Ok so....i wanted to like this. The venue is stunning. Pretty views. Lovely space. But the wine. Not so great. I think what disappointed me the most was that the wine they kept serving us was old. Like really old. Like she kept saying "oh sorry...I should open a new bottle". It was so obvious the bottles had been open way too long. In fact the sparkling was straight up flat. Also it touts dog friendly but there's a lot of no pets signs & although you can sit outside with dogs, it isn't welcoming. So we won't be returning. read more

The tastiest flight of sweet red wine. Ever. I'll definitely come back. And next time, I'll bring my crew. Salud! read more

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Came here and super happy Daniel was our server he was absolutely awesome took care of our party of 5 and never missed a beat. Super helpful with all our palettes. Wine here is phenomenal great pricing . Facility is super clean plenty of seating inside and out and beautiful views all around definitely will be back!!! read more

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This is our least favorite of the wineries we've been to in Temecula, and we've been to at least 20 already. It's a beautiful venue, BUT felt "cold" and "gimmicky". More importantly, the wines offered for their wine tastings were not good. I liked but ONE, the sparking wine chardonnay which wasn't even great. I liked that they have stuff for sale; great for gifts. However, I felt that the moroccan lamps were not necessary. Don't get me wrong, I like them lamps. I have one of the tall ones and a set of the small ones! BUT, who actually goes to a winery to buy lamps? And priced at $600 and $900 USD? ‍ I so appreciate that they have food; albeit, very limited options. Anyway, I don't think I'd return for another visit unless I get invited by a friend to an event. read more

Fazeli Cellars Winery - Wine tasting menu, too much "blends". - Wineries Near Me - Temecula, California

Service was terrible! Cheese plate is not what we expected on pictures. We didn't even want to finish what we ordered and left. Yes, half eaten, because of how terrible it tasted, we had to take a pic since I don't post on Yelp and pursue anything from it. Response from business manager is not customer service. Just wow. Extremely disappointed overall. On top of it all, the Cashier was mad when we asked for some water glasses that they ran out of while we waited for our order. read more

Fazeli Cellars Winery - Cheese plate. Disgusting. - Wineries Near Me - Temecula, California

The hubby and I stopped in on a Thursday evening for dinner at the winery's Baba Joon kitchen. The place was empty which was unnerving considering the Altisima and Oak Mountain wineries down the street were both busy. Had we made a mistake coming here? We didn't do a wine tasting, but they did have a nice selection of Mediterranean food options. We ordered at the counter and sat ourselves. The patio is very nice and the scenery is lovely. I had the Chicken Shawarma platter which had generous portions. It had toasted pita triangles, a decent hummus, salad with a tasty dressing and mixed veggies, olives, and the chicken Shawarma. The chicken was a bit dry, but very flavorful. I would get it again. My hubby had the Mixed Kebab platter, which was a bit underwhelming. The meats were overcooked and dry. The rice was tasty but a really small portion. He would not get that again. Our server actually left for the day while we were still eating, so the service only consisted of her bringing the plates and never returning. This could be a really nice place, but they need to improve on the food just a bit and maybe do a little more marketing or music. I'm not sure why it's so empty when everybody else is busy. read more

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We went to see Elvis Tribute Artist, James Kruk! Wow!! There aren't enough positive reviews to give the winery and the show. The service was great. Dana the bar manager wonderful. The young man who was our waiter was so professional , nice and great personality. The show ,well, it was so very fabulous. James does such a wonderful job and recreating an Elvis experience !!! The band rocked!!! I want more James Kruk at Fazeli! We ,even, had a guest from Italy and she was very impressed and totally loved the show! read more

Fazeli Cellars Winery - James Kruk and Les Allen - Wineries Near Me - Temecula, California

So this is my 2nd review. Food, ambiance, service were all superb AGAIN. Came for Flights & Bites - the food was really spectacular. Several of us in our party so I got to try the fried brussels, spinach artichoke dip, gyro fries, chicken shawarma, gyro, Fazeli burger with goat cheese, and fries. It was all really really good! My faves were the spinach artichoke dip, gyro, and burger. The cheesecake dessert was unbelievably tasty, too. Chef stopped by a couple times to check on us and wait staff took great care of us. I highly recommend this beautiful winery. It offers stunning views and a very cool vibe. Can't wait to come back! read more

This was a beautiful winery. Very extravagant. We did not eat any food, just tastings. We ordered a tasting and honestly they brought it outside to our table and never returned. No history on the wines or anything. We asked for a heat lamp, nothing. We just drank out tasting, took a ton of photos and left. Not a warm feeling at this place. read more

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Best winery I've ever been too. We came here to Celebrate my mom's birthday and the food, the music, the environment, was a 10/10. Our favorite part was the wine tasting because the worker who helped us named Christian was just so welcoming and sweet. He definitely helped make this expirence so special for my mom and her friends. read more

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Lisa the lady who helped us with our wine tasting was awesome. She is very sweet and kind and a person that you want to have. She is very informative and fun. That's the person You want to have for your wine tasting to have an excellent experience ! Go look for her! She is AMAZING! The winery is beautiful and chic. You need to definitely visit this place and you will be addicted. live music , Good food and fabulous ambiance, what else do you need !!! We became a member because of that ... read more

Fazeli Cellars Winery - Get the wine tasting under Famous Persian Poets each wine is awesome - Wineries Near Me - Temecula, California

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Brunch at a winery in Temecula, the Portola wine trail, food is great nice and fresh, looks and taste wonderful.

This winery is one of my favorites, after spending a few days in Temecula. The views. The staff. The wine. Mr Stacey, recommended a few items based on our likings...and he was right! Patio was dog friendly. Food, specifically the charcuterie plate, was unbeatable fro bobba joon's restaurant. read more

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Fazeli has a beautiful estate, and the vineyards, barrels, patio seating, and 2-floor building are great for photo-taking. We came with a large group and were seated in a semi-private outdoor area upstairs. They have a variety of wines that you can order by the glass or by the bottle. We had a number of bottles we enjoyed, but we did not like the Ruckus, which came in a smaller bottle and was quite expensive. Fazeli also had live music when we were there, as well as indoor and outdoor seating. They have a number of picturesque photo-taking spots for capturing memories as well. Fazeli wasn't too busy for the few hours we were there, so it wasn't too loud or crowded. We also ordered a few charcuterie boards and snacks, and the food was fine, nothing special. On a final note, there did seem to be an issue with our large group reservation. I wasn't the one who handled the details, but from what I gathered, someone had been communicating with Fazeli for weeks to arrange our event, yet when we arrived, nothing was set up, and we had to wait outside for a while for our area to be set up. Just a note in case you're thinking about booking Fazeli for your next event. read more

We just recently discovered beautiful wineries of Temecula and Fazeli was one of them. Situated in the backroads of the city it offers beautiful views. Their wine is exquisite and pairs really well with Mediterranean cuisine offerings. We enjoyed a Sunday afternoon on their balcony with live entertainment. The music added a lot to the ambiance and we thought it was an excellent idea to add to the overall experience. Will definitely go back. read more

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Let me start off by saying it's worth the drive and no service to stop by and try their Brunch menu. I live about 37 miles away and enjoy the drive to get here. The scenery is beautiful, and the property is well maintained. My server was Katherine, and she was an absolute delight. I decided to take myself out for brunch as a solo date. It's definitely worth it!! I didn't have any alcoholic beverages, but as you see in my picture, they look absolutely delicious, haha. My French toast was magnificent. The bread was buttery, soft, and moist. That mascarpone was such a perfect addition, I'm not one to dabble on things I don't know, but I tried it before I asked what it was, haha. For one person, the French toast is enough, but I had to finish my breakfast with some eggs, potatoes, and bacon, right? I already plan on going back, and I'm bringing friends, so let's say I'll be back to talk more about the menu. read more

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Fazeli is an absolutely beautiful venue with stunning views of the mountains. I've been a few times and each time I'm in awe of just how much you can see and how still and serene it feels. It's worth visiting for that view alone! The food is good, though not the best in Wine Country. I've had the shrimp flatbread (yum), shrimp wrap, walnut panar, and one of the salads. My husband likes the chicken ciabatta club. Out of everything, I think I enjoyed the walnut panar and flatbread most. I really like the Boland Rooz which pairs well with the shrimp. Flights are a bit pricier than some of the other wineries and instead of six one-ounce pours they offer three two-ounce pours (on their menu at least), for $25. Overall, I really enjoy coming here for a quiet moment and a crisp glass of wine. If that's what you're in need of, I recommend stopping in! read more

Fazeli Cellars Winery - Walnut panar- yum! - Wineries Near Me - Temecula, California

Lisa is the sweetest person ever, I love her so much!! She brings such good vibes to this place and creates a warm environment. If you're persian, I recommend the Mehregan and Yalda for such truly persian tasting wines with the speces. Hayley is also super sweet in the restaurant. So glad we came into this place, I definitely recommend to anyone coming into the area! read more

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Fazeli Cellars is one of the most beautiful wineries in Temecula -- bold architecture, sweeping views, and a lively atmosphere. Their wines are unique, with Persian-inspired blends and solid reds like Shiraz and Cab. Tastings are well-priced, and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Don't miss Baba Joon's Kitchen -- great Mediterranean bites to pair with your wine. A must-stop on the De Portola trail! read more

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This was our first stop in Temecula so we could eat and it was very worth it!! The potatoes sleeve delishhhh! Definitely recommend a visit. Upstairs was the wine tasting and live music really chill environment with beautiful views. read more

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We found this winery on Yelp for a brunch spot. This review is only for the restaurant, Baba Joon's Kitchen. I came with my girlfriends with a group of 9. We were seated right away and our orders were taken. We ordered: Smoked Salmon Avacado Toast - came with avacado, cream cheese, toast and smoked salmon Shakshuka - tomato sauce with a poached egg and served with naan Chicken Shawarma Wrap Gyro Bowl -gyro meat with eggs, breakfast potatoes and salad Everything sounded really great but the Chicken Shawarma Wrap was the best in my opinion. The Shakshuka sounded very interesting but it tasted like a basic tomato sauce. We ordered two of those and the waiter actually dropped one while trying to serve it so we had to wait for another one to come out. Needless to say, that friend had plenty of leftovers as her food came out around the time the rest of us were almost done. Here's the reason for the 2 star review. We asked for a Togo container and they brought out a USED container. I literally told the waiter that it was a used container, to which he responded, "it's clean though". He went back to get a NEW container and came back yet again with a USED container that looked like it had been just washed with water droplets on it. This is such a terrible ending experience for us as overall we enjoyed the ambiance and the food. Please DO NOT ever provide your customers with used Tupperware. I can't even believe that it was offered in this manner. They were better off saying they had no Togo options. read more

Fazeli Cellars Winery - Wineries Near Me - Temecula, California

Best wine and service we have EVER had in Temecula. Ryon was very knowledgeable, personable and friendly. He really grew to learn our tastes and recommended the next perfect tasting for each of us, individually. He was outstanding and made the day! read more

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The bar could literally only recommend one wine on their menu. It's a winery?! The one wine was decent, but it was most definitely not worth the price. Maybe we should have run away when we walked in with a line dancing class for seniors on a Saturday afternoon, read more

Wine was good but the waitress wasn't timely and i felt uncomfortable because she seemed scared to talk to me and interact when i asked about the menu. They have three menus; only one will be given if you don't ask for the food or full wine menu. Waitress later came back to confront me about leaving this review. I did not expect to cone here and be physically confronted about how i felt about the bad service from the individual providing the uncomfortable experience.. The place is probably family owned since she knew seconds after I posted this review that i was unsatisfied . In hindsight waitress isn't scary; just awkward and confrontational. I let her know i wasn't interested in conflict and i only wanted to give others a honest review. Update :Clearly from the response below the business cant take feedback. Im not even sure why the ID is mentioned; i dont care who ask for me ID. Reading is fundamental; the waitress made me feel uncomfortable, wasnt timely, and was later confrontational. Take the feedback objectively and as stated. read more

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Such a great experience! The ambiance and the view was beautiful. The wine was really delicious. Great customer service. I'll definitely be back again soon read more

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What an amazing experience! I had my family holiday brunch here yesterday. This place is absolutely beautiful. The views are spectacular. The food was delicious with a capital D. I was definitely surprised about the food because most winery food is mediocre. When I tell you no one had a complaint about the food at the table it says a lot. The presentation of the food was great. The temperature of the food was hot and fresh. The customer service was excellent. They all made you feel welcomed and appreciated. These days that says a lot because people be tripping in customer service. My family thanked me several times after getting back home for planning just a wonderful experience. I'll definitely be back and I definitely recommend. 10/10 read more

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Do not order the mixed kabob! It is so bad. The beef tasted borderline spoiled(sour). The chicken had a freezer burn flavor. Everything was overcooked, dry and mushy. The food order took 45 min and that's because we had to check on it multiple times. Other than the food, the red wines are good. Dog friendly on the patio read more

Food and ambiance are good. Ordered the Martini flight, brioche and steak and eggs for brunch. However, service not so good. Our waitress disappeared and never came back after bringing our meal. We had to flag different waiter/ waitresses to help us and even get our check. Very unprofessional. We even saw her coming to serve drinks at the table close to us, we were staring at her but she didn't even give us a glance. She got busy at the other tables and making drinks at the bar and forgot about us. Not even a thank you when we walked out the door. read more

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Great place. Nice heritage story. But not too impressed by the wine. Taste young and under developed read more

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Pretty nice place to visit. Very good facilities and the view at sunset is nice. Granted prices are a little on the high end but what do you expect :) you get what you pay for. There are tastings and there's a resto. So you can eat while you drink or if you just wanted to try their wines, that's also fine. The food they serve is pretty decent. Huge portions but they are priced on the high side. I think that's okay. Unfortunately, some of the meat was dry and the rice served was hard. (Kabob) If we knew that yelp was offering a 10 % dc on bottles , we would have used it since we did buy a bottle of BJ. It was pretty smooth. In any case worth a visit. We did call for a reservation but was told none was needed. I think the only thing missing was coffee. :) unfortunately according to the staff, we needed to head back towards the freeway to get some. Good thing we had a Designated driver, read more

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What a quiet, beautiful spot with amazing views! Huge shoutout to our server and her helper, who made our brunch experience wonderful. I'm not usually a wine person, but we did a wine tasting on the second floor and chose the flight of sweet wine. I loved the place, food, and ambiance; I'll definitely be back. read more

I'm severely overrated. I'm just above a hack. Chris Rock I think Will Smith would agree ;-) And we found Fazeli to be overrated too. Typical overpriced barely drinkable Temecula wines. Why you people buy millions of cases of Temecula wine I will never understand. But what was surprising was food was mediocre too and not very Persian. We were expecting more. Not very flavorful. Service was very friendly though, nice people. Great views. That part was not overrated. Not recommended but your mileage may vary. read more

Fazeli Cellars Winery - Mediocre wine in a pretty setting. - Wineries Near Me - Temecula, California

Such a pleasant experience. Nice sitting on the patio overlooking multiple vineyards. You order food at one spot and wine at another. They deliver the food to your table. Everyone is happy to talk about the wines extensively. The chicken pesto sandwich was amazing. The salad was great too. Of course, there are several great wines. Our favorite was the GSM. read more

BABA JOON's KITCHEN REVIEW, not winery. Baba Joon, which is Persian for "Father Dear", has been a work in progress since our first visit over five years ago to Fazeli's Winery. Back then, the food was basic deli and humus, coming out of the kitchen near the gift area. The one constant is everything is quite good, while the Menu has grown considerably. The Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors and tastes are all here and are delightful. Their Gyro for example (photo), is missing those silly pickles that sometimes finds their way into the American version of the sandwich. Thank you, Baba Joon for skipping that ingredient. But what I would give.... for a good middle eastern Chicken Swarama though. Hmmm Btw I wrote this as a Tip, but as you come into Fazeli's Winery, go straight up the dirt road (no turns) for ample parking at the top of the hill, just outside the Tasting Room All the dishes are around $20, while a glass of their wine (see Menu) will cost you $15. They also have some SoCal beers available. Enjoy! read more

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One of the two wineries we stopped by. Dog friendly patio area available, where you can order wine flights (tasting) and food from the kitchen. Ambience is lovely. There is live music going on, and the patio area is very pretty, overlooking a vast open scenery. Wine tasted even better in such a great ambience. Food was great! We loved everything we got, including the very fresh Fazeli salad, Persian tacos, and their mezze platter. Mezze platter came with interesting mix of pulled pork and hummus, which I found to be absolutely delicious. The only reason I gave 4 stars is because their service was so lacking. I understand post Covid, there are a lot of service issues at every restaurant, but honestly, taking over 25 minutes and 3 requests just to get water seems pretty ridiculous. It might have been an off day so I'd definitely go back and try again. A lovely way to spend a weekend afternoon. read more

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Our first time here met 12 other mommies here for some wine tasting . Fazeli was our second stop . Service here were not friendly and welcoming compared to our prior stop. The sommelier behind the counter didn't seem engaging and disinterested. I don't drink alcohol I asked some questions about different flavors and price per bottle before deciding to purchase a bottle to take home for friends / family as gifts . After this experience I decided not to purchase from here. Instead we headed out to the center court yard and sat down to finish our bottle. Shortly after one of the waitstaff approached us and said " what's exactly going on here ladies, this part is for the restaurant ". Okay?! We quickly apologized and before we could ask can we sit here to order food and finish our bottle . The waitstaff abruptly pointed to the back of the courtyard and said we can finish there . ( we didn't notice or saw a sign the area were reserved for the restaurant diners only ) it's confusing for us to say the least . We continue that direction to find a wooden style picnic bench table , isolated from the rest of the venue . We just kinda laughed about the lack of can do attitude here . Nonetheless we stayed about an hour and chatted while we finished our bottle before headed to our next winery stop. Thank you for the complimentary water . read more

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Lisa is the greatest server in the winery. Fun, awesome, epic! Will come back, drink more wine. Yeah man..... read more

Fazeli Cellars Winery - 10/10 service by Lisa. - Wineries Near Me - Temecula, California

So as a winery this place is fantastic. Great events, great view, amazing wine. But as a restaurant... Shameful middle eastern attempt. Baba Joon should be upset his name is on it. I'm Persian, I'd rather cook my own Persian food then eat here. I tried the gyro wrap today and honestly... why are you selling a Gyro wrap for $20 if the gyro is not even on a rotisserie the right way? I swear this is some Costco frozen gyro meat - come on guys. I'm a member and I'm absolutely embarrassed by your food. THIS IS NOT GOOD GYRO, not even on its best day can you consider this even okay. I regret eating it - my stomach hurts. Get rid of it from your menu or simply do it the right way. You're literally charging so much for some microwave meat. I should've eaten at the food truck at Somerset Jesus. Unfortunately I'm going to cancel my membership, as a winery-goer who has memberships to 5 different spots here, I can't support you any longer after trying your food yet again. Please - for god's sake fix your food or don't consider it Iranian or Greek or whatever you call it. Everyone's baba Joon / Amu / Dayi makes better food then here and PLEASE get rid of this disgusting "gyro". Clearly some big box of "Gyro slices" from restaurant depot. Just get rid of it. Still giving you a 3 because Norooz is my favorite white wine. Also, I've owned multiple restaurants so I'm not speaking from lack of experience or knowledge. Let's go Baba Joon - please fix your food and I'll be a member again. As an Iranian owned winery ... If I brought Dariush from Napa here, I wouldn't let him eat here. I'm sorry. read more

Fazeli Cellars Winery - This is what I ate for $20 - Wineries Near Me - Temecula, California

Imani was an amazing waitress. She provided excellent service and was attentive to our needs. She even gave us great suggestions about the menu and drinks. read more

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My husband and I attended a birthday celebration at Fazeli Cellars Winery. They happened to be having a 70's/80's dance night. I had never been here before, but had been wanting to check it out for a long time because I have tried a few of their red wines that I have been given as gifts or shared with friends who are members here and I have really enjoyed each one. The winery was a lot bigger than I expected. We had no trouble finding a good parking spot. The place is beautiful! Although I normally prefer reds, I had their Chardonnay and it was very good - one of the better local Chardonnays I have had. We ordered a couple of the shareable food items on the menu - the Brussels' sprouts and the gyro fries and they were both very good. I especially liked the Brussels sprouts! The service was fast and the staff was friendly. The party we attended was held in a very nice room with plenty of seating, and a good sized dance floor. The music was great and the crowd was fun. Overall, we had a fun time and look forward to returning. read more