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Orfila
Vineyards & Winery
Escondido
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Orfila Vineyards and Winery are
located on a 70-acre estate in Escondido, California.
The winery is an ultra-premium boutique winery
nestled in the picturesque San Pasqual Valley,
approximately 30 minutes from San Diego, and on
the way to the San Diego Wild Animal Park.
Orfila has been the recipient of more than 1,000
medals in major national and international competitions.
Orfila wines are available at the winery's old
world tasting room which overlooks the 70-acre
estate. Wine tasting room and gift shop are open
daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wine tasting include
six tasting's.
Wine tasting room and Gift Shop are open daily
from 10 am to 6 pm. Free winery tours at 12 noon
daily. Guests lLearn the process of wine making
from the vineyard to the cellar. This 25-minute
tour is the perfect prelude before visiting the
wine tasting room. Reservations are not required
for the free winery tour.
Each year at the end of August Orfila Winery holds
its annual Grape Stomp. Activites include a wine
tasting reception, dinner buffet, live music,
tractor rides and of course grape stomping. Tickets
for th Grape Stomp must be purchased in advance
and sell out fast |
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If you are looking for a nice drive in the country
or on a trip to San Diego Safari Park you won't
be disappointed if you stop in at Orfila Vineyards
and Winery. The winery itself is located on the
outskirts of Escondido and only a short drive
from Safari Park. Weekends can be busy especially
afternoons so arrive early and enjoy the winery
before the crowd arrives.
Orfila Winery is located in the
San Pasqual Valley a designated
wine grape-growing region. The Battle of San Pasqual
was fought here during the Mexican-American War
of 1846. The State of California operates San
Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park a few
miles from Orfila.
The SHP is defiantly worth checking out while
visiting the winery and has a museum and a one
mile long Battlefield Monument hiking trail.
San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park is
on the list of state parks set to close due to
budget problems. The park is open weekends only
ad adjacent to San Diego Safari Park.
Orfila Vineyards and Winery 13455 San Pasqual
Road Escondido, CA 92025 Phone Number (760) 738-6500
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Cornell
Winery located
in the Santa Monica Mountians. Taste
over fifty local wines. |
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