Elle N.
Yelp
Hey, Incase no one noticed but we are in a Pandemic. Yet, we need to get out for small social interaction, life enrichment and fresh air.
This particular Saturday was World Mental Health Day, and yes, this applies to all of us. Forgotten Barrel came to mind as a local urban winery.
They were only open for pick up for six hours out of the week and just opened up at reduced capacity on their quaint yet broad property.
One can make a reservation for a table for $40 and the monies are applied to any bottle, glass or food purchases from the tasting room.
When I worked in in wine education, sales and events for a local vineyard and winery we would taste at places at no cost.
We came here when Ferrar Winery was in this residential neighborhood, it was strange and funny being in a residential neighborhood.
But with a completely revamped plan, the Forgotten Barrel is a perfect wedding site, with lawn for ceremony, barn for reception.
There is also ample outdoor space for workshops and events of all sorts in a covered space. And plenty of spaces on weekends to lounge for all.
There are Adirondack chairs, tables that hold your wine glasses in slots spread around the property and perfect for 6 ft distancing.
I first enjoyed their Pinot Noir at the New Village Arts Center in Carlsbad at a play. They source their grapes from the best places in the state.
The soil where certain varietals grow matter. We came to celebrate World Mental Health Day and had to go with the area 5150 to celebrate life.
We had to order a charcuterie, as this power combo is so fulfilling. Then a bottle to take home when the mood moves us.
The service here is solid, the wine is some of our favorite for a San Diego winery and the grounds offer opportunity to explore some history.
Did I mention, it is also dog friendly. Our wine server brought our fur babe water. There were about seven other parties enjoying the day.
We are so happy that Forgotten Barrel is almost in our back yard and plan to spend more time with them, Pandemic or Not!
Thanks for a perfect day out, I encourage adding small workshops on weekdays here too. There is so much potential.
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