Trail Two · The Quiet Five Miles

Oak Mountain Winery

Southern California’s mined wine cave — tastings happen underground at cellar temperature, a gift on a 95° August afternoon.

Southern California’s mined wine cave. Tastings happen underground at cellar temperature, which on a 95-degree August afternoon stops being a novelty and starts being the single best decision available in the valley.

At a glance

What to expect

Go fortasting inside the cave.
Time itgenuinely the move in high summer.
Suitshot days, and anyone who has had enough sun.
Before you drive This page is an independent guide, not the winery. Hours, tasting fees and reservation rules change season to season — and several rooms are reservation-only on weekends. Check Oak Mountain Winery’s own site or call before building the day around it.