Palumbo Family Winery

Palumbo Family Vineyards is committed to small lot, hand-crafted wines from varieties that are grown on the property. Nicholas Palumbo, passionate Viticulturist and budding Enologist, believes in producing only what he grows himself. The unique terroir of his 12-acre vineyard provides perfect conditions for Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc varietals. “ Our wines get their depth and character from their small-scale production. Every step of the growing process is closely monitored. I know what goes into every grape, crush the wine myself, and pour my soul into every sip.” Most of the estate grapes are over 10 years old, and are in high demand from local winemakers. In 1998, Nicholas Palumbo purchased 7 planted acres and a home nestled in the hills of Temecula Valley Wine Country. Soon after, he purchased an additional 5 acres, planting Cabernet Sauvignon grapes on the day his daughter Sophia was born. This 5-acre site is now known as Sophia’s Vineyard. Specializing in reds, 2000 estate-grown offerings include a lively, fruity, Cabernet Franc and a Bordeaux-style blend, Tre Fratelli. Palumbo Family Vineyards is an unpretentious, boutique winery, with annual production of approximately 1500 cases. Already an excellent grower and winemaker, Nicholas is also a professional chef and loves to wine and dine. Small, intimate gatherings and tastings at the winery are welcomed by appointment; winemaker dinners can be organized for two to ten individuals.(Winery bio/text provided from Temeculawines.org)