Frequently Asked Questions: Pamo Valley Winery Tasting Room

What are the hours for the tasting room?
Open 7 Days! Mon-Tues 2-6pm, Wed – Thurs 2-7pm, Sat 12-8pm, Sun 12-6pm
Where is the Pamo Valley Winery located?

The Pamo Valley Winery is local to Ramona only 4 miles from the tasting room.

Do I need a reservation for wine tastings?
You do not usually need a reservation for wine tastings. But, for groups of 8 or more, we would appreciate a reservation.
How much is a wine tasting at Pamo Valley Winery Tasting Room?
We don’t have flights, so you are not committed to a specific amount of tastings. We make it simple, our wine tastings are $3, you can choose how many or how less you want to try!
Do you make your own wine?

YES! We are proud of all the hard work we do to make Pamo Valley Wines and are proud to let our customers know that we are very hands on in our winemaking process and proud to be able to all everything locally grown and made.

Where do your grapes for Pamo Valley Wines come from and do you grow your own grapes?
Pamo Valley Wines come from all of our estate grown grapes and to sustain our inventory the rest are sourced from reputable growers in the Ramona Valley throughout San Diego County
What types of wines does Pamo Valley Winery make?

Pamo Valley Winery crafts whites, roses, reds, red blends, dessert wines and sangrias. Reds include Barbera, Primitivo, Sangiovese, Syrah, Malbec, Tempranillo, Grenache, Merlot, Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Tannat and Nera D’Avala. For whites, we offer Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Albarino and Chardonnay.

Do you have sweet wines?

All Pamo Valley Wines are fermented dry. We do make a dessert wine and freshly made sangrias for the sweeter side.

What is your most popular wine?
It changes frequently but we would say, they all are! Depending on the type of day, hot or cold, your mood or if you are having the wine with food!
Which of the Pamo Valley Wines have won awards?

Several of our wines are award-winning and we are proud of this! Currently we have awards from the local competitions such as the Orange County and Ramona Valley competition’s. We are especially proud of our 2025 Rose of Sangiovese, Ramona Valley which won Gold in the 2026 Orange County Wine Competition (with over 2,500 entrants) and it won Best of Show AND a Gold in the 2026 Ramona Valley Wine Competition!

What is your wine club about?

It’s simple. The Pamo Valley Wine Club is FREE to join, you just commit to 3 bottles every quarter hand selected by us. That’s the equivalent to one bottle a month, or a glass a week. The price ranges from $85-$100 depending on the selection and does not include tax or shipping. You receive 20% off bottles and $2 off glass price and half of wine tastings for you and your guests. This is an especially good deal for locals! You also get 30% off cases which can be mixed! And we have a great wine club pickup party every quarter with live music, food and free tastings!

Can I bring my dog to the tasting room?
YES! We are dog friendly. Your dog must be well behaved and on a leash. We even give treats and water!
Are children allowed in the tasting room?
YES! We are kid and family friendly.
Do you have outdoor seating at the Ramona location?
YES! We have a large covered back patio and front patio.
Is your patio heated during the winter?
YES, we have several propane heaters on the patio. Not only do they provide warmth, but a fantastic ambiance! We also provide blankets should it get too chilly.
Do you have air conditioning inside the tasting room?
YES! Our indoor tasting room has 2 a/c units, 3 ceiling fans and floor fans throughout. It’s always a chilled environment, especially during the warm Summer days.
Do you serve food at the tasting room?

YES! While we are not a restaurant, we partner with 3 local eateries who will deliver to you at Pamo Valley Winery Tasting Room! Mamma’s Pizzeria, Ramona Cafe and Rachel’s Urban Cafe & Eatery.

Can I bring my own food to the Pamo Valley Wine Tasting Room?
Absolutely, we encourage you to bring you own snacks, a picnic, whatever your pleasure!
Do you serve beer?

We do not serve beer but we are conveniently located to a local brewery, Smoking Cannon Brewery, who we share common space with. Wives can have a glass of wine and the fellas can have a beer, all in the same space!

Do you have non-alcoholic drinks?
YES! We offer a mixed assortment of juices and sodas and free water.
Do you have live music at the Ramona tasting room?

YES! We have lots of live music. All of our music is posted on our events page or on our Facebook page. Our music is mostly on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Is there a cover charge for music?
No we do not charge locals or visitors to enjoy the live music or many of our other live events at our downtown Ramona tasting room.
Can I reserve the patio for special events?

Absolutely. Contact us at [email protected] to discuss details of reserving our tasting room or patio for your birthday, celebration of life, rehearsal dinner, or other private event!

Do you sell gift cards?
YES, in any denomination.
Do you ship Pamo Valley Wine?

YES, we have a license to ship our wines to reciprocal states.

Can I buy your Pamo Valley Wines online?

You can email or call us to purchase wines. We do not have an online purchasing portal.

Where else can I find your Pamo Valley Wines?

We are a small producer and do not export or distribute our wines. You can find our Pamo Valley Wines locally in Ramona at restaurants and grocers such as D’carlos, Rachel’s Urban Cafe and Eatery and Marinade on Main as well as Ramona Family Naturals.

How long have you been open in the Ramona area?

Pamo Valley Winery planted its first vineyard in 2000, started making wine in 2004 and opened our retail tasting room in 2011.

Is there parking nearby the tasting room?
YES. We have limited street and back parking but there is a corner lot that is available for parking at the corner of 6th and Main by Ramona Family Naturals and Ramona Mainstage Theatre.
Are you wheelchair accessible?
YES. The Pamo Valley Winery Tasting Room is wheelchair accessible.
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