Alfredo Gallone recognized a diamond in the rough when he came across a Christmas tree farm while looking to establish a vineyard and winery in Ramona. Born and raised in Naples, Italy, Gallone was a ...

Mermaid Valley Vineyard may sound like an unusual name for a winery in Ramona’s countryside, but it makes sense once you get to know the owners Kim and Scott Flinn. Both have medical careers in the ...

This popular red grape originated in Burgundy but has spread across the New World. Like its white Burgundian counterpart Chardonnay, Pinot Noir is early-budding, early-ripening and thin-skinned. The ...