Anyone have advise on Temecula vineyards to visit?

[Laura PourMeADrink]

Going to Carlsbad CA in a week. Wanting to visit Temecula wineries.
Any advise.

Hope it's ok to post here - I know this is not a serious topic, sorry

[Anon-C]

1. It's about an hour to the wineries from coast. Not sure what your transportation up there is.

Park in Temecula and Uber or Lyft between the tasting rooms is an option.

[YvonneCa]

2. Ponte. n/t

[Laura PourMeADrink]

10. Thanks. Have u had lunch there? Nt

[YvonneCa]

12. Yes. Food is always...

...excellent. Outside vineyard view seating. A bit pricy, but lunch is more reasonable than dinner. A reservation is a good idea, especially on the weekend.

[dhill926]

3. not really a fan of the wines there...

but tasting anywhere is always fun....a bunch of new wineries have sprung up in the last few years...I'd check Yelp or Trip Advisor...

[Laura PourMeADrink]

9. Ya..it ain't Napa for sure...why trying

To find the best.. crazy part is if u have a limo (we do cuz 9 people) you have to make limo reservations and arrive within 15 minutes or u cant go to a specific winery.

[BigmanPigman]

4. There are some good wineries in Mexico.

It is right over the border. Bring your passport though.

[justgamma]

5. Heard this place was good

https://www.facebook.com/Temecula-wine-tours-1318130298200717/?hc_ref=ARQi46Oq6HSLFwg3w3xxJ4SarbArSV7qL3CNPiBpQJvBTCSvXLXthtWnkt8MZqr5y0U

Anyway it looks like fun to me.

[Beaverhausen]

6. Hart, Chapin Family and Miramonte are my favs

Also fun to visit are Mt. Palomar and South Coast.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

7. Yes - have heard raves on Hart. Made a list of award winners and cross

referenced with "ambiance/view/friendliness" factor. Miramonte has won awards Renting a limo - and found out - some don't allow - like the one in Carlsbad said they would have to call each place to make a reservation. Why did I volunteer to do this? lol. 9 family members !

[Beaverhausen]

8. oh yeah, taking 9 people wine tasting is a big job

Especially if you go on a weekend day.

The bigger ones are South Coast, Ponte, Mt Palomar, Europa and Wilson Creek. I think I have seen limos at all of those.

Then again I haven't been there in a while and there are a lot of new ones.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

14. Finally arranged all three you recommend plus

Vitagliano...since it looks stunning. Phew. Didn't know there were city ordinances against limos had to work around. Thanks B !!!

[shanti]

11. According to my DIL

who lives in Temecula, Wilson Creek and Miramonte are popular.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

13. Thanks! She's right about Wilson Creek for sure

Based on what I read... popularity brings crowds...

[Beaverhausen]

15. It's big for the bachelorette parties

Because of the almond champagne.