San Diego Vintners Association Members, June 2009, Photo Courtesy: Dan Clemet, Clear Focus Photography

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Previous Events

• 10-17-09 to 10-19-09:
  The Fifth Annual Oktoberfest in Ramona is Saturday, October 17 thru Sunday, October 18 at the Ramona Outdoor Community Center, 5th & Aqua Lane in Ramona. Festivities include a carnival, games, great food, Bavarian music and dancers, plus an expanded beer and wine garden. For more information call 760.789.1311 or visit www.ramonachamber.com.

• 09-05-09:
  Julian Grape Stomp Festa, Menghini Winery, 1150 Julian Orchards Drive, Julian, CA, 11am - 7pm. More Information at Julian Chamber of Commerce http://www.julianca.com/.

• 06-27-09:
  San Diego County Vintners Association, Annual Summer Barrel Tasting, 1 - 4 p.m., Menghini Winery, 1150 Julian Orchards Drive, Julian, CA. Call for tickets (760) 765-2072
• 06-12 -07-05-09:
  The 2009 San Diego County Fair, Wine Tasting, 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., San Diego, CA
• 05-29 - 05-31-09:
  The 29th Annual Ramona Rodeo, Fred Grand Arena, 421 Aqua Lane, Ramona, CA0
• 5-16-09:
  San Diego County Vintners Association, Associate Member Appreciation BBQ, 6 p.m., Shadow Mountain Winery, 34680 Hwy 79 South, Sunshine Summit, CA
• 05-03-09:
  Vintage Alpine Kiwanis, 1 - 4 p.m., Summers Past Farms, 15602 Olde Hwy 80, Flinn Springs, CA. For more information, visit www.vintagealpine.org.
• 02-10-09:
  Jeremy's on the Hill in Wynola, CA presents Buffalo, Wine and Haute Cuisine.  Jeremy's, local Star B Buffalo Ranch and Pamo Valley Winery will conduct a special, 5-course gourmet dinner event that offers haute cuisine consisting of grass fed bison meat, specifically paired with local fine wine. Jeremy's on the Hill, 6.30pm, 4354 Hwy 78, Wynola, CA. $50 pp. Call (760) 765-1587 for more information.
• 10-17-08 to 10-19-08:
  The Fourth Annual Oktoberfest in Ramona is Friday, October 17 thru Sunday, October 19 at the Ramona Outdoor Community Center, 5th & Aqua Lane in Ramona. Festivities include a carnival, games, great food, Bavarian music and dancers, plus an expanded beer and wine garden. There will also be live performances from the Cash Kings and Tim Flannery.For more information call 760.789.1311 or visit www.ramonachamber.com.
  Hours are as follows:
  Friday, October 17: 5pm - 10pm
  Saturday, October 18: 10am - 10pm
  Sunday, October 19: 11am - 7pm
• 10-17-08 to 10-19-08:
  Camp Hope and Drille Diva's present "Hope on Horseback" benefiting Camp HOPE programs who provide hope and healing for child survivors of domestic violence. Wine tasting, massages and spa treatments, professional lectures, dinner, auction, horse riding performances, music and more. Lake Sutherland, Ramona, CA. For more information visit http://www.camphopesandiego.org/promotions/horseback/Registration_Form.pdf

• 9-13-08 to 09-15-08:
  Ranchita Rocks 2008- San Diego's 2nd Annual "Protect our Communities" Benefit Concert Defeat Sunrise Powerlink. Comedians, 30+ Bands & Dj's, Food, Beer & Wine Tasting, Vendors & More. Camping & RV Access. 36255 Grapevine Canyon Rd, Ranchita, CA. For more information visit www.ranchitarocks.org. 

• 09-06-08:
  Julian Chamber of Commerce Grape Stomp, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Menghini Winery, Julian, CA. Call (760) 765-1857 for more information.  

• 08-09-08:
  “Summer BBQ with the Vintners” Appetizers, desserts and wine tasting. Aug 9th 6 p.m. –9 p.m. $40. Casual attire. Witch Creek Winery, 2 blocks from beach, 2906 Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad, CA. Call (760) 720-7499 for more information.

• 07-13-08:
  2nd Annual Lum Eisenman Ramona Valley Wine Competition Awards Banquet. To honor Lum Eisenman for all he's done for the San Diego County wine industry, to focus on the potential of the Ramona Valley AVA and to provide feed feedback to wineries making quality wines from sourced grapes. Casual attire. Cordiano Winery, 15732 Highland Valley Rd., Ramona Tickets $20. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for info.06-15-08:
  Annual Father's Day Barrel Tasting. Live music, food and wine tasting. $40 prepaid, $45 at door. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Menghini Winery, Julian CA. Call (760) 765-2072 for more information.
• 05/31/08:
  Bonanza Fundraiser Dinner Dance Party. Live band, dinner, wine tasting, silent auction. 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., Fred Grand Arena, 421 Aqua Lane, Ramona, CA. Call (760) 519-1632 for more information.10/12-10/14/07:
  Ramona Chamber of Commerce, Oktoberfest, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Hwy 67 and Highland Valley Rd., Ramona, CA
• 9/28- 9/30-07:
  Ranchita Rocks 2007- San Diego's 1st Annual 'Protect our Communities" Benefit Defeat Sunrise Powerlink. 22 Comedians, 39 Bands, 16 Dj's, Food, Beer & Wine Tasting, Vendors & More. Camping & RV Access. 36255 Grapevine Canyon Rd, Ranchita, CA. For more information visit www.ranchitarocks.org
• 09/01/07:
  Julian Chamber of Commerce Grape Stomp, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Menghini Winery, Julian, CA
• 8-10-07:
  Annual Vintners Dinner - Summer Jazz Night, Jazz, Dinner & Wine Tasting, 6 p.m., Bernardo Winery, 13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte, San Diego, CA, Tickets $75/pp or $140 per couple. Call 760/788-0920 for tickets. Not available at the door.
• 8/02-8/05/07:
  Ramona Chamber of Commerce, Country Fair Days, Thurs. & Fri. 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 12 p.m. - 8 p.m., Fairgrounds @ Aqua Lane and 5th Street in Ramona, CA
• 6-17-07:
  Annual Father's Day Barrel Tasting, Menghini Winery, Julian
• 5/18-5/20/07:
  The 27th Annual Ramona Rodeo, Fred Grand Arena, 421 Aqua Lane, Ramona, CA
• 05/06/07:
  17th Annual Vintage Alpine Kiwanis Wine Tasting, 1 - 4 p.m., Summers Past Farms, 15602 Olde Hwy 80, El Cajon, CA. Call (619) 749-1145 for ticket information.
• 04/21/07:
  San Vicente Valley Club Home and Garden Tour , 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Four fabulous homes in Ramona will be viewed for $10 per person. For tickets, contact Kaaren Thiem at (760) 788-4840. A drawing will be held with 15 baskets containing golf packages, time shares, fine art/crafts, jewelry, tools, bicycle and gear, bottles of cheer and goodies, theme park tickets, etc. The event includes a luncheon and fashion show, bake sale and local wine tasting. Contact Vicki Trimble at (760) 440-0047.
• 03/24/07:
  Temecula Regional Wine Tasting, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Side by side, 15 wine regions - from Baja Mexico to San Diego to Napa to British Columbia - will pour a selection of their best wines representing many of their member wineries. You will have the unique opportunity to speak with regional experts and taste over 100 wines that express the individual characteristics of each appellation. Callaway Vineyard & Winery, 32720 Rancho California Road, Temecula CA. Tickets $58, call (800) 801.9463 for information.
• 10/15/06:
  Turquoise Street Wine Festival, Grape Stomp and Tapas Tasting, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Café Turquoise, 873 Turquoise Street, North Pacific Beach, CA
• 10/7/06:
  Carlsbad Rotary Club, Oktoberfest, 1 p.m. - 10 p.m., Holiday Park, Carlsbad, CA
• 09/31-10/1/06:
  Ramona Chamber of Commerce, Oktoberfest, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Main St., Ramona, CA
• 09/02/06:
  Julian Chamber of Commerce Grape Stomp, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Menghini Winery, Julian, CA
• 8-11-06:
  Summer Jazz Night, Jazz, Dinner & Wine Tasting, 6 p.m., Bernardo Winery, 13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte, San Diego, CA, Tickets $75/pp or $140 per couple. Call 760/788-0920 for tickets. Not available at the door.
• 7-26-06:
  Bead Therapy & Wine Tasting, 5:30 p.m., Mountain Beadworks, 3411 Highway 79, Julian, CA. Bring a project to work on or start a new one. Share and learn, meet new friends, relax, have fun and taste local wines from Pamo Valley Vineyards &Winery in Ramona. Open to all, no reservation or fee required. Potluck snacks and beverages are encouraged. All shoppers get a 15% discount. Call 760/765-3100 for information.
• 6-18-06:
  Annual Barrel Tasting, Menghini Winery, Julian
• 6-17-06:
  The 2006 San Diego County Fair, Wine Tasting, 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., San Diego, CA
• 5-23-06:
  Del Mar Rotary Club's Sunset Soiree, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Del Mar Plaza, Del Mar, CA
• 5-19-06-5-21/06:
  The 26th Annual Ramona Rodeo, Fred Grand Arena, 421 Aqua Lane, Ramona, CA
• 05/7/06:
  Vintage Alpine Kiwanis, 1 - 4 p.m., Summers Past Farms, 15602 Olde Hwy 80, Flinn Springs, CA
• 4-29-06:
  La Mesa Rotary Club's Grape Escape, 6:30 p.m. - 11 p.m., Cottonwood Golf Club, El Cajon, CA
• 3-20-06:
  "California Independent Grocers & Convenience Stores 2nd Annual Beverage Show", Town & Country Resort & Convention Center, San Diego, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• 11-13-05:
  St. Mary's-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church, "Puttin' on the Ritz" Hors d'oeuvres, wine and chocolate extravaganza and "Pennies from Heavan" auction, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m., San Vicente Dr (between 11th & 12th St), Ramona.
• 10-22-05:
  Ramona Chamber of Commerce Business Expo & Community Bazaar, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Kmart Shopping Center
• 10-21-05:
  Camp Pendleton Rotary Club, Charter Night, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., Main Ballroom of the South Mesa Staff NCO Club, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.
• 10-09-05:
  Ramona Chamber of Commerce Oktoberfest, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Charlotte's Antiques 10th & Main St., Ramona
• 9-24-05: Rotary Club of Vista, "Grape Expectations" 4 p.m. - 8 p.m., MoonLight Stage Productions/Amphitheatre, Vista
• 9-03-05: Julian Chamber of Commerce Grape Stomp, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Menghini Winery, Julian