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About Us

Vickie and Pete Montgomery

Vicki and Pete Montgomery’s love of grape growing and wine making began in 2007 when they planted a home vineyard. They named the vineyard “Pauma Vista Vineyard” in part because of its location off of Pauma Vista Drive in Valley Center and because the initials “PV” are also their initials (Pete and Vicki). For 10 years they produced “home-made” wine for family and friends.

During those early wine-making years, Vicki’s mastery of the craft was rewarded with:

Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals at the San Diego County Fair from 2013-2018

2018 Best in Show San Diego County Fair for the 2016 Tempranillo Blend

In 2018, they purchased a 7-acre plot and planted in less than one year. They are currently concentrating on farming Spanish and Rhone varietals including Petite Sirah, Tempranillo, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah and Albarino grapes.

The vineyard sits above Pauma Valley at an elevation of just under 2,000 feet. Summers are characterized by very warm days and cool nights due to the coastal breezes coming up from the San Luis Rey River Valley. With consistent temperatures and a longer fall harvesting season, our grapes have ripe fruit flavors and less acidity. Perfect conditions for creating wines that possess fuller body and flavors.

Winemaker Vicki Montgomery

Vicki is from Monterey where at a young age she developed a strong interest in science. She received a degree in Biology from UC Davis (where she met Pete). She and Pete moved to Escondido and Vicki spent 30 years as a high school biology teacher and counselor. After retirement, she enrolled in the UC Davis Extension Viticulture classes, completing her wine maker certification in 2016. Vicki enjoys both the science and the art of wine making and uses techniques that showcase each varietal’s unique characteristics.

Vineyard Manager Pete Montgomery

Pete comes from the Central Valley of California where he harvested peaches and almonds as a kid to earn a little spending money. As a teenager, his family moved to Escondido but he never lost his interest in agriculture.

After a very rewarding 40-year career as a fire fighter/fire chief for the Escondido Fire Department, Pete retired. He then turned his full attention towards the vineyard and completed instruction on all aspects of grape farming. Pete is a strong believer in the idea that good wine begins in the vineyard.

Maddie, The Winery Dog

Maddie, The Winery Dog

Meet our very friendly Australian Sheppard. She loves new people and will be here to greet you upon arrival!

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Happy Valentines Day! Happy Valentines Day!
This weekend looks like it will be dry, so come ou This weekend looks like it will be dry, so come out and join us for a glass of wine around the fire pit. We have blankets to snuggle in and even the makings for smores.
Pauma Vista Vineyard will be open this Friday and Pauma Vista Vineyard will be open this Friday and Saturday, December 23rd, and 24th from 12 to 5 PM. We will be serving hot mulled wine, so come by for a mug after you finish your last-minute Christmas shopping.

We will be closed on Sunday, December 25th, to spend time with our family.

Merry Christmas!
Pete and Vicki
Come out to the vineyard this weekend (Dec. 9th, 1 Come out to the vineyard this weekend (Dec. 9th, 10th, and 11th) and taste our newly released 2022 Albarino wine while toasting marshmallows around the fire pit.
Come out to Pauma Vista Vineyard this weekend and Come out to Pauma Vista Vineyard this weekend and stock up on your holiday wines. Our Sauvignon Blanc and Rose wines pair nicely with appetizers. Try either our Chardonnay or Zinfandel with turkey. If you are serving prime rib, we suggest you pair it with either our Cabernet Sauvignon or our GSM. Hope to see you this weekend.
We will be closed this weekend and Saturday, Nov. We will be closed this weekend and Saturday, Nov. 5th but come see us Friday, Nov. 4th or Sunday, Nov 6th. The weather has been great! Hello Fall.
The harvest is winding down at Pauma Vista Vineyar The harvest is winding down at Pauma Vista Vineyard. Only the Mourvedre left on the vine. Come out this weekend and enjoy our beautiful fall weather.
Pauma Vista Vineyard will be closed this Friday, S Pauma Vista Vineyard will be closed this Friday, Saturday and Sunday Sept. 2, 3 and 4 due to the extreme heat predicted. Stay safe and enjoy the Labor Day Weekend. We will be back at the vineyard the following weekend.
Harvest has begun at Pauma Vista Vineyard. Tempran Harvest has begun at Pauma Vista Vineyard. Tempranillo grapes are now happily fermenting and turning into wine. This Saturday we will be harvesting Albarino grapes for our white wine.
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29431 Cole Grade Road
Valley Center, CA 92082

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