AVENSOLE WINERY

Avensole Winery is especially rich in the history of Southern California wine making. The property was first planted with wine grapes in 1969 by wine making pioneer Vince Cilurzo, who introduced Petite Syrah and Chenin Blanc. Development of the Avensole vineyard was completed in 1986 by Bud Van Roekel, who planted Muscat Canelli, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. It was Bud’s goal to spare no expense to produce the finest grapes in California. They think he succeeded, and that the grapes produced by their vineyard are the finest in Temecula, and some of the very best in all of California. Great fruit – as grapes are called in their industry – is what allows them to produce great wines.