Oak Mountain Winery Is The The Underground Wine Cave In Southern California You Have To Visit

When it comes to California's wine regions, most non-California natives are only familiar with the wine country in the northern portion of the state. However, Southern California has some amazing wine producers of its own. Temecula Valley is home to a wonderful wine trail with beautiful vineyards, unique wineries, and renowned winemakers. One such hidden gem is the first and only underground wine cave In Southern California.

Oak Mountain Winery - a family-owned winery on the De Portola Wine Trail - produces over 30 award-winning wines, but it is best known for its strawberry and raspberry champagnes. Oh, and its wine cave!

The mined wine cave sits 104 feet below the surface. Not only does this allow use of the land above to cultivate grapevines, but it provides optimal conditions for aging Oak Mountain's flavorful wines, thanks to geothermal technology and the ability to precisely maintain the ideal temperature and humidity.

The Cave welcomes visitors to enjoy educational tours, wine tasting, dining, and special events. The winery is open every day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cave wine tasting tours are available daily by reservation only. Tour the caves, learn about the history of Oak Mountain and its wine processes, sample a variety of wines, then enjoy a meat and cheese pairing to complete your experience.

The cave is not only ideal for aging wines. It is also a perfect venue for unforgettable weddings, private parties, and events.

Visit the winery Monday through Friday and you can indulge in wine tasting right inside the cave. Weekend wine tasting is offered above ground in the main tasting room or on the pavilion.

Have a seat at Cave Cafe for a delicious meal, with menu options like Chimichuri Steak Fries, Street Corn Flatbread, Cubano Panini, and Caramel Apple and Walnut Cheesecake.

Guests love the tacos at Cave Cafe. Not only can you choose from a variety of meat and seafood fillings, but the cafe also offers gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan taco options.

The winery's patio provides additional seating with views of the surrounding vineyards.

Make your way up to the pavilion for the most epic views of the hills and mountains around the winery.

Wine is not the only indulgence at this spectacular winery. Learn, taste, and dine at Oak Mountain's prohibition-style bar, 36522 Distillery.

Oak Mountain Winery is dog-friendly, provides visitors with free wifi, and features live entertainment on the weekends. Time to schedule your visit!

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