Weekend Wine Down

Ready to take a deep breath and wine down for the weekend? Temecula’s ready for you, with fall colors bursting, vineyards glowing, and fabulous wines flowing. Pair your sips with vineyard walks, sunset strolls, and picnic spots.

Week: 11.10.2016
Regions: Southern CA

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Hiking and wine tasting in Temecula

Stroll, sip, and swirl, in whatever order you please. Temecula’s wineries are best explored by foot in the fall, when temperatures are warm but not sizzling and autumn paints the landscape golden. Start your walk at Wilson Creek Winery, where the delicious GSM blend is a smoky co
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Harveston Lake in Temecula

Temecula is known as the wine capital of Southern California, and it also has some comparably appealing locales reminiscent of picture-perfect Napa neighborhoods. One such charming community surrounds beautiful Harveston Lake, an immaculate 17-acre park with a 1-mile walking rout
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Wild Side of the Vines

Temecula Creek Trail Park Walk

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If you’re looking for a walk on the wild side without getting too far from wines, head to Temecula Creek Trail Park for a 2-mile (round-trip) jaunt with an option for further exploration. After parking at the small paved lot, head west on the well-maintained dirt path. With fancy
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