Being a “Tri-Valley” gurl myself and a trained wine steward from the late ’70’s, I prefer Wente Bros. I personally don’t care for dry wines, exc. an occasional Merlot. My all time favorite is Wente Johannesburg Riesling and my second favorite is Fetzer Gewurtstraminer. Yes, waterboy, Vons DOES usually have good prices on wine!
I have never been to Temecula wineries but try (2x yr.) to tour the Russian River area of Sonoma Co., Napa Co. and/or Mendocino Co. Totally worth the trip and I have people to stay with. I’ve also been to a few wineries near Morgan Hill and also outside Solvang which was expensive, but fun.
For home use, I *always* drink white zin from a box or jug, due to cost and buy my favs and wine for guests on base (no tax) for the holidays.
Hey, sdr, I didn’t know such a place existed in SD – there are a couple of these “tasting rooms” in S. Lake Tahoe. I will round up some friends and try it out – Thx!!
