It’s Winery Wednesday!
Today, we are visiting a winery in the Southern California wine area of Temecula.
Europa Village
It was almost two years ago to the day, Handsome and I arrived here in the wee hours of the morning, it was still pitch black outside. We were meeting our pilot to soar over Temecula in a hot air balloon, and Europa Village was the beginning of our extraordinary day drifting above the clouds. It was nice to be going back to do some wine tasting this time.
The wine tasting room has one of the smaller bar areas we encountered throughout our wine tasting tour. There are many delightful gift items to browse through and purchase in the tasting room. One of the staff members told us that in the near future there are plans to expand the tasting room. We really enjoyed the cozy atmosphere of the wine tasting area.
The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and happy to discuss the European-style varietal grapes that are planted across their 30 + acres of land.
There is several outdoor seating areas amidst the lovely gardens. When you sit under the covered patio area, the lower part of the vineyard is right next to you. It is easy to lose track of time and where you are in this beautiful location.
I love receiving this wine glass as a memento from our wine tasting. Whenever I drink out of it now, I immediately go back to the wonderful times Handsome and I have shared at Europa Village.
I am always amazed looking at grapes on the vine, then thinking of the long processes winemakers endure while producing that beautiful glass of wine.
The entrance into Europa Village gardens and wine tasting area.
33475 La Serena Way, Temecula, CA 92591
951.506.1818
Carol Cassara
Lovely. I never think of S.Calif as wine country, this is a new winery to me. I loved your photos.
kim tackett
When I was a teenager, many, many (many) years ago, we would camp in Temecula, at a place called Butterfield Country, and ride motorcycles. It looks like Temecula has grown up a bit since then!
Its All About The Yummy
Temecula has really come into it’s own as a thriving wine country.
Cheryl Nicholl
Your photo’s are always so beautiful!
Its All About The Yummy
Thank you, Cheryl.
Tammy
WooHoo! This is in my backyard. Will be sure to visit and tell them your wonderful sharing inspired it! Thanks for that.
Its All About The Yummy
Thank you, Tammy!
Ruth Curran
Wow, I did not know about Europa – just right up the highway from me! We will have to check this out!
Its All About The Yummy
Great people and beautiful grounds.
Lois Alter Mark
Ooh, Temecula isn’t that far from me. Will have to check this one out!
Its All About The Yummy
The next few weeks I will be concentration on Temecula wineries.
Doreen McGettigan
Your photos are beautiful! I really like this one. The grapes look so good. I like the bottles too.
Its All About The Yummy
Thank you, Doreen
Kris
The wineries are such a great subject to cover. The grounds are almost always gorgeous!
Its All About The Yummy
You are so right, Kris. The wine is always wonderful, so I like to just buy a glass instead of the tastings and go find a spot outside and enjoy the surroundings.