The "World of Wine" Barrel Tasting Event returns to Southern California's wine country this weekend, March 6-7 from 10:00 am – 4:30 pm. The Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association is proud to host this annual event, now in its nineteenth year, and welcomes wine lovers to sample pre-release wines straight from the barrel along with current releases and fabulous food pairings from Temecula's top chefs. This year, nearly 30 wineries are participating!

For the 19th year running, Temecula Valley wineries are opening their cellar doors. This two-day event, hosted by the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association, offers passport holders a chance to visit 27 wineries along the Rancho California and De Portola wine roads. Self-guide tour permits guests to taste at their own pace and select the wineries they choose to visit; winery map and souvenir tasting glass provided for each guests to keep.

The $89 weekend ticket price includes wine tastings from both barrel and bottle, allowing guests to sample current releases as well as wines that are not yet available for purchase. In addition, fine food pairings are provided to ensure guests don't go away hungry or thirsty.

TICKETS: Call (800) 801-9463 for tickets; or purchase online at TemeculaWines.org.