We recently opened a bottle of wine from Baily Vineyard & Winery. The bottle was so beautiful that it was tempting to say, “Don’t open this bottle – save it.” However we opened it and are glad we did.

This was a commemorative bottle featuring Temecula, California’s 150^th anniversary from 1859 to 2009.  On April 22, 1859, the original Temecula post office was approved. The label on the bottle portrays Temecula as it was in the early 1900’s. The back label adds more information about Temecula Valley. “The Temecula Valley has a rich history as the home of the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians, cattle ranching, and premium wine producer.”

The wine was a dry Riesling Vintage 2008 with an alcohol level of 11.8%.This wine was smooth and offered nuances of tropical fruit salad with a long fruit aftertaste. Suggested pairings include chicken and pork.

Visit the Baily Vineyard & Winery website before visiting the winery and restaurant; you may find current specials and a coupon.

Cheers! Kathy