Winegrowers are excited about this year’s harvest in the Temecula Valley.

“It’s been truly beautiful,” said Olivia Bue, co-owner of Truffle Pig Winery & Vineyards, one of many grape-growing properties and resorts on or near Rancho California Road in Temecula Valley Wine Country.

“The yields are a little bit low, but the quality is some of the best I’ve seen.”

Although winter started out warm and dry, mild temperatures and rainfall eventually prevailed, according to experts.

Wine country rolls out the red carpet for tourists in late summer and early fall with grape stomps, food festivals and other special events.

“September is one of our best months,” said Matt Rice, director of winery operations at nearby Europa Village. “People come out here to see the harvest. It’s one of those wond

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