California wine region
Temecula Valley Wineries and Tasting Rooms
Southern California wine country within 25 miles of the coast, where sea breezes cool vineyards of Syrah, Grenache and Chardonnay.
50+ places in Cruv · 75+ upcoming events
At a glance
- Places in Cruv
- 50+
- Upcoming events
- 75+
- Known for
- Syrah
- Grenache
- Chardonnay
- Nearest city
- About an hour from San Diego
Know before you go
- Reservations
- Weekdays are quieter, and seating is easier to find than on weekends. Many wineries take walk-ins, but some require a reservation.
- Tasting fees
- Tastings carry a fee that varies by winery, and some wineries also run cellar or vineyard tours.
- Getting there
- By car, the valley is about an hour from San Diego and Orange County, about 70 minutes from Palm Springs and about 90 minutes from Los Angeles.
- Best time to visit
- Come in spring as the vines leaf out, or from September into October for harvest. Summer days average the mid-80s to mid-90s; winter days, the mid-60s to mid-70s.
- Getting around
- Two or three wineries make a relaxed day, and Old Town Temecula's food district is minutes away. Arrange a designated driver, a rideshare or a tour.
Summer brings live music to wineries, and fall adds grape stomps and harvest dinners.
Temecula Valley on the map
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