We Visit a Disney Winery!
We got invited out to Briar Rose Winery...a Disney inspired winery, built by a Disney imagineer, located in beautiful Temecula, California! What better way could there have been to spend Victor's 30th Birthday?! We were able to tour the property, learn its' history and taste some DELICIOUS wine. Thank you so much for having us out, @BriarRoseWinery! We will definitely be back :)
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Temecula Wine Country Travel Guide | California Travel Tips
California travel expert Veronica Hill shares her Temecula Wine Country Travel Guide and the top Temecula wineries in this episode of California Travel Tips.
When you think of California wine country, Napa Valley and Sonoma likely come to mind. But did you know there's a booming wine industry right here in Southern California?
Temecula California is one of the newest California wine regions.
After years of growing pains, Temecula wineries have now come into their own with sophisticated wines, a hip clientele and growing number of elegant Temecula wine tasting rooms.
It's no wonder that Temecula has become a hot spot for destination weddings, girlfriends getaways and romantic escapes.
Roughly 60 miles between San Diego and Orange County, Temecula Valley's unique microclimate and cool ocean breezes make it a great place to grow wine grapes. And if you're here for wine tasting, you'll find almost all of the Temecula wineries along Rancho California Road and De Portola Road, just a few minutes off the busy I-15 freeway.
How many wineries are in Temecula? There are roughly 20 wineries, but by far the most well known is Thornton Winery, a rambling French Mediterranean style estate known for its sparkling wines.
Winemaker Don Reha took me on a tour through the wine caves, where he crafts Thornton's sparkling wine in the Methode Champenois style.
We followed our tour with a light lunch and wine pairing at Cafe Champagne, where we enjoyed an elegant cheese platter and Kobe burger paired with some of Don's specialty wines.
Our day in the Temecula Vineyards took us past some of the appelation's most elegant wineries, from Wilson Creek Winery, known for its sparkling almond champagne, to South Coast Winery Resort, a 38-acre luxury property with its own spa and private villas. In the tasting room, I learned that South Coast Winery won the Golden Bear award for Winery of the Year at the 2008 California State Fair.
Next up was the romantic Briar Rose Winery, located inside a storybook Snow White Cottage that was actually built by a Disneyland artisan. Briar Rose Winery is home to one of the oldest Mission olive trees in the state.
I met with owners Dorian and Les Linkogle, who explained that their boutique hand-crafted wines have reached cult status, being served everywhere from the Playboy Mansion to the White House.
I especially enjoyed their light Citronier, made with a hint of lemon, and their rich, supple 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon. This upscale boutique winery is open by reservation only.
After touring the beautiful grounds, Les showed off his barrel room — a definite man space decked out with some of his son Larry's famous motocross bikes.
Here, I was among the first to try his trademarked Wine Lager, a fresh, fruit and bubbling beverage that was simply amazing.
Next, we traveled to Keyways Winery, the only woman-owned winery in Temecula. And this early California-style tasting room definitely has a woman's touch, from the cozy couches and fireplace to the elegant dining room.
If you're in the mood to picnic, Keyways sells a variety of meats, cheeses and wines that you can enjoy outside, sometimes with a live band to entertain you.
I caught up with owner Terri Pebley for a private tour and tasting of her award-winning wines.
We ended our day in Temecula with a stop at Ponte Winery, a country-style tasting room known for its cool Smokehouse restaurant and a really fun crowd. After enjoying a barbecue in the vineyards, I couldn't resist taking part in their annual Grape Stomp, reliving that famous I Love Lucy Episode.
Owner Claudio Ponte gave me a few tips before I got to stomping, and the heat began.
I didn't win, but I came in second, which isn't too bad.
After that workout, it was time to wind down — and a sunset tractor ride through the vineyards was just the ticket.
I promise if you visit Temecula Wine Country, you're going to have a great time. And if you visit during the fall crush — maybe you can stomp a few grapes yourself!
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When you think of California wine country, Napa Valley and Sonoma likely come to mind. But did you know there's a booming wine industry right here in Southern California?
Temecula California is one of the newest California wine regions.
After years of growing pains, Temecula wineries have now come into their own with sophisticated wines, a hip clientele and growing number of elegant Temecula wine tasting rooms.
It's no wonder that Temecula has become a hot spot for destination weddings, girlfriends getaways and romantic escapes.
Roughly 60 miles between San Diego and Orange County, Temecula Valley's unique microclimate and cool ocean breezes make it a great place to grow wine grapes. And if you're here for wine tasting, you'll find almost all of the Temecula wineries along Rancho California Road and De Portola Road, just a few minutes off the busy I-15 freeway.
How many wineries are in Temecula? There are roughly 20 wineries, but by far the most well known is Thornton Winery, a rambling French Mediterranean style estate known for its sparkling wines.
Winemaker Don Reha took me on a tour through the wine caves, where he crafts Thornton's sparkling wine in the Methode Champenois style.
We followed our tour with a light lunch and wine pairing at Cafe Champagne, where we enjoyed an elegant cheese platter and Kobe burger paired with some of Don's specialty wines.
Our day in the Temecula Vineyards took us past some of the appelation's most elegant wineries, from Wilson Creek Winery, known for its sparkling almond champagne, to South Coast Winery Resort, a 38-acre luxury property with its own spa and private villas. In the tasting room, I learned that South Coast Winery won the Golden Bear award for Winery of the Year at the 2008 California State Fair.
Next up was the romantic Briar Rose Winery, located inside a storybook Snow White Cottage that was actually built by a Disneyland artisan. Briar Rose Winery is home to one of the oldest Mission olive trees in the state.
I met with owners Dorian and Les Linkogle, who explained that their boutique hand-crafted wines have reached cult status, being served everywhere from the Playboy Mansion to the White House.
I especially enjoyed their light Citronier, made with a hint of lemon, and their rich, supple 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon. This upscale boutique winery is open by reservation only.
After touring the beautiful grounds, Les showed off his barrel room — a definite man space decked out with some of his son Larry's famous motocross bikes.
Here, I was among the first to try his trademarked Wine Lager, a fresh, fruit and bubbling beverage that was simply amazing.
Next, we traveled to Keyways Winery, the only woman-owned winery in Temecula. And this early California-style tasting room definitely has a woman's touch, from the cozy couches and fireplace to the elegant dining room.
If you're in the mood to picnic, Keyways sells a variety of meats, cheeses and wines that you can enjoy outside, sometimes with a live band to entertain you.
I caught up with owner Terri Pebley for a private tour and tasting of her award-winning wines.
We ended our day in Temecula with a stop at Ponte Winery, a country-style tasting room known for its cool Smokehouse restaurant and a really fun crowd. After enjoying a barbecue in the vineyards, I couldn't resist taking part in their annual Grape Stomp, reliving that famous I Love Lucy Episode.
Owner Claudio Ponte gave me a few tips before I got to stomping, and the heat began.
I didn't win, but I came in second, which isn't too bad.
After that workout, it was time to wind down — and a sunset tractor ride through the vineyards was just the ticket.
I promise if you visit Temecula Wine Country, you're going to have a great time. And if you visit during the fall crush — maybe you can stomp a few grapes yourself!
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SoCal Wine TV Presents: Cougar Vineyard & Winery, Temecula Valley CA
Cougar specializes in 100% Estate grown Italian varietals including several rarely found in the United States: Brachetto, Prosecco, Falangini and more. Visit for all you need to know on visiting Temecula Valley; only 60-90 minutes from LA, San Diego, Orange County and Palm Springs.
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City of Temecula - Touring Temecula Winery Country
If you are interested to have that highly memorable tour that you can boast to your friends and family, booking one within Temecula Valley is the first thing you need to do. With its beautiful landscape, picturesque vineyards, and wonderful wines from different family-owned wineries, Temecula tours have long proven to be the great escape to your bustling city lif
wine tasting adventure at Mount Palomar Winery - Temecula Wine Country Temecula California
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Mount Palomar Winery
Located on 315 pristine acres in the heart of Temecula Wine Country, Mount Palomar Winery is a destination within a destination. Mount Palomar Winery is an estate that has 55 acres of vineyards currently in production nestled in the lush hills overlooked by the Palomar Mountains. Established in 1969, the first vintage was produced in 1975 and were the first winery in the region to introduce Mediterranean grapes to the Temecula Valley. Today featuring second generation leadership, Mount Palomar Winery has been recognized with numerous awards including, Best of Show, Best of Class and Gold Medals at numerous wine exhibitions and shows throughout the years.
A day trip to the award-winning Mount Palomar Winery includes wine tasting in the Cava di Vino, the oldest wine cave in Temecula Valley. This completely underground cave adds to the ambiance of a tasting adventure that features a range of fine wines with emphasis on classic Bordeaux style blends and Italian varieties. Along with a 30-year history of producing Port, Solera Cream Sherry is aged in one of the oldest, if not the oldest Sherry Solera in the United States. This exquisitely American Cream Sherry is aged for a minimum of 5 years in the California sun.
The Winery bottles under two main brands, Mount Palomar and Castelletto as a tribute to their Italian Heritage and the Tuscany style architecture and grounds of this taste of Italy in California. The craftsmanship of wine making is evident in facilities which include equipment for crushing and fermenting grapes. A barrel aging program in four cellars and a complete bottling production facility. Stocked with modern equipment integrated with centuries of wine making techniques the Mount Palomar Winery produces complex blended wines as well as single bottle reserve wines which are available to its wine club members.
After you complete your wine tasting adventure under the guidance of the knowledgeable friendly staff in the Cava di Vino, it’s time to explore the grounds of this Tuscan inspired Estate. Take you last glass of wine from the tasting on a stroll across the patio to take in the statues and fountains as you make your way up the Grand Staircase to the Outdoor Reception Venue. An ideal location for an enchanting beautiful Wedding or private event. The winery hosts their own special dinner theater productions in this wide-open venue with Italian accents and vibes. Check the schedule in case one is scheduled around the time of your visit.
Across the patio from the Cava di Vino you can complete your visit to Mount Palomar with Wine Country Dinning at the onsite Annata Bistro/Bar. Featuring floor to ceiling windows, this bright panoramic open dining experience is complimented by one of the Valley’s few full-service bars. The menu of the Annata Bistro/Bar is an exciting International twist on American Fusion, featuring unique appetizers, enchanting salads, Italian inspired flatbread, sandwiches, full entrees and a children’s menu. Open daily, except holidays, the bistro offers all day service till 6 PM on weekdays and 7 Pm on weekends. Large and airy, is a popular location that attracts diners from throughout the Valley. Reservations are not necessary but are welcomed.
The exhilarating location of Mount Palomar coupled with its detailed Tuscany inspired architecture, statuary, fountains and landscaping makes it a fascinating location for photography. Sceneries accented by the rich colors of the California sky, including sunrise and sunset are astoundingly spectacular. Mount Palomar featuring foothills and vineyards, snow capped mountains, panoramic valley views have become such a haven for photographers that the Winery has now included private photography sessions as part of their offerings. Private Venue Photography Sessions begin with 2 hour sessions and can include an optional changing suite for wedding photography, special occasions, family portraits and professional modeling photography.
Mount Palomar is at the top of the list for a fairy tale wedding. The European ambience, nature endowed beauty, fine wine and cuisine makes the Estate a Wedding Venue fit for royalty. From Romantically intimate to lavishly spectacular, the grounds of the Mount Palomar Winery offer a wedding setting that will never be forgotten with picture perfect location that will make your wedding album a work of art.
The Hosts of Mount Palomar Winery are always looking for new and exciting ways to share their enchantingly exhilarating property, remember to check the Mount Palomar Blog for
Wines from Temecula Valley: California's rapidly growing wine region
When someone asks you to name a wine region in California, what would you say? Odds are that you (and most people) would name off Napa Valley first. Possibly Sonoma second. Temecula Valley would probably be far down the list, but it is one of the fastest growing regions in the state. Ever had their wine?
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SoCal Wine TV Presents: South Coast Winery, Temecula Valley CA
Judged Best California State Winery of the Year for the past two years, South Coast Winery is the place to stop during your visit. Visit for all you need to know on visiting Temecula Valley; only 60-90 minutes from LA, San Diego, Orange County and Palm Springs.
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Best Rosé for Summer | Keller Estate, Sonoma Coast
888 282-1353 Warm weather is often marked by this color – rosé. Rosé is something many of us can drink all year round, especially during the summer time. This wine is from the Keller Estate - the best rosé for summer.
Ana Keller is the co-winemaker and she is also a biochemist, so there’s that to throw into the mix! Located in the Sonoma Coast, this is a sprawling estate with hundreds of acres. They were a winery with a car problem and a wine solution. If you go to Keller Estate, you can see that Arturo Keller had a strong hobby in cars. He found this rolling ranch and decided to build a track where you can drive cars.
The family then recognized it was also a prime grape growing region. They make world class Chardonnay, world class Pinot Noir. We are fortunate to feature this on Cellar Angels – it is reduced in price to help raise money for charities. It is not even on their website. It is a nice thing they send to some of their customers. And there are only 94 cases. The juice is 100% Pinot Noir all from the Keller Estate in Sonoma.
There’s a lot of confusion in the wine industry, especially when you walk into a wine store anywhere in the country and you look upon row after row of bottles. Generally the wines all look the same, and there is a reason for that, and that is what I want to talk about.
There are 1500 wineries between Napa and Sonoma alone. And there are about 1000 of them that you can’t purchase outside of California because they lack distribution. This is the challenge. You go to wine country then you get home and look for the wine you fell in love with, but it is not there.
Because the winery doesn’t make enough, the distributor is not going to carry it. Cellar Angels decided to solve that problem. Lets get these wineries some exposure. Lets get these wines into the hands of wine lovers.
This is a rosé I could drink all day. It has that pale, pink salmon color. It has very soft, ripe strawberry and watermelon. When you grow up with fresh watermelon, but also have jolly rancher candy, its very different. Think fresh watermelon at the farmer’s market. You have that brilliant color and that aroma and you know that fresh watermelon is being served and your mouth starts watering.
As I said, no dump bucket. Very low alcohol. No burn whatsoever. Great acidity. There’s some wet stone minerality. Not flinty, but a slatey softness that has some nice minerality and a long finish.
100% Pinot Noir. We can get technical and geeky on how it is made. It is made in what is known as the saignée method. Not to be confused with Sanjay Gupta on CNN. It’s a French term. What it means is to bring the grapes into the crusher, de-stem them, put them into the tank. And you have a method to where the juice is in contact with the skins. Keller Estate actually has eight hours of skin contact. And this actually impacts the color. The more juice to skin contact, the darker the wine. No malolactic fermentation here. It is an awesome patio pounder. You can drink this all day on the patio. It is not a big red wine, not a crisp acidic white wine.
Right down the line of well balanced pure great fruit flavors, a little orange blossom. That sounded geeky! One thing I love about world-class rosé is what it is not. It is not is white zinfandel. If you grew up in the 80s and were exposed to that, this is anything but that. This is a demarcation of Spring in France, Spain, and Italy. It is time to be out on the patio, dining al fresco and having a great glass of wine as the sun sits in the sky a little longer. That is what rosé is all about. Getting people together. Sharing good conversation.
Keller make a world class Pinot Noir, a world class Chardonnay, with biodynamic, sustainable farming. They are trying to keep the land perfect and pristine for future generations to come. The proof is in the bottle.
We will catch up with you again next week on #nodumpbucket. Cheers!
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Around & About Temecula - Episode Nineteen
This month your host Jeff Lawrence stops in at City Hall to find out about the big plans the City has to celebrate 30 years of cityhood. Then he heads down the tracks to Rotary Park to find out about our newest playground renovation. Finally, we hear all the spooky details about all the fun Halloween activities that are planned for this festival fall season!
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Walking to Baily Winery from Churon Winery in Temecula
In Temecula, a lot of wineries are walking distance from one another. This just shows the thoroughfare that is Rancho California Road along which many wineries are situated, allowing one to walk from winery to winery fairly easily. The road is busy but not crazy.
Dog-friendly Wine Tasting in Temecula, CA
After a couple nights in Las Vegas (vlog still to follow), my cousin, her boyfriend, and I had a free day and our cousin, who lives in Wildomar, suggested we go wine tasting. Wine-making in southern California is taking off and is giving northern California - the likes of Napa and Sonoma - a run for their money. It's a very different experience to the the one I had in the Chianti region of Italy but still a good and enjoyable experience nonetheless. This place is also dog friendly ! ENJOY!
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Sunset at The Inn at Churon Winery Temecula, CA
I loved staying at this place. Here's a glimpse of the beauty that is The Inn at Churon Winery.
Old Town Temecula hosted by Ashley Garing of the Temecula Insider
Explore Old Town Temecula California with the Temecula Insider's very own Ashley Garing.
Winemaking Awards - Inside South Coast Winery
Since its first bottlings in 2003, Southern California Temecula Wine Country's South Coast Winery has earned close to 1,000 awards in regional and international competitions since its first six years of production, 203 of those in 2007, 255 in 2008, over 350 in 2009 and 337 in 2010. Moreover, according to owner/vintner Jim Carter, The best wines are being bottled now!