Vindemia Winery
Temecula, CA
Nestled in Southern California’s wine country, Vindemia Estate Winery in Temecula produces premium red wine varietals from estate-grown grapes. This family-operated winery offers tastings, plenty of beautiful space to picnic or relax in, and even hot-air balloon rides over Temecula. Many visitors enjoy a stop here before taking on other wineries or exploring Old Town Temecula.
The basics
A walk-in tasting bar makes it easy to sample the bottlings at Vindemia Estate Winery, and there’s an appealing outdoor picnic area as well. If you’re planning out your own itinerary for the day, you may prefer heading to the winery on your own with a designated driver. However, if you want to guarantee yourself a ride and not rely on someone in your group, you can easily book a wine-tasting tour that stops there. For a memorable experience, book a hot air–balloon ride at sunrise over the winery grounds.
Things to know before you go
If you’d like to spend time in the winery’s lovely garden area, you can always bring your own food and purchase a bottle of wine on-site. Unlike at other California wineries, you won’t need an appointment to taste wines at the bar. Keep in mind that the only weekdays the winery is open are Mondays and Fridays, so plan accordingly.
How to get there
Most visitors to Vindemia Estate Winery come to Temecula for an overnight trip and stay in the Old Town Temecula area—the winery is about a 12-minute drive away. Start by turning right on 4th Street and then left on Old Town Front Street. Then, turn right on Rancho California Road and then left on Calle Contento/Nicholas Valley Road. Lastly, turn left on Vista Del Monte Road and the winery is on the left-hand side.
When to get there
Summer and early fall are the busiest seasons at the winery, so spring and wintertime are more peaceful times to visit. Springtime will offer you nice weather without those summer crowds, while winter gives you the opportunity to try ice wine.
Try fantastic white wines close by
If you’re more of a white wine enthusiast, try a visit to Uys Garagiste Vineyard and Winery, about a 5-minute drive away on Madera De Playa Drive. Just remember with a visit here, you’ll need a reservation to be able to experience a wine-tasting session.
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