Temecula meets Ramona! In this episode, I return to Ramona’s charming, rustic, hilly, and twisting roads to talk to Kim Whalin, Chairwoman of the Ramona Valley Vineyard Association’s Wine Competition. We’re diving into everything about Ramona Valley: what makes this AVA unique, the wines and grapes that thrive here, how the region has evolved since its establishment in 2006, tourism, where the AVA is headed next, and a fun comparison of wines from Ramona and Temecula. Whether you’ve never heard of Ramona Valley or you’ve been curious about exploring Southern California wine beyond Temecula, this is your guide to one of California’s younger and most quaint wine regions. Cheers!

In this episode we taste the following wines:

• Old Julian Vineyards & Winery 2020 Tre Sorelle - a red blend of of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec.
• Oak Mountain 2021 Vino Leon - a red blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Petit Verdot, 9% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Merlot

Ever visited or tried wine from Ramona? Leave us a voice message on Speakpipe, and you might hear yourself on a future episode! Contact us on Instagram (@pourtemecula) or message us ([email protected])—we're always excited to connect with fellow wine, beer, and beverage lovers!