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9 pin-worthy

Outstanding houses in Temecula Valley.

Region DNA

The character of Temecula Valley

Based on 572 wines with structural data

Style profile

IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
Diverse

Broad range with a recognisable character

Temecula Valley
Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite
4
80–89 Great
23
70–79 Good
1
<70 Other
1

Based on 29 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

OakRed fruitBlack fruitTree fruitEarth

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

Californian Red Blend
110
Californian White
84
Californian Cabernet Sauvignon
76
Californian Rosé
58
Californian Sparkling
47
Californian Zinfandel
44
Californian Syrah
40
Californian Dessert
39

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon168Shiraz/Syrah110Merlot83Zinfandel82Petite Sirah70Grenache69Cabernet Franc68Malbec58Mourvedre53Sangiovese52

Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count

Most representative winery

The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Temecula Valley

Gershon Bachus Vintners

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About Temecula Valley

Temecula Valley is a wine region in United States, home to 55 producers tracked on Femente, 4 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz/Syrah, and Merlot, producing Californian Red Blend and Californian White wines with notes of Oak, Red fruit, and Black fruit.

Temecula Valley — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in Temecula Valley?
The most planted varieties in Temecula Valley are Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz/Syrah, Merlot, and Zinfandel, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is Temecula Valley known for?
Temecula Valley is known for Californian Red Blend, Californian White, and Californian Cabernet Sauvignon wines and flavors of Oak, Red fruit, and Black fruit.
How many wineries are in Temecula Valley?
Femente tracks 55 producers in Temecula Valley, of which 4 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
Where is Temecula Valley?
Temecula Valley is a wine region in United States.

Temecula Valley

Temecula's warm, inland basin ripens bold reds—Cabernet and Zinfandel with ripe fruit and soft tannins—while afternoon fog keeps white varieties fresh. The valley's producers chase California ripeness without the extraction that defines hotter regions.

Producers in Temecula Valley

Wineries in Temecula Valley

Restaurants in Temecula Valley

Restaurants in Temecula Valley