Raul Ramirez Bodegas y Viñedos

By the 1969 Caddy team · Updated November 7, 2026

Raul Ramirez Bodegas y Viñedos is a Spanish wine estate in the heart of Southern California. Its vineyards, called Rancho Vista Las Estrellas, are planted almost entirely to Spanish varieties, and visits are by reservation, making it one of the most distinctive and intimate tastings in Temecula.

The story of Raul Ramirez Bodegas y Viñedos

The winery was established in 2016 and is owned by Raul Ramirez, with winemaker Dionisio Aparicio. Production is small — about 1,500 cases a year — and the focus is squarely on the vineyard. The estate has planted 32 acres of viñedos, all hand-farmed using some of the most sustainable practices in the industry.

The ambition is to show how Spain’s great grapes perform in Temecula’s Mediterranean climate.

What to taste at Raul Ramirez

The vineyard reads like a map of Spain. Red grapes include Tempranillo, Garnacha, Cariñena, Petite Sirah, Monastrell, Graciano and Mencía. White grapes include Albariño, Verdejo, Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo, Xarello and Parellada — the last three being the classic grapes of Spanish sparkling Cava, and the association lists sparkling wine among the winery’s styles.

That is an extraordinary range for a single Temecula estate. Start with Albariño or Verdejo for bright, saline whites, try the sparkling wine, then explore Tempranillo, Garnacha and Monastrell. Graciano and Mencía are rarities worth asking about if they are pouring.

The Raul Ramirez experience

Raul Ramirez is currently a reservations-only winery, open Wednesday through Sunday, with last call for tastings in the late afternoon. Guests can book customizable wine tastings and attend private events. Charcuterie boards are available, picnic areas are provided and live music is offered.

Because every visit is reserved, the winery is easy to build into a chauffeured day: we make the booking and plan the route so you arrive right on time.

Who will love Raul Ramirez

Lovers of Spanish wine, adventurous tasters and anyone looking for an intimate, reservation-only experience will find Raul Ramirez a standout. It sits a little north of the main trails, so it pairs well with a Calle Contento or Rancho California Road itinerary. Imagine Albariño under the stars of Rancho Vista Las Estrellas, with a classic Cadillac waiting in the drive.

When you book, tell the team which styles you enjoy. Customizable tastings are one of the winery’s strengths, and a little advance notice helps them build a flight that shows off the Spanish varieties you are most curious about.

It is also a good winery for groups who have visited Temecula before and want something new. Few places in California pour this many Spanish varieties from a single estate, and the conversation alone makes the drive worthwhile.

The grapes behind Raul Ramirez Bodegas y Viñedos’s wines

A quick guide to the varieties on Raul Ramirez Bodegas y Viñedos’s list, and how they tend to show in Temecula:

• Tempranillo — Spain’s signature red, with cherry, leather and savory notes; it thrives in Temecula and loves food.
• Sparkling — bubbles made in several styles across the valley — a classic way to start a celebration tasting.

Raul Ramirez Bodegas y Viñedos fact sheet

Details from the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association directory. Hours, menus and policies change, so confirm on the winery’s website before visiting.

Arriving at Raul Ramirez Bodegas y Viñedos in a 1969 Cadillac

This winery sits off the main wine trails, which is part of its charm: fewer crowds, a more personal welcome and a short drive through quiet side roads to get there. It is an easy addition to a chauffeured day in the '69 Cadillac — your driver knows the turns, and the detour becomes one of the most relaxed parts of the route.

Raul Ramirez Bodegas y Viñedos is at 32950 Marius Way. We plan the route, confirm any reservation or group policy with the winery, and time the drive so you arrive relaxed — and leave without anyone in your party needing to drive after tasting. Chauffeured hire is $325 per hour with a three-hour minimum; most guests pair Raul Ramirez Bodegas y Viñedos with two or three nearby wineries in a four- to five-hour booking.

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Wineries near Raul Ramirez Bodegas y Viñedos

Pair your visit with these neighbors on the nearby side roads:

• Palumbo Family Vineyards & Winery — 40150 Barksdale Circle
• The Cave at Oak Mountain Winery — 36522 Via Verde
• Vitagliano Winery — 36101 Glen Oaks Road
• Foot Path Winery — 36650 Glenoaks Road

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