Great Escape: Having a Tuscan time in Temecula

When I moved to Southern California 30-some years ago, Temecula was pretty much nothing but cattle ranches. Now, past the sprawling suburbia, a beautiful burgeoning wine country beckons. Or so everyone seemed to be telling me. I decided to escape for a weekend to see it for myself.
My destination for the weekend: the Carter Estate Winery and Resort. As we all know, leaving on a Friday afternoon from Orange County is challenging, no matter where you are going. As I creep my way through the endles