Schwaesdall Winery - Ramona

We had a gathering here today on a chilly Sunday afternoon in January with friends and family visiting from out of town. Johnny and Shirley greeted us with a level of hospitality and friendliness that's becoming rare these days. The wine they served was truly outstanding. I can't emphasize enough how welcoming the atmosphere was thanks to Johnny and Shirley. We will certainly be returning on a warm summer afternoon to enjoy some live music and wine. Fantastic local winery!

Shirley opened around 11 AM. The outdoor area features a number of tables and chairs, along with some artistic decorations. Vines can be found next to the public gathering space. The wine selection is quite basic, offering some blends and a few single varietals, but there are no vintage dates on the bottles. This place primarily serves as an entertainment venue, and no wine lists are provided for taking notes or for reference.

I've been driving past this winery for several years and finally decided to stop in. I'm really glad I did! The owner is a fascinating person to chat with, and there are many intriguing artifacts on the property. I had a hard time choosing which wine to buy, so I ended up getting four different bottles. I can't wait to go back!

Great place, great host's. Must look at schedule for days of business operations !Or just call them before heading out !

Really friendly, authentic winery the first winery in Ramona! Some of the vines go back to the 1950s, and the winemaker John planted his first vines 30 years ago after he acquired the property. I really enjoyed hanging out and talking with John as I enjoyed my wine tasting (only $10). We shared a love of Baja and the wines of Valle de Guadalupe, so it was fun to talk about restaurants, wines, and was excited to learn that they host overnight wine tasting bus trips down to Baja/Valle, staying at La Fonda. Would love to do that with them sometime. More info on their website. I tried the Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc/Chenin Blanc, Harvest Red (a blend of Cabernet and Granache), Merlot and their gold medal winning Cabernet Sauvignon. My favorite was the Cab, and I got a bottle of that, although I liked the Harvest Red, too. They often have special events, and today, they were setting up for a band to play 1 4 pm, and were going to be making pizzas. Wish I could have stayed longer!