The Hillside Ranch Vineyard Blog — Wine, Vineyard & Tasting Room Stories from Jamul, CA
Our blog offers a behind-the-scenes look at our tasting room, vineyard and winemaking process here in Jamul, San Diego County. From bud break to bottling, we share the changes of the seasons and the stories that shape our small-lot, handcrafted wines.
Tasting room soft open this weekend!
After a lot of planning, building, and more than a few delays, we're finally ready to open the doors to our new tasting room — this Saturday and Sunday, December 27th and 28th, noon to 5pm. We're calling this a soft open, which is a polite way of saying we're still...
A bit about our wines
We grow four varieties on the ranch — Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Pinot Noir, and Syrah — on about two acres of hillside vines in Jamul. We also source Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Riesling from neighboring growers in East County and Dulzura. All of our wines are...
Come Visit Us!
Just 30 minutes from downtown San Diego, Hillside Ranch Vineyard feels worlds away. Nestled in the quiet hills of Jamul, our family-owned winery offers a peaceful, rural escape surrounded by open sky, rolling granite hills, and the calm rhythm of ranch life. We would love to have you come by to enjoy the views, taste our handcrafted wines, and discover one of the hidden gem wineries in the San Diego area.