Old vines.

Falkner was one of the original 7 wineries, circa 2000. The current owners are the third set of owners. They just harvested and pulled their 46 year old Cabernet vines this year. Right now, their Syrah is harvested at Rock Creek Vineyards in Temecula. But they are bringing those vines to the estate by way of a graft. 

Things I learned at this winery:

Names of wines, such as “Amante” can be trademarked.

If you are into wine, you should watch the documentary “Somm,” for lots of factoids on wine. 

Weddings in Temecula wine country begin in April with the spring bud break.