Once again I go to strange new worlds and civilizations with no warning whatsoever as to what I may expect. The ATF established the "Temecula" viticultural area in the Federal Register on October 23, 1984. The TTB renamed the same viticultural area "Temecula Valley" effective June 18, 2004. The Federal Register lists the official acreage for the Temecula Valley AVA at 33,000 acres. Approximately 1,300 acres are currently planted in commercial vineyards. Within the appellation there are 5,000 acres located in a "protected" area referred to as the Citrus/Vineyard Zone. This area is generally located in and around the Rancho California Road area within the County of Riverside. County guidelines strictly enforce number of acres needed to build a winery, lodging and other limited housing and commercial ventures.
The scenery was beautiful and serene. The entire area looked like a Napa Valley
Resort except newer. Winiries dot the hill sides and I plan on staying the entire weekend when I go back on March 26th.
-Christopher Rockey
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