Temecula Valley Historical Society

Peter’s introduction to vineyards began with a 1971 visit to the vineyard newly planted and owned by his father John Poole. The vineyard would grow grapes for the third winery in Temecula, the Mount Palomar Winery. In 1978, after specializing in plant biology at the University of Washington, Peter moved to Temecula to work in the vineyards and wine production facilities at Mount Palomar Winery. He continued there until the winery was sold in 2006. Peter continued working in the local wine industry as a professional consultant and as Adjunct Professor of Viticulture at Mount San Jacinto College.

Peter speaks with authenticity as someone who was directly involved in the Temecula Wine Country for over 40 years. He was instrumental in establishing new grape varieties to Temecula Valley vineyards and was involved in the fight against the vine-destroying Pierce’s Disease. For more than 25 years he served as general manager of Mount Palomar Winery and was the founding president of the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association. Peter was elected for multiple terms as the board member to represent Southern California wineries at the California Wine Institute and he founded the Viticulture course at Mt. San Jacinto College. In 2017, Mr. Poole was inducted in the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association’s Hall of Fame. He retired from consulting in 2018 and now he shares his love of Temecula and the history of the Temecula Wine Country with the community.

This 2008 historical society DVD production is available for a $10 donation.

To order this DVD by mail print out the order form by clicking on the DVD Order Form link (below right) and mail it in.
DVDs are also available for sale at the monthly historical society meetings.

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