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| Landmark #490 | San Bernardino County | Visited: June 9, 2012 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | This is still a winery, though now called The Wine Tailor! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: Established by Tiburcio Tapia, to whom the Cucamonga Rancho was granted March 3, 1839, by Governor Juan Bautista Alvarado of Mexico.
OTHER TIDBITS: Señor Tapia was one of the few Mexican rancheros to diversify from herding cattle and enter the wine business! It was a small business that was later expanded upon by John Rains in 1859, up to 125,000 vines! This later became a popular stop for westward-bound travelers on Route 66, and at its height, the Cucamonga Valley housed 50 wineries! Today, though, the wineries have been bulldozed and replaced by residences and shopping areas. |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: 8916 E Foothill Blvd Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~39mi (63km) — 0.7hrs |
| When should I go? | The winery is open from 11:00 AM until 8:00 PM, Tuesday through Thursday, from 11:00 AM until 10:00 PM Friday through Saturday, and from 1:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Sundays! |
