Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyard is Welcomed as Nine-Thirty Consulting's Newest Client

Nestled at the end of Rancho California Road in Temecula Valley lies this family estate vineyard and winery. When the Wilson family acquired a 20-acre winery in 1996, their intentions were simple: to run a fun, family business that would produce great wines from the conducive climate and soil of the Temecula Valley. The only previous winemaking experience the Wilson family had was Gerry and Rosie Wilson's -the well-know patriarch and matriarch of this large family who are seen daily stolling the ground of the winery and vineyard - attempt to make dandelion and rhubarb wine in their basement in Minnesota!

The challenge of the vineyards has won over the entire Wilson family, of which three generations of family members are involved in the day-to-day business. You can usually find Gerry in the tasting room or at the NEW Creekside Grille, while Rosie cooks lunch every day for the staff. Bill is the General Manager who oversees the vineyard and wine making, while his wife Jenifer manages the gift shop. Libby Wilson Johns oversees weddings and her husband, Craig, helps with large special events. Mick oversees the Wine Club and marketing, while his wife, Deanna, handles personalized label design and distribution.

With over 70 acres of vineyards, award winning wines are the product from the grapes grown at Wilson Creek. Winemaker Etienne Cowper oversees the arduous task of pruning, cultivating, planting, harvesting and nurturing the vineyards.

Due to the diverse terrain, rich soil and unique micro-climate in Temecula, the grapes produce wonderfully year after year. The warm summer days, and cool evenings are the perfect growing environment for both red and white varietals. Most notable is the hands on approach to farming the Wilson family has embraced, using man power to do most of the work, which leads to a more gentle approach to wine making.

Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards is famous for their Almond Champagne, so make sure to take a day trip out to their Temecula Valley tasting room for a sample, or pick up a couple bottles at your local grocery store or Beverages & More.