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Un Terroir grandiose qui reflète l’âme du vin

Au cœur de la flore luxuriante de la commune de Prignac-en-Médoc, les tours qui ornent le Château Tour Prignac se dévoilent sous la lumière du soleil, laissant peu à peu apparaître le plus vaste vignoble d’un seul tenant du Médoc. Véritable havre de paix, où la quiétude règne en maître, la chaleur émanant vient sécher les dernières perles de rosée vacillantes à la nervure des feuilles. Celles des vignes, ondulant à l’horizon de cette terre exceptionnelle, reconnue par la famille Castel comme la plus septentrionale des propriétés familiales - où art de vivre, vin et gastronomie règnent en parfaite symbiose.

« Un terroir puissant, devenu maître de son art, qui résonne comme une invitation à la poésie, à la rêverie et à la douceur de vivre... »

Au Château Tour Prignac, c’est cette mosaïque de parcelles qui offre une personnalité propre au raisin. Car si l’immensité des terres est à l’origine d’une grande variété de sols, c’est surtout l’expression des différents cépages qui contribue à une plus grande complexité des vins.

Des vins de plaisir

Les vins du Château Tour Prignac reflètent toute la complexité et la finesse des grands terroirs du Médoc. Constellées de milliers de pierres précieuses, les terres jouissent des meilleures conditions pour donner vie à un produit d’exception - véritable harmonie entre le sol, la qualité des cépages et la famille propriétaire.

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25 Best Temecula Wineries & Wine Tasting Tours for 2024

Learn About the Best Wineries in Temecula to Visit, Along with Recommended Temecula Wine Tours, Restaurants, Hotels & Vineyard Resort Options

Editor’s Note: This is not designed to be an all-encompassing list of Temecula wineries to visit, but rather a number of our favorites based on recent visitation. If you’ve visited a winery not on this list, we’d love to get your perspective and why it may deserve a spot on upcoming coverage!

Temecula wine country is tucked away in Southern California’s Inland Empire, making it perfect for a weekend wine tasting getaway. Temecula’s tasting rooms offer a blend of New World and Old World varieties for wine lovers to try. Home to more than fifty wineries and cultivating approximately thirty grape varieties, Temecula has everything from the familiar California varieties, like Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Zinfandel and Merlot alongside the not-so-typical, like Vermentino, Falanghina and the historically significant Mission Grape. Tempranillo, Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc.

Temecula is best known for bold red wines. Tempranillo has complex aromas of plums and black cherries, while its Sangiovese wines have soft tannins and riper fruit flavors compared to their Italian cousins. Syrah has won accolades for being round, fleshy, generous and full-flavored. Cabernet Franc has emerged as the star of the Bordeaux varieties and is fast earning a reputation for producing a full, elegant and aromatic style.

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Where to Go Wine Tasting in Temecula

Planning a trip to Temecula couldn’t be simpler. Depending on how much time you have, the best way to taste wine, dine and discover the region is to explore one, two, or all three of its wine trails – and each is worth exploring for a full day. 

The Rancho California Trail, The Calle Contento Trail and The De Portola Trail each offer a unique set of vineyards and wineries for tastings, dining, education, and entertainment. The easiest to access is The Rancho California Wine Trail, and it’s divided into western and eastern sections. Here you’ll find a large cluster of wineries and activities, and it is your best bet for maximum impact if you only have time for a day trip.

Day-One: The Rancho California Wine Trail

Visit Callaway Vineyard & Winery , the first commercial winery in Temecula Valley and home of Meritage Restaurant specializing in Farm to Table preparations.

Stop by Thornton Winery , known for their jazz concerts and wine tours in their French-style château.

Hart Winery offers unique wines like Angelica, a sweet, fortified style wine the Franciscan missionaries made during the late 1700s and one of the first wines made in California.

Baily Vineyard & Winery , where visitors are hosted in a medieval-themed tasting room and restaurant.

Monte de Oro has a great patio and is an excellent stop to enjoy a glass of Cabernet Franc with their famed meatball sandwich.

Wilson Creek Winery and Vineyards makes a sparkling almond wine that everybody raves about.

Day-Two: The Calle Contento Wine Trail

If you want to dig a little deeper into the Valley, take a detour along the meandering Calle Contento Wine Trail with its stunning vineyard views and backroad charm. The wineries located along this quiet road have a relaxed wine country vibe.

Falkner Winery , specializing in Super Tuscan and Meritage blends is home to The Pinnacle Restaurant with 360-degree views of its vineyards.

Briar Rose Winery features sit-down tastings in a to-scale reconstruction of Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Cottage.

Longshadow Ranch Winery is a traditional California horse ranch where you can relax with a glass of their Gunslinger’s Reserve Zinfandel, Cabernet blend, or a pint of local craft beer.

Peltzer Farm & Winery highlights an extensive year-round events calendar with a festive atmosphere while serving over 100 years of farming experience in every taste of their wine.

Vindemia Vineyard, Winery, and Bed & Breakfast emphasizes sustainability, and you can taste the efforts in the glass. Plus, you can ride in one of their hot air balloons for a Wine and Sunrise Flight.

Day-Three: The De Portola Wine Trail

The De Portola Wine Trail is a five-mile stretch of rolling hills with wineries, equestrian facilities and some of the best views of the Valley.

Cougar Vineyard & Winery featuring estate grown Italian varietals including Primitivo , Pinot Grigio, and Montepulciano that you can enjoy with Sangio’s Deli hand-tossed pizzas, salads, and appetizers.

Danza del sol Winery is set in an idyllic Spanish style estate with table-side wine tasting service.

Oak Mountain Winery has hilltop views where you can sample their sparkling raspberry and sparkling strawberry wines.

Robert Renzoni Vineyards offers great views and their restaurant, Mama Rosa’s Trattoria, has the only brick wood-burning pizza oven in the Valley.

Somerset Winery specializes in wines made from the Rhône varieties such as Viognier, Roussanne, Grenache, Syrah, and the Spanish Macabeo, Monastrell and Tempranillo.

Winetraveler Tip: Southern California is warm and pleasant most of the year, but be aware that the high desert gets very hot in the summer.

Unlike most wine regions, Temecula Valley has lodging at many of the wineries, which means you can spend the day wine tasting without having to travel. What can be better than enjoying a leisurely breakfast among the vines before exploring some more? 

South Coast Winery Resort & Spa is situated on 38 acres of vineyards. Here you’ll experience amenities like spacious suites, fireplaces, pools, spa service and all-day dining.

Carter Estate Winery and Resort offers rooms that overlook the Estate with fireplaces and private balconies or patios and a pool with a neighboring bar.

Ponte Vineyard Inn is a stunning hotel and winery with elegant rooms and a relaxing atmosphere. Guests and visitors can dine surrounded by Italian gardens or have a cocktail at their full-service bar that incidentally is the only place offering spirits in Temecula wine country.

Pechanga Resort & Casino has a full-service hotel where you can enjoy Las Vegas-style gaming, all-night entertainment before unwinding at their state-of-the-art spa.

Fun Fact: Temecula is the only city in California to still retain its original Native American name.

Tours & Activities in Temecula Wine Country

With so much to experience, these are just a few oenophilic paths the Temecula Valley has to offer the Winetraveler. And if you are so inclined, here are a few mix and match side-trips and activities to enjoy:

Old Town Temecula

Explore Old Town Temecula and take a step back into early California; here is the perfect place to grab wine by the glass and visit small tasting rooms with varietals from growers right down the road. Those preferring to stay in town can opt for one of the many hotels throughout Temecula. For a dose of history and charm, check into The Hotel Temecula, built in 1891.

Hot-Air Ballooning

The tours are available year-round so that you can observe the seasonal changes in the landscape.

Equestrian Tours

Explore the many Temecula Valley trails on horseback and sample some grapes straight from the vines.

Bike Trails

There are more than 90 miles of bike trails in Temecula Valley for cyclists of all levels.

Temecula has 39 parks and more than 20 miles of trails perfect for leisurely and more high-intensity hikes.

Travel Logistics for Wine Tasting in Temecula

A convenient thirty-minute drive from the Pacific Coast, a one-hour drive from San Diego, and a one-hour drive from Palm Springs, few wine regions are more reachable from major cities, roadways and airports than Temecula. You can check flight deals on flights into any of these cities here .

Temecula Wine Country History

The story of Temecula is rich and varied. The known history starts with the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians, who have called the Temecula Valley home for more than 10,000 years. The name ‘Temecula’ loosely translates to “Where the sun breaks through the mist.” After the arrival of Europeans, it became an outpost for Spanish Missionaries who were the first to plant grapes before becoming a Mexican army outpost in the Mexican-American War, and later a railroad town with a Wild West reputation.

Coastal mountain ranges and inland valleys border the Temecula Valley. The sun heats the valleys east of Temecula. The warm air rises, pulling the Pacific Ocean’s cooler air through two mountain ranges, the Rainbow Gap and the Santa Margarita Gap. This cool air creates the pattern of warm days, breezy afternoons, and refreshing nights, resulting in the perfect location for wine grape cultivation and for enjoying the outdoors.

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1/1/2013 - WilliamF17 wrote: 86 Points

APPEARANCE: Medium dark Garnet, near opaque, mild sediment thrown in bottle, bright - 4/4 BOUQUET: stewed berry, tea, tomato sauce, earth, mushroom, raspberry compote, smoke - 11/14 TASTE: somewhat astringent, medium berry, herb, edgy, medium finish, medium body - 12/18 PREFERENCE: losing something, smooth but a little limp, more herbal or tea than fruit - 1/4

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Drank extremely well. Classic California Pinot.

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This bottle was great right out of the bottle. IT got even better with some air. Looking forward to having my second bottle. This light, refreshing and smooth. Had it with some nice gouda cheese.

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Winery Tasting (Reserve): Chateau St. Jean (Kenwood, CA) : ($45) more burgundian than Californian, less fruit, higher acid, one of the best of the tasting

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Château Tour Prignac is a deep ruby red in color. The nose is pleasantly spicy, with aromas of ripe red fruits. An initially creamy texture gives way to a solid structure provided by silky tannins. This is an elegant wine, with a delightful finish.

A fresh and vivid red with plenty of bright acidity and firm tannins. Tight and focused. Tangy and delicious, already.

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Les raisins( non-traités) sont récoltés à la main ainsi qu’ à maturité optimale, afin d’obtenir concentration et finesse aromatique. Un élevage de 24 mois en fûts de chêne français et américain, apporte un équilibre entre les caractéristiques variétales de la Syrah, et une structure affinée par l’apport des tanins du chêne. Des notes de petits fruits noirs et d’épice se confondent aux arômes de torréfaction, de moka et noix de coco. L’élégance de ce vin se caractérise par des arômes riches et complexes, une texture souple ainsi qu’une belle longueur sur le fruit.

Our grapes are hand-picked when they reach optimum maturity, to obtain the best concentration and aromatic finesse. An ageing in French an American Oak, brings a balance between the varietal characteristics from the Syrah, and a softened structure refined by the tannins of oak. Small black fruits and spice scents are melted to Moka, torrefaction and coconut notes. On the the palate are silken fruit flavors of intense dark plum, and blueberry with secondary flavors of clove and cocoa. This complex and sensuous wine is mostly distinguishable for its depth of flavors, its soft texture and an intensely aromatic finish on the fruit.

Ce vin ample et aromatique se caractérise par sa rondeur et sa complexité. Elevé près de 18 mois en fût de chêne français, des tanins presents et élégants apportent une texture douce et une couleur soutenue. Des notes toastées et épicées se mêlent aux aromes de cassis, de cerise, de kirsh et de vanille. L’équilibre entre l’acidité et les tanins, adoucis par un élevage soutenu, apporte au potentiel de garde. Le résultat est un vin riche et complexe qui exprime pleinement le terroir qui le porte.

This full bodied and intensly aromatic wine is caracterised by his round and racy palate. Aged in french oak, notable and elegant tannins offers a silky texture and a dark and deep color. Notable Toasted and Leathery notes on the nose, intermingle with blackberry, cherry, kirsh, caramel and vanilla hints. On the palate ,the remarkable balance between the acidity and the tannins, softnened by the ageing, results in a rich and structured wine that fully expresses his terroir.

Ce vin à la teinte Ruby est élevé en fût de chêne français, dont la moitiés sont neufs. Dans la tradition des vins de la vallée du Rhône, une structure de velours et une harmonie qui définissent les vignes vignes de Syrah, cultivées sur des terroirs raffinés. Une intensité aromatique marquée par des senteurs poivrées et réglissées, nous mènent vers une texture délicate et une longueur soutenue par l’équilibre entre les tanins et le fruit.

This dark ruby red wine is aged in French oak. More like a “Rhône Valley” style wine, it has a velvet depth and harmony that defines Syrah when cultivated in refined terroirs. This voluptuous and full bodied wine showcases aromas of Black currant, Pepper, Liquorice with subtle notes of cedar and roasted coffee. A full palate offers elegant creamy finish with firm tannins leading to well-balanced fruit and oak integration.

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Ce vin bénéficie d’un élevaget de 12 mois en fût de chêne français et américain, et fait ressortir toutes ses aômes de fruits et d’épices. Une attaque soutenue et des tanins ronds, font que ce vin frais et fruité s’affine après quelques mois en bouteille. Des notes de framboise, confiture de fraise et violettes, apportent toutes les caractéristiques de la Syrah (californienne).

This wine is all about Fruit ans Spices. Aged in French and American oak for 12 month, this dark red and shiny wine has a powerful attack with lovely round tannins. This complex blend displays a rich bouquet of Raspberries, Strawberry Jam,Violet complemented with sweet spices and eucalyptus notes. Smooth and dry, this supple and peppery wine has a textural opulence with an intricate texture and ample tannis.

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