Koi Zen Cellars
Koi Zen Cellars is an urban San Diego winery founded by Lisa and Darius Miller in 2015, crafting wines from California fruit without being tied to vineyard land. With Darius at the helm as winemaker, they work across a diverse range of varietals—from Blaufränkisch and Grenache to Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir—offering a Reserve program for those seeking something special.
Style profile
Koi Zen Cellars is a relatively young urban winery (founded 2015) with an adventurous, eclectic approach, working across an unusually wide range of varietals including lesser-known grapes like Blaufränkisch, Graciano, and Alicante Bouschet alongside mainstream varieties, all sourced from diverse California regions rather than estate vineyards.
The room
From the winery’s own description — visitor reports will refine this
~$18 tasting fee(verify — fees vary)
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Tasting room
Koi Zen Cellars
12225 World Trade Dr. STE P
San Diego, CA 92128
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue
- Closed
- Wed
- 4 PM – 8 PM
- Thu
- 4 PM – 8 PM
- Fri
- 3 PM – 9 PM
- Sat
- 3 PM – 9 PM
- Sun
- Closed
Upcoming events
Live music and wine at Koi Zen Cellars, free light therapy session, boutique vendors, catering, and pies and hot chocolate.
Evening of music featuring classic rock, oldies, folk, alternative rock, and popular hits.
Create a colorful hummingbird mosaic on natural stone using stained glass; includes materials, instructions, and first glass of wine.
Learn the Japanese art of creating living moss ball planters at Koi Zen Cellars.
Hands-on glass ornament making class creating three festive ornaments (Nutcracker, Penguin, Snowman) while sipping award-winning wines.
Trivia night with entertaining host Kevin Hay featuring brain-teasing questions, friendly competition, and laughs.
Evening of soulful blues and rockin' rhythms from Barrelhouse Blues Club.