Since its opening in 1994, Orfila Vineyards has been the recipient of more than 1,300 medals in major national and international competitions - a testament to the complexity, grace and opulence of its wines.
The winery has been adopted by San Diego as a favorite venue for celebrations. It has beautiful facilities for weddings, anniversary parties, corporate events, fundraisers and all types of community revelry.
Orfila Vineyards Day in San Diego County
September 19, 2006, was proclaimed Orfila Vineyards & Winery Day in San Diego County by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. The proclamation applauds award-winning wines, history of innovation and sustainable agriculture, and success in putting San Diego on the international wine map!
An Important Part of Our Integrated Pest Management Program
Animals are on nearly everyone's mind when they drive to the San Pasqual Valley, home to Orfila Vineyards and the famed San Diego Wild Animal Park.
Most visitors are focused on the lions, tigers and bears in the park, but the local falcons, bats and barn owls are more important to the local environment. This trio of winged critters are natural and voracious predators and a key part of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program. They help keep grape marauders, such as starlings, rodents and insects in check.
Visitors often notice the “owl boxes” that are strategically positioned in the vineyard. Each barn owl box provides a place for the barn owls to roost in the fall and a safe place to nest and raise a family of owlets (5-7 per box) in the spring. The IPM program is part of our efforts to support sustainable watershed management and be both good neighbors and good caretakers of the land. Winemaker and GM Leon Santoro was a member of the Wine Institute’s first committee on sustainable agriculture.
Our Tasting Room Offers Award-Winning Wines, Gourmet Treats and Collectibles for Connoisseurs
When visiting San Diego, be sure to add Orfila Vineyards and Winery to your must-see list. The winery is located just 30 minutes from downtown San Diego on the way to the Wild Animal Park. It is situated in the beautiful San Pasqual Valley within a 10,000-acre agricultural preserve.
Enjoy a picturesque view of the mountains and vineyards while sampling one of our award- winning wines. Treat yourself to six tastings for just $10.
Our Tasting Room and Gift Shoppe features a great selection of our award-winning wines and a vast array of gourmet delectables, including gourmet olive oils and grapeseed oils. Our Gift Shoppe is also noted for its collection of wine-related gifts, books, and candies. Fabulous Orfila Gift Baskets and custom labeling are available by special order.
Gourmet cheese and snacks are available for purchase – or arrange a lunch, dinner, or private wine tasting with our Special Events team.
Hours
The Tasting Room and Gift Shoppe are open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
(Closed major holidays: New Year’s Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day)
Call (760) 738-6500 extension 22 for more information.
Wine Tasting
Enjoy six wine tastings for only $10 per person.
Free Daily Tours
Educating people about fine wines is a delightful part of our job! At 2 p.m. daily, you are invited to a complimentary tour that details the process of winemaking from our vineyard to our cellar. Our 25-minute tour is the perfect prelude to a tasting of our great wines. (Reservations not required; please wear comfortable shoes.)
