Liam Gowing

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Five fave Temecula wineries

1. Maurice Car'rie Vineyard & Winery   Temecula/Murrieta

Features: The 213-acre vineyard produces 25,000 cases annually, including such wines as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, white Zinfandel, Johannisberg Riesling, Muscat Canelli and a late-harvest dessert wine. Activities: Wine tasting and tours. Amenities: A tasting room, a gift shop and a picnic area. Fresh baked bread offered Sat.-Sun. Prepackaged deli items also available. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except Thanksgiving and Christmas.

2. Callaway Vineyard & Winery   LA Market

Features: The 750-acre vineyard produces such wines as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Gris and Dolcetto. Activities: Tours, wine tasting and special events. Amenities: A gift shop and a picnic area. Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except Christmas, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Easter. Tours conducted at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and on the hour between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekends and holidays. Fees: $5 tasting charge includes a souvenir wine glass. Tours are free.

3. Mount Palomar Winery   Temecula/Murrieta

Features: The 173-acre estate includes 93 acres of vineyards and 31 acres of picnic grounds. Winery produces 14,000 cases annually, including Sangiovese, Syrah, Cortese, Meritage, Chardonnay, Riesling and Port Cream Sherry. Activities: Wine tasting, a Mother's Day picnic, a Valentine's Day dinner, candlelight barrel tasting in December and winemaker dinners. Amenities: A tasting room, a gift shop, a deli and several picnic areas. Fees: Tasting charge of $3 for six wines.

4. Falkner Winery   LA Market

Features: The 25-acre vineyard produces 6,000 cases annually, including Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Nebbiolo. Activities: Daily wine tasting and seasonal Jazz on the Green. Amenities: A tasting room and a picnic area. Fees: $5 tasting fee for five wines includes a souvenir glass.

5. Baily Vineyard & Winery   LA Market

Features: The 63-acre vineyard, located elsewhere in Temecula, produces 4,000 cases annually, including Chardonnay, Rosé or Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Blanc and Muscat Blanc. Activities: Wine tasting. Amenities: A tasting room, a deli and a picnic area. Fees: $5 tasting charge for five wines.

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