Citizen's Guide to California Wine Country

Temecula Valley is Southern California's wine country escape.

Wineopolis(R) Citizen's Guide is your passport to exploration and discovery of some of the best wine regions in the world. Gaining recognition as a premium wine producer, Temecula Wine Country is a "must see."

Known for their signature sparkling wines and numerous Italian and French Rh ne grape varietals, Temecula is a wine destination for connoisseurs and enthusiasts. Conveniently located between Los Angeles and San Diego, travelers can escape to this part of sunny Southern California's Wine Country and enjoy dozens of wineries throughout the Temecula Valley and along the De Portola Wine Trail. Travelers to Temecula Wine Country are sure to find new wine discoveries suited for many tastes.

With its warm weather, inspiring vineyard views and the charm of historic Old Town Temecula, visitors come here for special events and relaxing getaway weekends filled with wine... Temecula's wineries await A travel guide written from a wine-lover's perspective

Inside you'll find practical information about how to make the most of your time in Wine Country:

Highlights of the region's Wild West heritage How and why winemaking got its start in Temecula A guide to the Columbia Gorge region in Oregon Tips on wine-tasting, food pairing and 'wine lingo' glossary Straightforward area maps and descriptions on featured wineries Suggested wineries, activities, dining & lodging establishments throughout the Valley and Old Town Temecula So much more...

Wineopolis is more than a travel guidebook. It is also a growing interactive online community, uniting aspiring and life-long wine lovers at http: //www.Wineopolis.com