The best wine tasting experience in Temecula is really a very personal choice so I would not like to tell you that one is better than another. However I do have some tips for you.
Wine tasting can be an expensive experience, often costing around $60 per person but here are some ideas:
- Try to visit during the week as it is often cheaper than at weekends.
- Many wineries offer discount vouchers and two for one deals but most are for midweek deals. You can view the latest ones by visiting http://www.temeculawines.org/wineries-vineyards/coupons.php
It is possible to visit wineries for just $10 if you find the right deals. You will probably want to buy a few bottles so saving money on the tour is always worthwhile.
As you have a guide, you may not have much choice about which winery to visit. I don't know how yours will work, but I know with a lot of organised tours, businesses pay tour guides to get them to take people to them. Therefore if this has happened, you will go to the one the guide has a deal with.
However, here are some suggestions for good value ones
- Baily Vineyard and Winery - Here the normal tasting fee is $15 for 6 tastes but they do deduct $5 from purchases. A two for one coupon is available on the website above.
- Churon Winery is one of the lowest cost tasting wineries at just $10 and is very popular.
- Heart Family Winery offers a souvenir wine glass with their tasting sessions which include 6 tastes for $12. Again, a very popular one to visit as wines are low cost.
- Vindemia Winery is a good choice too, especially if you can visit on Friday or Sunday, as tasting is free on those days when you make a purchase. These are apparently some of the best wines in the region.
- Falkner Winery has a $10 tasting fee but they have coupons on their website. Also, they offer a free wine tasting when you sign up to their newsletter.
I really hope you have a great time, it sounds so exciting, I'm really envious - enjoy!