In 1989, Budd and Maurice (Car’rie) Van Roekel purchased the 60 acre "Mesa Verde Winery" site next door to their Maurice Car'rie Winery.  At first the winery building was used for oak barrel aging rooms and additional stainless tank storage. In 1994 the Van Roekel’s opened a new tasting room and changed the winery name to Van Roekel Vineyard & Winery. Both Maurice Car’rie and Van Roekel Wineries have their own identity, label and varietal wine list but share the same viticulturist and winemaker as well as crushing and fermentation facilities.  Van Roekel Winery produces premium boutique wines in smaller quantities. The winery sells all of its wine on site and to local restaurants and retail establishments. A Dutch windmill and lush picnic grounds bordered by tulips of all colors mark the entrance to Van Roekel Vineyard & Winery. The tasting room is European in flavor and features Van Roekel's premium wines, gourmet cheeses, and various deli items as well as a delightful selection of wine related gifts. The Tasting room is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Winery bio/text provided from Temeculawines.org)