TEMECULA VALLEY, CA; (February 7, 2014)—A “World of Wine,” in the heart of Southern California. That’s what guests of Temecula Valley’s World of Wines Barrel Tasting Weekend will discover when this beloved annual event returns for the 23rd year on March 1st and 2nd, 2014.
Winding down winter and giving guests a sneak-peak at new spring releases, World of Wine is a chance for ticket holders to try barrel samples of new wines, enjoy food and wine pairings, and take in Temecula Valley wine country’s stunning scenery. The “World of Wine” theme showcases the abundant variety of wine grapes and styles produced in Temecula Valley, from sparkling to sweet, white to red, and everything in between.
The passport-style event takes place at 35 wineries along Rancho California and DePortola Roads. Accessible via I-15 freeway, Temecula Valley is around an hour’s drive from San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles and Palm Springs, and is easy to self-navigate by car. Shuttle transportation and overnight packages also available at participating wine country hotels.
Event Details
WHAT: “World of Wine” Winter Barrel Tasting Weekend (WoW)
WHEN: March 1 & 2, Saturday and Sunday; 10am to 4:30pm
WHERE: Temecula Valley wine country; 60-90 mins from San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange
County and Palm Springs
HOW: Self-guided passport event, where guests can visit 35 member wineries at their own
pace; winery map and souvenir tasting glass provided for each guests to keep. Plus gourmet food
pairings, live music and fun contests.
TICKETS: 2-Day Tickets: $99. Sunday-Only Tickets: $79. Local residents of Temecula/Murrieta, 2-Day Tickets: $79. Designated Driver (food only) Tickets: $69. Call (800) 801-9463 for tickets by phone or purchase online at TemeculaWines.org/Events.
WoW + Ride Packages are available for a safe tasting weekend; The Grapeline Wine Country Shuttle is offering six transportation options for WoW participants, including three ticket + transportation packages. Executive VIP Shuttle, is offering a transportation package that includes event transportation + WoW Passports.
WoW + Stay Packages are available Friday-Sunday from three lodging partners:
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The Inn at Europa Village: includes two 2-Day WoW Passports, a two-night stay, gourmet breakfast experience, welcome sangrias and more.
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South Coast Winery Resort & Spa: includes Sunday stay, two Sunday-Only WoW Passports, a complimentary bottle of SCW wine and a discount resort passport.
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Temecula Creek Inn: includes a one-night or two-night stay and Sunday-Only or 2-Day WoW Passports.
Visit TemeculaWines.org/Events for booking and additional details on packages.
Contests & Sweepstakes
To promote and celebrate sustainability, participating wineries will have fun competing in the Best Winery Cork Art Contest, where the winning winery will receive a $500 donation to their favorite Southern California charity and the winning voter will be awarded four tickets to the region’s next big passport event.
Facebook users can also enter to win a pair of World of Wine tickets at Facebook.com/TemeculaValleyWinegrowers; sweepstakes ends February 27.