Longshadow Ranch Vineyard & Winery
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Longshadow Ranch brings the charm of the Old West to Temecula wine country. On Calle Contento, it is a ranch first and a winery second — a place where draft horses still work the vineyard, barbecue smoke drifts across the patio on weekends and the welcome feels like a family gathering.
The story of Longshadow Ranch
Longshadow Ranch Vineyard & Winery was established in 1999 and is owned by John Brodersen, who also makes the wine. Production is about 3,500 to 4,000 cases a year. The winery describes its wines as the product of traditions passed down through six generations.
What makes Longshadow unusual is how it farms. The family still practices the almost-lost art of working the land with draft horses and machinery from days gone by. The wines, bottled with pride, are meant as a reflection of that heritage — and visitors are invited to come out to the ranch and see it for themselves.
What to taste at Longshadow Ranch
Longshadow’s tasting list covers estate reds and whites made in small lots. Ask the staff to guide you through the current releases; with production this size, the lineup changes as wines sell through. If you enjoy reds, focus there — the ranch’s warm hillside suits fuller styles.
Longshadow wines also have fans beyond the tasting room: a free photo of friends raising red wine on this site was taken during a birthday celebration with bottles from Longshadow Ranch, which says something about the kind of moments these wines end up in.
The Longshadow Ranch experience
Great Scott BBQ is on site every weekend, and the winery is open daily. The ranch offers picnic areas, live music, wedding and event spaces and a gift shop, and it is dog friendly and family friendly. The Old West setting — rustic structures, horses, wide-open views — makes it one of the most atmospheric stops in the valley.
Who will love Longshadow Ranch
Families, dog owners, barbecue fans and anyone who loves Western history will enjoy Longshadow Ranch. It is ideal for birthday groups and casual celebrations, and it pairs well with neighbors on Calle Contento such as Akash and Julie’s Dream. A classic 1969 Cadillac parked at an Old West ranch makes for wonderfully nostalgic photos — two kinds of Americana in one frame.
For the full experience, visit on a weekend afternoon when the barbecue is going, bring a blanket for the picnic area, and let your chauffeur carry the bottles you buy to the trunk while you enjoy the ranch.
Life on an Old West wine ranch
What makes Longshadow memorable is how much of the ranch is still working. Draft horses and vintage equipment are not props here; they are part of how the vineyard is farmed, and that continuity gives the place an authenticity that is hard to fake. Take a few minutes to walk the grounds before you taste — the rustic buildings and open land set the mood for the wines.
On a chauffeured day, Longshadow pairs naturally with Akash and Julie’s Dream on Calle Contento, offering a relaxed counterpoint to the polished estates of Rancho California Road.
Longshadow Ranch Vineyard & Winery fact sheet
| Address | 39847 Calle Contento, Temecula, CA 92591 |
|---|---|
| Wine trail | Calle Contento corridor |
| Established | 1999 |
| Owners | John Brodersen |
| Winemaker | John Brodersen |
| Annual production | 3,500–4,000 cases |
| Wines | Estate reds and whites |
| Amenities | Wedding & event spaces, Picnic area, Dog friendly, Family friendly, Live music, Gift shop |
| Food | Great Scott BBQ on site every weekend |
| Website | www.longshadowranchwinery.com |
Arriving at Longshadow Ranch Vineyard & Winery in a 1969 Cadillac
Calle Contento runs north off Rancho California Road, and within a minute the traffic thins and the road narrows into a quieter corridor of family wineries, ranch gates and long views across the valley. It is a lovely road for an open-top cruise: slow enough to enjoy the vines rolling by, close enough to the main trail that you can pair a Calle Contento stop with a lunch on Rancho California Road in the same afternoon.
Longshadow Ranch Vineyard & Winery is at 39847 Calle Contento. We plan the route, confirm any reservation or group policy with the winery, and time the drive so you arrive relaxed — and leave without anyone in your party needing to drive after tasting. Chauffeured hire is $325 per hour with a three-hour minimum; most guests pair Longshadow Ranch Vineyard & Winery with two or three nearby wineries in a four- to five-hour booking.
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Wineries near Longshadow Ranch Vineyard & Winery
Pair your visit with these neighbors on the Calle Contento corridor:
- Julie's Dream Winery Vineyards & Distillery — 39820 Calle Contento
- Lumiere Winery — 39555 Calle Contento
- Halter Ranch Temecula — 41300 Avenida Biona
- Falkner Winery — 40620 Calle Contento
See all 45 Temecula wineries →
Frequently asked questions
Where is Longshadow Ranch Vineyard & Winery located?
Longshadow Ranch Vineyard & Winery is at 39847 Calle Contento, Temecula, CA 92591, on the Calle Contento corridor of Temecula Valley Wine Country.
Does Longshadow Ranch Vineyard & Winery serve food?
Great Scott BBQ on site every weekend. Menus and hours change, so check the winery’s website before you go.
Can I visit Longshadow Ranch Vineyard & Winery in a classic car or limo?
Yes. 1969 Caddy offers a chauffeured 1969 Cadillac DeVille convertible for Temecula winery visits from $325 per hour (three-hour minimum), booked on DriveShare. Many wineries set their own rules for chauffeured groups, so we confirm Longshadow Ranch Vineyard & Winery’s current policy and any reservations when we plan your route.
Toast Longshadow Ranch Vineyard & Winery from the back seat.
Chauffeured 1969 Cadillac convertible tours of Temecula wine country, booked on DriveShare.