Temecula Wineries for a Weekend Escape

Temecula wineries are situated between 1,400 and 1,600 feet above sea level. This wine grower's eden has classic circumstances for growing exceptional wine grapes. The climate is dry and typicall warm during the daytime hours. Evenings are cooled by winds from the Pacific Ocean 22 miles to the west. The well drained decomposed granite earth combine to grow wines with fresh distinctive flavors.

For the new wine enthusiast, your retreat awaits you in the beautiful Temecula Valley. Only an hour away from Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego. Temecula wineries offer the consummate weekend getaway. Temecula claims over thirty wineries, a lively historic old town, many antique shops, scenic golf courses, and local lakes.

Over thirty wineries grow rich in Temecula Valley, providing their tasty, locally produced wines at inexpensive prices. Temecula wineries produce first class Chardonnay, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc. They are also well known for Mediterranean varietals such as Viognier, Syrah and Pinot Gris. Several of the wineries have regularly received ribbons at domestic and international wines shows. While Temecula may be one of the best kept secrets for its best of class wines, those that buy the wine are rewarded by their regular pilgrimages to Temecula.

Only the best known Temecula wineries are ever busy. You will be amazed that even on big holiday weekends you will only see crowds at a few of the tasting rooms. Down home atmosphere enhances the very intimate atmosphere. In the future, I am sure this will change as more people discover the French countryside feel of Temecula and the fabulous taste of these wonderful wines.

Temecula Hot Air Balloon Rides
We recommend taking a breath taking crack of dawn hot air balloon trip over the Temecula wineries! As the sun rises over the mountains, you will feel peace and serenity. You will travel with the birds and observe wild animals. Around you will witness the sight of many other skyward hot air balloons floating}} above you. View lakes, citrus groves, Temecula wineries and estates from your unequaled view in the air. These balloons lift off at sunrise as hot air inflates these gorgeous seven-story hot air balloons. During your one hour trip the navigator will act as a tour guide to identify Temecula's landmarks and answer questions that you have. Once on the ground, you will toast your flight with sparkling wine and juice served picnic style in the gardens of one of the Temecula wineries. You can find a hot air adventures by looking at the directory on Temecula-Wineries . net.

Temecula's Old Town
Walk down Temecula's Old Town street, and you'll quickly get a feel for the town's Old West atmosphere. Stay at one of Temecula's fine bed and breakfasts - many of them family owned - while you're in Temecula, and you'll experience authentic, old-fashioned friendly attention and comfort, including feather beds, fine linens, spectacular views, hearty breakfasts, and, best of all, a warm welcome.

Temecula's Bed and Breakfasts
Temecula's bed and breakfasts range from intimate inn rooms with private baths to luxury suites and cottages with wood burning fireplaces, wet bars, and spa tubs. Whatever your taste - privacy, family fun, or just plain relaxation - Temecula bed and breakfasts will surpass your dreams.

Temecula-Wineries . Net
A complete directory of all the information you need to plan a great weekend getaway awaits you at Temecula-Wineries . net. Info on the wineries, the cost of various wine tasting rooms, time and date of events, wine and cheese pairing, the cost of all the Temecula hotels and Bed and Breakfasts and much more.

David Cragg is an Web marketing guru for the Temecula Valley with over 30 years of success. His work started with IBM and then was funded by Microsoft. Today he is retired and offers his time to winery managment to help with their Web marketing to help expand their businesses. You can read more about his work for Temecula wineries at http://temecula-vineyard.com/AboutUs.html.