covered Italian inspired patio, the views of the grape vines, and their awesome wines. The winery is located in a beautiful part of Ramona, and the views are gorgeous. The owners came out and personally welcomed us with bread and oil and wine vinegar. They made us feel like special guests and explained their philosophy on producing wines. The bottle of Aquarius which is a Grenache-Syrah blend, that was irresistible, was our favorite drink of the day. It's the warm, family, friendly feeling, with a beautiful vineyard and great wine, that make this winery special. The service was wonderful - I highly recommend trying this spot and I know we will be going back ASAP. read more

We hit several wineries in this 'up & coming' wine area. This was our favorite because of the setting and the view. Ahhh. It's small but impressive at the same te. I really like their whites--but others in our group preferred the reds. But we all thought it was impressive how so much of what they've built is with reclaimed materials that would've ended up in the landfill except they turned it into something beautiful. Be sure to ask about that. And finally...we appreciated the free, ice cold water on a hot summer day of wine tasting. We'll be back. read more

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Awesome place! So much potential! The owner was out here talking to us and all of the wines were delicious. No complaints what so ever! The phoenix wine is delicious and I will definitely be coming back soon. read more

Couldn't ask for a better venue. Wine, atmosphere and owners couldn't be beat. Why visit anywhere else?

Definitely one of the best wineries in Ramona! Kind and friendly personnel, exceptional wines, beautiful grounds. The only disappointing item is the portable bathroom...disgusting. read more

First time visiting wineries in the Ramona area. Usually go to Temecula or Santa Ynez valley for tastings. Used a coupon we got on one of the various websites for tasting for 4 people plus a bottle of wine of your choice. This winery was pretty easy to find, a bit of a ways out. I would call it a bit rustic. It is all outside, including the port a johns (but they were very clean and large). They do have shade coverings and the patio was comfortable. They even had 2 "house cats" named Bad Cat 1 and Bad Cat 2 - cute. Owners and servers were very nice. Some limited food options, though we ate before we came. They also served you some bread samples, olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette. They had a sweeter white, that I did not care for. All the labels were cool and the names of the wines cute/interesting. Basically the wine left something to be desired. Out of the 4 tastes, there was only one that I thought was decent and that is the bottle we choose. The views from the patio are lovely. It was a bit warm when we were there, but there was a nice breeze to keep it a bit cooler. They do have some nice sounding wine maker dinners (with hopefully better wines) that take place on the patio, in the vineyard, etc. Sounds nice. Not a bad place, but I hope the wine gets better. Frankly, for a newer winery, I thought the prices might be a bit cheaper. I can get cheaper bottle prices in Temecula from better places. read more

A wonderful family-owned winery with outdoor seating. Jacques is the co-owner and the wine server. He was very welcoming and a great conversationalist on wine from different parts of the world. A tasting is $10 a person for six tastings. They currently have one white and five reds for the tasting. There is a Groupon available for two person with 40% ($12) off a tasting and 50% for a four person ($20) tasting. I told Jacque that my wife loves Petite Syrah and Merlots. He offered my wife a sample of each wine on the house. We were also lucky to try their club members only wine "Phoenix". Recommend printing out your Groupon prior to going to the winery. Cell service is bad. All of their wines are blends. My wife loved their Volantis and I enjoyed the Phoenix. We joined their wine club. The wine club is a quarterly pick-up and you can choose to pick up 2, 4, or 6 bottles a quarter. read more

A wonderful way to spend the afternoon. This is a beautiful place to bring a picnic and enjoy their wonderful wines. Music on the patio was an added pleasure. The owners were fun to be with and talk to! read more

Beautiful setting and enjoyable wine. However, the best part was the owners, who were the lovliest, most generous and gracious hosts. Thank you for taking such good care of us, as well as my dog! :-) read more

Me and my friend had the most valuable experience in our Life at this vineyard !! While we were travelling , expecting great and new discoveries, we did our way from the desert until their winery. ( that was decided meticouosly as per the reviews) they were closed, but Still the owner came to us with a grateful gesture of welcoming. Suzan was an impressived workharder woman who came to us on the first way. The wine was delicious. On my part my best was the Phoenix. I Knew that I was coming back in Canada in fall season and that this wine would be a great plus to any " mijoté " or " tagine " . And that was it !!!! We were so welcomed that we Stayed the whole Evening with them. Thanks for everythign again :) Esther and Chantal who did not have wifi ! ( Suzan you Will remember: last september ;) thank you again for everything ) read more

This is definitely my favorite winery in San Diego County. They have a really beautiful tasting patio with a view of the whole vineyard. Super dog friendly-they gave my dog his own glass of water and a special treat too! I love the small business, family-owned feel. I live in La Jolla and will definitely be coming to Ramona for wine tasting rather than other parts of San Diego in the future. Such a treat! read more

Wonderful Vineyard!!! I was trained as a sommelier in Northern Italy and I must say that the wines from this young winery are near perfection ( what they have achieved in 8yrs takes many wineries a few decades). I highly recommend their Super Tuscan which should be put into a competition! My Favorite Winery in Southern California!!! read more

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The wine was excellent and the service even better. The owners are exceptionally attentive, inviting, and personable. The girls just found a new spot for play dates! read more

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What a pretty, pretty place!!! I and 2 girlfriends stopped by the other day and just loved it! Jacques was so charming and cordial! The informality is endearing: We were introduced to all of the dogs and cats as well, And the wine was beautifully presented and so delicious! Do not miss this charming, darling little place! We know we'll be back for sure!! read more

I really enjoyed the wine and ambience here. The Aries and Aquarius were my favorite wines, but they have a nice Blush here too. Barbara was running the patio, set a nice area aside for my group of 30, gave us all about 6 tastings which were comped with bottles, and set us up with a great caterer (Something Delicious). Very enjoyable time. read more

I had the wine at a friends house recently. Even though I have not made it out there for a tasting yet, I really liked what I tasted. It was a robust red that was delicious. I know the owners and would expect nothing less. Glad to see their wines have turned out to be such winners. Kudos to Jacques and Suzanne! read more

My husband and I come here all the time! I even threw him a surprise birthday here with about 20 people and everyone loved it! We love the wine, and we get a bottle of Bellatrix every time we go. The staff is always so friendly and the atmosphere is amazing! Don't be alarmed by the dog/dogs that run up to you when you get out of your car! Sometimes they bark, but they are very friendly, even with kids! read more

Probably our favorite winery in Ramona. Super hospitable and delicious wines. Great combination of classics and blends. Will always be our go-to read more

Great winery! Family owned and the wines were ALL amazing! Great whites and fabulous reds. :) loved it Sarah was a great winetender! Thank you!!! read more

Instead of box chocolates, I took my BF to Vineyard Grant James. I used the Groupon deal. You get a taste of each wine. Their wines are really good! BF and I especially like Phoenix wine. It was just released last month. They are a newbie so their wines are a bit pricey but they are worth it. Phoenix wine isn't on their wine list yet. I also used a Yelp coupon, a $10 for a $20 deal. I bought a bottle of Phoenix wine. They even gave us 2 wine glasses so we could pour ourselves some wine while we linger our visit there and re-cork it for us. I also ordered a cheese ball. It comes with a plate of crackers, cheese ball and small bowl of olives. After the Yelp coupon, I only paid $5 and some cents. It was a such a deal! They gave us a coupon for 2 for 1 wine tasting for our next visit. We will definitely go back there again. We love the drive on the winding country back roads and the scenery. It was a very relaxing and a beautiful nice day there. P.S. There was service there for phones. read more

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Had such a wonderful time wine tasting the delicious wines while enjoying lovely views. Also had the chance to meet the kind and welcoming owners--such a great experience! read more

LOVE THIS WINERY!!! I've lived in Ramona for 4 years and silly me, it was my first wine tour in the area. This was my favorite winery of all the ones I visited. Not only is it absolutely gorgeous, the owners and workers are incredibly sweet and their wines are DELICIOUS! I used to work in a steak house and also did wine sales for a bit so trust me when I say that their wine is amazing! This place will always be my number 1 spot in Ramona!!! read more

Really enjoyed my first visit to Grant James and the relax atmosphere. It took me back to somewhere in the Tuscan hills! The wines were amazing and the owners were very hospitable. Would definitely go back for a sip or two! read more

Beautiful views, amazing wine, and great service at this winery. The man working here has very nice and informative. the wine was so good. You can even bring you own food for a picnic. They also have cheese plates available. This would be a great place for a date. We even decided to join the wine club. I highly recommend this awesome place. read more

Beautiful winery tucked in the quiet hills of Ramona- Jacques and Susanne the owners, were so hospitable! Generous pours of their delicious wine, a lovely cheese platter and conversation that created a personal, welcoming and intimate experience for my friends and I. We look forward to going back! read more

This is a beautiful location with an extremely cordial atmosphere. It is a joy to spend time here. And, yes, the wines are superb.

Love this vineyard AND the wine! Some of the best I have ever tasted!! Suzanne was most interesting and a very talented winemaker! We are going back tomorrow! read more

I came here using a Groupon with my husband and baby. We don't know anything about wine to be honest, but thought it sounded like a fun thing to go do. Right away everyone made us feel welcome and were super friendly. They chatted with us and played with our baby. The patio was cute and we had a great time sipping their tasty wines. We also ordered their delicious cheeseball with crackers snack. We decided to buy a bottle of wine and when we got home to our disappointment about 1/3 had spilled out! The foil was still intact so then we opened it and it was oddly missing a cork. It was more than what we were used to spending on a bottle of wine, so I called them to let them know what happened. They mailed out a replacement which I really appreciated. Overall great place and it should definitely be a stop on a everyone's list. The drive is even fun in my opinion. read more

This winery is a must-go-to! Trust me, you will find it a beautiful and enjoyable experience with the absolute best, most gracious and generous hosts of any winery I have ever been. We are frequent winery patrons and while we have been to many great wineries, this place really has great all around ambience. If you are looking for wines for people just getting into wine tasting or looking for some great blends, this is your place! read more

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The first stars are so true!!!!! Best Winery in Ramona! I am not the type person that writes reviews but this winery is amazing! Please stop by, the wine is amazing and the people of the chart!! read more

New find in Ramona. Owners were lovely, the wines were nice. Quite a large tasting menu. When finished with actual tastings, they came around with several bottles to see if there was one we'd like to try again. Loved it! read more

From the owners to all the staff always friendly and personable. I have taken a few of my family and friends there and they all agree. The wine is delish and they always have something to either buy or free cracker/pretzel mix. Can't wait for my next trip there. Also being a club member you get terrific discounts when I go and whoever is with me. Cheers read more

What an amazing family owned vineyard. We were driving to Julian, saw the cute outdoor tasting area and flipped a uturn. Delicious wine and generous hosts. They've only been open for 6 months but you can tell they're extremely passionate and knowledgeable about the business. What a great local gem! We are excited to open the 5 blend red we purchased. Thanks for a fun evening! read more

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Amazing time! Susana was amazing. Very welcoming and friendly and knows her stuff. She made sure that we got a good deal on our wine and was very helpful. The ambiance was wonderful and service was impeccable. read more

Truly the BEST wine I've had - smooth with a great finish. Delicious! The family is so kind, the wine was incredible and I felt like I was in a little piece of paradise. read more

This winery is a breath of fresh air. Lovely, quaint, friendly service, and great tasting wine. They also have live music which is super fun especially a cute older couple that does it together. Definitely coming back! read more

Love the outdoor sitting here and the wine! The seating area allows you to interact with others. Blankets are available on the chillier days. Fun place to celebrate a birthday. Pets are also welcome. read more