Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Middle Ridge Winery

    4.7 (129 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM

    Middle Ridge Winery Photos

    More like Middle Ridge Winery

    Recommended Reviews - Middle Ridge Winery

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Tempranillo and Olive Plate
    Sheila C.

    We stopped in for a glass of wine to pass some time, and I'm so glad we did. The space has a great vibe--unique artwork from local artists lines the walls, the inside is bright and open, and there's a spacious patio out back with live music and plenty of seating. We opted to stay inside to enjoy the cool air. I tried the Tempranillo, which was on the lighter side but still quite enjoyable. I also ordered the marinated olive plate with crackers, which was simple but absolutely delicious. The staff was professional and courteous, though a bit on the reserved side. Prices are slightly on the higher end, but overall, we had a really great experience. Definitely glad we stopped in!

    Mark D.

    You MUST stop by this place for a lovely experience. They provide wine tasting a lot of knowledge and abundant amount of artwork from local artists. Every time I stop by in this town I will be stopping here. Please take a chance and have one hell of an experience, thank you Chris! We were able to bring our pet with us and was greeted with treats as well.

    Front of winery from the street. Can be difficult to locate if it's your first visit.
    Mike W.

    Tasting Flight: $20 for three 2 oz pours Not the easiest place to find unless you know what to look for. Sitting in the road in front of the winery, are a couple of white signs, with red lettering, stating "WINE, ART & LIVE MUSIC" and OPEN UNTIL 6 PM (& beyond). Huge front deck, with umbrella covered tables, overlooking the main street in downtown Idyllwild. Indoors is an art gallery, jewelry/curio shop, and several areas to sit and do some wine tasting. They also have a large back patio with umbrella covered tables, and live music. The day we were there, they had a guitarist performing James Taylor tunes. SERVICE: All of the folks working were pleasant, but it wasn't the wine tasting experience I was expecting. You opened a tab, or paid as you went. You got a list of wines to choose your selections, received a pour at the front desk/check out counter, and went on your way. No one was able to discuss the wines, where the fruit came from, production process, etc. The staff was too busy pouring wine and ringing up merchandise sales, to spend any time with the customers. WINES: I will preface this portion of the review by saying that my wife and I are wine snobs. There were 14 wines on the tasting menu (4 whites, 1 rosé, and 9 reds), as well as frozen wine slushies ($15). My wife and I each did a tasting, sharing so we could try 6 wines. Based on the tasting notes, we tried all reds, as the whites did not sound like they would be what we enjoy. Of the reds we tasted, nothing was terrible, but nothing was what we generally look for: big body, slightly heavier tannins, more complexity. Everything was perfectly drinkable, but unfortunately nothing pleased our palates enough to take a bottle home. They also have a small charcuterie menu with items such as a Warm Pretzel ($7), Herbed Mixed Olive Jubilee ($11), Meat & Cheese Charcuterie Box ($20), and a Fruit & Cheese Charcuterie Box ($18). Now, my wife and mother-in-law loved the jewelry, and ended up buying several pieces, and I enjoyed looking at the art. I was a little disappointed that it wasn't the "winery experience" I was looking for, rather than a cool place to just sit, relax, listen to music, taste some wines, and have a couple small bites. I'd stop in again, but my expectations would be much different next time.

    Brianna B.

    Beautiful gallery and truly such a great spot to sit and listen to live music on a Sunday afternoon.

    Back patio with live music
    Jen N.

    Walking up to the front, you immediately get cozy vibes from the A frame roof. There is a nice patio out front as well if you want to people watch. Going in, it's really unique with all the jewelry and art on display. We were greeted by really friendly staff that helped us through our tasting. There was live music going on the back patio. It's covered by parachutes, so even though it was a hot day, it was still comfortable. We took each each tasting sample outside to drink and came back in as needed. All the wines I tasted in the flight of 3 were quite good (fuller bodied reds). Unlike the other wine bars around, they produce their own from various spots in CA. With the solid wine, entertainment, dog friendly patios, and nice staff, this will be a stop every time we come to Idyllwild!

    Chardonnay and the fruit and cheese plate. Comes with crackers.
    Mage L.

    The fruit and cheese plate is great. It could be a full meal if you want it to be. Or plenty for 2 to share as a snack with wine. I thought the wine was a bit pricy for a winery, but I guess I'm more used to wineries that offer samples and glasses for cheap so you'll take home bottles of wine. This is not that kind of winery. I do love the fact that they have live music. It can get pretty cold out when the weather gets chillier though, and the heat lamp situation isn't the best.

    Inside live music
    Jarenn N.

    Loved our first visit to Middle Ridge Winery on a Friday afternoon! Their patio was welcoming to our party of 4 and our 3 dogs. There were a few other groups with dogs out there as well and couch and high top seating inside. We ordered a flight which is three, 2 oz pours if your choice of wine. The glass has a line to indicate the 2 oz so you know your getting at least that much! We enjoyed 2 whites and a red and ended up buying 3 bottles of their sweet Bodacious white wine. They had a but 3 get 10% off deal! They do flat rate shipping as well no matter the amount of bottles you order and they have discounts for members or by the case too! Service here was so great! Chris the owner was so friendly and patient with us as he walked us through the wine list. We definitely would patron this place again!

    Jim V.

    I was instantly at ease; this beautiful and casual wine spot is a marvelous respite in Idy. I love this town but even more so exploring places like Middle Ridge can make for an exceptional experience. Even if this is your only stop, and why wouldn't it be. The sundrenched patio might be amongst the best in the world. Service, knowledge, and culinary are top notch here.

    Timmy S.

    On a nice day this is a great spot to sit out on their patio and enjoy a glass (or bottle) of wine. Or you can do a tasting, picking three from their list of offerings. They have a few food plates to choose from as well. The interior has several tables for large parties to sit. You'll find a variety of art and jewelry created by local artists for purchase too. I had a glass of their tempranillo which I thought was quite good while my wife had a glass of cabernet sauvignon which I tried and thought was just okay. The atmosphere is all about putting life aside for awhile and just relaxing. And that's exactly what we did.

    From the outside
    Terry P.

    This is the cutest little place and everyone here, from the workers to the patrons, were exceptionally nice. I love a nice glass of wine every once in a while so I am not an expert, but I did a sampler and trusted every recommendation. Also they have live music which was also amazing. Will definitely make this a place to visit when in Idyllwild.

    Tempranillo wine
    Justin B.

    Happened to stumble in here tonight during the 3rd Monday story reading at the winery. Was so fun even though we came in probably half way through. Very nice people here and such a relaxing atmosphere. Great and large wine selection from white to red

    Me and my Bo enjoying the music

    See all

    5 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Chris J.

    Chris J.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Chris J.

    Chris J.

    Helpful 7
    Thanks 4
    Love this 9
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Chris J.

    Chris J.

    Helpful 34
    Thanks 4
    Love this 20
    Oh no 5

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Had a great time here. Great family owned winery with live music and a cute boutique shop inside.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Julie C.
    17
    42
    24

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Chris J.

    Chris J.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Chris J.

    Chris J.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 1

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Chris J.

    Chris J.

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Really cool vibe inside the actual space. Had a fun time. Haven't got a chance to try the food there but next time I will.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 9
    Thanks 0
    Love this 9
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Terry P.
    28
    57
    894

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Chris J.

    Chris J.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Chris J.

    Chris J.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Thomas M.
    86
    81
    19

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Chris J.

    Chris J.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 13
    Thanks 0
    Love this 16
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 65
    Thanks 2
    Love this 59
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Great wine! The proprietor is very friendly, full of local insight, and an all-around pleasure to meet.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Chris J.

    Chris J.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ann S.
    0
    43
    34

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Chris J.

    Chris J.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kim B.
    0
    117
    102

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 4

    Ask the Community - Middle Ridge Winery

    Hi. Do you serve any food?

    Hi Lin! We don’t have a full kitchen, but we do offer a selection of light bites, including charcuterie boxes, cheese & fruit boxes, warm pretzels, mixed olives and a variety of snacks. On occasion, we have pop-up caterers, so please check our… Read more

    Hello, I have some friends that drink just beer only is that available at your winery?

    Hello Dana. Unfortunately, we are a winery and our license is a winery license that permits no grain… Read more

    Is this space wheelchair accessible?

    You bet, Mallory! We were certified by Riverside County Planning Department as ADA Compliant. We… Read more

    Is it dog friendly by any chance?

    There is seating outside so I would assume so. People in Idyllwild love their dogs.

    Can I bring my children ages 10 months and 5?

    Middle Ridge is an art gallery as well as a tasting room so I don't see what not. I suggest calling them.

    Are you currently open and Are dogs allowed?

    HI Kristen! Please give us a call for the most current information. You can reach us at (951) 659-9000. We look forward to seeing you!

    What's the name of the artist who shows her steampunk jewelry at the winery?

    Hello. This would be Charlotte Horton. You can see her works here regularly! Hope to see you in… Read more

    Are kids allowed when we come for wine tasting?

    Hello Daman! Your kids are more than welcome to come and visit with you! Exposing them to the art world could be very educational!

    I would like to go there for my birthday March 14th how much is it for wine tasting and how many flights?

    Hello Vanessa!!! - we offer three, two-ounce pours for $14 and you get to pick from 11 wines. We also have the 5-pour for $23. But to be fair, our standard pours are 6oz - so for the $14 you are basically getting a glass of wine, but with three… Read more

    Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

    Review Highlights - Middle Ridge Winery

    Due to COVID, there was no indoor seating and the front patio was full, so they had converted the back parking lot to a patio.

    Mentioned in 3 reviews

    Read more highlights

    Rockin' Wine Tours - BEL vino Views!

    Rockin' Wine Tours

    5.0(596 reviews)
    28.8 mi
    Gluten-free friendly
    Family-owned & operated

    We attended a 60th birthday party wine tour. Eddie was our host/driver! He was pleasant, helpful…read moreand welcomed us to have a great time. The van was fully decorated, and champagne served and music on. Our first stop Maurice Carie, Tasted wines, enjoyed a great live band, charcuterie, and a fabulous pastry,baked Brie. Eddie showed us the Barrel Room and shared some information about the barrels. Our next step was Lorimar winery, we enjoyed wine, live music, the outdoor patio was packed with people having a great time. The air was chilly, but they had heaters for comfort. They served a buffet meal which was quite delicious and generous! Our server at Lorimar made herself available for anything we needed. Eddie, our driver even fetched our sweaters when we needed them. This was event first class, fun, and no hassle. We all had a great time! The only challenge, which is typical at public events, long bathroom line for the women at Lorimar. This place was rockin' and with music and dancing!

    Did this tour yesterday and when I tell you a time was HAD! Ray and his team were EVERYTHING!…read moreThe bus was decorated super cute. He had welcome champagne. Ray was Awesome. He made sure that we were taken care of at every stop. He took pictures and just made us feel special. I can't say enough about this tour. A must do and I will definitely be booking it again. Thank you Ray! You guys Rock!

    Photos
    Rockin' Wine Tours - Sunset tour dinner and drinks

    Sunset tour dinner and drinks

    Rockin' Wine Tours - Lunchtime!

    Lunchtime!

    Rockin' Wine Tours - Relaxin'

    See all

    Relaxin'

    Temecula Valley Cable Car Wine Tours - As close as we got to the vines, from the cablecar

    Temecula Valley Cable Car Wine Tours

    4.8(342 reviews)
    30.6 mi

    Purrfect end to a beautiful day. We were picked up at our hotel after our Hot air balloon ride…read more Itacia (host)and Rolando (driver) were awesome! Both were very pleasant and professional. With that being said we also had a fun! They adapted to our riders on the tour. It was a mix of what we thought were quiet reserved personalities, friends, couples and families. They kept our purchases and personal items safe so we didn't have to carry them around all day. Gathered the forgetful and happy tourist back to bus to keep us on time. The music on trolley had variety of range for everyone. During the trolley tour all had bonded and became very comfortable with each other. On the way back to hotel everyone feeling happy and relaxed enjoyed themselves bobbing our heads and dancing to the mix of music provided. Although I may never see our group. I enjoyed bonding, sharing and learning about their lives if just for that day. We visited three wineries all a different vibe. One small family owned gave a traditional tour (saw where they processed wine appreciated that because the others didn't) loved the drunk bunny story!!! Second modern & trendy (they served beer and had a very nice outdoors area). The third, larger more commercial and served food. Large selection of wine.

    Shawna and Carlos M. were absolutely incredible! From the moment we started, they created such a…read morefun, upbeat vibe that kept our whole group laughing, sipping, and enjoying every second. They curated a unique experience that felt personalized and special, and their energy made the entire day unforgettable. If you're looking for a wine tour that's equal parts amazing wine, great views, and nonstop fun, Shawna and Carlos M. are the dream team. Highly recommend!

    Photos
    Temecula Valley Cable Car Wine Tours - Nice views from tasting room

    Nice views from tasting room

    Temecula Valley Cable Car Wine Tours - The best tour guide Laurie!  Valentines toast!

    The best tour guide Laurie! Valentines toast!

    Temecula Valley Cable Car Wine Tours

    See all

    Palm Springs Art Museum - Gabriela Ruiz - Untitled (Yellow Love Seat), 2019. Urns, wood skewers, insulation foam, and acrylic

    Palm Springs Art Museum

    4.4(404 reviews)
    10.8 mi

    Something about being at an art museum always fills my soul, and the Palm Springs Art Museum did…read morejust that. We got lucky and came on a Thursday night when the street market was happening and admission was free. It was packed in the best way -- it felt like a community event inside the museum. The space has three floors to explore plus a gift shop with actually cool items (not the usual logo magnets your grandma collects). We ended up buying a beautiful ceramic vase for a surprisingly reasonable price, especially for a museum shop. The art itself was beautiful, with a mix of everything -- photography (my favorite medium), sculptures, ceramics, paintings, and more. I loved how many pieces represented the LGBTQ community and people of color. The stories behind the work were inspiring, and it felt good supporting a museum that prioritizes diversity. And as always, one of my favorite parts of visiting any museum is the building itself. This one is stunning -- natural, open, and thoughtfully designed. Definitely on my list of must‑do activities in Palm Springs.

    It's $25 per person but if you have an account with Bank of America, the entrance fee is waived. At…read moreleast that was the case when we were there. Our friend was lucky enough to be able to take advantage of that. Love going to the art museums! This is a small museum but enough to see to spend a couple of hours here out of the heat. Wish we had the foresight to come at the right time to join their docent led tours. The museum was not crowded or busy when we were there on a Saturday. There were many cool contemporary art pieces. We forgot about the sculpture garden until after we had left and we were walking to our car. It can be seen from outside looking down into the garden. We'll have to remember to do that next time we're there again. Lots of free parking spaces in the lot next to and across from the museum.

    Photos
    Palm Springs Art Museum - How about a hug?

    How about a hug?

    Palm Springs Art Museum - Guadalupe's House Party 08/22/25

    Guadalupe's House Party 08/22/25

    Palm Springs Art Museum - Airport ground traffic director

    See all

    Airport ground traffic director

    Middle Ridge Winery - winetastingroom - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...