Briar Rose Winery Gets Celebrated Visit From Southern California Wine Country Blog – MUST

Temecula, California. As Michael and Karon Cartwright, MUST’s editors (www.MUSTWineNewsletter.com), entered the enchanting grounds of Briar Rose Winery, their first vision was that of the replica of Snow White’s cottage built by Beldon Fields. Mr. Fields was one of the gifted artisans that originally built Disneyland’s famed Fantasyland. This replica of Snow White’s Cottage is now home to Briar Rose’s wine tasting room, where each wine tasting is hosted and seated.

The Cartwrights were then graciously greeted by owner and Winemaker Les Linkogle. They all took contented seats under the glorious olive tree that adorns the property where Les explained the rich and captivating history behind Temecula’s premier boutique reservation only winery. Mr. Linkogle explained how Beldon Fields, the Disney Imagineer literally built the house with his own hands, and his finger prints can still be seen in the plaster he molded to become this magical cottage, as well as many other hidden secrets of this gem of a winery.

Les then escorted Michael and Karon to the unseen VIP tasting room, which has been host to countless celebrities and worldwide dignitaries. As they walked by the magnificent outdoor tasting area, Dorian Linkogle, Les’s wife and owner was giving a private wine tasting to six adoring guests.

As the Cartwright’s entered this extraordinary room nostalgia was everywhere. From the classic Disney memorabilia in the vintage showcases to the original piece of Disney artwork hanging above the impressive stone fireplace. Then at that very moment coming through the concealed speakers was the “Anthem” that Les wrote called “We Remember” that pays tribute to the men and woman who defend our country and the sacrifices they make every day. This extremely touching and moving song is eloquently sung by Temecula’s legendary Sherry Williams.

As for the Cartwright’s experiencing Briar Rose’s award winning wines… Michael stated, “I don’t know that we’ve ever tasted that many exceptional wines in one sitting.”