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🍇 Hit the Road: A trip to Temecula

Hit the Road: A wine and food adventure to Temecula, California
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The beautiful rolling hills and vineyards in Temecula alone are worth the drive. | Photo via Monica Garske + SDtoday
Get in, we’re driving to Temecula. Our neighbor to the north is home to ~50 wineries — many with food and lodging options. Let’s Hit the Road and explore.

Drive time: ~1 hour, 10 minutes from downtown San Diego, via Interstate 15
Est. population: 110,846
Avg. high in February: 68°

Things to do — visit these wineries

Wilson Creek Winery, 35960 Rancho California Rd.
Gorgeous vistas, guided wine tastings, or just casual sipping at one of the sprawling property’s many bars make this a classic spot in Temecula Valley Wine Country.

A glass of wine at Peltzer Winery in Temecula, north of San Diego County.

A wine tasting at Peltzer is a truly Temecula experience.

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Photo via Monica Garske + SDtoday

Peltzer Winery, 40275 Calle Contento
This 25-acre vineyard has amazing wines — from Syrah Rosé (perfect summer sip) to endless whites and reds. Take a wine tour guided by an expert educator, enjoy events like Wine Wednesday with specialty food trucks and live music, or the Food Truck Alley at Crush House Tasting Room.

Briar Rose Winery, 41720 Calle Cabrillo
This family-owned, boutique winery is as enchanting as the name suggests. Don’t miss the brand’s award-winning Talking Frog Sparkling Wine.

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Sugarplum Zoo & Chocolates — a petting zoo and sweet treats? That’s wild.

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Photo via Monica Garske + SDtoday

Memorable eats

The Goat & Vine, 41923 Second St., Ste. 102
This stone hearth kitchen specializes in rustic, scratch-made dishes — from breadsticks and pizzas, to sandwiches, salads + decadent desserts.

Swing Inn Cafe & BBQ, 28676 Old Town Front St.
Going strong since 1927, this historic spot offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and is beloved for its Texas-style craft BBQ including smoked brisket, turkey, spare ribs, pulled pork, beef ribs, and pork belly burnt ends.

Sugarplum Zoo and Chocolates, 39695 Berenda Rd.
Dubbed the “world’s first chocolate shoppe and petting zoo,” this unique business offers a variety of handmade chocolates, truffles, and wine tastings. But what makes this place truly special are the cute animals who live here — cows, camels, zebras, and pigs, oh my. The kids will love it.
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Tuesday, Jan. 16
  • JRDN’s SoCal Supper Club | Tuesday, Jan. 16 | 5-8 p.m. | JRDN at Tower23 Hotel, 723 Felspar St., San Diego | $50 | The beachfront eatery’s weekly special returns with a three-course, prix fixe menu and three hours of live music.
  • Shen Yun 2024 | Tuesday, Jan. 16-Thursday, Jan. 18 | Times vary | California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. | $85-$205 | The show filled with classical Chinese dance, multimedia effects, and original orchestral works takes over the North County venue.
Wednesday, Jan. 17
  • Open Studio Art Class | Wednesday, Jan. 17 | 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. | $25 | Bring your own supplies — including an easel — to this weekly, instructor-led workshop focused on acrylic and oil painting.
  • Never Ending Fall | Tuesday, Jan. 16 | 7 p.m. | House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego | $19 | The new age rockers bring “The American Disco Tour” to SD.
Thursday, Jan. 18
  • Disney On Ice: “Frozen and Encanto” | Thursday, Jan. 18-Sunday, Jan. 21 | Times vary | Pechanga Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego | $20-$135 | Follow Anna and Elsa, plus Mirabel and the Madrigals for a cool retelling of the hit Disney tales.
  • Cody Johnson’s “The Painter” Dance Contest | Thursday, Jan. 18 | 7-10 p.m. | Moonshine Flats, 344 Seventh Ave., San Diego | Free | Choreograph your own dance to Cody Johnson’s song, “The Painter,” and compete to win cash prizes and meet and greet tickets.
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News Notes
Civic
  • Tomorrow is the deadline to submit public comments on the scope and analysis of an upcoming Environmental Impact Report for the Midway Rising redevelopment. The ambitious project aims to bring fresh housing, a new entertainment arena, an urban park, and more to 48.5 acres in San Diego’s Sports Arena community.
Development
Coming Soon
  • Good News — described as an alcohol-free, “free-spirited bar” — will open up shop in San Diego in early 2024, although the location has not yet been announced. The idea comes from Kaylee and Crystal Clark, recovering alcoholics who want to create a social space where people can unwind.
Travel
  • Next time you cross the border into Tijuana, check out the new, colorful mural blanketing the stairs near Casa de la Cultura. The stairs — part of the daily commute for thousands — now boast rainbow hues and images of catrinas created by Tijuana artists Mode Orozco, Kat.ce, and Mara Madrigal. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Arts
  • La Jolla Music Society’s Speaker Series — a lineup of “changemakers” who’ve pushed boundaries in their fields — launches this Thursday, Jan. 18, with “70 Years of Everest” featuring mountaineer Peter Hillary. Photographer Andy Mann headlines “Making Waves” Thursday, Feb. 29, and astronaut Terry Virts leads “How to Astronaut” Thursday, May 23.
Wellness
  • Looking for local yoga opportunities? San Diego Botanic Garden is offering some zen this month: Try Conservatory Yoga on Wednesdays — tomorrow, Jan. 24, and Jan. 31, at 5:30 p.m. — or Open Air Yoga on Saturdays, Jan. 20 + Jan. 27, at 9 a.m.
Festival
  • Foodies, perk up: Downtown Chula Vista’s 28th annual Taste of Third will return on Thursday, March 21, 4-8 p.m. The self-guided food tasting event will feature 25+ participating local businesses; early bird tickets are now on sale.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Monica
From the editor
Temecula has so many incredible wineries but one of my favorites is Peltzer — I love the open space and laid-back vibes there.

Now, while wine tastings are always a good idea, don’t sleep on Peltzer’s Wine Slushies — especially in the summer. You can buy them in a keepsake Silo Sipping Mason Jar that you can bring back to the winery anytime for refill deals.
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