We love this winery. The staff recognizes us and are so on top of getting us our next tasting. The wines are fantastic. If you can't go to Paso, be sure to stop here! read more

Great winery with pretty grounds and good wines. They are from Paso so they carry both Temecula wines and Paso wines. It's interesting to taste wines from those two regions side by side. Temecula wines definitely have a distinct Temecula soil taste and smell. Paso wines are typically smoother and have a hint of limestone. Small tasting room with indoor members area attached to it. Outside you have a front patio, side area and back patio. Views are picturesque. Atmosphere is relaxed. It's definitely a smaller boutique winery. Love the low key feel. Servers are knowledgeable about the wines. Don't miss this little gem the next time you are in wine country! read more

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Sitting at the start of Temecula wineries next to Calloway, Halter Ranch Temecula is an extension of the main Paso Robles location. Loved the 2024 Vermentino and Rose. Lots of inside and outside sitting areas with beautiful views to enjoy to sit and slowly do your wine. Knowledgeable staff makes the experience even better. read more

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A do not want to miss winery in Temecula. IMO they are pouring some of the best wine in the valley. Granted, some of the juice comes from Paso Robles. Some weekends they have a food truck as well as live music. It's a small winery and the first one you come to when entering the valley, so keep an eye out. read more

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Another fantastic experience at Halter Ranch Winery! The service was truly exceptional, the team is incredibly attentive, welcoming, and knowledgeable. It's no wonder my friend is a member! This winery consistently delivers some of the most delicious red wines in the valley. The staff took the time to walk us through each wine, share the story behind the winery, and ensure we were comfortable and having a great time. I really appreciated the perfect pacing of our tasting, which included six deliciously crafted reds. Among the standouts were the Silver Label selections: - 2022 Cazas Vineyard Zinfandel - 2022 Volcanic Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon - 2021 Ancestor The Ancestor is bold and smooth, with blackberry, blueberry, and chocolate. A must-try, I mean buy! I purchased a bottle to enjoy. The wines were excellent, the views stunning, and the overall vibe was relaxed but elevated. They offer plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The indoor space is stylish and cozy with very comfortable seating. They also sell assorted snacks and charcuterie, perfect for pairing. And a bonus, they're dog-friendly, and have three adorable cats that live on the property! Can't wait to go back! read more

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The wines are excellent! We immediately joined the Wine Club. Our server, Gabe, was outstanding! The property is very scenic and peaceful. Definitely worth checking out the next time you're in Temecula. read more

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"So we gave up. I'd finally had enough of chasing after a ghost who did not want to be discovered. We'd failed, maybe, but some mysteries aren't meant to be solved." -- Miles Halter, "Looking for Alaska". I'd been chasing a ghost known as a Temecula winery with good wine and comparable pricing. Halter Ranch of course started out in Paso and took over Hart Winery. We visited based on other yelpers raves like Dan H. Did we find the ghost? Partly I guess...wine was solid but pricing still bonkers based on the quality. These are $20-$30 quaffers, not wines with quality at $50 - $120 levels. Temecula pricing is still laughable. But the views are lovely, the service was friendly and quick, the lobster Mac and cheese from the food truck was excellent. We'd go back to taste outside on a lovely day but will never be a retail customer. Recommended for tasting read more

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We love Halter Ranch wine & are happy they are in Temecula so we don't have to drive all the way to Paso. 5 stars for true certified organic wine. We had great friendly service from Brandon. Attentive to provide the tastings out on the patio in a timely manner but you can linger as long as you want. We also ordered a couple glasses of wine. No restaurant at this one but they do have a mobile made to order gourmet pizza company there during lunch hour & that was fantastic. Our friends are wine club members & we really enjoy their monthly free tastings. read more

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I tried the Silver Flight and everything was delicious. Gabriel was friendly and knowledgeable. Great experience all around!

Cute and quaint, small and intimate. Much appreciated over the larger more commercial wineries in this area. Several seating areas, the only draw back is air conditioned seating is limited. Inside the barn is cool and shaded, so if it's a 90 degree day or less you'll be comfortable. Large selections of wines, noticed many are sourced from the Paso Robles area (which we also enjoy). The staff is very friendly and accommodating. A food truck was also on site this particular Saturday (though we didn't try anything). Great views of the valley all around as their location sits elevated above the vineyards. read more

Halter Ranch Temecula - Stopped in for a taste - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Temecula, California

Beautiful surroundings, they offer some nice Paso wines. Welcoming guests is not their strong suit, would be helpful if a price list of the wines was on the tables or the tasting bar. Surprises included $50 Rose' Definitely room for improvement for guest experience. read more

Wonderful time wine tasting here. Relaxed atmosphere. Laid back time. Just enjoyed some excellent wine.

We love Halter in Temecula. It is a more laid back, less commercial vineyard / tasting rooom that has an environment similar to Paso. Their combination of local and Paso wines makes it an ideal place to learn about California wines. The staff is very knowledgeable and there is usually a food truck making it a fun surprise. Pet and kid friendly and close to the entrance to the Meca's (Temecula) wine country! read more

Fantastic wines at an intimate setting, the Viognier is was my favorite. It was crisp and bright, perfect on a warm summer day. The service is so friendly and knowledgeable. We stopped here as our last stop leaving wine country, and I'm sure glad we did. This will be a regular go-to when in town. read more

Halter Ranch Temecula - CDP (left) & Viognier (right) - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Temecula, California

Love Halter Ranch. We frequented the Paso location when living up there and were so happy about the Temecula location. This location has amazing views, and can get busy but still feels quant and relaxing. Every time we go wine tasting, we find ourselves back here (not just because we're wine club members!) Heber is the best. He always makes our experience better than the last and always puts a big smile on our toddlers face. So far, no other winery in the area compares. read more

Halter Ranch Temecula - The view from the back of the tasting room. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Temecula, California

One of my all time favorite wineries in both Paso and Temecula!! I have loved their wine since I did their Defendor Tour up in Paso several years back. My favorite wine they have is their Tannat. I just wish it was available by the glass, but alas. On a hot day their off-dry Viognier is perfect to sip on and enjoy the views of the vineyards! It's also my favorite spot to relax with a good book! Staff was warm and welcoming as always! My go to whenever I'm in Temecula! Highly recommend! read more

Halter Ranch Temecula - Views from outside seating area. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Temecula, California

We've been members of the Paso Robles location for years. This Temecula location is just as fun. All the best Paso Robles releases are available, and there are some yummy Temecula blends that we now love too. Brandon did our tasting pours, he was such a great host! read more

Halter Ranch Temecula - View of Temecula "French Valley" wine country! Cheers! - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Temecula, California

We were members of Halter Ranch for about 20 years. We came to their Temecula winery for a tasting. Spent almost 2 hours, had to keep going inside to get tastings. The last of our Silver tasting was their choice, and we obviously got the bottom of the bottle because it was full of sediment. $50 for the silver tasting is a bit ridiculous for a Temecula wine. I was very disappointed. read more

The spot and the view and the service and the wine is nice. I'll say that I've never had a late harvest with espresso taste and it was great. But the price point is quite out there and the wines are from paso. Not native to Temecula. Glad we tried it. Might be a long time until we come back due to the cost. read more

Super cute winery! I love their open seating and the view. We absolutely love the fact that it is kid and dog friendly! read more

Halter Ranch Temecula - Enjoying a glass of wine with all our kids. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Temecula, California

Previously Hart Winery, now owned by the Paso Robles Halter Ranch Winery. There hasn't been much change to the property, not yet anyway. Right now, it's a very small tasting counter inside their barrel room, and some picnic tables and seating around the perimeter. Nice views, rustic and simple. They have moved all bottling equipment to their Paso Robles location, which will free up space for changes to be made. Changes include expanding the tasting room. They are pouring both Hart and Halter Ranch wines, which offers a good range of some very good reds. Club membership includes your monthly glasses of wine that can be used at their wineries in Paso (2) and the one that will open at the end of 2023 in Fredericksburg, Texas. Currently they have a vendor who keeps a pizza oven on site, the only food offering on the weekends. They are dog friendly. But keep in mind there are three very lovable winery cats on the property (one had a very close call with a coyote the other day!). It's still a transition from old owners to new owners. The servers seem to be handling things, though I think maybe communication with Paso may sometimes gets mixed up. The phone number is an 805 area code for the Paso location. I couldn't get through to the Temecula location when trying to reach them. They really should change that. We are giving them a try and signed up as wine club members. I can't wait to see what they do with the winery! read more

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New to Temecula (old Hart Winery) the Paso Robles based Winery is here! Fun place with new and old wines. Great reds here to enjoy. They've improved the patio area with more nice tables and the Southside with some tables. Looking forward to the growth and the enlarged tasting room area. We joined the wine club and committed to a year. Cheers! read more

Halter Ranch Temecula - two glasses of wine on a table - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Temecula, California

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We decided to go to Halter Ranch based on reviews that mentioned the great views since, for me, this is an important feature in a winery. We visited today around 4:00pm and were greeted by Heber. He was friendly and attentive, and told us about their wines and membership benefits. I liked that he said that they don't allow wine tour busses since this can sometimes bring in large groups that are loud. They do have a nice view from the patio, but you can see and hear the traffic below, and I prefer a more quiet, tucked away location. As far as their wines, they are organic, and offer a nice variety. I like that their membership allows you to choose from both whites and reds, and the total cost is determined by the bottles you choose. We tried the Syrah, Cab, and the Ancestor. They were all great. My favorite was the Ancestor, but we ended up getting a bottle of the Cabernet for about $70 to enjoy outside on the laid-back patio. There was a pizza vendor and although we didn't have any it's nice to know they offer food. Heber told us that they do have musical entertainment some weekends and that it is usually a sax player or another mellow act. We were told that they close at 5:00pm, but when we left about 5:15 there were still plenty of people sitting around enjoying their wine. Overall, I really enjoyed checking out Halter Ranch, and recommend it for good service and good wine! read more

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Please take into consideration this review applies to my own personal experience. Your experience might be the opposite and that is fine. Let me begin with saying that this was my first time to this place. Upon entering there is a sign on the door about new ownership. Whenever I see that I know it's only a matter of time before the place closes or it is sold. How many times have you seen under new management on a restaurant. It's basically lipstick on a pig. There were three employees standing around at the bar and when I entered and not one person approached me and the person I was with. Since I was waiting to meet up with people I didn't mind because I had time to kill till they arrived. In the meantime, the person I was with went to the bar to get a glass of wine. The place was not busy and the employee at the counter totally blew the person off, not acknowledging him until he said, what's it take to get a drink around here. The employee then said to another employee that he thought he was taking care of the person I was with. Customers should be the responsibility of all employees. My patience for simple common sense hospitality wore thin and I told the employees that not one person welcomed us in with as much as a hello and no one wanted our money as we were trying to buy a glass of wine and water. For a manager or owner reading this, please train your employees better. They are your front door, your connection to returning customers and your greatest asset. Subway, for as busy as they can be, train their employees to say welcome to subway the minute a customer walks in. Mc Donald's does the same. The guests I was supposed to meet with finally show up. We grabbed a table, ordered wine and food available. The wine was ok. While our group was at the table, one of the employees opens up the garage door which is next to our table and in front of it. Keep in mind it's cold outside and this did was let in cold air to our table. Why anyone would open that garage door at this point in time is like someone opening their car sunroof during a rainstorm. We took this as an F you from the employees and to get out of their place because they would be closing in the next hour or so. I would never go back to this place and would not be surprised if the place is sold again. My suggestion to this place would be to invest in hospitality training. read more

Walked in for some wine tasting and had a great experience at Halter Ranch. The service was awesome. All of the staff were very friendly. The wines were delicious. The Malbec was my favorite. Also a bottle of 2009 Syrah, not on the tasting menu, was opened and I got to try it. It was fabulous. I left with two bottles each. Pizza is made on the weekends. If I had been hungry I would've tried it too; next time I guess. I will definitely visit again! read more

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This was truly an outstanding experience. Brandon was our host. He couldn't have been any nicer. Point incredible wines and we had such a good time. We brought our lunch and it was a lot of fun. read more

Delicious wine that can be aged. We wine taste in Temecula often, so sorry for an inconvenient truth, but they source from Paso Robles so they have access to better soil/climate. Take advantage of a local stop for Paso grapes. read more

We love this place. Always great friendly service by Greg and crew. The wine is excellent and awesome to be able to also taste from their Paso Robles location as well. Plenty of seating with incredible views of their vineyards to be able to relax and enjoy your wine tasting. read more

I had the most wonderful tasting. This is my first winery tasting experience in Temecula and I'm so glad it was here. The wine wine was wonderful. I especially loved the viognier and the Cabernet sauvignon 2020. The service was impeccable; Rosalie and Brandon are so warm and inviting. I loved their knowledge and warmth. I loved ambience, so beautiful. Thank you so much, I'll be back! read more

What a great wine tasting experience. Brandon was fantastic. His experience and knowledge of wines was unmatched. It was so nice to taste amazing wines from Paso Robles in Temecula. We are wine club members and even enjoyed the Temecula blends that they were pouring. We even plan on coming back in a couple days. read more

Halter Ranch Temecula - We had such an amazing time at Halter Ranch. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Temecula, California

We are members at Halter Ranch. We love going to Paso Robles for this winery. Great wines ! Now that they have opened one in Temecula, we will definitely be down more . $35 pp for tasting fee is a bit steep but they Waive after a 2 bottle purchase . That's a better deal . They had pizza for purchase, love having food on site as well. There was a guy playing a saxophone who was very good and enjoyed listening to him . Nice outdoor seating area. Tasting room inside is quite small . Staff was very friendly, Heber ( sorry forgot spelling) was very helpful, knowledgeable in explaining the wines and made our time at Halter Ranch a good experience overall ! We will be back soon . read more

We love Halter Ranch specifically the Temecula location! The staff are always friendly, hospitable and provide a high level of expertise. In our most recent tasting we were once again assisted by Heber, who we look forward to seeing again. He creates an experience that delights and makes you want to bring family and friends as you know they will be well looked after. The views are spectacular and no matter where you sit you will be attended to in a friendly and relaxed manner. Thank you Heber for providing an exceptional experience once again! read more

Great wine, nice people, outside very comfortable, dog friendly...been to Paso location, my favorite to go to...

Great atmosphere with great surrounding views. Staff is all very nice and give great personalized recommendations based on their experiences and your preferences. If you are hungry they have bites that from my experience we're all good! Plenty of parking if you get there early in the day. read more

Great service, wonderful locationGood wine, most wines are from Paso Robles, which we really enjoy

We got there just after 4 on a Sunday and we're told we can't do a tasting, despite being a member. Not even a glass, only bottle purchase. I am cancelling my membership! Misleading opening hours on Yelp and Google etc saying 5 when it's actually 4. And rude staff. read more

Fun and busy opening; Great staff, bbq, guacamole, homemade pizzas, and lots of wine. Although it was packed, it was very organized. read more

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GREG. Enough said. GO SEE HIM. Customer service 10/10. He was very knowledgeable about the wine and his personality made our groups stay longer and buy a wine membership . read more

Very tasty wine...especially the Paso Robles wines. Really like the Temecula winery. They have Paso and Temecula wines made by Halter.

Friendly servers, delicious wine and incredible views. Haven't tried the pizza yet. What more do you want? read more

Halter Ranch Temecula - Rose and views for days. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Temecula, California