We have lived in Temecula over 14 years now. We love enjoying all of the wineries and have been…read moremembers at several of them over the years! We find ourselves revisiting Akash, but never crossed over from taster to member. UNTIL Nisreen Rafeedie was hired, she brings the best smile, experience, and makes you feel like family. What you experience at Akash, when Nisreen is behind the counter: - You are creating a friendship! -She gives every person who walks through the door the best service! -She is knowledgeable about Wine and will work with you to find perfect taste to meet your palette! These are just a few amazing things that we love about her and why we signed up to be members. Hands down, she elevates Akash as bringing one of the best wineries in the Valley. You got a gem when she came to Akash.

We've been members here for about a year, and we absolutely love this place! The wine selection is…read morefantastic, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and every server is amazing. It truly feels like a home away from home and has become one of our favorite places to spend time. One of our favorite things to do is listen to the live music. One standout band we've had the pleasure of seeing is JH Factor, a group of incredibly talented young jazz musicians who are truly amazing. Do yourself a favor and visit this place, you won't be disappointed! And if you're lucky enough to catch JH Factor playing, you're in for an extra-special treat.

This is a review for the resort -- have wanted to stay in Temecula at a hotel in the vineyards with…read morea pool. Stayed in a room in the Tower, and probably would have preferred one in the Villas for an additional cost. The room was a corner unit and larger than I expected with a view of the vineyard. The amenities were decent with a Keurig coffee maker, mini fridge, desk area, loveseat and king bed. Would have been nice to have a robe. Nice balcony, and actually saw a hot air balloon land in the nearby parking lot! Pool area was decent with lots of lounge chairs and a few cabanas. They do have room service, plenty of parking, on-site spa (did not try), and a wine tasting room (did not try) near the restaurant ... separated from the hotel. The decor in the lobby area is a little dated, but neat and clean -- front desk staff were very friendly.

My brother and I ordered the Croque monsieur -…read more This Croque Monsieur had all the excitement of plain toast wearing a slice of ham. It was dry, lacked flavor, and completely missed the rich, indulgent qualities that make a great Croque Monsieur. A real letdown.

C L O S E D - effective 10/7/2024…read more FROM THE AVENSOLE WINERY WEBSITE: It is with a heavy heart that we inform you that Avensole Winery has closed its doors, effective immediately. Wine club pick-ups will be available for the month of October on the following days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday 12pm - 4pm Member glasses or tastings will not be available during this time. There will be no staff in the office outside of these days and hours, so responses to emails will be delayed. We also do not have any staff available to answer phones, so any messages or calls will go unanswered. We please kindly ask for your patience and understanding during this difficult time for our staff. Our team will be doing their best to navigate this transition, and we appreciate your kindness towards them

Pretty winery located in Temecula...and more like 3.5 stars…read more We were excited to have lunch here but was a bit put off by the aloof server we had. Since we had driven more than an hour to get here, we decided to stick it out and continue our afternoon there. She tried to be pleasant but it was a bit forced...but I digress. What we had: Charcuterie & Cheese Board: nice little board that had a variety of meats, cheeses and fruit. This is all we ordered in regards to food because we wanted to check out another winery down the road a bit later to see how their service would be in comparison. Drinks: 2017 Malbec: we are always a fan of a good Malbec and this was pretty standard. 2019 Petite Sirah: notes of chocolate and berry. I enjoyed this one. They were also pretty snooty towards us at the wine tasting area located down below so we didn't bother doing any tastings after that. I highly doubt we'd return. It is a beautiful location though. 3.5 stars.

Cowboy Jake is the man...he is the wine guy that made out drunk sparkle…read more We had the loaded breakfast potatoes for brunch and Jake took it up a notch with his wine recommendations

Will never go Back, We had a reservation for 14 people on…read moreSunday-2 of them were in wheel chairs. Temperature Sunday was over 100 degrees. It was hot. At first they tried to seat us outside on tall top tables that would not work for wheel chairs. We were then moved to the way outback corner of the property with filtered shade and some misters. No help arranging table and chairs. Meanwhile they never offered to seat us in the air conditioned space when they could have easily accommodated our group. We then discovered that there are no food servers-you have to order food at the bar and then someone eventually delivers it in phases. Plastic hardware, condiment packages. There are MUCH better places to enjoy in Temecula.

Had an amazing time here today at Wilson Creek Winery. Of the 4 wineries we visited today this was…read moreby far the best ambience and service. Our lead server Bryan made the entire winery experience so much more enjoyable by making knowledgeable recommendations and taking the time to talk to us every time we returned to try another wine despite the fact that he was extremely busy with other customers, he made you feel like you were the only customer there every time I interacted with him. Will definitely be returning to this winery. The food and live music was spectacular.

Bryan was our tour guide and was amazing!! You will not be disappointe! He was very friendly and…read morevery happy. This is from the NJ girls!!!

Awesome vineyard/winery where it is definitely kid friendly with the small playground and the…read moreadditional of the animals (i.e., alpaca and goats). The wine and drinks were refreshing and the service was friendly. Prices were also more affordable compared to the other wineries in the area. The only reason why I docked one star was that we came here during the summer and it was so HOT. All the tables were outdoor so it was difficult to feel comfortable, even though there was some shade cover. An indoor area or tasting room would give this place more business, especially during the scorching summer months. Food is rather limited here as well.

We did a stop at Longshadow while in town. Since it was a weekday, we had the place to ourselves…read moreso we did discover it's a nice little estate. They have the main tasting room as well as a nice patio and stage area next to the barn animals which include some horses, goats and an alpaca. The patio is a nice place to relax and enjoy they're vino.

Have really enjoyed being a member at Ponte. The winery is beautiful and the staff are always so…read morekind and welcoming and helpful. I enjoy the reserve room the most as you get a smaller amount of guests there vs the large tasting room. That area gets packed on a busy day. Outdoor areas are well manicured and gorgeous. Walk over to the hotel side and you find more seating, more restaurants, more ceremony locations and a pond. Haven't tried the food unfortunately but I need to! I've heard it's pretty great. Live music is a wonderful touch. Oh and the WINE! Haha gotta say it's incredible! The Angry Wife is in a league of its own. The bubbly Rose is crisp and not overly sweet. They don't have it available until early next year though. Make sure to come here if you're looking for a top notch winery.

The Restaurant at Ponte is undeniably set in beautiful surroundings, but the current menu lacks the…read morefocus and technical consistency expected at this price point. The meal opened with a complimentary amuse-bouche: thick cucumber slices topped with a vegetable "succotash," feta, balsamic glaze, and an assertive seasoning. It was visually pleasant but confused on the palate. The feta and balsamic dominated the first impression, only to give way to an indistinct seasoning that overwhelmed the delicate vegetables. Rather than awakening the palate, the bite exhausted it. The $22 scallop crudo was the most significant technical failure of the meal. The citrus-marinated scallops had become remarkably tough and chewy--closer to bubblegum than the tender, clean texture one expects from crudo. The accompanying passion fruit reduction was the strongest flavor on the plate, but it was extraordinarily thick and rich, resembling a fruit curd or concentrated dessert base. I remarked at the table that cream could be added, the mixture churned, and it could be served quite successfully as passion fruit ice cream. That may have made an excellent dessert; beneath scallops, however, it was heavy and misplaced. The remaining components, including the cucumber, offered little seasoning or balance. The black mussels were described as being served with tomato, red curry, coconut, and white wine broth. What arrived was primarily a tomato-based preparation with only a vague suggestion of curry in the background. The aromatic complexity expected from Thai red curry--particularly the warmth and fragrance of ingredients such as galangal--was absent. The result tasted less like red curry and more like a mussel-only interpretation of cioppino. Curiously, the highlight of the meal was the complimentary bread and scallion dip: simple, cohesive, and more satisfying than either of the dishes we ordered. The manager ultimately apologized, telling us, "It's my restaurant, it's my fault." I respected his willingness to take ownership. More revealingly, however, he assured us that the menu is already being revamped toward a more traditional Italian concept. That forthcoming change became the defining detail of the experience. It suggests management is aware that the existing menu--currently moving among Italian, Thai, Moroccan, Californian, and other influences without a convincing culinary through-line--is not working. But guests are paying for the menu being served today, not the more focused restaurant being promised for the future. If the shortcomings are already recognized internally, dishes with clear problems in conception and execution should not continue leaving the kitchen unchanged. The setting has considerable potential, and the manager's accountability was appreciated. Unfortunately, the food itself was disjointed, inconsistently executed, and disappointing. We will return, but I would wait for the announced menu overhaul before considering the WHEN.

My fiancé and I had a blast at Lorimar Winery over this past weekend. It was our first time wine…read moretasting and we bought a Groupon deal for 2 people. We chose different wines to taste from sparkling to white wine and red wine. The bartenders, Michael and Justine took great care of us, they were super friendly and easy to talk to. We recommend Lorimar for anyone looking for a chill and relaxing experience especially for your first time! They also had live music, restaurant, and gift shop. Overall 10/10 experience, we will definitely be back!

My friends and I went here after going to another winery because they're open until 9pm on Fridays…read moreand Saturdays unlike the majority of nearby wineries that close at 5pm. The winery was packed and the parking lot was full so we had to circle back and park on the road just outside of the winery which isn't too far of a walk. We came here on a Saturday and there was a live band that played rock songs and they were great and entertaining! There were lots of people dancing and having a good time. This review is solely based on the food and restaurant since I didn't have any wine since I was the designated driver. Their restaurant has a large shaded patio area for dining. Luckily my friend made a reservation because it was packed and she said she made it way in advance. We actually had more people join us and we tried to ask if we could also have the table next to us, but unfortunately they had full reservations. However, one of the servers was able to put another table at the end with extra chairs which was perfect. All of the staff provided excellent customer service and our server was on top of everything! We had a large group and she made sure to get us everything we needed and made sure to refill our water carafes since it was hot out. Not only was their service fantastic, but their food was also delicious! I ordered the mango habanero wings which were sweet and not too spicy, as well as their cajun fries. The fries were perfectly crisp and seasoned. My friends ordered pizzas and salads and they enjoyed their food as well. I will definitely come back here for the food and also try their wine!

Girls' "after-Zumba" treat and celebrating our instructor's birthday!…read moreA couple of the girls are members. Ordered wine flights, De Portola Power Salad, Truffle fries, Grilled Chicken Margherita Flatbread, Blackened Salmon Filet and Shrimp Scampi Alfredo Linguini. The foods are all delicious!!! Perfect for sharing. The service was great, given that it's a busy Thursday. Our birthday girl got a small cake in the end. It was a wonderful experience, I will come back with my hubby!

Visited May, 2026 (First timers). It was Mother's Day; luckily our kids have a Leoness membership…read more- perhaps that assisted to impress us greatly?! SERVICE: Jalynne, our Leoness hostess, is a consummate (and cheerful) professional. After her informative, concise overview of Leonesses offerings, we opted (as the vast number of guests there) for the "brunch" buffet. Despite the guest-crush, all staffers we encountered were knowledgeable, courteous, efficient and good listeners. Qualities which made our visit an absolute pleasure! FOOD: All selections we had - customized omelets; other eggs; prime rib; shrimp cocktail; mahi-mahi; multiple potato preparations; waffles; salads; fresh-cut fruits: all quite tasty, fresh and adequate. WINES: Once we were ready to munch and sip, - aside from our main beverages - we experienced a memorable (member's) wine tasting. WOW! curated by Jalynne, her presentations were well-timed and just paired perfectly with our food choices - Jalynne can conduct her way through an orchestra of food ... incredible! Our non-sommelier judgement? Their wines are superb! AMBIENCE: The external and interior layouts, the views, the tasting room/store area all are beautiful - interiors are well designed and quite ergonomically laid out. Leoness, it appears you are taking care of business and your staff - they are taking care of you!

As one of the best wineries in the valley, Wiens had an excellent wine selection and a very nice,…read morecasual atmosphere. There's nothing fancy about it and you won't find a high price gift shop but you will really enjoy the excellent wines and the comfortability of being able to relax for most of the day. There's an outdoor, dog friendly patio and you can carry in your own lunch and/or snacks. We come for the wine tasting and to play cards. I've had memberships at several wineries in the valley over the years but this one is my favorite thus far.

We had a great time with Silvana tasting the vines that she was pouring…read more My girlfriend threw herself a birthday party and it was so much fun. Good friends, good vine. We had a great time with the DJ. His choice of music was fun and the dancing was crazy, I was dancing like Elaine on Seinfeld. GREAT VENUE TO THROW YOURSELF A PARTY!!!!!! I WOULD RECOMMEND