Southern California
North County, San Diego
A curated guide to North County wineries
26 featured wineries · 10-page PDF guide
Download the free PDF guideRolling hills near the coast
Inland from the beaches of Carlsbad and Oceanside, North County's rolling hills around Escondido, Fallbrook, Vista and Poway are dotted with avocado groves, ranches and small vineyards.
The San Pasqual Valley near Escondido was one of the first wine appellations designated in the United States. Today North County wineries range from hillside estates to small tasting rooms.
At a glance
- Signature wines
- Warm-climate varieties such as Rhône and Italian grapes
- Getting there
- Interstate 15 and Highway 78 in northern San Diego County
- When to go
- Year-round; spring and autumn are especially pleasant
- Plan ahead
- Many wineries open primarily on weekends
The 26 featured wineries
- Altipiano Vineyard and WineryEscondido
- Bastians VineyardsEscondido
- Beach House WineryOceanside
- Beach House WineryFallbrook
- Belle Marie WineryEscondido
- Bernardo WineryPoway
- Cheval WineryEscondido
- Cordiano WineryEscondido
- Effenberger VineyardsEscondido
- Fallbrook WineryFallbrook
- Forgotten BarrelEscondido
- Highland Valley VineyardsEscondido
- Hilltop WineryValley Center
- Hungry Hawk Vineyards & WineryEscondido
- J Brix WinesSan Marcos
- J Brix WinesCarlsbad
- Mia Marie VineyardsEscondido
- Monserate WineryFallbrook
- Myrtle Creek VineyardsFallbrook
- Orfila VineyardsEscondido
- Propaganda Wine Co.Vista
- Rancho Guejito VineyardEscondido
- Sblendorio WineryFallbrook
- Sunshine Mountain VineyardSan Marcos
- Triple B RanchesValley Center
- ZXQ VineyardsEscondido
Full details for each winery are in the free PDF guide.
Data: California ABC & TTB public records
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