Maurice Car'rie Vineyard & Winery
34225 Rancho California Road
Temecula, CA 92592
(951)676-1711
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Open daily 10 to 5 pm
Tasting fee $8
15% case discount
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Tours:
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Tours by Appointment
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Amenities:
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Restaurant on site
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Price Range:
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$10 to $25 per bottle
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Established:
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1986
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Vineyards:
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100 acres
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Production:
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40,000 cases
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VIP Tasting:
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Yes
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Description
Maurice Car’rie Vineyard and Winery is nestled in the rolling hills of the Temecula Valley. Its home is a rambling, Victorian-style farmhouse with wide verandas, a big grassy lawn, and a full complement of services and amenities for visitors.
The “farmhouse” manages to accommodate a full-service restaurant, winery offices, an expansive gift shop and the tasting room. There are extensive event areas on the property, including a VIP Lounge for private tastings, a historic barn, tank and barrel rooms, and a park-like setting for picnics and receptions.
Owners Buddy and Cheri Linn, together with winemaker Gus Vizgirda, are focused on producing wines that are food-friendly and made to drink when they are young. They handcraft 14 varietals as well as some blends, dessert wines, and even a sparkling wine.
The tasting room itself has dramatic tall wood ceilings supported by heavy beams. The shop is packed with gifts, pre-packaged deli items, hanging tapestries and a busy tasting bar. You can order custom labels for your wine, and on Saturday and Sunday fresh-baked brie in sourdough bread is available. Their sister winery, VR La Cereza, is next door, and you can purchase a “Passport” for tasting at both establishments. (They share the same viticulturist and winemaker, as well as crushing and fermentation facilities.)
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