You never know where inspiration will strike. When I posted about Briar Rose Winery recently, someone suggested I visit Oak Mountain Winery. Never one to back down from a challenge, Laura and I paid them a visit. We're very glad we did.

Steve and Valerie Andrews started the Temecula Hills Winery in 2000. Three years ago they opened Oak Mountain. Both wineries are still going strong and you can sample the "goods" from each winery at Oak Mountain. Steve and Valerie and tasting room manager Annie made us feel very welcome. We tasted wines from both wineries and were intrigued when we came upon red and white wines called For Pete's Sake.

Their dog Petie was diagnosed with diabetes last year. He needed extensive and expensive veterinary care which left him blind, but otherwise very healthy and happy. Seeing other families struggling with having to choose between saving their pets or staying afloat, they decided to launch cause fur paws. The Andrews hold an annual Cause For Paws benefit in July, and 100% of monies earned goes towards helping families pay vet bills they otherwise could not afford. I opened my billfold then and there.

We are now wine club members and look forward to next year's benefit. If you're in the area, try some great wine and help a pooch in need.

Murrieta Real Estate Expert – Tom Plant, REALTOR® - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage – Active Rain Ambassador  (951) 907-9701

It would be my honor to show you the incredible Temecula Valley, a place I’m very proud to call home.

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