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Big Nose Winery

4.9 (103 reviews)
Closed • 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
Updated 2 weeks ago

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$25 per person
Tawny V.

My cousins and I visited, walking in with high spirits. The crowd seemed friendly, and everything was going well until we asked for a tasting menu, which allowed us to choose the wines we wanted afterward. However, once we sat down, it got so busy. The owners were busy helping other guests and kind of forgot about us. I decided to skip the tasting, but it ended up taking about 30-40 minutes to complete, which was frustrating. It seemed they had family come in and other things going on, so the service was a bit slow. My cousins couldn't even order a glass because the tasting process took so long. Also, they really need some snacks--chips, cheese platters, fruit, anything to nibble on while waiting would help. Maybe some prepaid options or small bites to improve the experience. We left because we were hungry; otherwise, we would've stayed longer. They currently have a Groupon deal, so hopefully your experience is better than ours. Despite the service hiccups, the place has potential, and the vibe is nice, just needs some tweaks to make it more enjoyable.

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Heather S.

We had an appointment in town and squeezed in a wine tasting beforehand. So glad that we tried Big Nose! Parking was a breeze. There is street parking and a little lot across the street that had tons. The tasting room itself was really cute and full of memorabilia. It's attached to a little hotel with a backyard area where you could take your wine or come back from one of their musical events. Seems like a perfect place to drink some wine under the stars. Also has a nice bathroom, which is sometimes hard to find while wine tasting! The wine itself was well worth the tasting price! Service was great. We were very well attended to without feeling smothered. Ended up taking a bottle of the Merlot and Cab home with us! And everything was wrapped so well. They honestly use the cutest tissue paper that I've ever seen. Perfect for gift giving. We'll definitely be back if we're in the area!

their signature wine glasses
M Keahon R.

The service is very personal here and the ambiance takes you back in time and you feel like you are enjoying a glass of wine in the old days. Their award winning wines are on display and available for taste. we shoes two sample of wine that had 5 different wines per sample. we spent over two hours talking with the owners and other patrons. everyone was pleasant and social. This made the wine taste even better!

Jennifer D.

KID-FRIENDLY AND DOG-FRIENDLY! In Old Town Temecula! Roger was the best. And the place is so charming and relaxing. Can't wait to go back next time we are in the area.

Sarah G.

I just stepped back in time and discovered the Big Nose Winery tasting room, another Old Town Temecula gem which I didn't even know existed! Roger Mattar, his wife Janice and son Matthew operate Big Nose Winery in the historic Hotel Temecula, built in 1882 to lodge riders on the newly completed Southern California railroad. Located on Main Street in the heart of Old Town (across from Pennypickle's Workshop), the property is so much more than what appears from the street. The outdoor area has plenty of seating and it was the perfect day to be out there. Big Nose is family and pet-friendly. Janice was an amazing and gracious host to our lively group, providing us with lots of historical info in addition to serving us wine. She checked on us frequently as we enjoyed our wine, a charcuterie board and taking lots of pics/vids around the outdoor gardens. Right out of the Wild West and as a reminder of how much history there is to be found in Old Town, behold the iconic Emigrant Office, built by the US Border Patrol after WWII and used into the 1970s. From what I've read, agents were on the lookout for any illegal liquor being transported through here during Prohibition! We were treated to a tour by Janice of some of the back rooms including the Ladies Parlor and a room housing the Temecula Post Office from 1887-1915 and the switchboard which once "Served Temecula Day and Night"! I'd definitely recommend checking out this Old Town Temecula gem.

Daniel M.

All the wine was amazing. Roger who I believe is the owner was phenomenal and extremely friendly. I didn't have a bad pour of wine. The winery was amazingly set up and the decor was very old town. 10/10 recommend giving them a try. You won't be disappointed.

Wine tasting inside the beautiful historic hotel!
Rachel E.

Visited this winery tasting room in Old Town and fell in love! Parking is available via the street or there is a small lot behind the children's museum as well. The wine tasting room is full of historic pieces from the hotel. It has that old timey smell, which I love! Janice and her husband Roger are the owners and knew everything about all the wines! Our favorite, on this very hot day, was the Rose! The Rose is dry and so refreshing! The cowboy cab is also a must! There are very comfy chairs and tables inside with AC and seating outside on the porch or garden area. Would be a great place to bring kids, lots of outdoor space. They also provide self service water cups, and if you visit on the weekend, they have an Italian man making pizzas! All the wine was amazing. Service was great! We became wine club members! We look forward to visiting again soon!

Rodger is AMAZING !!! Did a wine tasting for $25 I had a party of 6 and we had a great time Rodger explained all the wines to us and went the extra mile to get us some chocolate to pair with there desert wine. We left with two bottles and a couple of big nose wine glasses. Also the spot is just a whole vibe and the owners are too sweet!

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Loved taking in Temecula's history while drinking some tasty wines. The backyard area is a great spot to enjoy those good weather days!

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Excellent service, great wines, and the location is really amazing! The owners were very friendly and knowledgeable about the wines.

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Small and personal with Great Service. She was very patient and accommodating, and even stayed open for us.

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Really good wine and very friendly service! Will definitely be coming back and I highly recommend it!

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Excellent wine, atmosphere, and company. Best place to drink in downtown Temecula!

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Delicious wine, the whole vibe is chill and beautiful. Would definitely go back! Rose was our favorite!

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Awesome experience at Big Nose. We sat at the bar and enjoyed the sampler. Very friendly hosts! Highly recommend!

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