Please note, you can pack a lunch to bring with you or
Charcuterie Board to pair with their wine
Click below for meeting place and drive direction
SDJC GRANT JAMES WINERY DRIVE INFO 07.2021.pdf
Look forward to seeing SDJC friends this Saturday!
Drive, Wine Tasting, and Pizza
Saturday, July 10th
Join the SDJC for a drive to Ramona and wine tasting at the Vineyard Grant James, voted the No. 2 winery in U.S. to visit by Travel Magazine in 2017. Click Here
To Register: Click Here
Meeting Point: Brigantine Restaurant Parking Lot in Poway
13445 Poway Rd, Poway, CA 92064
Traveling east on Poway Road, just after the Community Road intersection, make the first right turn into the AMC/Stater Brothers parking lot. Make the first left by Habit construction to the Brigantine parking lot.
If you would like to indulge in wine tasting, you can pay at the winery. There is also a special $35 offer of (1) a 10‑inch Wood Fire Pizza (Lemon Pizza, Prosciutto and Pear Pizza or Baked Potato and Bacon Pizza) plus (2) a bottle of wine or They also have charcuterie trays and desserts.
This is a boutique vineyard, and the vibe is relaxing. They are dog friendly and have been approved by Goldie (one of many SDJC Furry babies).
The driving directions will be handed out at the starting location at 10:30 AM for a group drive to the winery.
List of attendees:
Allen, Dave, Marie & Matt
Avery, Diah & Martin
Bailey, Stewart & Barbara
Bates, Becky & Mark
Barnard, Joanne
Bergman, Richard & Alice Sakayeda
Campbell, Tony
Garner, Curt & Monica
Harding, Joe & Deborah
Hradecky, Rudy & Cheryl
Hunter, Celia
Jackson, Chuck & Lyn
Jensen, Dan & Jorgene
Fruse, Diana
Lawler, Richard
Leuthen, Chuck & Kathy
Markell, Richard & Kristin
McLean, Brian
McLeod, Eric & Renee
Mikles, Roberta & Marsha Harris
Montgomery, LaShel & Tom Sprunk
Mothland, Bruce & Ann
Mullen, Edgar & Adrian
Murray, Josh
Nighswonger, Will & Maritza
Novak, Paul & Debbie
O'Callaghan, Renee & Asa
Prosser, Lloyd & Civkie
Rieth, Pete & Christa
Rock, Connie & Skip Sorensen
Ross, Steve
Rummell, Nedra
Selby, Keith
Soens, Elizabeth, Ed & Karen
Spero, Alan
Spriggs, Roberth & Darlene
Steele, Kathleen & Allen
Stewart, Jim & Patty Arnold
Waite, James & Elizabeth
Zaharychuk, Deborah & John
About the winery:
In the Spring of 2009, the first three acres were planted at Vineyard Grant James, and now there are seven and a half acres planted on our beautiful property. Our vineyard, with sweeping views of the valley, is ideally situated for growing and harvesting a variety of grapes. Our main varietals include Syrah, Merlot, Sangiovese, Orange Muscat, Greco, Refosco and Nebbiolo.
At Vineyard Grant James, we strive to express the purest form of wine. When you drink a Vineyard Grant James wine, we want you to feel the sense of place and hard work that went into making that bottle the best. We use all of our estate grapes, as well as source grapes from other local vineyards in Ramona Valley. We want to keep Ramona wine pure and focus on the boutique quality that stays true to the region.
Come taste the beauty of Vineyard Grant James wine on our stone veranda overlooking our Sangiovese vineyard and the hills of the Ramona Valley. You will be welcomed with pure hospitality and have the opportunity to experience luxury wine in a perfect relaxed countryside setting. We hope that you come to visit us in Ramona, California for the chance to enjoy our wine and share in the simple pleasures of good wine and good people.
While you're here be sure to try our popular and award‑winning wines, including: Viognier, Rose of Syrah, Sangiovese, Zinfandel, Nebbiolo, Merlot, Syrah and Petite Sirah.
About the Owner and Winemaker: Susanne Sapier
Susanne has always had a passion for good wine and great fun. In late 2008 she decided to buy a piece of property in Ramona, CA and start a vineyard. Just 3 weeks later, in early 2009, they planted their first vine on the property. While waiting for the new vines to produce good grapes, Susanne started wine making. In 2011, she started using her estate grapes to make her wine. In 2013 she opened the Vineyard Grant James tasting room to the public and to this day she loves to see people enjoying her wine and the atmosphere of a boutique winery in the Ramona valley. The winery is named after Susanne's son Grant, and her father James. Susanne very much enjoys crafting wine and experimenting with blends.
Please RSVP by July 7
Questions: Contact Diah (619) 890 1613 activities@sdjagclub.com
or
Nedra Rummell (760) 519 5400: Membership@sdjagclub.com
