Meritage Restaurant at Callaway Winery

Entering into the Temecula Valley Wine Country is almost always a pleasant experience and today, at an early spring noontime, it was very special as we drove into the Callaway facilities at 32720 Rancho California Rd. We made our way up and along the drive through the beautiful landscaping of vineyards, gazanias, roses, pines and cypress to the top of the rise. The winery was to our right, ahead was a large parking area and perched on a hillside, to our left was the Meritage Restaurant, a partially enclosed patio, overlooking the vineyards, a gorgeous view of the Temecula Valley, the Santa Rosa Plateau and billowy, white clouds that made Mediterranean blue sky come alive before our eyes.

Brothers or the funny things you learn from siblings

My brothers and I started out in one of those perfect kid neighborhoods that were within walking distance to our school, with big farm properties surrounding us.  We rode our bikes everywhere, had friends in the neighborhood, and aside from expecting us to behave at school and have nice manners at home; we were generally left on our own.

Being the middle child between two brothers had its disadvantages: first I was always the odd man out.  Second, we always played what they wanted to play, like whack each other with a stick, or see if you can walk on the ledge of the fence without falling. Third, and I hope my mother reads this, when you supply your son’s with bb guns, rope, and slingshots, you are putting your daughter in harms way.  With nothing to defend myself, and with a fairly easygoing temperament, I was often the target…literally.  I have been shot with bb’s countless times.  And don’t even get me started on brothers and rope.ends. Mid-way through the game the discussion began called “what is your up-to-bat song?”

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Each year we put together a special feature section on some of the most intriguing women in the Valley. These ladies are leaders in business and charitable organizations. This year we have over 21 women featured, each with their own unique story from a young lady that owns a batting cage to a group of six women making an impact with their charity. To read about these intriguing and inspiring women, click on the magazine and view it on-line.