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From Fairways to Fine Wines: The Monserate Winery Story

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What started as a golf course, has been converted into a state of the art winery and wedding venue. In 2016 Jade and Julie Work bought the 116-acre Fallbrook Golf Course (ironically the site of Jake’s first job where he got fired the first day for accidentally tipping over a golf cart!) and proceeded to plant 75 acres of vines. But not to worry, they saved the 100 year old oak trees along with many sycamore trees. They also replanted many ancient olive trees around the tasting room and restaurant. The winery is a family affair with all the Work children and their spouses working in some capacity at the winery.
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Domaine Artefact Vineyard and Winery: From Wine Wanderers to Winemakers

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Domaine Artifact Vineyard and Winery lies above Escondido’s San Pasqual Valley, nestled between granite-studded ridges. The name is derived from artifacts found throughout the property. Indigenous peoples have resided in the valley for approximately 8,000 years. The artifacts found on the property have been curated and are now on display at the World Museum of Natural History in San Bernardino, CA. Together, they have built the Estate from the ground up, beginning with the vision of the estate to planning, planting, and management. Continue Reading →

From Horse Ranch to Winery: The Making of Old Julian Vineyards and Winery

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Old Julian Winery, whose namesake derives from their location, Old Julian Highway, had a roundabout inception. Lee Montgomery and his late partner Lynn bought the property in 2011. It was a working ranch with goats and horses, no vines. Lee and Lynn visited Temecula regularly for wine tasting. One day after a trip, the two stood on their patio, overlooking the property, and the dream was formed!  “They decided to plant vineyards and make wine. They didn’t think of having a winery, just making their wines,” said Lee’s sister Shelli Montgomery Continue Reading →