Awesome little family O&O'ed winery. Martha was excellent at taking care of us, even though we walked in 15 minutes before closing. She had great knowledge of their wines and is wise on the process of wine making. I am pleasantly surprised by their estate merlot because I am not a fan of merlots. I am also not a fan of sweet wines but I really enjoyed their late harvest sauvignon blanc. A very unique wine that's not overly sweet, but complex in flavors and medium bodied. They did not feature many of my favorite varietals, but what they do have is worth trying. I will definitely come back and recommend to people. read more

Amazing family winery. Breathtaking ambiance. Great sit down tasting with wonderful education on wine. Excellent wine with 7 tastings; most red - but extraordinary. We loved our experience here. It was our favorite winery and we have been to over a dozen. read more

This winery was a perfect start to a spontaneous road trip with my girlfriend. We loved the view and great selection of wines. White Merlot, Cabernet, and late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc were our favorite. It's family owned and the owner, Martha is very welcoming, kind, knowledgeable. Thank you, Martha! read more

Very chill and laid back. You will get more than bargain for. Great view of vienards, they educate you while you enjoy delicious VINO. The owner gives an individual experience for you to remember. read more

The owner took care of us when we arrived. She was happy to talk about anything winery related, answered far more detailed questions than most people behind the bar could. Good wines, good ambiance. Took home several bottles. Definitely a place we will visit again. read more

What a wonderful surprise! Views are breathtaking and the owners and staff are knowledgable and sweet as pie! We did the reserve tasting that includes 10 tastings for $15.00, including a souvenir glass. Martha was so lovely and threw in a few extra tastings. If we lived in the area, I would be back daily. read more

Great wine. Cute little place away from all the hustle and bustle of winer's. Has a chef and hopefully she will get to create a menu soon. I don't like dessert wine but I loved their 2007 sofa King. read more

The property is gorgeous & the wine... delicious, but the service was lacking. Pretty sure they had someone underage serving wine. The owner was rude & unhelpful. There was a group of 20 of us who had a reservations & they were not ready for us. Stood there for 20 mins with money in hand trying to buy a bottle of wine. When I asked for a glass to drink it in, waited another 5 mins for a glass & was told rudely "You didn't buy the tasting.... don't take the glass home". Tasting was $10 & bottle of wine was $25... ok lady, I won't take your glass home. The free bread offer is one baguette per person. She literally walked around our table and counted out the pieces of bread. In the end, the owner sent underage server to our bus to check all our glasses. Very disappointed in service especially after spending a few hundred dollars collectively. We do a wine tasting every year & we all agreed we would never return to this winery. read more

The people at the winery were very nice. I enjoyed the wine and typically purchase a few bottles to take home. The Tasting was a bit Pricey for the very small taste of 6. I usually find when you buy the wine one of the tastings are free. So we cancelled the wine sale and won't be recommending this place nor will we include this one in the winery tours we do as a group. Too many others to choose from read more

Lumiere is a small, family owned winery, still expanding. We were greeted warmly and personally and tasted 5 wines plus a special champagne. Glasses come with the price. You keep them. The owner only charged us for two tastings because my husband said he couldn't drink much, but he did share. Each wine has a story and her enthusiasm adds to the enjoyment. We ended up buying a case of assorted types. There are larger establishments, more commercial, and we enjoyed the fact that this was not. If you're in Temecula on the weekend, stop by Lumiere. read more

My husband and I stayed Labor Day weekend in Temecula to celebrate our anniversary and Lumiere winery was definitely our favorite stop! It's small and quaint with a beautiful view but Martha, who's son is the winemaker, definitely made our experience awesome! She was so knowledgable and had so many interesting things to share, we ended up spending a couple hours there because we enjoyed her so much! Thank you, Martha, for enhancing our wine tasting experience! Lumiere winery is great and ALL of their wines are excellent! read more

I'm very impressed! The owners/staff/and the dogs were very welcoming and kind. Since the moment we got out of the car, the dog ran to us to welcome us! The drinks were delish, price was reasonable, and the staff were knowledgable. Plus, we got free bread ! Would return :) read more

They had the best wines so far I've had in Temecula. Martha, the owner, was there which added an amazing personal touch to the experience. Her son made the wines. It's an amazing experience and the wine tasting came in with free wine glass. Will come back again. read more

Such an amazing experience, Martha is so full of knowledge and stories. Andrew happened to be making some Flatbreads and wow. They are so delightful to be around. Love the small wineries read more

Our first time in Temecula and this was our last stop on a Sunday afternoon. Martha (owner) was a superb host. Foremost the wines are bold and flavorful, unique and well crafted from the 20 acre vineyard, but the experience was truly the best part. They welcomed us like family friends, served us wonderful warm bread, took our pictures and served us more than just the tasting menu we paid for, in addition to the fact you actually get to keep the glass here! Highly recommend this as a stop on anyone's agenda when in Temecula! read more

This place was outstanding in every way. We decided to do some wine tasting being in the beautiful city of Temecula. With some time to kill we checked out this winery. Let me say first the wine was phenomenal and the people were insanely kind. The service was fast and knowledgeable and the owner was there herself! She even offered to take pictures to all of her guests and was genuinely kind. This place is outstanding and deserves your business. The wine sample was only 15 dollars with free bread and a tasty variety of wine samples. You even get to keep the glass! We'll be coming back for sure! read more

First, this place is a little gem and much more relaxing than where we usually go in the area. The winemaker was there when we stopped by, helpful, engaging and informative. The adorable gal waiting on the other guests was hustling but still took time to explain the merits of each pour. We sat on the patio and I was amazed at her ability to remember everyone's selections (and what we were to taste next). She really worked hard to provide great service to the probably 30 people that were there initially. We did the $25 tasting, which was nice as it gave an overview to all their varietals. Looking forward to returning and trying the upgraded tasting. There was a note about complimentary crackers/bread on the tasting menu, but we didn't see anything out, which was fine as we were headed to dinner. The patio is nicely appointed and comfortable - the weather was definitely perfect for that. Inside the tasting room is a bar area and no seating. My husband and I purchased a couple of bottles and will definitely return. Definitely made for a really lovely afternoon. read more

Excellent wines at a very reasonable price. Martha owns the estate and she explains all the wines and their composition and formulation The wines are so well made and balanced. We know a great deal about wines. This winery is well worth your effort to find and try. Her son is the wine maker who studied at Davis s expert in both farming the Vineyard and winemaking. read more

Excellent family owned and operated winery. Martha was very knowledgeable and personable. We enjoyed the wines and the conversations!

A small intimate winery with great knowledge people. My husband and I went off the beaten path and found this gem. I'm already looking forward to my next visit. read more

Best reds in the area. A great selection of library wines. Focus is on quality and great winemaking.

My wife and I have spent several years traveling the coastal California wineries. We were pleasantly surprised when stumbling upon this quaint winery hidden in the plush hills of Temecula. The owner and winemaker Andrew does an excellent job specializing in AMAZING Bordeaux style wines. My wife and I enjoyed the wines so much we ended up buying several different bottles because we couldn't decide on just one. The staff is extremely pleasant and very knowledgeable. This family owned winery definitely gets a thumbs up and we will certainly be going back! We will certainly be coming back to Temecula to visit this winery! read more

My best friend took me wine tasting for my birthday at this excelent winery and I loved every minute we spent there. The owner was very sweet and we were all greeted when we walked in the door and taken care of imediately. Its a great price for sampling 7 great wines. She also was very knoledgeable and did a great job speaking. Beautiful views, great service and awesome wines. Will definately be coming back. read more

We had a good time, were able to take the kids without feeling like they were "unwelcome" in such an environment. We just wanted a pleasant afternoon with sunshine and wine and happy conversation. The staff were pleasant, helpful. One assisted because we could not find parking. But once we were situated, we were all set. We do look forward to getting back here. read more

Great location, awesome wine, and personable staff. It's great that they only use their own grapes too!

Great spot, awesome wine and friendly staff. The best is the 2006 Romantic Fantasy, and the entire Reserve Reds tasting list. You won't go wrong with any of them. read more

Amazing. Myself and a couple of friends were in California for work and decided to visit Temacula. From the moment we walked in the door at Lumiere we were greeted and made to feel at home by the owners mother, Martha. She described their flights to us and once we ordered invited us to sit outside on the patio and offered to bring our wine to us. While we were waiting she called her son, Andrew, and asked him to come and make flatbreads for us. He quickly arrived and made us a tomato and cheese and a fig, shallot and goat cheese flatbreads which were both delicious. The views of the rolling hills were incredible. Finally, the wine. I have never been to a vineyard at which each wine tasted so different and had such varying flavor and personality. I was amazed by how unique each wine was. Martha took the time to explain EVERY step of the process to us and helped to give us an understanding of why the wines tasted the way they did, and what Andrew did different with each to make them special. What an incredible visit. A vineyard I recommend to everyone! read more

Enjoyed great conversation and great wine with Martha (owner). If you like like boutique wineries and authentic conversation come visit Lumiere Winery! Excellent! read more

Nothing beats a small, family winery. Delicious wines, great customer service, and the 360 degree views can't be beat.

Casual, friendly environment. Small, off the beaten path, and not crowded on a Sunday afternoon. And most of all, we loved nearly all the wines. The winemaker and his mom were serving the wine and the stories about them. A highly recommended stop if you're trying to avoid the tourist traps. read more

Went with friends and the hubby to Lumiere yesterday on the recommendation of a local resident. There was only one small group there when we arrived and a small building for a tasting room. Martha, the owner, greeted us immediately. She is very friendly and so sweet. We chose to sit outside for tastings because the location has great views and it was a little stormy out with intermittent thunderstorms and warm weather. Martha explained each wine she poured and expertly answered all of our questions. She was very open and we learned about how they came to be in Temecula, their grapes, processes and future plans, which includes opening up a Grill and offering a Wine Club. I can't review their whites because that's not what I typically drink, but I can tell you I loved, loved, loved the Cab, Black Cab, Romantic Fantasy (ask Martha the story behind this name...it's so sweet), the sparkling wine, and the port. Had a great time hanging out here. its not commercialized and it was like hanging out in a friends backyard. Will definitely be returning. read more

Glad we stopped in at this great little winery. We did the $15 reserve tasting, which offers a whopping 7 pours and you get to keep the glass. The wines were good and particularly interesting because there were various styles made from the same grape (white merlot/merlot; sauvignon blanc/late harvest/sparkling). The place exudes a cozy hospitality, has friendly hosts and a nice view. Definitely an up-and-comer that I'd like to visit again. read more

Best deal around with 7 wines and a glass. Super friendly and awesome flatbread! Thanks Andrew!

What a great find! Best view in the valley. And really unique wines. I recommend the white merlot but the black cab is pretty tasty too -- just the right amount of tart with a smooth finish. read more

A hidden treat, Lumiere winery is small but fantastic. Few crowds, nicely aged tastings and really friendly staff. Would highly recommend taking the turn off of the main road to stop here. read more

This new up and coming family owned winery is simply delightful! I've tried most all the famous wineries in Temecula and was very pleasantly surprised when I finally got to try Lumiere, which is French for "Light" as we were informed by the owners mother who does the wine tasting portion. She is a pleasure to listen to and is very passionate about her sons wine. There is a story behind each unique wine they have created at this charming winery. The inside of the winery is small but beautifully decorated with a local artists work, David Bowley. I loved the art work and even took some home with my wine! Make sure to ask about the Artist and the Wine when visiting Lumiere's, you wont be disappointed. read more

Just found that this Winery was FINALLY opened (word of mouth is sometimes slow), But in the years of Wine Tasting in this area, this had to be the BEST expierence to date! I just didn't want to leave. Martha and Andrew we SO delightful and had some great stories about their wines..it was like visiting old friends. There wasn't a wine I didn't like! and I'm kind of fussy about what I like. DON'T like Merlot, but this one was very good! This will be my GO TO Winery from now.. It was peaceful and serene and just a lovely afternoon. read more

My sister visiting from AZ and I went there on a Friday for wine tasting and had a great time. The owner Martha, was very polite, very nice lady and even invited me back to sit on their patio to enjoy a glass of wine and view. She explained the wine making process, took the time to talk to us and give us a one on one personable experience. I will definitely recommend this place to friends and go back again. read more

Alright so i have left a review before and let me tell you they need more than 5 stars. Andrew and Martha are absolutely incredible! They hosted my wedding this last Wednesday and my husband and i could not have asked for anything better. He has a chef who has a great taste in food and detail. Their wines are out of this world and each time they release a new one like the merlot it just keeps getting better. Martha put together the most beautiful and heart felt ceremony. I love that she put in how the winery and us had ties. The scenery was beautiful, and just perfect for pictures. Andrew made sure everything was smooth and put together even though I'm sure i stressed him out because I had never planed one of these. I can honestly say I hope they continue doing weddings the venue is perfect, the people are sweet, and the photographer they brought in was really good. They are dog friendly and have the cutest little pups however watch your feet the little guy likes to steal the attention. Everyone that came loved the venue, food and of course the delicious wines. They were accommodating for the couple of kids that were present. read more

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Service + location is great but I was really not a fan of their wines. Yes, you do get to pay 15$ only to taste 7 wines (and bring a glass home). But it really depends what you are looking for. read more