WINERY "BIO" TEXT PROVIDED FROM: www.cougarvineyards.com
Cougar Vineyard & Winery is owned and operated by Rick and Jennifer Buffington, the first couple winemakers in the valley.
"We began making wine as a hobby over 16 years ago. As we began making more wine, better quality wine and winning some competitions, the Cougar label was created named after Cougar Mountain in Bellevue Washington where our home was located at the time.
In 2004 out of our home and backyard vineyard in Fallbrook,Ca we became a bonded winery. In 2004 we produced 82 cases commercially then 880 cases the following year, 1200 the next and 3000 last year with the end goal of 5000-7000 cases per year. Our wines are produced in small lots from single vineyards with an occasional blend such as a Super Tuscan or Meritage".
The vineyard at the winery is planted entirely in Italian varietals that include Sangiovese, Brunello Sangiovese, Aglianico, Vermentino, Primitivo, Cortese, and Pinot Grigio. "Not only do we love these varietals but we believe that Temecula is well suited to grow them".
Be sure to try their new Sangiovese.... unlike any you've ever had before.... WOW! And don't forget "The Full Monty" (Montepolciano). Oh, and don't forget to tell Rick and Jennifer that Le Roy & Phyllis sent you, from www.ShopTemeculaWines.com
