Longshadow Ranch - Temecula

We had never heard of Longshadow Ranch prior to visiting this new winery. Down the street from Alex’s Red Barn, we decided to give it a try. Our host was a wonderful man named Claus, and he was a delight to talk with. He was as much entertainer as winemaker, and kept everyone in the tasting room laughing and having a good time.

The property is very nice as well, and they have thought out how to handle crowds from shuttles and busses by creating a facility separate from their tasting room to entertain large groups.

The wines are a little sweet for our tastes. We tried their reds, as usual, and found that they were very fruit forward wines on the sweeter side. Their Syrah was so different from anything I’ve ever tasted in a Syrah that I almost wonder if he didn’t pour the wrong wine...

These guys have all the right ingredients, but their wines are not worthy of the prices yet. We enjoyed our time there, but will wait a few years before checking in again.

Joel

http://www.longshadowranchwinery.com/