Wine Club Members: Your Fall Selection Is Here!
Pamo Valley Winery’s Summer Selection is here!
This Selection includes two wines ready to celebrate the Holidays:
- 2010 Tempranillo “Two”
- 2010 Petite Sirah
Wine Club Members can begin picking up their Summer Selection on Friday, October 26th at our tasting room during normal hours:
- Friday: 2PM – 6PM
- Saturday: 11AM – 6PM
- Sunday: 11AM – 6PM
- Monday: 2PM – 6PM
(Ps: As a Pamo Valley Wine Club Member, don’t forget to take advantage of free tastings on new releases and half-price tastings for all wines!)
We’re looking forward to seeing you!
PAIRINGS
The following pairings are prepared by S. Elaine Lyttleton, the Chinook Cook.
Pamo Valley Winery 2010 Tempranillo “Two”
Chicken Enchiladas (Serves eight)
- 1: Whole chicken, cooked and shredded
- 1 Can: Chopped chilies
- 2 Cans: Cream of chicken soup
- 3 Tbsp: Dried onion
- 2 Tbsp: Chopped garlic
- Pepper to taste
Combine above ingredients and simmer 20 minutes.
Spray a 9” x 13” baking pan with cooking spray.
- 14 Small: Fajita size tortillas
- 6 Cups: Jack cheese, grated
- 1 Small Can: Chopped olives
Roll tortillas with chicken mixture, olives and cheese. Save enough cheese for topping.
Heat 1 can creamed chicken soup with 1/2 – 3/4 cup salsa verde and pour over rolled tortillas in pan. Top with reserved cheese.
Heat at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbling.
Note: Good use of rotisserie chicken from the market.
2010 Petite Sirah
Mediterranean Tart
- 1: Pillsbury ready-made pie crust
- 1/2 Cup: Walnut pesto
- 1 Cup: Feta cheese
- Tomatoes, sliced and/or artichoke hearts, and/or sliced zucchini Kalamata or other Mediterranean olives, sliced or halved
- Pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Place one Pillsbury ready-made pie crust in a tart pan
- Spread pesto over crust
- Sprinkle with half the feta cheese
- Top with choice of sliced tomatoes, artichoke hearts, zucchini
- Sprinkle the rest of the feta cheese
- Sprinkle olives over all
- Season to takes with Pepper
Bake 20 to 30 minutes until crust is golden. Let stand 5 minutes before removing from tart pan and cutting into wedges.
Wine Pairing: Pamo Valley 2010 Petite Sirah, Hatfield Creek Vineyards
Trivia: Did you know the grape is named Petite Syrah, but when the Federal government approves the label on the wine bottle, they insist the wine be called Petite Sirah?
Wine Club Members: 2010 Merlot & 2009 JJJ Cabernet Sauvignon
Pamo Valley Winery’s Summer Selection is here!
This Selection includes two of our favorites:
- Pamo Valley Winery 2010 Merlot
- JJJ 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Club Members can begin picking up their Summer Selection on Friday, July 27th at our tasting room during normal hours:
- Friday: 2PM – 8PM
- Saturday: 11AM – 8PM
- Sunday: 11AM – 8PM
- Monday: 2PM – 8PM
(Ps: As a Pamo Valley Wine Club Member, don’t forget to take advantage of free tastings on new releases and half-price tastings for all wines!)
We’re looking forward to seeing you!
PAIRINGS
Pamo Valley Winery 2010 Merlot
With our 2010 Merlot, I prefer a relatively lean Sirloin steak, fairly thick (at least an inch), with any fat trimmed off.
Mustard Coated Steak (Serves eight)
- 1 Cup: Mustards (clean out the fridge and use up part jars of prepared, whole-grained and Dijon-style, etc.)
- 1/4 Cup: Olive oil
- 2 Tsp. Each: Dried or fresh oregano, thyme, rosemary and basil
- 4 Garlic cloves: Minced and crushed (more garlic is always better)
- 2 Steaks: 2 pounds each
Combine mustards, oil, herbs and garlic. Thickly coat the steaks with the mixture and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator about 1 hour before cooking. Prepare a barbecue and grill over a hot fire for 5 minutes or so on each side until medium rare. Remove to a cutting board, cover with aluminum foil, and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing across the grain and serve immediately.
JJJ 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
Typically when one is presented with a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon, the first thought that comes to mind is steak. Au contraire – try it with Chocolate!
Hot Fudge Pudding (Serves nine)
Heat oven to 350°.
Blend the following in a bowl:
- 1 Cup: All-purpose flour
- 2 Tsp.: Baking powder
- 1/4 Tsp.: Salt
- 3/4 Cup: Sugar
- 2 Tbsp.: Cocoa
Stir in:
- 1/2 Cup: Milk
- 2 Tbsp.: Salad oil
- 1 Cup: Nuts, chopped (walnuts, pecans)
Spread in a 9-inch square pan. In a small bowl blend:
- 1 Cup : Brown sugar
- 1/4 Cup: Cocoa
Sprinkle sugar mixture over top of batter. Pour 1 3/4 Cups of hot water over all. Bake 45 minutes. Serve warm or cold with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
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Our One-Year Anniversary Party: A Success!
We had a terrific turnout on Sunday for our One-Year Tasting Room Anniversary party. All of us at Pamo Valley Winery would like to wish a huge Thank You to everyone.
Thank You!

If you weren’t able to make it out on Sunday, we’d love to share our anniversary with you! Feel free to stop by our Facebook page to see some very happy people enjoying a beautiful day.
(If you have any pictures, we’d love to see them!)
Thanks again to everyone for your continued support!!
Introducing Our Newest Wine: Little Early One
We’re excited to announce the latest addition to our wine family: Little Early One!
Vibrant aromas of plum synchronize with savory spices and roasted nuts. Flavors of strawberry-cherry jamminess, and cloves, build into violet, and dried apricot, and are followed by a polished finale of honey and fig.
Paris well with pasta, pizza, barbecued or smoked meats, and Mexican food.
Tempranillo [Temp-ra-knee-oh] is a famous Spanish grape variety used in many rich Spanish red wines. Primitivo [Pri-mi-tì-vo], originating in Greece and transported into Italy, is genetically the father to the well-loved Zinfandel grape. Both varietals need only a short growing season and their early ripening tendencies are the source of the name “little early one.”
An Anniversary You Won’t Want To Miss!
One year ago, we opened up the Pamo Valley Winery Tasting Room. Can you believe it’s been a year already?!
While we have heaps of terrific events and news to share over the coming months, we’re taking a short pause to reflect back on the previous year and all the wonderful memories.
Stop by this Sunday, June 10 between 11AM and 8PM to celebrate with us! We’ll be serving refreshing sangria and delicious cake, along with live music and prize drawings!
Pamo Valley Winery Tasting Room
One-Year Anniversary Party
603 Main Street Ramona, CA 92065 (map)
760-271-3090
Mother’s Day At Pamo Valley Winery
We had such a fun time with all the Moms who stopped by the Pamo Valley Winery Tasting Room on Sunday.
Thanks Moms!
Flowers: Provided by Sun Valley Florist
Champagne: Provided by Escalona Cellars
Fun times: Provided by Moms!
Fun times: Provided by Moms!
Spend Mother’s Day with Pamo Valley Winery!
When you stop by on Mother’s Day for a tasting (or to pick up your favorite bottle of wine), we have a special gift just for you.
All Mom’s who stop in for a tasting or to purchase a bottle of wine on Mother’s Day receive individually wrapped Gerbera flowers, a chocolate truffle, and a taste of champagne.
We’re open on Mother’s Day hours from 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Stop in to see our new expanded tasting room and enjoy the day on our outdoor patio!
Thank you to our Mother’s Day sponsors:
- Gerbera Flowers: Provided by Sun Valley Florist
- Chocolate Truffles: Fudge’N Around
- Champagne: Escalona Cellars
April Wine Club Pickup for Members! 2008 JJJ Cellars Cab Franc
Wine Club Members will be able to pick up their April shipment on Friday the 13th onwards during normal tasting room hours. Mon & Fri 2-8pm and Sat & Sun 11-8pm. Come in and take advantage of your complimentary tastings for you and a guest!
In this shipment you will receive 2 bottles of our newly released 2008 JJJ Cellars Cab Franc. This wine is warm and savory. Earthy aromas of dense, smoky oak, syrup, blackberry and currant. Flavors of raspberry and milk chocolate lead to tangy marinara. Indian spices, cherry, strawberry, and smoke melt into a long, lingering finish of rich chocolate.

You will also receive complimentary candle samples from LaDawn Jung of Gold Canyon Candles, thank you LaDawn!
See you all next week for your pickup!
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Introducing Silver Award Winning – 2011 “Jenn’s Choice” – Available April 6th, 2012!
“Jenn’s Choice”
With just over 200 acres in all of California, Orange Muscat is rarely seen here. It was once grown in France and there are some small plantings in Italy and Australia. Viognier (vee-ohn-YAY) is best known as the only permitted grape in the French wine region of Condrieu. Growing in popularity, it is the most planted white Rhone varietal in the United States.
Our small lot, handcrafted off-dry Orange Muscat/Viognier blend offers a flavor filled white wine with a satisfying creamy mouth feel. Harvested at night, whole cluster pressed and fermented at cool temperatures, this wine delivers delicious orange creamsicle, apricot, honey and floral peach aromas that will greet your senses. On the palate are rich flavors of bright guava and honeydew melon following hints of tropical fruit with a luscious vanilla cream background. Serve chilled. Pairs well with: This wine has a bit of sweetness and will pair well with summer salads tossed with goat cheese and dried cranberries or with desserts such as cheesecake or creme brulee.
Our Tasting Room Has New, Extended Hours!
We’re excited to announce the Pamo Valley Winery Tasting Room is extending its hours for Spring and Summer!
Starting April 1st, our new hours will be:
- Fridays: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Saturdays: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sundays: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Mondays: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Stop in and taste our newest blend, have a glass of wine with a friend and catch up on all the latest Ramona Valley Vineyard news!
Pamo Hours!
OUR CURRENT HOURS:
Our current normal hours are:
Mon – Thur 2-6pm
Fri – Sat 2-8pm
Sun 12-5pm
636 Main Street, Ramona, CA, 92065
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