Forgotten Barrel Winery

The staff is so friendly and knowledgeable and the grounds are so beautiful and comfortable! Oh, yea... don't forget that the wine is exquisite!!

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We had a great first visit to Forgotten Barrel Winery. The chai spiced apple sangria was so delicious!!!

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Great atmosphere. Very peaceful.

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This place is a hidden gem. So peaceful and beautiful with great wines. There is also a gallery onsite with the most beautiful unique art for sale ! All of it is definitely worth checking out !! I’m thinking of having a up coming event here !! The artist ( sergiosfineart.com ) is also a musician and is good at his craft! More...

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A very personable and great winery. The wine is top notch.

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they have great wines and music on weekends. 5 tastes for 10 or 15 depending on your palate!

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Great wine and nice people.

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Forgotten Barrel is seriously a hidden gem! It’s SO beautiful and has so much character. I would totally recommend this place for a wedding or special event!

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Very fun place for a private party!

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Beautiful grounds, lots of history, and great wine. Even the restrooms are gorgeous! Highly recommend.

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Great wine and great people. Really love the historic nature of the winery.

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Loved their Red Blend Wine. Comfy seating outside. Great that it is in Escondido.

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Great wine, relaxing atmosphere.

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I was able to share a hidden gem that the locals missed!! Thanks Roger!

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Excellent wines and service.

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My Jr. High doubles tennis partner, Rodger Grove, purchased this winery 2 yrs ago and been renovating it. One year Opening Anniversary was last month. Is always fun to catch up with him. More...

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Great atmosphere, nice wines love the different areas.

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An incredible service with the finest wine in San Diego! Definitely will be back!

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Awesome place. Best wine in San Diego and the friendly atmosphere is the best.

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I stopped in here a few weeks ago when I was in the area and had a bit on 'unaccounted for' time on my hands, a rare and precious gift.  I was welcomed by Spencer with kindness and felt well taken care of for my entire stay.  I opted for a tasting and he gave me his undivided attention and lots of insight into the qualities of each of the wines I tried.  He offered some crunchy breadsticks and was very open and candid to all of my questions, not only about the wines and the business, but life and his path to California.  The Forgotten Barrell is a hidden gem in Carmel Valley and I will recommend to anyone coming in to San Diego for a visit.  There is nothing pretentious or uppity about while it still has a gorgeous and light interior and tables are spaced nicely for those hoping to have a private conversation.  A good wine bar is such a blessing. Its hard to come across ones these days that don't charge an arm and a leg for a glass of wine or are so loud they seem to be competing with the sportsbars for some reason.  So, I highly recommend this great little place.  And if you're lucky, Spencer might even show you the cave:) More...

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Napa in San Diego!! Can life be any better! Spencer and Paris are the best in sommelier and winemaker. They really know their wines. The service is above reproach! The ambiance and friendliness is perfect. Greeted immediately when we came in. Pet friendly. Extremely clean and meticulous with a relaxed environment. More...

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I had a small birthday get together at the Forgotten Barrel yesterday 10/15/16 and it was a lot of fun. I like the quiet, quaint environment and especially the wines. The owner was out that day but it was saved by the amazing Spencer! Thanks Spencer you made my birthday a memorable experience! More...

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This might be the best little hidden tasting room in Sorrento Valley! The wine is perfect and so is the service. Spencer was not only knowledgeable about the wine but offered great insight on flavor and the history of each bottle. An overall great experience. I could not leave within two bottles! More...

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Awesome service.  Great wine.  Spencer is very knowledgeable about the wines and the process.

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Great wine & cool location to meet and hang out with friends. Spencer is friendly and knowledgeable about the wines he is pouring.

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I love coming in here for a glass (or two!). Paris is always great and Spencer is wonderful! Great pours, love the wine education, great background and stories on their wines. I've met friends here for one glass and been here for special events. Always a nice time! More...

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I don't normally write reviews but for a local and quality place to do tastings and grab a glass of wine, Forgotten Bottle is fantastic. Been to many wineries, first time here and became a club member. More...

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I came here for a private group tasting. This place has great art, and every wine has a story. They use sustainable materials to bottle their blends, which I think is very smart. The flavor palette of most of the wines was not up my alley, but hit the nail on the head for others who were there. I thought the tasting price was reasonable at $10. I'd come here again, and I think it makes for a great group venue. More...

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I hosted an event at Forgotten Barrel tonight. I hadn't been to the tasting room before the event but wow was I impressed. It's such a cool space and the wine was amazing! The owner (Paris) was so nice and made sure we never went with an empty glass. I've been hosting events for 2 years and this was by far one of my favorites.Thanks Paris! More...

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Can't say enough about Forgotten Barrel.  Easy to find, very very friendly , and Paris is a master.  His Reserve is amazing and deserves the Robert Parker review it got.  I'd tell you what it is... But best for you to stop in and taste and little.  I'm actually very happy with his Forgotten label.   6.1 as well as the 5150 were yummy as well.   Can't wait to go back! More...

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Stumbled on this location by accident, glad I found it.  Became a member of the wine club, which includes a some free tastings every quarter.  The wines are excellent, and Paris shares stories about some of them.  I especially like the reds, all Napa, and you might get lucky and he'll have a Reserve bottle open and you can taste it.  Generous with his pours.  I brought my husband by when he was visiting, great date night (dinner and wine tasting).  Tasting room is dog friendly, and you might get to meet Elwood, his rescue pooch from Mexico.UPDATE:  I have since been back a few times, and met some of the other members of his staff.  All are awesome, no pressure to buy, and no worries about the tasting fee as a member (I always buy wine).  I like sitting at the bar and meeting other patrons, some of whom are "regulars" who also come often.  I do believe you can bring in food, too, an added bonus. More...

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Hidden gem! Just got back from one of the best wine tastings we have ever had. Great wine and Paris know his stuff.  Tried more than 8 wines and each was fantastic.  We plan to be regulars!

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Best in Wines! Fun tasting room! Every wine has a story! Paris is awesome! Great Vinos, great staff, wonderful room!!

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Finally the real deal in wine has arrived in San Diego. Don't miss a Napa valley quality wine experience available in your back yard. Paris is a true wine expert and he has amazing wines that match your pallet add your pocket book. More...

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Awesome tasting room with great Napa wines!! Paris (the owner) is a great guy and will love to tell you anything you want to know about the wine. His super friendly dogs hangs out while you drink, and he is obviously the brains behind the operation. Don't forget to buy a couple bottles on your way out and support a great local business! More...

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First visit, wonderful wine and great chatting with Gabriel. Can't wait for our next trip.

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This was the best find. And walking distance from our house. Score!!! :) Thanks to Scott from Donnavan's for recommending it. All of Forgotten Barrel's wines are really good. Their pinots have great range and are fantastic.  All wines are reasonably priced too which was refreshing.  Gabriella was FANTASTIC in the tasting room. We'll definitely be back. More...

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Very nice hidden gem in the heart of Carmel Valley! I found this place driving by and thought I would check it out with my wife. Paris was a wonderful host, pouring a great selection of his creations and providing colorful and entertaining background of each wine. Raise a toast in Forgotten Barrel! More...

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Tasty, reasonably priced wines made by a masterly vintner. Paris is one of those winemakers who lives the art of wine and knows how to share it with the masses and the masters at the same time. This is THE place to visit in San Diego if you appreciate tasting great wine direct from the source. Great for groups too! More...

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This is a great place!  The wines are great and the staff, especially Spenser, is wonderful.  Good place to stop in for a glass of wine or 4 with friends.

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Forgotten Barrel is a gem in the Carmel Valley/Torrey Hills area. My husband and I tasted there over the weekend and were impressed with every single wine that was poured. All of them were thoughtfully crafted to be unique, flavorful, smooth, and absolutely outstanding. Gabriella poured for us and was very friendly and knowledgeable about the wines. The winemaker, Paris, also came into the tasting room while we were there and talked to us for a good long while about his experience in the industry, his methods, his values, and our taste preferences. We were thrilled with the opportunity to chat with the winemaker, as that has not often been our experience at other wineries! The tasting room itself is also a hip, fun place to spend an afternoon. We are already looking forward to our next visit and are excited to have this exceptional place in our neighborhood. More...

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