Food delicious, service great, and Ambiance can't be beat. Look forward to return and have there wine that is always excellent.

My husband surprised me with a weekend getaway in Temecula, and one of our favorite stops ended up being Leoness Winery. From the moment we arrived, it just felt like one of those places you want to slow down and soak in. It was a bright, sunny day, and the views of the vineyards were absolutely beautiful. We decided to dine inside at their restaurant, and it honestly felt like a fine dining experience without being overly formal or stuffy. The atmosphere was elegant but still relaxed, and everything was really well organized. The staff were attentive but never hovering. For food, I had the wild mushroom risotto, which was rich and comforting, and we also shared hummus and the Urgosa Farms spinach quail. Everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared, and pairing it all with their wine just made the experience even better. Overall, it was such a memorable stop during our trip. Great food, beautiful setting, and genuinely good service. Definitely a place I'd come back to again. It is definitely Yelp worthy read more

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We have been members here for the past four years, and we've truly loved the wine, the food, and the overall experience. However, with the change in management, there have been a few decisions that have really missed the mark. I strongly believe in the idea that if something isn't broken, it shouldn't be fixed -- and the charcuterie board was one of those things. The original board was beautiful and generous: garlic bread, high-quality meats, great cheeses, grapes, and even salmon. At $35, it easily fed our group of 12. The new version is a disappointment. The quality has gone down across the board -- thinner, cheaper meats (and no more salmon), lower-quality cheeses, and instead of garlic bread it now comes with breadsticks and crackers. Even the jam has changed. It no longer has the consistency or taste of the homemade version; it tastes more like a store-bought jam and now has to come in a container to be hold in, because it's not made from real fruit anymore. To make matters worse, the price went up to $45. For something they spread in a longer platter but with less food. That board used to be my favorite item on the menu, and now it's not even worth ordering. Another issue is the bottom terrace. In the past, guests were allowed to bring their own snacks since food isn't really served there, and we would happily keep purchasing drinks. Yesterday, however, I saw a couple being reprimanded for pulling out their own snacks. If you don't serve food in that area -- and the only food option is now a disappointing charcuterie board -- why prohibit guests from bringing something small to eat? I truly hope management reconsiders these changes. Leoness used to be my favorite winery, but unfortunately, these decisions are leaving a bad taste in my mouth. read more

My favorite winery in Temecula. The vibe is beautiful and food at restaurant is good! We came here twice the past weekend. Parking is tough in the weekend so recommend coming in weekday or early weekend. The first time we came we sat at the restaurant and ordered glasses of wine salad and duck fat liver dip. Both dishes were delicious and the Syrah was my favorite wine. For the tasting, they offer 5 one oz glass for $30. We loved the Zinfandel and the cab! On weekdays the member only Terrance is available foe nonmembers so we sat there for lunch on a Monday. The food is better at restaurants but the duck fat fries were delicious! Overall a beautiful winery with tasty wine and good restaurants food. Would love to come back here again during dinner! read more

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Still consistently good. Last time I went we ended up waiting for a really long time to get seated, some days the staff is faster than others. The service when we were seated was much better. The food is usually pretty good but the fries last time were soggier than usual, they normally are very crispy. The ambiance is lovely with nice views and a peaceful waterfall going through the seating area and sometimes there's live music. read more

ALways amazing service from Sara. Love their bacon parm fries ad mushroom pizza. Amazing! I only get their two sweet wines. Both are amazing. Love the views here. Ambiance is eveything. My friend is a member and we love the premium seating we get. The grounds are awesome, however, the restrooms this time were disgraceful. The mats were flooded with water, they put silicone air fresheners over the drains and it reeked of garbage and sewer inside! I almost threw up! I let the front desk know that they need to tend to that situaton. Luckily, as afraid as I was to use the bathroom before we left, the restroom smelled clean, although the mats were still soaked. Overall, they fixed the issue. This place is still one of my favorite places to visit. Great food and service. read more

Ava was an amazing server and made our visit very memorable! She helped us choose food and wine. She was so attentive and best service I've received while visiting Temecula. Food was very tasty. read more

Beautiful winery, food, wine and service excellent! Lisa is tasting room was very knowledgeable, a fun stop in Temecula

Love this winery reds are delicious and food is very good on the members terrace. (Truffle fries) read more

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My family's favorite winery! Beautiful scenery, quality wines, delicious food, and very accommodating service. We always have such a fun time here and can spend a whole day laughing, soaking in the ambiance and enjoying each other's company. We try to make a trip here any time we visit, and my family are members so it's nice that we get free tastings and they get wine to take home that we can try more of. The seating is always full but it never feels too busy or crowded. Valet parking is available or there is also self-parking on the gravel lot in the back. Definitely recommend visiting, enjoy! read more

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Started morning here with friends from finger lakes region of NY whom enjoy wine tasting. This place was a hit with the views straight away. We were there at 11 and they weren't ready for us to have a tasting for another 40 minutes but they were very friendly and there was a shop and of course lovely venue. We had our tasting outside at the table and Serenity was lovely and served excellent red wines and an order of hummus which was delish. The only downside was my friends liked it so much nothing else compared! It was easy to get to and I will definitely return on my own again. Friends took home a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon. read more

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We have tried their restaurant at both locations the terrace and the indoor restaurant. We like both but enjoy more the terrace due to the ambiance. Being outdoor on a nice sunny day with the right temperature hits the spot. Their food we have no complains, especially their truffle fries! The service has always been great! And they have a good selection of both red and white wines. When you are a member you have your perks for sure. Make sure to call ahead to make sure seating is available. read more

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Did a wine tasting. PJ was very knowledgeable and recommended great wines. Tasting room is a bit smaller but still enjoyable. We saw a charcuterie board ordered and it looked sad, with basic cheese and crackers. I'd recommend either eating first or being prepared to pay for more items. We initially had reservations for dinner but opted to go somewhere else. read more

Oh my God, everything went well! The food was so on point and delicious, I love their chef! The wine is spectacular! And it's so good. I joined the winery again while I was here.! Our white person was Brianna and she gave us excellent service and was such a nice and personable gal.! I highly recommend this place and I belong to here for over 10 years and I quit here during the pandemic and now I'm rejoining because that's how good it is! You also get 10% off in the restaurant and the gift shop and you also get a percentage off on your wines depend read more

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Food was amazing and what was even better than service! Our server was Julia and she was phenomenal very attentive and great suggestions! Thank you Julia for An amazing experience! read more

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We had the BEST dining experience at Leoness with a rehearsal party of 20. Leoness had a print out and seating card for each guest who chose their entree and dessert prior-very elegant. We ordered shareable appetizers (all were delicious !) and truffle fries (major yummy!) and champagne to celebrate the occasion. Garden salads were chosen for all. Entrees selected prior were Salmon, chicken, mushroom risotto or steak. Everything could not have been more delicious, excellent service in a beautiful setting at the winery. Robert was so easy to work with and gave us a memorable dining experience. I have had nothing but compliments from my guests and am so so happy we chose Leoness to celebrate this happy occasion! I would use Leoness again for any happy occasion. read more

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The wine & the Leoness burger was so juicy and delicious and we love it. Our food & wine server, Luke, was very kind & welcoming & so friendly. Everyone here is so happy. & The Zinfandel is so good too-- I can taste the plum. My sister & I decided to make Monday "funday" so we've been coming every Monday so far. We're so glad to see Erin in the tasting room - We love her too. We will be back soon. Gabriel & Serenity also treat us like family & made sure we were cared for. read more

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We loved it! The service was great and the food was very good. We will be back when we come back to Temecula

We used to be wine members at Leoness and we really enjoyed the ambiance, but after several years we let that go. We live locally and decided to go there for our wedding anniversary. I waited at the desk and was ignored by numerous servers before someone finally asked if I had a reservation. My husband was parking the car. Eventually we were seated by a lovely fireplace which was delightful. We ordered a meal with an excellent waitress we knew from prior visits. We ordered salads to start, excellent DePortola kale salad that was huge and outstanding. My husband enjoyed a very good Cesear salad. We should have stopped there! Our entree was a tasteless unseasoned 10 oz. steak that we shared and at $58 it was tasteless robbery! I didn't eat more than 3 mouthfuls. Desserts are usually good there, but not the one I chose. An almond flavored filling in a crust that was almost impossible to cut. This is a location that could be the best dining experience in the area, but when you pay over $200 and share an entree, and the best part is a bottle of wine and the salad, something is very wrong. Shame on restaurant management!! Marty and Caroline Collins read more

Leoness Cellars delivers a true five-star experience--breathtaking views, outstanding food, and warm, knowledgeable staff. Their Vineyard Series offers Temecula's best Napa-style bold reds, all within a timeless, classic winery atmosphere. read more

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My friend Amy K bought a bunch of bottles here for the holidays and added me to her membership. I hadn't been here in a while and my husband and I came in for some tastings on a nice summery spring day. Unfortunately, we didn't have a great experience as the person pouring our wines that day was cold, judgmental and in short - just rude. We tried to take the polite route and kill her with kindness, but there was no thawing that icy exterior. She was extremely picky about the order we chose wines, didn't want to hear criticisms and treated us poorly. She made a face when I poured out their dry rose which I mentioned had a sour taste. We attempted to lighten it up and talked about traveling to South America and the wines they have there she just said, we don't have those at Leoness since only grow wines that grow well here! Okay, that ended our efforts of making any small talk. We were having a dinner party and wanted to pick up a few reds, but ended up leaving with 1. Picked up the other bottles at Danza on our way home. I also reached out to the winery on my own regarding my negative experience, but no one followed up. I will say that I have been here and had good experiences with other staff in their tasting room, so this experience could have been an anomaly. Also, as mentioned previously we had an outstanding tour with Holly which made us return to Leoness later. However, there are dozens of options in Temecula! I don't need to come back to this winery. I have visited other Temecula vineyards and they have all treated their guests and members well. read more

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It's beautiful and scenic, come take your pictures here lol. The wine it's delicate, intricate & hip, you won't have any regrets hosting & staying for their Delicious food. My favorite Wine is 2020 CS Melange de Revés it was aromatic & dramatically tasteful yet elegantly exquisite, had to take a whole bottle home to celebrate my upcoming Birthday lol. Service is excellent & chill no rushing or pushing anything. Wine tasting starts at $30 per person. The winery is amazing with picturesque delights to your eyes for every occasion. Enjoy free parking and easy walk to cellars. read more

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We have enjoyed the delicious wines here at Leoness Cellars many many times. However., This was our first dining experience in the restaurant . 10 out of 10 , first off the service is amazing. We were in the tasting room and picked up a bottle of the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Blanc Terrace block ... absolutely out of this world! The food is absolutely delicious so fresh. I enjoyed the Chilean Seabass with pesto and white asparagus. Of course you have to start the meal off with their Gorgonzola hand, cut fries . " game changer." We loved the music. It's so cozy in this restaurant that we all shared a sweet treat the bread pudding, which came highly recommended and absolutely did not disappoint any of us. This is our new go to restaurant when we're in Temecula . read more

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I love everything about Leoness, but can you please bring back the old Charcuterie board, it was sooo much better than the current version.

Leoness is located on the DePortola wine trail and offers fabulous views, excellent food and good wine. However, let's get this out of the way first: parking here is a pain. Note: unless you're a Platinum Member, don't make the rookie mistake of pulling into the main entrance lot - it's only for Platinum (unless you're willing to pay $40 as non-Platinum or need to because of handicap access) and you'll be directed up the road to the dirt lot where you'll wish you hadn't worn nice shoes or white pants! It's dusty, full of gravel with no spaces indicated, and terrible to park and walk through to get to the winery or the restaurant! It's hard to believe that a winery of this caliber has a dirt parking lot! All that said, the tasting room itself is beautiful, wines are good (esp liked the 2020 Cinsault), and I enjoy their gift shop area. The restaurant is only open on weekends but there is a nice terrace menu from which you can order and enjoy on the patio/terrace area. The food is delicious - highly recommend the incredible fries which are made with duck fat and the DePortola Power Salad is excellent also. The Members Terrace is open to non-members Mon-Thurs., but only members on weekends. They recommend reservations and when we were members awhile back, it was annoying that they required everyone in your party to be there before they would seat you on the members terrace. So once you get past the parking, Leoness is a great winery and definitely worth the visit. read more

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Great food and great wine. We were supposed to be in the dining room but they had a special event so we were placed on the member's terrace. Great evening and great service. read more

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What a great place, food, service, ambiance are all top notch. The wine is also the best we ever had! Will always go back there!

I like many wineries, but only love a few -- and Leoness Cellars has joined my short list. It has a rare, almost cinematic kind of magic -- a truly curated experience, made unforgettable by Salo, who made going above and beyond feel like it was simply how things are done. Thank you Salo and Leoness, for such a warm memory. read more

Janice was amazing!! Very knowledgeable, engaging and after the first two tastings knew exactly what to try next for my husband and me on both the reds and the whites!! Loved the openness of the establishment, the views and the service. This was a great recommendation from Temecula Valley Tourist marketing group!!! Highly recommend!! read more

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Jalynne was one of the best parts of our night at Leoness Cellars. She was incredibly attentive and knowledgeable, offering great recommendations that truly enhanced our experience. Despite also managing a very large party, she remained patient, warm, and fully present with us. The fries and the power salad were delicious! My friend said the butter cake was also a great choice! We were one of the last two parties in the restaurant, and not once did we feel rushed or pressured to wrap up our evening. Her professionalism and hospitality made our visit exceptional. Thank you, Jalynne, for making our night so enjoyable! read more

I visited Leoness on a Sunday morning on my way out of Temecula. I didn't have a reservation but was able to do a tasting in their tasting room and ended up purchasing a few bottles to take home. I noticed they have a beautiful restaurant on site with both an indoor and outdoor patio option. I walked by and the food smelled amazing so I'll be sure to dine here next time! read more

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This place just blew me away with the quality of their fries, the service going beyond 5 stars, and the views being more than desirable. Serenity was our server on the members terrace and she was beyond amazing. Made it feel like fast friends but also made sure she gave us high level service. The fries we got were perfectly crispy on the outside and pillowy soft inside. Love this place so much! read more

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We had an amazing lunch experience! What a beautiful view and scenery while having the best food and wine! The customer service from the receptionist, staff, to our server is awesome! For the food, first, we had appetizers (tuna, asparagus, mushrooms) next, we had the main entrees, scallops and steak (meat is soft and perfect!) and then we had the dessert (creme brûlée and butter cake! All I can say is 5/5 and highly recommend! read more

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The ambiance is amazing out on the patio- killer views! We enjoyed our wine tower tasting, curated especially for us by our fabulous server and wine steward person/ Jaylynne! Jae was extremely personable and helpful/ and we loved her wine selections! We loved the white viognier wine, and especially the red Syrah and Zinfandel . We had a wonderful smoked turkey sandwich with cheese and cranberry aioli. Yum. So happy we got to come back to our favorite vineyard, with our cousins who are Gold members, the Suttons! read more

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Had an amazing time wine tasting with Evan! He was very funny, kind, and knowledgeable. Hope to return soon!

Amazing atmosphere, winery looks so beautiful. Had a fun time with Thomas in the barrel room. Highly recommend getting him to cater an event for you. I really enjoyed my meal. Duct fat fries were great. I got the shell fish dish and salt the lobster was overcooked. Service was awesome though, the waitress was so sweet. read more

Leoness, you never disappoint! Another marvelous wine tasting experience. Thank you Greg for making it fun for my family and friends from Bay Area, your service was phenomenal! Tasting room and the terraces are always clean. This place rocks! Came home with a case of White Merlot and a few bottles of reds! read more

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Felt like heaven on earth. Phenomenal food, picturesque landscape, and a truly relaxing environment! read more

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Good spot always to visit, wines are good and had plenty of seating. We went later on in the evening and they had a singer, good vibes! They have plenty of workers to serve us and did a good job explaining each tasting. Thanks for having us! read more

My family and I are Hispanic. We purchased a $58 bottle of wine and asked if we could be seated in the dining area; we were only going to get an appetizer. We were placed on a 30 minute wait. NOBODY ever came to our table and offered us water or asked us anything, we were completely ignored. Every staff member had a somber, depressed facial expression..staff was not friendly staff all. I looked around and noticed the majority of people were anglo. My family and I felt discriminated. We will never return nor will I give them my business. read more