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Temecula Wineries
Temecula Wineries in the Temecula Valley Wine Country
Temecula Valley is located 60 miles north of San Diego and 22 miles from the California coastline. The climate is warm and sunny during the days and the evenings are cooled by the ocean winds that cross the west, making Temecula the perfect microclimate for a wine growing region. Temecula Valley is one of 107 federally recognized American Viticultural areas and a variety of grapes are successfully grown here producing some of the most exceptional wines in California.
Temecula may not be as well known as other California wine regions, but this area is definitely worth visiting. People have a home town sense of community here. The winemakers, (many of whom work in their vineyards and tasting rooms) are very proud of their wines and love to talk about all things wine! The roads leading to Temecula wine country and the Temecula Wineries are well marked, making for an easy, relaxing and pleasant drive.
We have personally visited many of the Temecula Wineries and look forward to visiting them all. We are proud to include Temecula Wine Country in this southwest wine guide! Included in these pages you will find some of our personal experiences and favorite wines as we take our own wine tour!
ALEX'S RED BARN WINERY - Wines are handcrafted in this small winery nestled in the rolling hills in the Yakut Estate Vineyards. The Red Barn Vineyard is located in the prestigious Temecula Valley wine country, approximately twenty miles from the Pacific Coast and situated at an elevation of 1400 feet above sea level.
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39820 Calle Contento
Temecula, CA 92591
Phone: (951) 693-3201
www.redbarnwine.com
BAILY VINEYARD & WINERY - For over 25 years Phil Baily has handcrafted premium vintage wines, all made from grapes grown on his property in the Temecula Valley. The Oxford Companion to Wine says that Baily Vineyard & Winery is one of the two "most artistically successful of the small pioneering outfits" in Temecula. On the premises is Carol's at the Tasting Room where Carol Baily is the Chef.
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33440 La Serena Wy.
Temecula, CA 92591
Phone: (951) 676-9463
www.bailywinery.com
BELLA VISTA VINEYARD & WINERY - In 2004, Imre and Gizella Cziraki purchased the former Cilurzo Winery, which was the location of Temecula's first commercial vineyard. Bella Vista makes wine using 80% estate grown grapes and 20% from other Temecula grape growers. The winery has a crush capacity of 280 tons with a production of approximately 15,000 cases of wine.
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41220 Calle Contento
Temecula, CA 92592
Phone: (951) 676-5250
www.bellavistawinery.com
BEL VINO WINERY - Formerly Stuart Cellars, Bel Vino sits above the rolling vineyards in Temecula Valley Wine Country and is the perfect backdrop for weddings and special events. Bel Vino offers a full line of varietals and handcrafted vintages including their exclusive premium label - Stuart Cellars.
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33515 Rancho California Rd.
Temecula, CA 92591
Phone: (951) 676-6414
www.belvinowinery.com
BOORMAN VINEYARDS ESTATE WINERY - Boorman Vineyards sits at an elevation of 2,000 feet in mountainous, decomposed granite soil making it perfect for growing Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes. Using state of the art equipment and French and American oak barrels, all wines are produced on-site in small, premium hand-crafted batches.
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21630 Avenida de Arboles
Murietta, CA 92562
Phone: (951) 600-9333
www.boormanvineyards.com
BRIAR ROSE WINERY - Briar Rose Winery is Temecula's first Reservation Only winery. Specializing in red varietals, the estate-grown offerings include award winning Estate Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Tuscan blend. Other offerings include Sangiovese and Merlot while white varietals include a Viognier and a Fume Rose. A stroll around the quaint, European cottage-style, estate quickly reveals the relaxed and peaceful attitude that goes into each bottle of wine produced by Briar Rose.
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41720 Calle Cabrillo
Temecula, CA 92592
Phone: (951) 308-1098
www.briarrosewinery.com
CALLAWAY VINEYARD & WINERY - Whether you're into intense big red wines, dessert in a glass or something in between, Callaway has a wine that's sure to please. Their Special Selection wines are high quality, limited productions that best exemplify the Callaway legacy. They are easy to drink, food friendly, fun wines that will please almost everyone. Winemaker's Reserve wines are for the more discerning palate. Chosen barrel by barrel for richness, depth and complexity, these wines are typically bigger, meatier wines that take longer to age. Callaway's on premise restaurant, Meritage, offers lunch and dinner and live entertainment.
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32720 Rancho California Rd.
Temecula, CA 92589
Phone: (800) 472-2377
www.callawaywinery.com
CHAPIN FAMILY VINEYARDS - Commitment to perfection is the philosophy behind Chapin Family Vineyards. Grapes are hand picked in the early morning to capture the full flavor of the fruit. The grapes are carefully harvested by de-stemming the fruit and then aged in New American white Oak Barrels. Wines are aged for 30 to 36 months before bottling and constant supervision is given to the entire winemaking process to assure the highest levels of quality. Wines produced include Montepulciano, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Syrah, and Passerina.
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36084 Summitville St.
Temecula, CA 92592
Phone: (951) 506-2935
www.chapinfamilyvineyards.com
CHURON INN & WINERY - This French-inspired Chateau and winery sits on 11 acres of estate vineyards. From the Chateau lobby, visitors can descend the marble staircase to the wine tasting bar. Award winning classic red, white, and dessert wines are produced at Churon.
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33233 Rancho California Road
Temecula, CA 92591
Phone: (951) 694-9070
www.innatchuronwinery.com
Photo courtesy of Renee Silverman
COUGAR VINEYARD & WINERY - A boutique winery located on the De Portola Wine Trail. Cougar Vineyards specializes in 100% estate Italian varietals including Vermentino, Sangiovese, Aglianico, Montepulciano, Primitivo, Malvasia Bianca, Arneis, Pinot Grigio, Sagrantino, Lambrusca, Brachetto and Negro Amaro. The Cougar label was created named after Cougar Mountain in Bellevue Washington where the owners once had a home.
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39870 De Portola Rd.
Temecula, CA 92592
Phone: (951) 491-0825
www.cougarvineyards.com
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DANZA DEL SOL WINERY - Danza del Sol opened their tasting room in 2010 but the winery itself has been producing wines for over 25 years under the previous owner, Filsinger Wines. Danza del Sol produces premium varietal and proprietary blended red and white wines as well as Methode Champenois sparkling wine.
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39050 De Portola Road
Temecula, CA 92592
Phone: (951) 302-6363
www.danzadelsolwinery.com
DOFFO WINERY - Doffo Winery is a micro-boutique winery built around the former site of an historic Temecula schoolhouse. The winery is situated on 15 acres and produces small lot, hand crafted wines that reflect the owners Argentine and Italian heritage. Doffo Winery is also home to MotoDoffo, the family's private collection of over 100 racing and vintage motorcycles.
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36083 Summitville Street
Temecula, CA 95292
Phone: (888) 469-8466
www.doffowines.com
EUROPA VILLAGE - With an old world wine country setting, Europa Village produces handcrafted wines by respecting the art of Old World European winemaking traditions. The Inn at Europa Village rests atop 5 acres of lush grounds and provides intimate accommodations in a quaint wine country setting.
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33475 La Serena Way
Temecula, CA 92591
Phone: (888) 383-8767
www.europavillage.com
FALKNER WINERY - Falkner Winery prides itself on producing top quality, award-winning red and white wines that are food-friendly and easy to drink. The Pinnacle Restaurant at the winery offers panoramic views and Mediterranean-style food.
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40620 Calle Contento
Temecula, CA 92591
Phone: (951) 676-8231
www.falknerwinery.com
FOOT PATH WINERY - Foot Path Winery is a small, family owned and operated winery that produces limited quantities of handcrafted, unfiltered red wine. The winery is located at Foote Path Farms which is a Certified Organic farm that produces a variety of fruits which are available throughout the year.
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36650 Glenoaks Road
Temecula, CA 92592
Phone: (951) 265-9951
www.footpathwinery.com
FRANGIPANI ESTATE WINERY - A unique wine tasting experience awaits at Frangipani Estate Winery. On the DePortola Wine Trail, the tasting room overlooks the rural countryside, sprawling vineyards, and equestrian farms. Frangipani produces estate grown varietals of Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petite Verdot, Sangiovese, Grenache and Petite Syrah.
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39750 DePortola Road
Temecula, CA 95292
Phone: (951) 699-8845
www.frangipaniwinery.com
GERSHON BACHUS VINTNERS - Gershon Bachus came to the United States from Europe in 1922. He brought along his talent for making fine wines. Although Gershon never owned a winery, his winemaking heritage has been carried on by his grandson at Gershon Bachus Vintners in Temecula. The winery produces both red and white varietals.
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37750 DePortola Drive
Temecula, CA 92592
Phone: (877) 458-8428
www.gershonbachus.com
HART WINERY - Crafting small lots with a focus on quality, Hart Winery produces premium varietals including Merlot, Fume Blanc, Viognier, Grenache Rose, Syrah, Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
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4300 Avenida Biona
Temecula, CA 92593
Phone: (951) 676-6300
www.hartfamilywinery.com
KEYWAYS VINEYARDS & WINERY - Founded in 1989 by Carl Key, Keyways Vineyards & Winery is one of the original wineries established in Temecula Valley Wine Country. New owner, Terri Pebley Delhamer continues the Keyways tradition of producing limited production, handcrafted red and white wines.
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37338 De Portola Road
Temecula, CA 92592
Phone: (951) 302-7888
www.keywayswine.com
LEONESS CELLARS - Leoness Cellars features vineyard estate artisan wines, warm hospitality and enchanting views of Temecula Valley wine country. Dedicated to their commitment to sustainable farming practices, Leoness offers tours and tastings of their award-winning wines. Leoness produces Viognier, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, White Merlot, Muscat Canelli and Cinsault Port.
The Restaurant at Leoness Cellars features a variety of appetizers, salads, sandwiches and flatbreads that pair perfectly with their wines.
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38311 De Portola Road
Temecula, CA 92593
Phone: (951) 302-7601
www.leonesscellars.com
LONGSHADOW RANCH VINEYARD & WINERY - Family owned and operated, Longshadow Ranch Vineyard & Winery produces handcrafted wines including Syrah, Sangiovese, Tempranillo, Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot, Malbec, and Merlot.
Horse drawn carriage rides through the vineyards, a lawn and picnic garden, Belgian Draft horses and a petting zoo makes Longshadow Ranch a family fun destination.
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39847 Calle Contento
Temecula, CA 92592
Phone: (951) 587-6221
www.longshadowranchwinery.com
LORIMAR VINEYARD & WINERY - Lorimar Winery produces handcrafted, approachable red, white, blush and dessert wines with a fruit-forward style. The tasting room, currently located on Main Street in Old Town Temecula (until their own tasting room is built), provides a friendly and relaxed atmosphere for tasting wines.
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42031 Main Street
Temecula, CA 92590
Phone: (951) 240-5177
www.lorimarwinery.com
LUMIERE WINERY - Lumiere is a family owned and operated boutique winery that focuses on producing Bordeaux-style wines from grapes grown on their 30 year old estate vineyard.
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39555 Calle Contento
Temecula, CA 92591
Phone: (951) 972-0585
www.lumierewinery.com
MASIA de YABAR - Masia de Yabar produces wines using traditional winemaking methods learned in the wine fields of Argentina. Varietals produced include Viognier, Tempranillo, Garnacha, Amor de Verono Rose and Torrontes.
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39788 Camino Arroyo Seco
Temecula, CA 92592
Phone: (951) 303-3860
www.masiadeyabar.com
MAURICE CAR'RIE VINEYARD & WINERY - Maurice Car'rie was founded in 1986. The tasting room and restaurant were designed after a Victorian-style farmhouse. The 46 acres of vineyards were among the first to be established in the Temecula Valley in 1968. Fourteen varietals are handcrafted and include fruit sparkling wines, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, White Zinfandel, Merlot, Tempranillo, and Port. Their sister vineyard, Van Roekel Winery has its own identity and label but shares the same viticulturist, winemaker and crush/fermentation facilities with Maurice Car'rie.
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34225 Rancho California Road
Temecula, CA 92591
Phone: (951) 676-1711
www.mauricecarriewinery.com
MIRAMONTE WINERY - Miramonte is a 13-acre, award winning boutique winery specializing in minimal intervention to allow for the most natural expression of the fruit. The results are wines with depth, character and sophistication. Miramonte's Rhone-based varietals include Estate Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangria, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Mourvedre Rose.
The winery comes alive on Friday and Saturday evenings with live music and prix fixe chef-prepared meals and cheese plates.
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33410 Rancho California Road
Temecula, CA 92591
Phone: (951) 506-5500
www.miramontewinery.com
MONTE DE ORO WINERY - Monte de Oro's wines showcase the true varietal character of each grape variety. The wines are fruit-forward with subtle influences of extended barrel aging in nearly 100% French Oak barrels, resulting in wines that are balanced and well structured.
Nearly two thirds of Monte de Oro's grape production is red grapes including Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Zinfandel, Tempranillo, Petite Syrah, Mouvedre, Malbec, Grenache and Cinsault.
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35820 Rancho California Road
Temecula, CA 92591
Phone: (951) 491-6551
www.montedeoro.com
MOUNT PALOMAR WINERY - This 45-acre working wine estate makes wines with an emphasis on classic, Bordeaux-style blends and Italian varietals. There are two wine brands: Mount Palomar and Castelletto. They also produce Port and Solera Cream Sherry.
Shorty's Bistro at Mount Palomar Winery features an array of Mediterranean-inspired appetizers, sandwiches, soups, hummus, stone oven pizzas, entrees and desserts. Cheese plates are also offered in the tasting room.
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33820 Rancho California Road
Temecula, CA 92591
Phone: (951) 676-5047
www.mountpalomar.com
OAK MOUNTAIN WINERY - Oak Mountain Winery offers Red, White, Sparkling and Dessert wines with the classic Bordeaux varieties of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petite Verdot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Counoise.
Wines from both Oak Mountain Winery and sister vineyard, Temecula Hills Winery are poured in the tasting room.
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36522 Via Verde
Temecula, CA 92592
Phone: (951)699-9012
www.oakmountainwinery.com
PALUMBO FAMILY VINEYARDS - Palumbo Family Vineyards produces small lot, handcrafted wines from varieties grown on their own 13-acre sustainably farmed vineyard. They specialize in full bodied, artisan reds. The estate-grown and produced offerings include single variety bottling as well as a few special blends.
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40150 Barksdale Circle
Temecula, CA 92592
Phone: (951) 676-7900
www.palumbofamilyvineyards.com
PONTE FAMILY ESTATE WINERY - Since 1984, the Ponte family has been producing wines o their 300-acre vineyards. Wines are made in small quantities and include single varieties such as Pinot Grigio, Fume Blanc, Chardonnay, Sangiovese, Barbera, and Zinfandel. Blends, sweet and sparkling wines are also produced.
The Ponte Vineyard Inn is a boutique hotel featuring the Bouquet Restaurant and an underground lounge.
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35052 Rancho California Road
Temecula, CA 92591
Phone: (951) 694-8855
www.pontewinery.com
ROBERT RENZONI VINEYARDS - This 12-acre vineyard is planted with the classic Bordeaux and Italian grape varieties in six vineyard blocks. Grape varieties include Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Grigio, and Sangiovese. Robert Renzoni Vineyards produces many different wine lots from these vineyard blocks.
In addition to offering wines for tasting and for sale in the tasting room, guided walking tours are also available where visitors will learn about the soil conditions, the grape varietals and what it really takes to produce excellent wines.
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37350 De Portola Road
Temecula, CA 92592
Phone: (951) 302-8466
www.robertrenzonivineyards.com
SOUTH COAST WINERY RESORT & SPA - South Coast Winery produces four collections from their vineyards including Syrah, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc varietals. Under the South Coast Winery label, there is a select group of varietals grown in and around the Temecula and Southern California Appellations including Red, White and Rose wines.
The Wild Horse Peak Mountain label has Southern California varietals such as Cabernet, Syrah and Merlot. The Carter Estate Reserve wines are produced from select lots of varietals grown in the Southern California Temecula Wine Country Estate Vineyards. These wines are aged in European Oak barrels and released in limited quantities. The tasting room is spacious with rustic beamed ceilings and Tuscan décor.
Private Vineyard Villas are available for visitors who wish to experience Temecula Wine Country for a week or a weekend. The Vineyard Rose Restaurant is an elegantly decorated Tuscan-inspired dining room, bar and terrace and uses the freshest, locally grown ingredients.
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34843 Rancho California Road
Temecula, CA 92591
Phone: (951) 587-9463
www.wineresort.com
TEMECULA HILLS WINERY & VINEYARD - Formerly named Windy Ridge Cellars, Temecula Hills Winery & Vineyard was established in 2000 on eleven acres where varietals such as Zinfandel, Syrah, Viognier, Mourvedre, Grenache, Sangiovese, Primativo, and Cabernet Sauvignon are produced.
Temecula Hills wines are available for tasting at Oak Mountain Winery, their sister vineyard.
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47200 De Portola Road
Temecula, CA 92592
Phone: (951) 767-0677
www.temeculahillswinery.com
TESORO WINERY - Known as "The Tuscan Treasure in Temecula" the Tesoro Winery tasting room in the industrial section of Old Town Temecula offers wine tastings and entertainment. Tesoro produces premier-style Red, White and Dessert wines.
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Tasting Room:
28475 Old Town Front Street and 6th
Temecula, CA 92592
Phone: (951) 308-0000
Future Winery Site:
35911 Rancho California Road
Temecula, CA 92592
www.tesorowinery.com
THORNTON WINERY - Thornton Winery combines old world style with new world taste to create award-winning and premium varietal wines, which emulate the classic wine styles of the Mediterranean and Rhone regions. For producing quality sparkling wines, Thornton Winery uses the Methode Champenoise process.
The winery is an elegant French-style chateau and the Champagne Café Restaurant features contemporary fusion cuisine. The Champagne Jazz Concert Series is nationally renowned.
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32575 Rancho California Road
Temecula, CA 92591
Phone: (951) 699-0099
www.thorntonwine.com
VAN ROEKEL WINERY - Van Roekel Winery is the sister winery to Maurice Car'rie Winery. Both wineries have their own identity, label and varietal wine list but share the same viticulturist, winemaker and crush/fermentation facilities. Picnic grounds overlook the vineyards where visitors can enjoy Van Roekel wines such as Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Garnacha and Gewurtztraminer.
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34567 Rancho California Road
Temecula, CA 92591
Phone: (951) 699-6961
www.vanroekelwinery.com
VILLA Di CALABRO WINERY & OLIVE OIL COMPANY - Villa di Calabro, formerly Santa Margarita Winery, produces Cabernet Franc and Muscat. Winemaker Mike Calabro presses his own olive oil. The tasting room, housed in a circa 1927 yellow cottage overlooks a majestic garden courtyard where visitors can enjoy wine and sample the olive oils and flavored vinegars.
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41955 Main Street
Old Town
Temecula, CA 92590
Phone: (951) 695-4525
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VITAGLIANO VINEYARDS & WINERY - Vitagliano's 10-acre estate vineyard grows varietals such as Dolcetto, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Grigio and Muscat Canelli. Their wines can be tasted at The Collective, a premium wine lounge located in Old Town Temecula. Visitors to The Collective can taste a variety of wines from many of Southern California's top boutique wineries.
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36101 Glen Oaks Road (Tasting at the winery by appointment only).
Temecula, CA 92592
Phone: (951) 694-8466
www.vitaglianowines.com
VINDEMIA VINEYARDS AND ESTATE WINERY - This family owned and operated winery produces handcrafted wines such as Zinfandel, Cabernet, Bordeaux, Viognier, Rose and Syrah. They pride themselves on growing and harvesting their grapes and olives to bring out the vest in the fruit for crafting quality wines and olive oils.
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33133 Vista del Monte
Temecula, CA 92591
Phone: (951) 699-0601
www.vindemia.com
WIENS FAMILY CELLARS - The mission of Wiens Family Cellars is to make the highest quality wines and provide them at a reasonable price. This winery is known for producing quality "big reds" such as Syrah, Zinfandel, Barbera, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. For other wine tastes, Wiens also produces White and Dessert wines.
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35055 Via Del Ponte
Temecula, CA 92592
Phone: (951) 694-9892
www.wienscellars.com
WILSON CREEK WINERY AND VINEYARD - Wilson Creek is home to the famous Almond Champagne. With over 70 acres of vineyards, they produce many varieties of wine including Chardonnay, Viognier, Muscat Canelli, Malbec, Mourvedre and Cabernet Sauvignon.
The Creekside Grille is surrounded by 30 year old Cabernet grapevines, flowers and herb garden. Visitors can enjoy all of the Wilson Creek wines while relaxing with an appetizer, salad, sandwich, entrée or dessert.
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35960 Rancho California Road
Temecula, CA 92591
Phone: (951) 699-9463
www.wilsoncreekwinery.com
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