Temecula Wine

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  May 2012

  Wilson Creek Viognier Chloe Vineyard 2011

  Snoothrank:

  didn't like it.

  Wine review by snoothbutler

  
  
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  April 2012

  Wilson Creek Family Meritage 2007

  Snoothrank:

  Very fruit forward, which isn't always a bad thing. But what rubbed me the wrong way is that despite some nice pomegranate and rhubard nuances, there was a lot of dried fruit (prunes, dates) and not enough acidity.

  Wine review by Amanda Schuster

  
  
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  April 2012

  Wilson Creek Viognier Chloe Vineyard 2011

  Snoothrank:

  Really grapefruity and fairly cat pee like on the nose with a dried apricot underlay. This reminds me very much of Sauvignon Blanc. Light and rather fresh on entry, this is lightly flavored with less overt Sauvignon character in the mouth, but its not particularly Viognier like... Read moreReally grapefruity and fairly cat pee like on the nose with a dried apricot underlay. This reminds me very much of Sauvignon Blanc. Light and rather fresh on entry, this is lightly flavored with less overt Sauvignon character in the mouth, but its not particularly Viognier like either. A bit neutral, fresh and easy to drink. Apricot and floral notes emerge on the back end before reverting to grapefruit pith and gooseberry on the finish. 83pts    (hide)

  Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  

• March 2012

  Clearly the Temecula area was ravaged by Pierce's disease.  I doubt that it was related, but that was also about the time that Eli Callaway divested his interest in the winery.  Callaway was the most aggressive in the area and in many ways the leader.  Their... Read moreClearly the Temecula area was ravaged by Pierce's disease.  I doubt that it was related, but that was also about the time that Eli Callaway divested his interest in the winery.  Callaway was the most aggressive in the area and in many ways the leader.  Their decline certainly paralled, if not led, that of the entire region.  I hope both are coming backI was also interested in the generally positive comments about Mount Palomar Winery.  Six or seven years ago I bought a few bottles of an outstanding Sangiovese from Mount Palomar bottled under the Castelletto label.  I doubt if it was Temecula fruit, but it was a fantastic wine.  I emptied the last bottle about a year ago.  I have never seen the Castelletto label since.I certainly understand David's confusion on the designation of the highway.  If he was coming from UCR, he definitely started on the 215.  If sister Sarah was driving, he probably did not notice the transistion.Well, we're in heavy duty chocolate chip cookie baking mode today here in DB.  Vice Baker Mark is in charge while Chief Baking Officer Peggy is attending her drawing class.  I'd better get back to work.    (hide)

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• March 2012

  dmcker, how true. I have been looking out for their wines in several local wine stores now and found only one that carries something from them.

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• March 2012

  Mark, I will let David know.  He was coming from Riverside, where his son ... is now under control.  Temecula was always considered the likely beachhead for the critters and most likely to suffer because it doesn't get cold enough in the winter to kill them. Again,... Read moreMark, I will let David know.  He was coming from Riverside, where his son ... is now under control.  Temecula was always considered the likely beachhead for the critters and most likely to suffer because it doesn't get cold enough in the winter to kill them. Again, global warming was playing into concerns up north that it would now be possible for them to spread to Napa. So the future for Temecula looks more certain--where are the young wine professionals    (hide)

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• March 2012

  Actually, the southbound I-215 merges onto I-15 (and terminates) just north of Temecula.  So, the Rancho California exit is off I-15.Yes, that was the very anal Mark speaking.

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• March 2012

  Callaway started down there (owned by the guy who made the golf clubs) but last ... have known they started in Temecula.Here's what David Sharp of WineMine had to say after a recent trip to the area:The next day after an early lunch with my other sister Sarah (unfortunately... Read moreCallaway started down there (owned by the guy who made the golf clubs) but last ... have known they started in Temecula.Here's what David Sharp of WineMine had to say after a recent trip to the area:The next day after an early lunch with my other sister Sarah (unfortunately she’s not my servant either), who works for U.C.R., I  headed off in the direction of Temecula. For the last twenty years she has been telling me that the area has  a nice little wine country and I was determined to see if it truly existed or if she was pulling my leg.  Besides I figured, there must be a tax deduction in there somewhere!  It turns out that wineries do in fact exist there.  I had a nice time driving through many and stopping at a few including Mount Palomar Winery which has a gorgeous little hilltop location and  respectable wines to boot.  Unfortunately almost none of the areas wines are distributed up here and we’ve only had one wine from the region in the shop.  No matter, if you ever find yourself heading south on Highway 215 jump off and head east on Rancho California Road for a few miles and see what’s there.  Its fun and different than Northern California and you can still make it to a nice  beach in no time flat.Not as helpful as JMA, but makes the point that the place is on the rise.     (hide)

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• March 2012

  Thanks for dropping in Blue Vette, we've been searching far and wide for ... for any local knowledge in Temecula, and have had next to nothing to go on. Wiens, Keyways?, Doffo - Zin, Miramonte, and Baily-Sangio...You mention a lot of my home town geography D, Laguna Niguel is... Read moreThanks for dropping in Blue Vette, we've been searching far and wide for ... for any local knowledge in Temecula, and have had next to nothing to go on. Wiens, Keyways?, Doffo - Zin, Miramonte, and Baily-Sangio...You mention a lot of my home town geography D, Laguna Niguel is where I grew up pre-college, and anything inbetween there and San Clemente, where my famiy's always conducted business, is familiar territory to say the least.I've had some Callaway in the past, but didn't realize the grapes were grown in Temecula    (hide)

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• March 2012

  I am a frequent visitor to Temecula.  Don't miss Wiens for some great big reds, especially their reserves.  Not too pricey and worth it!  Keyways for their Petit Verdo.  Doffo Zinfandel is the best in the valley.  Miramonte is an up and coming winery and... Read moreI am a frequent visitor to Temecula.  Don't miss Wiens for some great big reds, especially their reserves.  Not too pricey and worth it!  Keyways for their Petit Verdo.  Doffo Zinfandel is the best in the valley.  Miramonte is an up and coming winery and has a great patio area with a great view.  Taste their "bin" and you wont be disappointed!  Baily Sangiovese is one of the best values in the valley and their Meritage is my favorite!    (hide)

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