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Our story begins when founder, Jim Carter, was an eight-year old growing up in Ohio. He would gather seeds from the maple tree outside his home and plant them in his relatives' yards. This was an early indication that Jim loved digging in the earth and watching things grow.
In 1981, Jim's father introduced him to a pristine region in Southern California with views for miles of the valley below. Perhaps he reminded Jim of his love for growing things as he encouraged him to purchase 400 acres here, which would later become our award-winning vineyards in the Southern California Temecula Valley.
In the mid 1990's Jim was at the movies, watching "A Walk in the Clouds." The classic vineyards that set the scene reminded Jim of his Southern California land. And the story of our Temecula winery resort and spa truly began.
Jim analyzed the water, soil and climate. Finding the conditions ideal, he started digging in the earth once more. He planted and nurtured the finest grapes with his own hands and the help of a hard-working team. Expert winemakers joined the team to create the wines that would establish the Temecula winery's reputation. Becoming a vintner inspired another chapter in Jim's story: building South Coast Winery Resort & Spa. Complete with villas, a restaurant and a spa situated in the middle of 63 acres, his story continues to grow, much like the vines he first planted.
As Jim tells it, "I wanted to share the complete wine country experience. Guests not only enjoy the finest wines paired with the finest foods, but they stay in a private villa right in the middle of a vineyard. We are Temecula Valley's only full-service winery-resort that gives them a glimpse of our lifestyle in one of the most beautiful places in Southern California."
It's Jim Carter's unbridled spirit of adventure that has allowed his Southern California Temecula Valley winery resort to garner over 3,000 distinguished awards and medals for the grapes it's grown and wine it's produced. In June of 2016, South Coast Winery broke records with its fourth win in the California State Winery of the Year Wine Competition, and yet again for a fifth time in 2022. South Coast Winery brought home the first California State Winery of the Year award to its Southern California Temecula Valley home in 2008 and then again with a back-to-back win in 2009. It earned the top title in the California State Wine Competition in again in 2013, 2016 and 2022.
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Save 25% off our best available rate during your visit when you book three nights in one of our private villas or hotel suites.
Book now and save big when you make a three-night booking. Blackout dates may apply. Valid both online and via phone. Call (888)532-4331 to book with a helpful reservation agent.
Save 20% off our best available rate during your visit when you book two nights in one of our private villas or hotel suites.
Book now to save big when you make a two-night booking. Blackout dates may apply. Valid both online and via phone. Call (888)532-4331 to book with a helpful reservation agent.
Experience Temecula to the fullest when you book your stay with our AAA discount. AAA members save 10% on our collection of award-winning rooms and suites. Book your stay using this offer and show us your membership card at check-in to enjoy an unforgettable Wine Country escape.
Offer Details:
10% room discount
AAA membership card must be presented at check-in.
As a thank you to the brave men and women who serve us, we're proud to offer Government and Military members 10% off bookings. Must show government or military ID at check-in.
