Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Wine Country



Napa is not the only wine country destination in California. We were staying in Southern California in Desert Springs and a beautiful hour plus drive away is Temecula. Up over a mountain pass, some fantastic scenery awaits you...be aware though, in some places the road is narrow and no guard rail exists. A fun day, one I recommend.


You buy a pass at the various wineries which entitle you to taste x number of wines. We did a double pass and got 6 sips at 2 different wineries. Hubby and I tried not to get the same 6 sips. At each winery you leave with your sample wine glass. This is the price list, and special glass from LaCereza. Hubby liked the Champagne's here, though I was partial to The Pinot Grigio.



Mountains in the far distance with the vines in the foreground make a peaceful setting. We stopped for lunch at Meritage, which is just to the right of this field. Meritage is nestled in hills on The Calloway Winery. Here, I recommend Sangiovese.


A fun day, a scenic drive! There are no rest rooms, or places to eat in route across the mountain pass so go prepared. We were there on a Sat., on a return visit I would make a point to go through the week to be able to have smaller crowds.

Adult Day, not family oriented.

4 comments:

  1. Gotta clean out my glass, happy to join you in a taste or 2 or 3...
    Ern

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  2. I thought I was supposed to get something out of this ... like a case (or seven) of wine!!

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  3. yes, your pictures gives me an impression of peaceful scenery.

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