OUR PREFERRED WINERIES

Did You Know...........

The USA  now consumes more wine than any other country? Including France, Italy, Spain & Germany!

We have chosen our preferred wineries based on the quality of their wines, their servers, and the general atmosphere

 If you would like to visit  particular wineries, you MUST advise us at the time of booking, as almost all now have reservation systems. Otherwise, we will choose the wineries for you and make bookings. 

Preferred Wineries - click on name for description

ADDITIONAL CHARGE

 

There are many great wineries in the area and very few we would not recommend.
 
If you’d like to visit a particular winery, you MUST advise us at the time of booking, or no later than 24 hours from when the booking was made, as almost all wineries now require limousine companies to make reservations. If you have not expressed a preference, we will make the selection for you. Once the bookings have been made it will not be possible to make changes.
 
This way we can make the necessary bookings, advise you of any extra charges,  and plan your day.  Please be advised that wineries are apt to change their policies and charges at very short notice.
 
We are happy to take you to any wineries of your choice, but those which don’t appear on our list will have extra charges.

** Please choose only one of these per tour – they offer “1st come, 1st served” service and can get very busy due to demand vs capacity. It could mean a lengthy wait for service, particularly on the weekends. This could impact the number of tastings or even the number of wineries visited, especially with 1/2 day tours. We will visit these wineries as a first stop to lessen the wait time.**

Please click on images to go to winery website

Briar Rose Winery

BRIAR ROSE

Picturesque boutique winery producing award-winning, hand-crafted, small lot, premium artisan wines, specializing in red varietals. Briar Rose is one of the hidden gems in the Temecula Valley – as Temecula’s first reservation-only tasting room with friendly and knowledgeable staff, your reception is personal as well as instructive. Owned by Les and Dorian Linkogle who have made it their goal to make each visitor feel special.

-Winemaker Les Linkogle

BEL VINO

(Formerly Stewart Cellars) Now owned by Mike Jamko who has improved the tasting room and winery to provide a  beautiful hilltop wine tasting experience. To quote from one of our customers Edra from San Antonio, “The best winery I have ever been to!”

-Winemaker George Bursick

Production tours are available –  book at least 24 hours in advance

CALLAWAY

Callaway Vineyard currently grows seven different varietals. The winery property now has 20 acres of Estate vineyards planted with Viognier, Syrah, Dolcetto, Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Grenache, Roussanne, Petite Sirah, and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. The Lin family owns an additional 200 acres of property at the corner of De Portola Road and Monte de Oro, of which approximately 50 acres are currently planted with Chardonnay, Cinsault, Mourvedre, Muscat Canelli, and Cabernet Sauvignon 

-Winemaker Craig Larsen

Production tours are available, book in advance

DANZA DEL SOL

One of Temecula’s wineries that stays open after 5 pm. Danza has a wide selection of wines including some of the best desert wines I have ever tasted. The staff are eager to please and very friendly which makes a visit to Danza a great experience. A recent addition to the winery is their new member’s tasting room, a beautiful serene spot with lovely gardens and views.

-Winemaker Art Villareal

Tours are available daily at 11 am – book well in advance.

LORIMAR

Lorimar was founded by brothers-in-law Lawrie Lipton and Mark Manfeld, combining their first names to name it! They opened their Old Town Location in 2009 awaiting the construction of their beautiful Wine Country location which opened in 2012 with breathtaking views of Mount Palomar and the Santa Ana Mountains. Their wines are distinguished by a fruit-forward Tuscan style and there is music by local musicians on the patio at weekends.

-Winemaker Marshall Stewart

MASIA DE LA VINYA

Formerly Masia de Yabar, now owned and run by Bob Olson who also owns Danza del Sol on the de Portola trail. Beautifully re-designed and re-planted, the winery has lovely views above De Portola Road (you can see our house!) and the wines here, though different from those at Danza, are also excellent.

– Winemaker Arturo Villareal

PALUMBO

Located between the two trails and owned and lovingly tended by Nick and Cindy Palumbo, this is another winery off the beaten path which produces excellent handcrafted artisan wines. It is a true family venture as they not only work but live on the property. Though they specialize in reds, there is usually at least one white on the tasting menu. All of them are delicious! 

-Winemaker Nicholas Palumbo

OAK MOUNTAIN

Perhaps one of the friendliest wineries in the area and well-frequented by locals – you’ll often see staff from other wineries enjoying the excellent wines. Outstanding views and live music most weekends. As well as an outside tasting bar during the summer, Oak Mountain also has an outside wine Margarita bar. They are the only winery with wine caves behind the winery.

-Winemaker Steve Andrews

Cave tours are available by appointment, advance notification is required. 

LUMIERE

Lumiere is a charming, small family owned and run winery on the north side of Calle Contento. Purchased by the Kleiner family in 1987 from the Barlin family who had planted predominantly Sauvignon Blanc vines, Lumiere now has a good range of Bordeaux-style wines to offer. Perched atop a hill with lovely views of the valley; the winery’s tasting room is pretty and your reception will be warm and friendly. Outside there are tables where you can enjoy some of their delicious wines and perhaps a chat with co-owner Martha Kleiner who has seen many changes in the Valley over the years.

-Winemaker Andrew Kleiner

FRANGIPANI ESTATE

LORENZI ESTATE

Lorenzi Estate is a charming, hilltop winery, known almost as well for its beautiful planting as its award-winning wines! The setting is stunning, with flowers galore, and the service is personal and friendly. The Lorenzi family is very much involved in the viticulture and daily running of the winery – Don Lorenzi comes from an Italian family of wine growers and makers after all! His wife Brenda and daughter Michelle are also committed to the vision of this winery – You will often find Brenda in the tasting room overseeing operations, and Michelle, with her background in marketing, promotes the business. A true family effort!

-Winemaker Don Lorenzi

PELTZER FAMILY CELLARS

One of Temecula’s newer wineries, owned and farmed by the 4th generation of the Pelzer farming family. Their Pumpkin farm is already a local institution and now with their delicious wines, their Crush House winery is bound to be a great hit ! Tastings paired with Great Harvest bread samples, also available for purchase in the Crush House.


-Winemaker Jon McPherson

ROBERT REZONI VINEYARDS

With a family history of wine and cordial making dating back to 1996 with Robert’s great-grandfather Federico in Fano, Italy, it’s perhaps not surprising that Robert purchased the beautiful acreage on De Portola to continue the family business in 2004. His carefully tended vines produce wonderfully rich Italian varietals. Their new tasting rooms have amazing views of the Valle de los Caballos with a great trattoria, Mama Rosa’s.

-Winemaker Robert Renzoni

Vineyard Walking Tours are available – space is limited so book in advance, no refunds within 48 hours.

Production tours are also available – book at least 24 hours in advance.

FALKNER

Founded by Ray and Loretta Falkner in 2000, the winery sits high above the valley with spectacular views in every direction. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is that of a family-owned and very much hands-on winery. The Pinnacle restaurant is excellent and it’s where we take our lunch tours. Also a perfect wedding venue!

-Winemaker Duncan Williams

AKASH

Owned and operated by the Patel Family, Ray, Nalini, and Akash. They have realized a lifelong dream of owning their own winery, with a vineyard stretched across a 20-acre parcel. The Patels and the winery staff extend to their customers the utmost care and personal attention, making a great tasting experience The tasting room, officially opened in mid-2019, sits high on a hill overlooking the vineyards on Calle Contento. Akash is a 100% estate-grown & single vineyard, which develops wines with passion and sophistication. Akash Winery has already developed a loyal following, with events, music, and general fun for all!

-Winemaker: Renato Sais

ALTISIMA

Temecula’s newest winery, founded by 8 local families, sits high above the Valle de Los Caballos on the de Portola wine trail. With spectacular views, excellent food,  and exceptional wines courtesy of respected local winemaker Marshall Stewart, Altisima is certainly a great addition to the area.

-Winemaker Marshall Stewart

SOMERSET

“When brothers Kurt and John Tiedt decided to go into the winemaking business with a group of close friends, it wasn’t for fame and fortune. Somerset Vineyard & Winery continues a legacy of sharing good times with others, a cornerstone of the Tiedt Brothers philosophy for decades.” – Somerset Vineyards & Winery

-Winemaker David Vincent Raffaelle

MOUNT PALOMAR

One of Temecula’s original wineries establishes in 1969. Mount Palomar Winery sits on 315 acres of outstandingly beautiful  Temecula Wine Country. Enjoy the friendly service and delicious wines while taking in the views or listening to music on the weekends. It is also a  premiere wedding and events venue.

-Winemaker James Rutherford

EUROPA VILLAGE - C'EST LA VIE

Offering wines in the finest European tradition, Europa specializes in wines from France, Spain, and Italy. There are More than 30 acres planted and there are plans in the works for separate venues for the wines from each of these three countries. They will be connected by a series of shops and walking paths with a 40-room resort and spa. Cest la vie is a French-inspired winery.

-Winemaker George Bursick

NB There is a $15 extra charge per person for this winery

Tours and classes are available, book in advance

EUROPA VILLAGE - BOLERO

Bolero is Europa Village’s Spanish-inspired winery, with a fantastic restaurant and villas.

-Winemaker George Bursick

COMING TO EUROPA VILLAGE WINERIES IN 2023 – Vienza, the Italian experience!

NB There is a $15 extra charge per person for this winery Tours and classes are available – book in advance

Our latest additions......welcome!

MIRAMONTE WINERY

Miramonte Winery (originally Piconi Winery)  was founded in 2001 by Cane Vanderhoof and occupies a position high on a hill off Rancho California Road in the Temecula Valley. They predominantly produce varietals of Southern France, Spain and Portugal.

Miramonte was the pioneer of weekly, after-hours musical entertainment in Temecula – quite controversial in its day, now an industry standard! Their popular, award-winning Flower Hill Bistro was opened in 2015, and remains a popular attraction in Temecula Wine Country. With comfortable seating and great views, Miramonte is a great place to go tasting or just while away the time!

-Winemaker Reinhard Schlassa

 

NB This winery is available Monday – Friday

GERSHON BACHUS VINTNERS

“Gershon Bachus was a simple man who immigrated to the United States from Europe in 1922 with his wife and two girls. He brought with him a zest for life and agriculture with only a few concepts for fine wine. Like many transplanted Europeans, he continued to make wine for his friends and family but never realized his dream of owning his own vineyard in California.

In 2005, 84 years later, Gershon’s fantasy was fulfilled by his grandson, Ken, and his wife, Christina. The family winemaking tradition now lives on in Temecula, California, where the lifestyle described in the many stories from the old country has been captured. Family, Friends and Food.” – Gershon Bachus Website

 
-Winemaker Dakota Denton
 
NB There is a $15 extra charge per person for this winery

FAZELI CELLARS

“Nestled in the picturesque rolling hills of the De Portola Wine Trail – the famed ‘Wine Row” of Southern California’s spectacular Temecula Valley wine country – Fazeli Cellars soars as a state-of-the-art winery offering a combination of stunning architecture, breathtaking scenic beauty and the finest selection of boutique wines the region has to offer.

Bizhan “BJ” Fazeli fulfilled a life-long passion in the acquisition and development of his Temecula vineyards/winery. Since its first vintage in 2006, Fazeli Cellars today boasts more than 20 varietals of boutique wines from Cabernet Sauvignon to Sauvignon Blanc, Petite Sirah to Mourvedre, and Viognier to Chardonnay that have earned numerous prestigious festival competition awards – and the loyalty of enthusiasts across the region.” – Fazeli Cellars Website

-Winemaker Alan Kim
 
 
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