her own home. Spittoons should also be provided and proper wine tasting technique encouraged at every winery. Most vintners already show a brief video on how their wines are made. It would be so simple to add a few extra moments at the end of the tape advocating safe tasting practices. Even though the wineries lie outside of Temecula, the city reaps the benefits of this lucrative tourist attraction. The Temecula Chamber of Commerce acknowledges that “the wine country serves as a hub for the city’s tourism,” and boasts that tourism has enjoyed a 635% increase from 1991-1999 (53). Therefore, providing a volunteer transportation program, or trolley for those tourists wishing to tour the valley and make a day of wine tasting would serve them well. I realize that visitors flock to Temecula because of its rural nature, and to enjoy our country atmosphere. However, a few well-placed streetlights and stop signs could mean the difference between life and death for tourists and citizens alike who travel Rancho California Road. These improvements are surely not insurmountable if the city and merchants team up to improve the odds for a safe touring experience. If no changes are made, I can only assume that the city of Temecula feels its responsibility for the safety of its visitors ends at the county line. ...
