List of temecula wineries

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Temecula, nestled between Los Angeles and San Diego, is a small but vibrant wine valley in California. The wineries of Temecula tend to follow along De Portola Road to the east and Rancho California Road on the west and stretch as far north as Summitville Street to the north. This clustering makes a triangular shape.

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1. Northern Wineries

   • There are a handful of wineries on the northern tip of the Temecula Valley winery cluster. Doffo Winery, just off Rancho California Road, touts itself as the smallest vineyard and winery in Temecula, on just 15 acres of vineyards. The tasting room is available by appointment on Fridays through Sundays. The Wilson Creek Vineyards and Winery is located just south of Doffo Winery. Wilson is family-owned and prides itself on its Almond Champagne. The tasting room is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day. The fee to taste is $10 on weekdays and $12 on weekends. Foot Path Winery, located to the east of Wilson Winery, is a boutique, family-owned winery, whose tasting room is only open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Foot Path Winery only produces red wines, including merlots, cabernet sauvignons, and blends.

   Western Wineries

   • Most Temecula wineries are located along the east side of the cluster. Many are on Rancho California Road or on side streets to the north or south of that road. Callaway Winery is one such option on Rancho California Road. Callaway, known primarily for its white varietals, has been a staple winery in Temecula since the 1970s. In 1976 Queen Elizabeth II and the prince duke of Edinburgh enjoyed a 1974 Callaway white Riesling with the president. You can taste Callaway wines for yourself every day from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. in the tasting room. Tastings cost $10 on weekdays and $12 on weekends. Briar Rose is the most southern winery on the western side, off the main path. Briar Rose focuses on being a small, family winery, only producing 2,400 cases a year. Tastings are by appointment only.

   Eastern Wineries

   • Wineries on the eastern side of Temecula are located on De Portola Road or side roads off it. Oak Mountain vineyards focus on Bourdeaux and Counoise varietals. The winery sells both Oak Mountain and Temecula Hills Wines. Keyways boasts that it's the only Temecula winery owned by a woman. The tasting room is open every day from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tasting prices are $10 for five tastes and $2 for ice wine tastes.

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