eagles nest winery

This wine tasting is nestled up on a hill at the owners home. Once you arrive you are treated like the family and given your choice of many wines, fed homemade pasta, along with live music and the view, what can I say, but spectacular! We had a lovely time here. Thanks to all!

I may be biased somewhat considering these are my neighbors. But hey, we are in the wine business too and I guess that gives us a little bit of an edge on the good and bad of the industry.Don't miss an opportunity to visit Julie and Dennis at the Eagles Nest. The wine is young, but top notch. The environment is welcoming with views that will blow your mind and the owners are two of the friendliest people you could hope to meet.

My wife and I visited as a part of a three winery deal which included five tastes at each winery, and a sangria and food pairing. The exact details of the implementation varied a little at each winery. Eagles Nest was the last winery we visited and I'm glad we saved it for last. There was a musician singing and playing guitar, they were very liberal with their tastings. In fact, they gave us 12 tastings of their wine plus the sangria. Obviously, they wanted us to sample their wine in the hopes that we would appreciate it and maybe buy some wine...which we did. I much prefer this type of winery versus the big company wineries that seem to make the wine tasting the business. Beyond the wine, the view and atmosphere here is great. The only down side is that it is not the easiest place to find since it is not right off the main road (highway 67). However, it is definitely worth the effort. I highly recommend this winery and since we live 20 minutes away, we will be coming back.

What an amazing view! The view and location alone is worth the visit. The property is up on a hill and has been set up beautifully. They have a super cute tasting bar outside, kind of like a gazebo, half circle thing with the awesome view as a back drop. They also have all sorts of other beautiful outdoor seating areas as well as fun things set up to enjoy and play with while you drink. The service was good and the wine was awesome. My wine rack at home is at capacity so I didn't buy a bottle but there would have been a few I would have liked to take home. They have really cool events like start gazing and pot lucks, I will have to check them out sometime.

I thought overall it was just ok. First this place is someone's home not a customary winery you would have thought it would be. It just didn't have the feel that other traditional wineries we have been to had. The host immediately hits you up for $5 tax when you get there. It has to be cash and i get the feeling it never gets reported. The ad said appetizers would be served but it was laughable. Maybe 1 or 2 little pretzels, a few Ritz crackers, tiny pieces of cheese, one small slice of salami and 2 chocolates. BTW, we saw an ant crawling in our plate. Anyway, the host was kind of annoying to us although some of the crowd liked her. I just couldn't get over the fact that she wouldn't stop talking about all the awards her wine has gotten and the fact that her real job is a college professor. Turns out she is an on line teacher at Southwestern College. However, even though neither of us are big wine drinkers, the wine was pretty good. It was a little overshadowed by the fact she kept reminding us how lucky we all were that we received 7 pours though we only were supposed to get 5 pours. That was a really big deal to her and probably anyone else who is "cheap". The deal also allowed you to bring home a bottle of your choice (your pick from 3 cheap wines). We really liked a white port she had (not one of the three you could pick from) but she refused to let us pay the difference and take home the port. I thought that was a really "cheap" move also. It seems to me that she wouldn't have lost any money and happy customers would return and/or recommend the place to others. Anyway, overall we weren't impressed with the whole experience. And it was really annoying listening to her talk about her dog who was also wandering around the room where we all were tasting. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone although in all fairness, I'm sure the vibe and experience appeals to some people out there.

My wife and I recently enjoyed a wonderful afternoon we spent with owners Dennis and Julie during our Living Social coupon tasting and tour. They were both excellent hosts and Dennis provided the most detailed and enjoyable tour of the wine making process. They were harvesting and pressing grapes during our tour. They have a very nice selection of wines which are very tasty. The little rental cottage was quite charming and the countryside views were beautiful and endless.

We got this experience on Travelzoo and it was such a winner!. It's off the beaten path, but worth the adventure of finding. It's so private and "exclusive" feeling. We were treated like old friends or privileged guests by the sweetest Julie Grimes. She had also prepared some wonderful appetizers. The wine tasting was fabulous and the port tasting was dessert! All this on 10 acres of "country" in Ramona. We toured the vineyards and visited the cottage that one could rent. Wonderful, wonderful afternoon. It was by reservation only, so keep this in mind. Don't just drive up and expect to get in. I don't live very close, or I'd be back there more often. Wishing them all the best because they're doing it all themselves...and they're doing a great job! It is "perched" on hills and might be a challenge for wheelchairs. Julie took us around in a cart for visitors. It is steep in places.

We found this winery through TravelZoo and in a way I hate to share our experience because it'll bring too many people to this hidden gem. It is such a great place, however, that I wanted to share.The entire experience was magical, from the wine tasting to the picnic lunch we were able to enjoy sitting on one of their lovely patios. Julie couldn't be nicer, or more gregarious. The property is quite beautiful, quiet and peaceful. Oh, yes, the wines are very good as well. You'll enjoy the entire experience.

After all the hustle and bustle of southern California, it's hard to believe you're just a half hour from San Diego. Eagles Nest is perched on a mountain side with fantastic views of Ramona Valley. The vacation cottage is perfect for a weekend, a week or more, and is decorated with a hand carved masterpiece of a wine cooler. The patio is great for relaxing as dusk settles and sipping the fantastic Cabernet Sauvignon. On weekends Dennis and Julie hold an outdoor wine movie night. If you go to Eagles Nest for the wines, for an overnight stay, or for a longer getaway, it is a truly magical experience.

Eagles Nest's entrance is gated because vineyard-weeding sheep roam the premises, but the gate opened promptly when we phoned to announce our presence. Ascending, we entered an impressively perched 10-acre estate with views on all sides. Owners Dennis and Julie Grimes grow Rhone varietals, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, and Tempranillo. They purchase other grapes from various California growers.Dennis, an engineer and “accidental winemaker,” thinks of his craft as “an uncomfortable blend of science and art.” He and Julie once considered starting a native plant nursery on their land, but leaned towards vines because people in the area were already agitating for a Ramona AVA, and grapes are very water-wise. Their first vintage was 2003. Tasting at a leisurely pace, we loved the 2007 San Diego Syrah, which won a gold medal in Temecula, and the 2007 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. There’s also an outstanding Cabernet Port. http://winesandiego.blogspot.comhttp://eaglesnestwinery.com/