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Temecula is home to award-winning wineries that feature the beautiful scenery of the rolling California valleys. Many of these wineries offer a day full of wine tasting and fun that any wine connoisseur will enjoy. Get started by visiting these five must-see wineries in Temecula. Leoness Cellars Taste the perfect glass of wine at Leoness Cellars. This winery features tastings, tours, and dining. As you sip on a rich red or crisp white, enjoy the most magnificent view of wine country. The tours here emphasize the winery's sustainable farming practices and award-winning wines. When you're ready for a bite to eat, walk over to the restaurant for al fresco dining. All of the food here is made from scratch in the winery's kitchen. The menu features seafood, pasta, flatbread, and desserts. Baily Vineyard & Winery For the past 30 years, Baily Vineyard & Winery has produced premium vintage wines. Owner Phil Baily only uses grapes he grows on his property to ensure you get the perfect bottle of wine. Taste his flavorful wines at one of his two locations, including the main tasting room on Rancho California Road or the Baily Estate tasting room on Pauba Road. His specialties include Bordeaux varieties, chardonnay, riesling, sangiovese, and port. Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards has the perfect growing environment for wine-making grapes. The diverse terrain, fertile soil, and unique micro-climate account for the abundant growth of its crop. The Wilson family prides themselves on their wines, as they have won many awards. During your visit, you can taste wine, take a tour of the vineyards, and relax on the picnic grounds. Make it an all-day event to taste some premium wines. You can even visit their website to make your own wine label. Doffo Winery The Doffo family treats all of its guests to a one-of-a-kind experience. While in the tasting room, you can sample a variety of select reserve wine, dessert wines, and their latest releases. Schedule a private tasting to enjoy a special selection of wines and charcuterie. You can also bring your own food to enjoy on the patio or order light snacks from the winery. Learn about the grounds during one of their free walking tours. You can also get your photo taken in front of the view of the Collina di Amore or any of their other picturesque scenes. Carter Estate Winery and Resort Book your next weekend getaway at the Carter Estate Winery and Resort. This winery and resort offers a truly luxurious experience you'll never forget. The winery consists of 112 acres of well-tended vines. All of the wines are estate grown to ensure the highest-quality batches. Taste test delicious wines and foods that pair perfectly with them. After a full day at the winery, unwind at the resort that features a spa and exceptional dining. You can even bring your dog along and treat them to a Wag Bag full of goodies they'll love.  Whether you're a fan of red, white, or something in between, these Temecula wineries are the perfect spot to taste test your favorite flavors. Book your winery tour today. Image via Pixabay

Add a taste of the grape to your itinerary when visiting Temecula, California, vineyards. With multiple winery tasting rooms and award-winning wines available, your palate will be pleasantly pleased. 1. Akash Winery and Vineyards Since 2010, Akash Winery and Vineyards has been establishing itself as a quality vineyard producing excellent wines. Enjoy one of two wine tour experiences available Monday through Sunday at select times. The tours include a stroll through the vineyards and a behind the scene tour with multiple tastings. While visiting, please your taste buds, too, with casual food from assorted food trucks. There's also live entertainment on the weekends. Reservations are not required. 2. Bel Vino Winery A boutique winery with traditional ways and old-fashioned attention to detail, Bel Vino Winery produces 30 to 40 wines, which include gold medal winners and some of the top red wines in Southern California. Wine tasting takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. Choose Signature Tasting that includes six 1-ounce tastings of any signature wine. There's also the Port Dessert Wine Tasting experience. From port and dessert wines to red, white, and bubbly, slow down your day and relax with your favorite flavor from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 3. Baily Vineyard and Winery Baily Vineyard and Winery specializes in a variety of wines including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Franc. Tastings are available at two locations. The main tasting room at the Baily Visitor Center features current releases that include red and white wines. Reservations are not required. The Estate Tasting Room offers samplings of aged wine such as Cabernet Franc, Meritage, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Reservations are required. Be sure to stay for lunch from Thursday through Sunday at Carol's Restaurant and enjoy live music. 4. Avensole Winery At Avensole Winery you'll be visiting one of the oldest vineyards in Temecula where grapes were first planted in 1969. Enjoy a complete day of palate-pleasing delights starting with wine tasting of six flavors followed by dining the vibrant setting of the Avensole Restaurant. While sipping wine, listen to live musical performances at the tasting room Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Save time to stop by the shop to purchase a bottle of your favorite wine. 5. Callaway Vineyard and Winery A visit to Callaway Vineyard and Winery comes with an exceptional experience, beginning with a walking tour of the estate. Knowledgeable guides lead the way in a fun and imaginative way about the history of the winery that's interesting to all ages. After the tour, the tasting room awaits with an impressive menu of award-winning wines. Tours take place daily from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Include dining at the wineries Meritage Restaurant and its menu of farm-to-table meals accompanied by live music on the weekends. For wine enthusiasts, Callaway offers memberships to four wine clubs. Raise your glass at any one of these Temecula vineyards and wineries for a taste of nature served every day. Image via Pixabay