Southern California Climate Fosters Local Wineries

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Published September 18, 2007 at 9:33 AM PDT

This story was published more than 16 years ago.

Local wine experts discuss the importance of wine to greater San Diego County, what makes our region a unique "wine country," and how to pick the perfect merlot or chardonnay to go with your meal.

Originally aired April 25, 2007.

Alan Ray (Guest Host): Be honest now. When's the last time you sat down for dinner at a nice restaurant and ordered a wine from J. Jenkins or Pamo Valley Vineyards? Or name California counties known for their wine: Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, Santa Barbara. San Diego just isn't a name that often comes up in wine conversations.

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Guests

Ray Falkner, president of the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association and co-owner of Falkner Winery in Temecula .

John Alongé, proprietor of the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center downtown, and the so-called "San Diego Wine Heretic."