Temecula Winery Travel Guide | Visiting California’s Other Wine Country
There are times when we just wanted to sit back, relax, and enjoy our time while sipping our favorite wine to distract ourselves from the busy world and stress.
Wine lovers out there, have you heard about Temecula Valley Wine Country?
This wine sanctuary is situated north of San Diego and 90 miles southeast of Los Angeles. They are the wine region of southern California on a 3,500-acre vineyard.
Temecula Wine Country is still unknown to some people because it is relatively small compared to other wine regions.
It is like a hidden gem in California, but they make fantastic wines. And hundreds of them are even award-winning wines.
Some people would visit the region during harvest season to participate in grape-treading or grape stomping.
They use human feet in crushing the grapes to release the juice and establish fermentation. The process is not the usual, but that is their traditional way of wine-making.
Most of the wineries in Temecula Valley have lodging and dining on-site, making it a perfect getaway for family and friends.
Famous vineyards in Temecula
The most famous vineyards in Temecula are as follows:
Wilson Creek Winery
It is a family-owned winery and famous in Temecula Wine Country. Aside from the quality wines they offer in the tasting room, they also have a full-service restaurant for guests.
Visitors can enjoy the scenic view from their patio or have their picnic in the creekside area.
The warm hospitality and service may be the ultimate reason why they keep getting visitors all year round. This company offers wines, brandy, and brandy spirits.
Peltzer Winery
Going here is not just about the wines. A unique hang out like this is something you would want while relaxing. The winery has a farm-like ambiance with a mix of a rustic, industrial, and vintage feel, very fascinating to the eyes.
Callaway Vineyard and Winery
It is a perfect place to host a special ceremony like weddings. Also, their restaurant serves fresh-from-the-farm dishes, and it matches with their wine. The scenic views of the rolling hills and vineyards are relaxing to look at while enjoying your meal.
There are plenty of things to do around Temecula Valley Wine Country, here are just a few of them:
● Families can have their picnic at Hart Winery and see the beautiful views of the vineyard.
● Friends can play bocce ball at Wilson Creek Winery.
● Visitors can relax by listening to live music at Miramonte Winery or drink coffee and croissant at Laurent’s Le Coffee Shop.
Seeing the alluring views of the region is breathtaking. Taking a tour through the wine country is a satisfying experience.
Plus, devouring great-tasting food, sipping their flavorful and fruity drink, enjoying the relaxing ambiance are some of the things that you will always look forward to when coming back to the valley.
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