Love the Wine You’re With – Wine Tasting in San Diego

Craft beer isn’t the only option for those individuals who seek to enjoy a fine beverage in San Diego. Wine tasting is closer than you think. Urban Wineries are popping up all over San Diego, housing wine from up north in Temecula to down south in Mexico’s Guadalupe Valley. Most San Diego wineries are small, family-owned facilities who offer tours and tastings to guests eager to learn of the history and art of each property.

Callaway Vineyard & Winery

Escape to Callaway Winery’s tasting room in the heart of San Diego’s Gaslamp District. With the main vineyard located one hour north in Temecula, the San Diego tasting room is the ideal location to enjoy Callaway Wines in Southern California. – 20-minute drive from the hotel

517 Fourth Avenue, Ste 101, San Diego, CA 92101, 619-478-0899, www.callawaywinery.com

Vino Carta

Stop into Vino Carta on India Street for natural wines curated from organic and sustainable farming practices. Pick up a bottle to go, or enjoy a glass in the hip downtown tasting room. – 13-minute drive from the hotel

2161 India Street San Diego, California 92101, 619-564-6589, www.vinocartasd.com

Gianni Buonomo Vintners

Just over the Point Loma Hills from our hotel, you’ll find San Diego’s first ‘beach winery”, Gianni Buonomo Vintners. Housing wine from Washington State vineyards, Gianni offers a collection of signature wines for purchase at their tasting room. – 10-minute drive from the hotel

4836 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107, 619- 991-9911, www.gbvintners.com

LJ Crafted Wines

Find yourself at LJ Crafted Wines for a true taste of Napa nestled into an urban tasting room, right here in Bird Rock. Sip small batch wines directly from the barrel into reusable bottles to support a zero-waste lifestyle. – 25-minute drive from the hotel

5621 La Jolla Blvd. La Jolla, CA 92037, 858-551-8890, www.ljcraftedwines.com