Familiar Favorites
There's always something new - even at established wineries you've visited many a time. These long time favorites provide a dose of Temecula Valley history along with great wines.
Baily Winery
33440 La Serena Way Temecula, CA 92591; open daily 11 am-5pm, Sat 10am to 5pm; (951) 676-WINE [9463]; Carol's Restaurant hours: open for lunch Thurs-Sun, 11:30am to 2:30pm; Sat and Sun, 11:30am-3pm; open for dinner Friday & Saturday 5pm to 8:30pm; bailywinery.com
Since 1986, Baily Winery has produced small lots of excellent quality wines from their Estate vineyards. Pair them with fresh California cuisine at Carol’s Restaurant, which features a delightful outdoor patio.
On the tasting room menu: Chardonnay, Semillon, Rose of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Meritage; $15 for 5 tastes, includes logo glass
Callaway Vineyard & Winery
32720 Rancho California Road, Temecula, CA 92591; (951) 676-4001; open daily from 10am - 5pm. Meritage Restaurant hours: open daily for lunch 11am-4pm; dinner only on Fri & Sat 5pm-9pm; callawaywinery.com
This famous winery is a popular choice with locals and visitors alike offering an approachable wine list and newly remodeled Estate winery. For a perfect meal, take a patio seat at Meritage Restaurant.
On the tasting menu: Pinot Gris, Rose of Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Calliope Red; $15 for 6 tastes.
Hart Winery
41300 Avenida Biona, Temecula, CA 92593; (951) 676-6300; open daily 9am-4:30pm; hartfamilywinery.com
With a focus on quality in both vineyard and bottle, this small-scale, family-operated winery showcases a well-deserved collection of gold medals and a stellar array of both red and white wines.
On the tasting menu: Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Meritage; $10 for 6 tastes with logo glass
Keyways Vineyard & Winery
37338 De Portola Road, Temecula, CA 92592; (951) 302-7888; open Mon-Thurs 11am-5:30pm, Fri-Sun 11am-6pm; keywayswine.com
Located at the enchanting confluence of horse country and Wine Country, Keyways offers a charming ambiance and early California style which is warm and inviting. Live entertainment on the weekends!
On the tasting menu: Viognier, Muscat Canelli, Territage and Late Harvest Roussanne; $10 for 5 tastes
Maurice Car'rie Winery
34225 Rancho California Road, Temecula, CA 92591; (951) 676-1711; open daily 10am-5pm; mauricecarriewinery.com
Disguised as a Victorian farmhouse, delight in the extensive gift shop and charming weekend arts and crafts fair. Pair a wide variety of very drinkable wines with their notorious baked sourdough brie bread.
On the tasting menu: Peach, Pineapple, and Raspberry Sparkling Wines, Sauvignon Blanc, Tempranillo; $10 for 5 tastes with logo glass; $10 for 4 sparkling tastes with logo flute
Mount Palomar Winery
33820 Rancho California Road, Temecula, CA 92591; (951) 676-5047/(800) 854-5177; open Mon-Thurs 10:30-5pm, Sat & Sun 10:30-6pm; mountpalomar.com
This early California style winery is as known for its breathtaking views of the valley as it is for its varied wine selection. Stop by for a taste of Temecula history.
On the tasting menu: Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Cream Sherry, Charbono; $10 for 6 tastes with logo glass
Thornton Winery
32575 Rancho California Road, Temecula, CA 92591; (951) 699-0099 open daily 10am-5pm; Café Champagne Restaurant hours: lunch 11am-3:30pm, dinner 5pm-9pm; thorntonwine.com
Since 1988, this French chateau-like estate winery has been welcoming guests to enjoy it's award-winning wines and restaurant, Cafe Champagne. Check out their Champagne Jazz concert series for a real treat.
On the tasting menu: Sparkling Wine, Chardonnay, Cabernet-Merlot, Old Vine Zinfandel; tastes range from $10-$17; tasting room offers sit-down service & appetizers
Van Roekel Winery
34567 Rancho California Road, Temecula, CA 92591; (951) 699-6961; open daily 10am-5pm
Sister winery to Maurice Car’rie, offered here are a variety of fun sparkling wines as well as classic red and white wines. A deli case makes creating a picnic lunch a breeze.
On the tasting menu: Peach Sparkling Wine, Chardonnay, Merlot; $10 for 6 tastes with logo glass; $10 for 4 sparkling tastes with logo flute
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