I haven't been to Miramonte in years! I was happy to see that all of my favorite starters were…read morestill on the menu - the fromage and tomato and stuffed mushrooms. They're the best with rich, complimentary flavors in each dish! Our server was great! Very pleasant! I love the ambiance at this particular winery because the views are gorgeous! There are multiple seating areas - the main veranda, an extended seating area directly to the side of the main deck (veranda), and cabana seating (deposit required). The way the veranda is framed with greenery looking out at the hills is stunning. Miramonte is still one of my favorite places in Temecula Wine Country!

Not sure how to feel about this winery, but after the second winery we visited after Miramonte, I…read moreprobably would not visit Miramonte again. I decided to do a wine tasting for my birthday with 2 other guests and drove from LA to Temecula on a Sunday. Arriving to the estate was easy, there's plenty of free parking spots surrounding the winery. It's quite an uphill stroll and some stairs are involved, but you definitely get a workout in. They have a covered patio area of tables that are either reserved or you put your name down to get a table on the left side of the winery, the middle/terrace area is usually used for private parties/events such as a bridal shower or birthday party, where there are 2 outside bars and sometimes they offer live music, the back area of the estate has a grassy area with small vendors selling jewelry and such with picnic style tables (no shade or cover), a gazebo of seating facing in my opinion, the best part of the view, and a separate location for wine club members. The inside is where you do the actual wine tasting experience, and has high bar stool tables and chairs for seating as well. Stepping up to the hostess desk, a man who worked there greeted us and very quickly told us what they offer and then walked away (had nothing to do with the check in desk area, so it was a little confusing). The hostesses had the same spiel to give, and I had mentioned it was our first time and we had absolutely no idea how to even begin a wine tasting experience. The explanations were rushed and basically told us to figure it out. We walked away towards the inside/outside terrace of the winery and were stuck walking around for 5 minutes not knowing where to go. We stopped by one of the outside bars and asked for help, the bartender told us we could start our wine tasting experience inside. Now was that so hard to help us navigate where we're supposed to go and what we're supposed to do? Not everything should be explained on a script, most of the time hospitality and customer service goes a longer distance than formalities. We finally get inside and the women working the front for the tastings were really impersonal and standoffish. We finally start getting a tasting experience going, asked for recommendations and none were received or explained so we just picked random options and had them pour. Throughout the 6 tastings we had, each pour was a different amount, if the bottle they were using was running low, they would pour the last bits of it (barely 2 sips), and hand it over, vs a bottle that was more than full, would get a nice even tasting pour. We eventually wanted to order food, and before we even started the tasting, we asked for a table and the hostess told us it would be over an hour wait. We put our names down, they called us in the middle of our 2/6 tasting, which was less than 20 min. So we went to our table and kept having to go back inside one by one to taste our different wines, as we were at a table now and not just doing the tasting experience inside. Food was great, service at the table was also great. Afterwards we left our table and walked towards the gazebo area and sat down by the view. The most enjoyable part of our day just taking in the atmosphere. On our way out, we wanted to experience a different viewpoint which was the bar area with the stools next to the tables of the "reserved/name down" area. I very nicely asked the hostess if we could sit in the empty seats for just a second to finish our last tasting and take in the view, she told us no those are reserved areas and not just open for anyone to sit at as they please. "Sorryyyy those are reserved spaces" with a smile that was clearly not genuine. We understood, dropped our wine glasses off at the bar, and proceeded to our next destination. All in all, the service here was not great. The entire experience felt absolutely rushed, it was not focused on the wine tasting experience at all, they are more focused on selling tables and getting you to order food. There was no explanations on a quick backstory of the wines we were interested in trying, it was just like "which one do you want" "*point*" poured it, and just told us to enjoy. I didn't enjoy my time here at all, and I won't be back to visit, as there are many many other lowkey wineries that are not as highly reviewed or popular as this one, and they are a much better experience.

Do the tour! We picked Oak Mountain to visit based on the reviews and the views. We booked the…read moretour to get a better experience and we got more than expected. James was awesome! History of the winery and history of the area which goes back farther than you'd think. On top of that great wine and plenty of it. Thanks James.

I came here with my sister, mom, and son for brunch. My mom is a handicap placard holder and…read moreunfortunately all the handicap parking spots were taken. Ezra was so helpful and found us a spot upfront. His helpful gesture set the tone for the rest of our visit which was a pleasant experience. Keanu was friendly and patient with us as we moved from the outside to the cave. The food and drinks did not disappoint. I enjoy non-alcoholic drinks but decided to share the mimosa flight with my sister. It was amazing! I would definitely order it again. Make sure to have a sweater or coat available for the cave as it can get pretty cold. If I could make changes, it would be the size of the tables. Our table was extremely small. Perfect for only drinking but not for those who plan to order food.

We attended an evolution of wine event that was so much fun! What a great way to enjoy friends and…read morefamily right in your own home! We tasted 6 beautiful wines as our host, David, shared stories about each of the selected wines. His expertise on world class wines is unmatched in the Temecula Valley. We started the night with a lovely sparkling rosé and ended with a full-bodied Malbec. What an experience we had! I can't wait to do it again.

Evolution of wine is my "go to" place to buy wines that don't disappoint!…read more David is the owner & expert wine connoisseur behind EOW. David came to my home, poured samples & thoroughly entertained my guests with his vast knowledge of world class wines! I'm so happy I joined EOW's wine club! I received my first shipment this month and was beyond impressed with the selections! If you're looking to elevate your wine experience, check out Evolution of Wine! You won't be disappointed!

We attended a 60th birthday party wine tour. Eddie was our host/driver! He was pleasant, helpful…read moreand welcomed us to have a great time. The van was fully decorated, and champagne served and music on. Our first stop Maurice Carie, Tasted wines, enjoyed a great live band, charcuterie, and a fabulous pastry,baked Brie. Eddie showed us the Barrel Room and shared some information about the barrels. Our next step was Lorimar winery, we enjoyed wine, live music, the outdoor patio was packed with people having a great time. The air was chilly, but they had heaters for comfort. They served a buffet meal which was quite delicious and generous! Our server at Lorimar made herself available for anything we needed. Eddie, our driver even fetched our sweaters when we needed them. This was event first class, fun, and no hassle. We all had a great time! The only challenge, which is typical at public events, long bathroom line for the women at Lorimar. This place was rockin' and with music and dancing!

Did this tour yesterday and when I tell you a time was HAD! Ray and his team were EVERYTHING!…read moreThe bus was decorated super cute. He had welcome champagne. Ray was Awesome. He made sure that we were taken care of at every stop. He took pictures and just made us feel special. I can't say enough about this tour. A must do and I will definitely be booking it again. Thank you Ray! You guys Rock!

I recently spent a lovely evening at Vitagliano winery. Upon getting out of my car I was…read moreimmediately greeted by a very friendly gentlemen, Giovanni Centrone, who offered a cart ride down to the bar. He gave me a tour of the entire grounds, which are expansive and very beautiful. Giovanni was very knowledgeable about the property and business and gave good tips about how to order food and buy wine there. He was funny and was a highlight of the whole experience. The wine list has several Italian reds which I love and I thoroughly enjoyed the Pimativo. The menu has many items to choose from that will satisfy most people's tastes. I ordered a pizza which came quickly and was hot and very delicious. The service was attentive. I would highly recommend this winery.

I love this place. Outdoor line dancing on Friday's, amazingly relaxing during the day. The place…read moreis gorgeous--if you like the feeling of being in nature, that is. The wine is fine. It's nothing particularly special, but it's fine. They also have mixed drinks and beer. The only challenge I have with this place is the line. When they get busy, the line gets long because it's not the standard winery tasting experience. This is the place to go to for the ambience. To be clear, I enjoy all their wines, but there are better wineries in Temecula for wine. Not any better for nature, though. It's always all ages, and if you like country music, it's a great vibe on Friday night as well.

Such a fun time! Booked the private party bus/wine tour for my friend's 21st birthday and we had so…read moremuch fun! Our groups ages ranged from 21-62 and everyone loved it. It was nice to visit wineries near us without having to worry about multiple Ubers or designated drivers. Would absolutely book again!

Steve was great at coordinating our wine tasting day for a party of 16. He chose three wineries and…read morethey were great selections. The only part I would do next time for such a large group is request longer than 4 1/2 hours booking because it was really hard to get all of our tastings done at each winery. Louie was an excellent driver and made sure he checked us in, seated us and told us how much time we had left. He was a safe driver and dealt with our music and singing on the way back to our rental.

Came to this winery for a tasting for two. Showed up mid-afternoon on a Friday, and it was fairly…read morebusy inside. My wife and I had scheduled an Amphorae tour. This type of winemaking differs from traditional wines because large ceramic vats are used in the winemaking process. Our tour guide was Hunter. He was very knowledgeable about the different varieties of grapes on the vineyard and was also able to describe how the vines grow, are trained, and pruned. He also explained the bottling process to us. After the tour, we returned to the tasting area where we met Kyle. He was doing a great job managing a bachelorette party. Both Kyle and Hunter kept it light and professional. The vineyard offered a great deal on a case of wine. Luckily, we drove out so we have a case to take home. I would recommend this place.

Really friendly service, a cute, well decorated interior, and really good wine!…read more If you make your way out here, I highly recommend upgrading to the premium tasting, which features their Terracotta fermented wines which are absolutely phenomenal and worth the additional price! Very smooth, silky, and a pleasure to drink!

Ashley had taken care of us at the restaurant and she dud such an amazing job. It was my birthday…read moreand she made it such an amazing experience. i lived every second. thank you so much ashley!!

Amanda was awesome. Wine was great. Joined the wine club. Loved the gorgeous view from the patio…read moreand tasting room.