What about the Santa Cruz Mountain area? I know you are VERY familiar with Ridge, but there are lots of others (David Bruce, Byington, Kathryn Kennedy, etc). AND one of my favorites is Bonny Doon. Randal Graham, the Rhone Ranger, is hysterical, and makes some very interesting stuff. If you're a member of DEWN (Distintive Esoteric Wine Network) you get sent some stuff not available in stores. Uh oh, is NJ one of those states where we can't ship wine (at least right now)? Love their website too Bonny Doon . Check out the Doontoons (Vive le Screwcap, I think Suzette is in the final scene).

Anyway, can't help regarding Temecula other than it will be hot. If you are up here you know who to call.