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Menghini Winery

1150 Julian Orchards Drive, Julian, CA 92036
760 765 2072
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Ranked #5 of 18 attractions in Julian
4.5 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
Type: Wineries
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Julian
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

The Menghini winery is a full on winery, big vats and small vats, and tasting, and a delightful staff (sometimes the owners). the wines are good, fresh and young (no oak I think) and quite popular.. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

This location was beautiful, everyone was amazing...we can't wait to come out for the music festivals this summer. More

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San Diego
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

Great wine, knowledgeable people! I went with family as part of a birthday celebration, what a terrific surprise. I didn't realize there was wine tasting to be had without going to Temecula! It's a little bit away from Julian's town center, lovely drive through the part of the vineyards. We tasted and delighted in the selection offered that day. Totally... More

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San Diego, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012

First time in Julian and took the road out to the edge to this beutiful place. Apple orchards on your drive up and great freindly people one you are there. 7 tastes for $5 and keep the souvenir glass WOW what a deal. Tasting room rigth next to winemaking facility, you can talk to the winemakers and enjoy the real... More

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San Diego, California
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2011

This has always been one of my favorite wineries. They have some delicious wines, my favorite is the Nostra Uva, and I am also a big fan of their Sauvignon Blanc. The annual wine stomp is a very fun event and gives you a chance to try many of the area's wines in one location. More

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Portland, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2011

Stopped in while in Julian to pick apples and enjoyed wine tasting with the owner Toni and her beautiful english sheep dog. They were in the middle of harvest and we were able to watch some of the new process being started. Very relaxing winery and incredibly friendly family. More

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San Diego
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2011

Menghini is one of two wineries located in Julian, a small town in the mountains east of San Diego. The property includes six acres of vineyards, an apple orchard, and an outdoor dance floor/performance space. Owners Mike and Toni Menghini are super friendly an very knowledgeable about wine and everything else in east San Diego County. A number of cats... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2011
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I will make this short since I did not actually go inside but was disappointed by complete lack of welcome amenities. There are plenty of signs to get here but once here, it got strange 1) No parking area 2) Took driveway off the road which dead-ended in equipment yard, had to turn around 3) Could not see any type... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2011

We stopped here on our way to Raven Hill orchards (next door) for apple picking. It was very educational. I didn't taste the wines but my dad did. It costs $5 for a glass and he sampled about 7-8 wines--1 ounce of each. We learned about how they make the wines and bottle them. The kids loved the cats. Its... More

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Southern California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2011

Went here after reading about it in a pamphlet at our hotel. It was described as a great place to have a picnic so I guess I was expecting something more. It was not very picturesque and the wines are not good. I would skip this one and go to the other wineries/tasting rooms. More

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