MADE IN OCEANSIDE Cheers to Beach House Winery For Kim and George Murray, opening a winery in Oceanside is a love story that ripened on the vine. Former colleagues were hobby vintners who later became business partners and a partners-for-life, establishing Beach House Winery in 2005.
wine tastings, a glass of red or white wine as well as pairings with treats such as chocolates crafted by a local, Vista chocolatier and, on occasion, a premium cigar by the Southern Draw Cigar company. And you might even hear a story or two of their experiences.
After a jaunt down winding Sleeping Indian Road in the South Morro Hills agricultural community of Oceanside and up a sloping driveway, visitors to the Beach House Winery are rewarded with a panoramic, picturesque view of the valley and ocean.
“Wine brings everyone together,” the Murrays said, in unison. “It’s our hobby on steroids.”
In the vineyard, there are Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes growing. It is maintained by the Murray family and their young adult son, Steven, who has been working the land and learning the business since he was 8 years old. The Beach House Winery produces and ages other kinds of wine varietals including Chardonnay, Sangiovese, Grenache, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, and Zinfandel. In their tasting room, open from Noon to 4 p.m. on weekends and by appointment, one is treated
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