Barrel 1 Winery — Attraction in California

Atmosphere: Great view, extremely friendly staff. Our few visits were always with Audrey. We have received freebies like olives on occasion, or glasses of wine when we are there to pickup. A great vibe is half the reason I visit.

Price: Middle of the road, just slightly on the expensive side, but you get what you pay for. Small family shop, probably barely breaks even, things cost a lot. Expect $30 - $50 for a bottle. Some of the best olives I have ever had as I do not normally like olives, but again, costly at $15 (worth it to me). More TLC than most.

Wine: Quality is good (its not superb, but I am not paying $100 a bottle either). Definitely worth a visit if you are traveling to the area, this is one of the Ramona...

Great place for wine with a relaxed vibe. Lots of lawn space to spread out in. They allowed us to bring our own food and provided exceptional service. We sat on the other side of the driveway, but Audrey still came over and brought us all our drinks. She even brought us chairs, a trash can, and picked up any trash we made. We had a fantastic afternoon and were able to hang out with friends while still socially distancing with them. I recommend the Viognier 16, it was...

I had the Spanish Blush. Not a desert wine but a little sweet and a little unusual which I loved. Wonderful and relaxing as I watched the sunset in Ramona. I had the pleasure of meeting Audrey, one of the owners, and she was so welcoming and friendly. Hits all the marks - wonderful people, beautiful property and delicious wine. I...