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ROBERT RENZONI VINEYARDS
The history of Renzoni winemaking dates back to the late 1880s when Robert Renzoni ’ s great-grandfather Frederico worked in the vineyards along Northern Italy ’ s Adriatic Coast . Four generations later , the family has forged a reputation for being among the top winemakers in California . In addition to an impressive selection of red , white and sparkling wines , this 12-acre vineyard boasts a variety of prepared sauces and olive oils guests can sample in the tasting room .
Robert Renzoni Winery
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CALLAWAY VINEYARD AND WINERY
Though Ely Callaway is known best for his golf gear empire , he was also the visionary behind Temecula ’ s very first winery . Today , Callaway is a prime wine tourism destination , with numerous award-winning wines carefully-crafted by a team of professional winemakers .
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LORENZI ESTATE WINES
Lorenzi Estate Wines is a small boutique winery that produces more than 20 different wines , garnering critical attention for their rich reds , including the awardwinning Phantom . Over the years , winemakers Don , Brenda , and Michelle Lorenzi grew Lorenzi Estate Wines from their backyard to the sprawling 16-acre estate .
Callaway Cellars
Lorenzi Estate Vineyards and Winery
Miramonte Winery
7 . feet , this 44-acre hilltop winery was one of the first in the area to offer live music , an idea that many other Temecula wineries have since adopted . Miramonte specializes in adventurous , succulent Rhone varietal wines and blends , producing nearly 5,000 cases per year . Their VIP Winemaker ’ s Tour , which combines food and wine pairings with a tour of the vineyard , has also become a popular attraction for locals .
MIRAMONTE WINERY Sitting at an elevation of 1,400
Thornton Winery
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THORNTON
WINERY
Thornton Winery is nestled in the heart of the Temecula Valley Wine Country . The winery combines old world style with new world taste to create award-winning and premium varietal wines . The winery is also a favorite among the community for its Friday Live Music and Champagne Concert Series that features top names in Jazz .
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