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The History | The Legacy Began...
Callaway Vineyard & Winery was founded in 1969 by Ely Callaway, who went on to gain fame and fortune in the world of golf. Extensive research led
Mr. Callaway to Temecula and to veteran viticulturist John Moramarco who believed that the area was ideal for growing premium wine grapes.
In the rolling hills, he found what he believed to be the perfect spot
to plant his vines; a 1600 foot plateau, located below the peaks of a foggy
mountain range "where the sun shines through the
mist".
After Moramarco convinced Ely of the merits of the region, Callaway purchased 150 acres for what was to become the beginning of grape production in the Temecula Valley in 1968. Moramarco was hired to run the vineyard operation of 105 acres of grapes including Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and White Riesling. Thus, the legacy began.
After almost 40 years of history, Callaway Vineyard & Winery and some remarkable events and achievements that have taken place...
Royalty...
On July 9, 1976, Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, and his Royal Highness, The Prince Duke of Edinburgh, toasted the President of the United States at a luncheon sponosred by the Pilgrims of the United States and the English Speaking Union of the United States at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. The only wine served at this bicentennial event honoring the Royal couple's visit to this country, was Callaway's estate bottled 1974 White Riesling produced by Callaway Vineyard & Winery, Temecula, California. Her Majesty, not known to be a wine drinker, requested a second glass! This was the first time in U.S. viticultural history that a dry table wine from Southern California was chosen to be served on the east coast at an international diplomatic event.
The American Cup...
When the America's Cup set sail for San Diego in 1992, Callaway VIneyard & Winery joined with the America's Cup and purchased a license to the name by the owners of the trademark. A special bottling of the 1989 Cabernet Sauvignon was created featuring a custom label with the America's Cup logo. The America's Cup is the most prestigious regatta and match race in the sport of sailing.
The Wall Street Journal...
Callaway Vineyard & Winery has won numerous award and accolades throughout the years. In an article written on October 26, 2007 in the Wall Street Journal, Callaway's 2005 Special Selection Muscat Canelli was named a favorite in the Dow Jones Muscat Canelli Index. This was a blind tasting of light, sweet American wines from the flowerly Muscat Canelli grape and received national recognition.
The Legacy Contintues ...
Privately owned, Callaway Vineyard & Winery was
purchased by the Lin family of San Diego upon the dissolution of industry
leader, Allied Domecq Wines, in late 2005. Callaway Vineyard & Winery wines are only available at the winery and are not available in any retail stores.
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