OUR STORY

How it all Started

The Redmond Family

Mia and John met in 2007 while both studying at UC San Diego. As their lives verged together, John pursued a career in Computer Engineering with a specialty in Low Power chip design while Mia followed passions first in the business side of Theatre and then a teaching career in Elementary Education with a specialty in science. With broad interests and a constant desire to learn, Mia and John believe in hard work and a strive for excellence.

Mia and John married in 2010, the same year they purchased their first home together in Highland Valley, San Diego County. Both Mia and John were raised in country settings, and when they purchased their home and land they envisioned raising a family. Over the next few years they welcomed two beautiful children and each morning John would take a long run throughout the area. When he first spotted the 105 acre property, about a mile from their home, a dream began to ideate – one day, Mia and John would purchase that property, plant grapes and build an estate winery.

In 2016, that vision of a “winery” became a reality. After several years of planting, learning, constructing, and designing, they officially debuted Mia Marie Vineyards, a family-owned, community-focused estate winery featuring top quality premium craft wine in Highland Valley, San Diego. With an eye for beauty and a relaxing setting, Mia Marie Vineyards features a setting to create lasting memories with loved ones.

“We treasure spending time with loved ones in a relaxed setting. We want our guests to feel at home with breathtaking views and exceptional wine and service.”

Mia Marie Redmond

VINEYARD OWNER

Mia Marie Team

Mia Marie Redmond

PROPRIETOR

Mia Marie Redmond

PROPRIETOR


Mia and her husband, John, share a passion for fine wine, travel and experiencing other cultures along with spending time with family and friends.

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Andrew Henkemeyer

TASTING ROOM MANAGER

Andrew Henkemeyer

TASTING ROOM MANAGER


Focused on hospitality, Drew strives to ensure every visit to the winery is an exceptional and memorable one.

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Kiara Boccia-Fenlason

WINEMAKER

Kiara Boccia-Fenlason

WINEMAKER


When it comes to wine, Kiara has “no chill” and constantly pushes herself to succeed as a life-long student of wine.

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The Art of Vine to Glass
Mia Marie Vineyards planted ten acres of vines in 2017 on what was once a 105 acre avocado ranch. The original plantings cultivated include Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Tempranillo, Merlot, Sangiovese, Montepulciano and Sauvignon Blanc. In 2021, three acres of Muscat and Viognier were added to the estate. 2022’s installation included eight acres with equal parts of Petite Sirah, Montepulciano, Grenache, and Picpoul Blanc. Decomposed granite composes much of the estate and leads to the soft minerality of each wine. The vineyard benefits from a warm climate with coastal breezes and cool nights.
Let the Grapes Speak
Farming practices and continuous hard work ensure our wine quality. The decisions we make in the vineyard year-round, not only during harvest, determine the quality of wine in every bottle.
Vineyard Principles
We make viticultural decisions with the final wine in mind. Each varietal, in fact, each VINE, grows differently and requires special attention. The phrase, “Let the vines speak” showcases our principles on viticulture and winemaking. Each vine has a story to tell in order to meet its potential in producing the highest quality grapes. With a young vineyard, we must carefully observe and react accordingly to each vintage individually and perceive every year as a learning opportunity to grow with our vineyard. We continuously strive for excellence in the way we plant, irrigate, and prune.