Barrel Riot Winery - Poway, California

Karen V.

Oh wow! I hesitate in writing this because I love a good hidden gem that isn’t overrun with people who don’t get it. And yet - Dan and his wine deserve to be recognized. The ambience and the product is NOT your typical winery. If you are looking for local vibe that’s a stone’s throw from San Diego, and also serves up really creative, unique (and fab) wine, then visit Barrel Riot. Please respect that you’re visiting this family’s home - and lean in for an unforgettable experience. Thank you Barrel Riot for an unexpected treat!

Victoria S.

Don't be surprised when you pull into someone's driveway to come to this winery! This small business hosts their winery in a great backyard feel of a location. The wine is phenomenonal, the genius of aging them in spirit barrels is a great call. Personally this time around, only tried the tequila barrel wines: the Orange Muscat, Rosé, and Zinfandel. They offer wines from tequila, rum, and bourbon barrels. Complex and delicious wines that aren't overly sweet. Highly recommend!

Joe

I had a great time playing cornhole with my Daughter. Great little spot tucked away in the back, next to a Church. Cool assortment of barrel-aged wines stored previously in hard liquor barrels like Bourbon, Rum, and Tequila. Cool and relaxing patio area with a couple of TVs.
I'll be back!

Jessica R.

We found Barrel Riot at a Farmer's Market while on vacation in the San Diego area. We purchased the Orange Muscat and it was perfectly balanced and just the right sweetness. I ordered a bottle of one of their red blends as a host gift for Christmas and had it shipped to AZ. I accidentally put in the wrong address and when I immediately called to correct it, the owner corrected it and printed up the shipping address while on the phone with me and made sure the bottle shipped out in time to arrive before Christmas (I waited until last minute and figured it would arrive after, but he was awesome!) They are super friendly and the wine is delicious!

John M.

Barrel Riot winery is a very unique winery specializing in wines that have been aged in either tequila, bourbon, or rum barrels. The net result is something extraordinary.

Located in Poway, CA this is a one of a kind place. We highly recommend you make a visit there. The owner is friendly and knowledgeable as he shares his experiences and the history of the development of his wines.

We brought home several bottles that we plan to share with friends and family.

A another visit is definitely in our plans.

Sumer J.

Oh my goodness!!!!! This is truly a hidden gem. I’m so glad we found it. Hubby and I stopped by last night and we ended up trying about 6-7 different wines, each better than the one before. There wasn’t a wine that wasn’t absolute delicious. The owner and his beautiful wife are so friendly and welcoming. I’d give more than 5 ⭐️ if I could!!!!

Ronan H.

Special, unique and amazing experience!
Worth the $$ and the time.
After tasting these wines, it’s very hard to go back..

Walter R.

It's not often you run across a wine that has the flavor and the excellence of the vintner to make it something you really enjoy. Barrel riot is that type of wine. It has characteristics of the Grenache grape running all through it subtle chocolatey flavors fantastic barrel flavor of the bourbon and very smooth on the palate it finishes well with no lingering aftertaste I would recommend this wine to be sipped by anybody sitting down and just enjoying the great flavor of a wine.