by Hillside Ranch Vineyard | Apr 1, 2026 | Our wines
If you’ve never heard of orange wine, you’re not alone. It’s one of the more misunderstood terms in the wine world — and no, it’s not made from oranges. Orange wine is a white wine made like a red. The difference comes down to one thing: skin...
by Hillside Ranch Vineyard | Mar 23, 2026 | Highway 94 Wineries, Our wines, Vineyard
If you didn’t know San Diego had wine country, you’re not alone. Most people don’t — and that’s exactly what makes it worth the trip. Hillside Ranch Vineyard sits in the hills of Jamul, about 25 minutes east of downtown San Diego. We’re...
by Hillside Ranch Vineyard | Mar 19, 2026 | Vineyard
We finished pruning in February, and right on cue — actually, a bit ahead of cue — the vines are waking up. Bud break has arrived at Hillside Ranch Vineyard, and it’s earlier than usual thanks to the stretch of unseasonably warm weather we’ve been...
by Hillside Ranch Vineyard | Feb 28, 2026 | Vineyard
It’s always tricky to decide when to prune the vines. Too early and you risk frost damage. Too late and the plant wastes energy on growth that’s just going to get cut anyway. The unseasonably warm winter has our plants waking from dormancy earlier than...
by Hillside Ranch Vineyard | Jan 15, 2026 | Winemaking
We spent two days this week bottling our 2025 white wines and Rosé — all hands on deck with help from friends and family. 2,450 bottles, 204 cases. In addition to our usual lineup of Sauvignon Blanc, wild-ferment Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, and Rosé of Syrah, this year...
