Go South, Young Man! Temecula Valley, Southern California’s Wine Country

By Yolanda Zaragoza

A good way to spend an afternoon, a day, or a weekend in Southern California is to get away from the hectic pace of our daily life. Upon the suggestion of my daughter a few months ago, we took a leisurely drive to Temecula Valley, Southern California’s wine country. It is centrally located, off of the 15 Interstate Freeway, and within an hour or so drive from San Diego, Orange County or the Palm Springs area.  The family owned wineries are easily reached and situated just close enough to one another along the main road, Ranch California, and some streets intersecting this main road. Several wineries are set up with a bed-and-breakfast inn, spa treatment, and pavilions for wedding receptions and other celebrations. There are also restaurants and picnic grounds for the visitors. Our main destination was to the winery using organically grown grapes in their wine making.

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