Uncorking San Diego Wine History with Richard Carrico
Join the Women's Wine Alliance for a special pre-San Diego Wine Week event celebrating the rich history of winemaking in our region.
We are thrilled to welcome local author Richard Carrico, whose book, A History of Wines and Wineries in San Diego County, chronicles the fascinating journey of San Diego's viticultural past. Mr. Carrico will share insights from his book, followed by an opportunity to purchase a signed copy for $15.
The afternoon will continue with a delightful tasting of exquisite wines from San Pasqual Winery, perfectly complemented by a curated charcuterie board.
Celebrate our local terroir, sip on San Diego wines, and connect with fellow wine lovers in an evening that blends education, flavor, and community.
Open to the Public
Cost: $30
Limit: 40/ppl
San Pasqual Winery
8364 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91942
Books Available for purchase day of - $15/each:
- A History of Wines and Wineries in San Diego County
- MONSTERS ON THE LOOSE: The True Story of Three Unsolved Murders in Prohibition Era San Diego
- Strangers in a Stolen Land, the story of San Diego County’s Native Americans
About the Author:
Richard Carrico is a winemaker and an award-winning author of non-fiction and historical fiction. Richard focuses on eclectic topics that vary from Indigenous people, Spanish colonial history, archaeology, and most recently true crime. Richard grew up in San Diego and attended San Diego High School before serving in the U. S. Army in the late 1960s.
Richard holds a B.A in History from San Diego State College and a B.A. in Anthropology from San Diego State University. As a postgraduate, he earned an M.A. in History from the University of San Diego. Richard taught history, anthropology, and Native American studies at San Diego State University for thirty years before retiring in 2024.
Richard has authored more than twenty academic articles that appeared in professional journals and at least twenty articles in popular magazines including SkyWest Spirit, San Diego Home & Garden, San Diego Reader, and Ranch & Coast Magazine. He has published five books on a variety of topics.
Richard’s A History of Wines and Wineries in San Diego County is in its second edition and is carried by several local wineries. His Strangers in a Stolen Land, the story of San Diego County’s Native Americans, is used as a textbook at several universities. Richard’s most recent book, Monsters on the Loose won second place at the 2024 Book Fest and was a Silver Falchion Award Finalist at the prestigious 2024 Killer Nashville event. His short story, Animals Who Talk, Sing, and Dance received an Honorable Mention Award from Writer’s Digest Magazine. His most recent piece, Habla Espanol? If You Rodeo You Do was published in Cowboy Up rodeo magazine.
