Discover the top 100 best red wines of Temecula Valley of South Coast as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Temecula Valley and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Californian star of the south (80 mi south of Los Angeles, Riverside): Syrah, Zinfandel and Cabernet as sunny king reds with notes of blackberry, plum, black cherry, pepper, spice and a liquorice touch, round tannins and bright fruit. Italian and Iberian grapes, signatures of the region — Sangiovese, Montepulciano, Tempranillo, Viognier. Chardonnay and Muscat as whites. AVA (1984, 2,500 ac planted), Mediterranean climate moderated by Pacific breezes, thermal amplitude preserving acidity.
Light, fresh reds with a clear robe, supple tannins and a tender mouth, featuring aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, rose, peony and soft spices. The absolute pillar of Provençal rosés (Côtes de Provence AOC, Bandol rosé) to which it brings finesse and freshness, also a component of GSM blends in Côtes-du-Rhône and Languedoc. Also a single variety in South Africa where it is a parent of Pinotage. Historic southern French grape.
red wines from the region of Temecula Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of stuffed zucchini, tajine of mutton or rabbit with basquaise sauce.
On the nose in the region of Temecula Valley often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, spices or black fruit. In the mouth in the region of Temecula Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
