Carter Estate Winery and Resort

In 1981, Jim’s father introduced him to a pristine region in Southern California with views for miles of the valley below. Perhaps he reminded Jim of his love for growing things as he encouraged him to purchase 400 acres here, which would later become our award-winning vineyards in the Southern California Temecula Valley.

In the mid 1990’s Jim was at the movies, watching “A Walk in the Clouds.” The classic vineyards that set the scene reminded Jim of his Southern California land. And the story of our Temecula winery resort and spa truly began.