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Wines & vines on the metropolitan fringe.(Economic Festivals, part 3)

By Peters, Gary
Publication: Focus
Date: Monday, June 22 1998

Temecula, CA, is home to a flourishing wine industry which hosts a wine festival on the last weekend of April every year. The festival consists of flying of hot air balloons, wine tasting and an art and crafts show. The vineyards were first cultivated by Spanish missionaries in the 18th century.

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