This weekend is WOW (World of Wine) Winter Barrel Tasting in Temecula.  On Saturday March 2nd and Sunday March 3rd, 35 wineries will host this annual event.  With a map and a ticket you can take your time and visit the wineries at your own pace.

Many of the wineries will be offering tastings from barrels and tanks!  Wines are paired with foods…Wiens will have their 2011 Solace paired with Crostini with avocado and shrimp salad, topped with Marie Louise sauce and their 2011 Obscura will be tasted from the barrel and paired with Beef sirloin tip braised in red wine served with braised carrots and onions over buttered noodles.  (They are running with a French theme this year!).  Callaway is excited about their entry into the Cork Art contest!  While you are there you can vote for your favorite cork art entry!  Lorimar will have Shultz and Hamilton playing this Friday from 5-8.

Tickets are $99 for Saturday and Sunday, $79 for Sunday only and $69 for designated drivers.