Temecula Wine Tours

The name "Temecula" is derived from two Luiseno Indian words meaning "sun" and "place of". The most popular and fitting interpretation is "Where the sun breaks through the mists". This gives you a feel for the climate which is very similar to that of the Napa Valley.

Temecula wine country, just north of San Diego County, is home to many excellent wineries.  It is a popular tourism destination. Temecula wine tours are a great way to spend an afternoon, weekend, or entire week. It is the perfect location to relax and have a great time.

Temecula is home to over thirty different wineries, with many more are planning to locate here. Temecula is the perfect area for making wine, since the geography combined with the micro-climate make it ideal for growing grapes. The elevation and the ocean breeze which comes through from the nearby coast helps to keep the fruit cool at night. The mountains also help provide the grapes with the perfect growing conditions, allowing the grapes to grow both in size and flavor. Temecula offers the perfect atmosphere for grapes to be grown, and the best location for the wine to be made.

Experiencing a Temecula wine tour is both peaceful and exciting, since you can experience the taste of the wine while enjoying the outdoors. Tasting a wine in the location it was produced is a wonderful experience, but being able to smell the sweetness of the grapes from the orchard that they came from is truly exceptional. You can even meet and learn from the vintner. You can receive an education on the many wines that are created throughout this region. On a Temecula Wine tour you will not only taste the wine, but be able to see where the grapes grow from and how it was created. You can learn about the history of wine and the history of the wine you taste, and see how winery workers perform on a day-to-day basis.

Because all of the wineries are located close to one another, it is very easy and convenient to experience everything the Temecula wine valley has to offer. You can catch a morning tour at the Briar Rose winery, where you can try their aged Chardonnay or one of their many other exquisite wines. Foote Print winery is another tourist favorite, which carries delicious red wines ranging from Syrah to Merlot. Hart Winery is another popular stop, which is actually owned and operated by the Hart family. Temecula has a huge list of amazing wineries, all of which serve top quality wines that cannot be beat.

Temecula is full of friendly locals who are eager to welcome you into their luxurious land. Temecula is a prime location to take a vacation, whether it is only a weekend or even an entire week. This once-country city is now full of wonderful wineries that hold tours all the time, and the owners are ready to share their wine with the entire world. If you are wanting to spend a fantastic time, you must go on a Temecula wine tour.