1. Baily Vineyard & Winery
City: Temecula, CA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (951) 676-9463
Address: 33440 La Serena Way
Description: This vineyard and winery produces award-winning wines available primarily at the tasting room. Open daily 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., there’s a restaurant, picnic area, gift shop, and special events. Baily Vineyard & Winery is known for its Chardonnay, Muscot Canelli, and Riesling.
2. Hart Winery
City: Temecula, CA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (951) 676-6300
Address: 41300 Avenida Biona
Description: This winery specializes in handcrafted, barrel-aged red wines and dry, full-bodied white varieties. Tasting is available daily from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. There’s a cost of $5.00 per person, and it includes a winery logo glass you can take home. Hart Winery, according to in-the-know Insiders, does an excellent Fumé Blanc, and the Barbera and Merlot are outstanding.
3. Thornton Winery
City: Temecula, CA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (951) 699-0099
Address: 32575 Rancho California Road
Description: Thornton’s award-winning Methode Champenoise sparkling wine is Southern California’s version of the more famous wine from France’s Champagne region. Buy a few bottles for special occasions. The Café Champagne is open daily, serving Mediterranean-influenced cuisine in the courtyard. Jazz concerts are held here on summer evenings. Open daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Winery tours are available on weekends only. Wine tasting runs $10 to $15; tours are free.
4. Van Roekel Vineyards & Winery
City: Temecula, CA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (951) 699-6961
Address: 34567 Rancho California Road
Description: This vineyard and winery has developed premium wines. Tasting is daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There’s a picnic area and a shop that sells gourmet cheeses, deli items, and a wide selection of wine-related gifts. You’ll want to taste and, of course, bring home Van Roekel’s Chardonnay and award-winning Grenache.