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Temecula Valley

Temecula Valley wine guide: the wine region in USA, its Tempranillo, the red wine and white wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
USA
Climate
Maritime/oceanic
Signature grape
Tempranillo
Styles
red · white · rosé
4
Signature grapes
8
Bottles to find

Temecula Valley is a wine region in USA.

Growers build the wines around Tempranillo, filling out the blend with Sangiovese, Syrah and Cabernet Franc.

Vines root into free-draining and granite.

The climate is maritime/oceanic.

The vineyards themselves read as coastal and valley floor.

Red wine, white wine and rosé wine, plus two more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows crisp and refreshing and ideal for warm weather.

Pour them alongside grilled meats, pasta dishes, spicy cuisine and herb-crusted dishes.

Serve chilled.

Soil
Free-drainingGranite
Climate
Maritime/oceanic
Terrain
CoastalValley floor
Styles
redwhiterosésparklingdessert

In the glass.

White: Crisp and refreshing, Ideal for warm weather.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

  • Baily Vineyard & Winery Meritage, Temecula Valley, USA
  • Callaway Vineyard & Winery 'Wild Yeast' Viognier, Temecula Valley, USA
  • Callaway Vineyard & Winery Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, Temecula Valley, USA
  • Castello di Amorosa Vermentino, Temecula Valley, USA
  • Doffo Winery Mistura Red Table Wine, Temecula Valley, USA
  • Doffo Winery Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Temecula Valley, USA
  • Europa Village C'est la Vie Wine Chateau Syrah, Temecula Valley, USA
  • Europa Village Vienza Montepulciano, Temecula Valley, USA

At the table.

  • Grilled meats
  • Pasta dishes
  • Spicy cuisine
  • Herb-crusted dishes

Serving and cellaring.

  • Serve chilled.

Nearby regions.

Temecula Valley: common questions

01.
What grapes is Temecula Valley known for?
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Tempranillo is the signature grape of Temecula Valley. Sangiovese, Syrah and Cabernet Franc are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Temecula Valley make?
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Temecula Valley produces red wine, white wine, rosé wine and sparkling wine, plus one more.
03.
Where is Temecula Valley?
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Temecula Valley is a wine region in USA.
04.
What food goes with Temecula Valley wine?
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Try grilled meats, pasta dishes, spicy cuisine and herb-crusted dishes.

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