Swirl and sip handcrafted reds, whites and rosés from the countryside to San Diego’s urban core. Passionate winemakers welcome guests to their inviting tasting rooms and vineyards in beautiful Temecula Valley and rolling hills of Ramona, while others share their awardwinning artisanal wines and blends in urban spaces throughout the county. During this challenging time, please support these local wineries by shopping online, buying gift cards, or enjoying wine club pick-ups, to-go bottle sales and retail sales. Check each winery’s websites for updated hours and information.

RAMONA: Milagro Winery

18750 Littlepage Road, Ramona • (760) 787-0738 37 map on page 54

Spend an afternoon at this panoramic 110-acre Ramona winery, bottling estate-grown Bordeaux and Italian varietals in an intimate, enchanting setting. Rolling hills and stunning sunsets provide a spectacular backdrop for weddings, private parties and other special events.

Stroll the vineyard, home to an organic farm and fruit and nut orchard, and picnic on Milagro’s patio while taking in sweeping vistas of the Ramona Valley. The winery is currently open for to-go bottles sales, and online orders. The modern and rustic tasting room will be reopened at the earliest opportunity from 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. milagrowinery.com

SAN DIEGO: The Cork & Craft

16990 Via Tazon, San Diego • (858) 618-2463 19 map on page 52

Please your palate at The Cork and Craft, San Diego’s only restaurant, winery and brewery in one. The Rancho Bernardo venue boasts 40 taps and an exclusive wine list, inviting guests to sample some of the best beer and wine from around the world. Food is focused on serving refined plates in a casual environment. Celebrating a special event? The Cork & Craft offers options include small and intimate dinners in its library, social receptions with drinks and appetizers on a semi-private patio, to fully customized multiple-coursed beer and wine-pairing dinners in the beautifully appointed dining room. Open Tuesday - Saturday 12 - 9 p.m., currently closed Sundays & Mondays. thecorkandcraft.com

TEMECULA: Callaway Vineyard & Winery

32720 Rancho California Rd., Temecula • (951) 676-4001 45 map on page 54

517 4th Ave., Ste. 101, San Diego • (619) 478-0899 55 map on page 53

Experience exceptional wine and farm-to-table cuisine paired with stunning views at this award-winning hilltop winery in Temecula. Established in 1969, Callaway is well-known and for good reason: It offers a premium wine selection and a tasting room teeming with happy patrons. Steps away, guests may enjoy fine dining at Meritage while gazing onto expansive vineyards. Walking tours of the lush and beautiful estate are offered at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily. Naturally, Callaway makes for the perfect backdrop for weddings and special occasions, and the winery considers it a pleasure to help you create precious memories. Also enjoy a taste of Temecula at Callaway’s San Diego Gaslamp Quarter location! Sample a flight or glass or buy a bottle to take home. callawaywinery.com [Coupon on page 49]

Cougar Vineyard & Winery 39870 De Portola Rd., Temecula • (951) 491-0825 10 map on page 54

Make tracks to Cougar Vineyard & Winery, specializing in 100 percent estate-grown Italian varietals paired with picturesque views of Temecula Valley. Cougar sits atop a hill overlooking the vineyard, scenic horse farms and the beautiful mountains that surround De Portola Wine Trail. The vineyard not only grows its own grapes and olive trees, but also produces and bottles all its award-winning wines and pure house-made olive oil on site. The 10-acre property on the De Portola Wine Trail features a popular tasting room, Sangio’s Deli, a large barrel room for events, gift shop and more. Besides the bustling tasting room atmosphere, there is plenty of serene outdoor seating on the patio and in their famous row of Adirondack chairs that face the view, and which loyal guests can’t wait to enjoy their favorite wines, sangria or a glass of beer from (that’s right Cougar is one of the few wineries that offer beer to their guests). Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, but subject to change. Please check Cougar’s website for current hours of operation and reservation requirements. cougarvineyards.com [Coupon on page 49]

De Portola Wine Trail

DePortola Rd., Temecula • (855) 398-9463 10 map on page 54

This five-mile stretch of wineries on De Portola Road hosts some of the most scenic views in Temecula, named one of the “Top Ten Wine Travel Destinations of 2019” by Wine Enthusiast. Rich in history, the trail passes through Valle de los Caballos, which translates to The Valley of the Horses; an area surrounded by tranquil horse farms with charming white fences, scattered throughout the rolling hills of this picturesque destination. The elegant but welcoming architecture and lush vineyards of these 10 neighboring wineries, create the perfect country setting for wine tasting with friends, hosting a corporate event or planning the wedding of your dreams. The De Portola Wine Trail association of wineries welcomes you: Cougar Vineyard & Winery, Danza del Sol Winery, Fazeli Cellars, Frangipani Estate Winery, Gershon Bachus Vintners, Leoness Cellars, Masia de la Vinya Winery, Oak Mountain Winery, Robert Renzoni Vineyards & Winery and Somerset Vineyard & Winery. To learn about upcoming events and individual winery information visit DePortolaWineTrail.com

Fazeli Cellars

37320 De Portola Rd., Temecula • (951) 303-3366 10 map on page 54

Behold bold reds, light whites and sweet rosés at this picturesque venue, where “Roots Run Deep.” Modern Moorish architecture and the Shiraz grape as the benchmark varietal combine to honor the Persian ancestry of welcoming owner BJ Fazeli. Dining is enjoyed in a luxurious alfresco setting from a second-floor covered patio overlooking Temecula’s panoramic valley. Savor everything from salads to flatbread from Baba Joon’s Kitchen – the winery’s A-rated Persian-Mediterranean inspired lunch destination. Patrons may also purchase wine flights, a glass or bottle along with their meal. With more than 20 varietals of boutique wines on the menu paired with breathtaking views, the Fazeli experience awes on every level. Weddings and other private events are also unforgettable here. The winery’s own wedding coordinator and executive chef can create an extraordinary custom experience for guests. Open from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. (Hours may change under current circumstances.) fazelicellars.com [Coupon on page 49]