When we were in Temecula in December we had passed a sign on the DePortolo Wine Trail for Fazeli Cellars Vineyards. After returning home from that trip I looked them up and found that they had just opened a tasting...
Oak Mountain Winery sits high on the North side of the De Portola Wine Trail with great views of Oak Mountain. You can’t miss the entrance with it’s buckboard wagon emblazoned with the winery name. This winery houses both Oak...
Michael and I visited Villa di Calabro’s tasting room on a trip a while back to Temecula. They are located downtown in a charming little yellow house built in 1927, close to the Public House (great restaurant!) and across from...
Mount Palomar Winery from Crushed Grape Chronicles on Vimeo. The Mount Palomar Winery has a gorgeous location mid way down the Rancho California Road. The vineyards were started here in 1969 by John H. Poole, who also became the first...
Driving down Rancho California Road in Temecula Wine Country, there is lots to look at. Beautiful vineyards, wineries on all sides, but you won’t be able to miss Pinnacle restaurant. The rounded building sits on the hill top on just...
Frangipani…for me I immediately think of the musical “South Pacific”. Frangipani is the word they use for plumeria the island flower that I grew up making leis with in Hawaii. So…I envisioned a tropical paradise. I thought, this winery must...
Europa Village winery endeavors to take you on a quick trip to Europe to enjoy the wines of France, Italy and Spain. The gardens here are lovely and they have added a covered patio for large groups. They have a...
South Coast is more than a winery it is a complete resort with Villas a restaurant and spa in addition to the winery itself. The resort was founded by Jim Carter after seeing the moving “A Walk in the...
Miramonte. What can I say they have created a stunning atmosphere. Michael got hooked on their Sangria the first time we stopped by and we both fell in love with the artistic atmosphere. Since our last visit they have...
Thornton winery is one of the first wineries that greet you as you drive into Temecula Wine Country. A Champagne house this French style chateau sits on a hill on the South Side of Rancho California Road. Opening in...
This Temecula Valley winery is impressive as you drive up toward the end of Rancho California Road. The building sits on a rise and is expansive and inviting. In the early mornings there are typically balloons taking off from here...
Van Roekel is the sister property to Maurice Car’rie. It sits on the hill overlooking Maurice Car’rie and is where their winemaker Gus produces his more refined wines. The winery complex is on a drive that includes the Van Roekel...
