Knowing that this establishment has existed since my hair lacked gray and homes were affordable, my better half and I finally visited during the Winter holidays festival. Notwithstanding 80+ degree weather in December, we had a five-star experience! The outdoor and indoor vendors displayed various goods: from wood-carved decor; jewelry; scented goods; wearing apparel to incredible Aguanca baked breads - great stuff. We settled-in to the substantial tasting "hall", bordered by long, "L" shaped bar. I use "hall," as it reminds me of a German beer tasting room: large, wood accents, high ceilings, substantial tables, very knowledgeable servers, very good wines. The restaurant: the primary reason South Coast did not receive 5/5 stars... * ambience was quite nice * the service was less than impassioned: as the wine creators and those whom administer the resort surely must possess * is it the food quality? Is it the preparation? It needs a big boost... Despite the restaurant hiccup ... We got the membership ... pretty good job South Coast! read more

This winery was really good !! The tastings were awesome with so many good wines. They guys at the wine tasting counter was phenomenal!! They are very nice and give out good pours! Very good service and they have a restaurant!! The food is decent too!! I recommend the wine and just to eat here. It's really not too much outdoor areas to take pics but it's ntn quite to crazy. I recommend here for sure!! For the wine it's really tasty!! read more

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This is my first time ever leaving a negative review, but I feel it's important to share my experience. Two months ago, my boss and colleagues generously contributed toward a $300 gift card from South Coast Winery. Since a digital option wasn't available, the gift card was mailed. Unfortunately, I never received it. After checking with UPS, I was told the package had been marked as delivered, but they no longer had a delivery photo since more than two months had passed. I then contacted South Coast Winery and spoke with a concierge named Rylee Lawrence. From the start, the interaction was extremely disappointing. She immediately cut me off and stated there was nothing they could do, repeatedly saying that once the gift card was sent, it was "no longer their problem." Each time I tried to explain the situation, she spoke over me in a condescending manner. On two separate occasions, I asked to speak with a manager and was told someone would call me back. No one ever did. I also asked if they could assist by filing a claim with the carrier, and again I was told it wasn't their responsibility. Mistakes and delivery issues happen, but how a company responds is what truly matters. In this case, I felt completely dismissed and unsupported. The customer service I received was the worst I've ever experienced. If you choose to do business with this company, just be aware that once they have your money, customer care appears to end. I'm sharing this in hopes it helps others make informed decisions. read more

We stopped here for lunch during our little jaunt to Temecula. It was a Thursday afternoon so perhaps that explains the lack of people there. We enjoyed the lack of crowds. Btwn all of us we had salmon toast, steak frites, prime rib cheesesteak and ceviche takaki. Food was good but not rave worthy. I certainly wouldn't hesitate to go here again if I lived near there. We sat out on the ginormous back porch to enjoy the gorgeous weather. This also allowed us to stroll down around the property with kiddos who were not interested in sitting still at a table. read more

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Went here for dinner, a group of 6. Stopped at the bar and had a glass of wine while we waited for our table. Once seated we ordered our meals and asked for a round of drinks. We were denied a round of drinks with no explanation. So I had a steak and would have liked a glass of wine with my meal. I felt very disrespected, in all my years of dinning out I have never been denied any service. You can bet I will never frequent this establishment or its sister establishment again. Very disappointed! read more

The Kalapana concert was fantastic! I also loved the setting. The chairs behind the tables area were not very comfortable and very close together. The food was ok, but not great. Service was friendly. I would go to another concert there, but I would have to book a table and bring my own outside food if we can. read more

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Beautiful winery with a fantastic selection of delicious wine. They have plenty of seating, inside and out. There is covered outdoor seating on the balcony, or in the sun downstairs. Service is always friendly, and you are able to bring your own food if you wish. read more

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As always, a great experience at South Coast. Spent some time in the tasting room, and Natasha was absolutely amazing, recommending unique wines, and describing them perfectly! Definitely our go to in Temecula! read more

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Before pre-ordering and pre-paying for the "Memorial Day BBQ" plate (event Sun 5/25/25), I called the winery and confirmed that the BBQ plates were of the meat choices listed on the website. When redeeming out BBQ plate though, the staff member stated that it is only for ONE of the three BBQ meat options. Our large group would've eaten anywhere else...we only chose this winery due to the BBQ event, we had other options in mind. Deceitful marketing and poor customer service. See photo *please note that if you follow the link to reserve, it does clarify that the salad, elote & coleslaw are $5 additional each.. but listing does not say you only get tri tip OR pulled pork OR jerk chicken.. we pre-paid for a small sandwich which was totally unnecessary - we should've just gone to a restaurant before the winery, a BBQ restaurant.. the options were plentiful. Side note: aside from the disappointment with the food, our group did enjoy the live music, the patio / games, and the wine. thus the 2 stars. please correct your marketing / social events manager (the event should state tri tip OR pulled pork OR jerk chicken.. the key word that is omitted is "OR") read more

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Stopped by at the tasting room for a quick snack and glass of wine. I started with a glass of the Chardonnay and then a Riesling. Both were good and the Riesling not too sweet and quite light. The hummus plate was my favorite! It was quite big so go for it and share or eat it all like I did. That chili oil is a nice touch. Stop by and enjoy! read more

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The winery is a nice place to visit. Unfortunately, I did not love the wines. That's just my opinion. Please go visit for yourself. You may love the wines. The ambiance was great, the hosts were pretty awesome, I just was not very fond of the wines. The grounds were beautiful. A place you should visit. The restaurant looks really good. For me, the wines were just not good. read more

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Good wine, nice calm tasting room early Thursday. Check resturant hours and wine club membership only hours. Neither eas available when we visited. read more

Fabulous property! Excellent environment for entertaining and engaging with others while savoring the fruits of the vines! read more

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The ambiance is great. So beautiful and peaceful. The food was awful, my guest and I were not impressed in the least, especially for the price paid. The servers were kind and attentive. So if you aren't going for food it would be fine but if you want to enjoy a lunch or dinner I'd not recommend. read more

I've been a loyal wine club member at South Coast Winery for quite some time, and I used to proudly bring friends and family here, knowing the experience would be top notch. Sadly that's no longer the case. On my recent visit, I was shocked by the lack of knowledge and professionalism from the staff especially in the Wine Club Member area. The team working there seemed inexperienced and untrained, with little understanding of the wines on the menu or the award winning legacy this winery once upheld. I asked for a specific wine, and the server brought me something completely different. No explanation, no apology just confusion. It felt like he either didn't know or assumed I wouldn't notice. Very disappointing. What's even more frustrating is the clear difference between the Wine Club Member area and the main tasting floor. The staff on the general floor where regular visitors go to taste and purchase wine seem to be the more knowledgeable, seasoned team members. It's concerning that those of us who are loyal members aren't receiving the same level of service or expertise. South Coast used to be a place that celebrated quality, hospitality, and a true appreciation for wine. Unfortunately, it feels like that's been lost. I no longer feel valued as a member, and it's heartbreaking to say I'm ready to move on. South Coast Winery, I truly hope you find your way back to the excellence and pride you were once known for. I can't say I'm the top notch wine connoisseur but I can tell you I have five different memberships at five different wineries and I'm always looking for new wine. I have been on and off with you 15 years. This is the third time I have been here in disappointment and I believe in three strikes you're out. read more

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Service was great, staff was very kind and attentive making great recommendations. Ambiance was beautiful and lovely. Would recommend a tasting tour. read more

Best experience by far! Natasha & Jeremy were our servers in the tasting room. They were amazing and made the atmosphere such a great experience. Natasha was very knowledgeable about the wine. I am definitely going to recommend my friends and family. Thanks again guys! read more

Great wine tasting. Natasha was the best. Looking forward to stopping by next time we visit from Arizona.

South Coast is a beautiful winery. My husband and I loved it so much we decided to become members and celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary here. We have been for the concert on the vines and it was such a fun experience. We have also been to stay overnight for our anniversary and we had a great experience. The rooms were really nice, we had our own little patio and got a bottle of wine upon checkin. There was live music in the tasting room and the wine was tasty. We chose to become members of this winery because they had such a beautiful property. I am looking forward to many more visits. read more

The tasting room is great and Natasha is the best server I have ever had. She is so knowledgeable and helped us as we worked through our tastings. Highly recommend this place and Natasha! read more

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South Coast is one of those huge Temecula winery destinations. It has a party like atmosphere, because there is so much going on. We've been here several times - for either Tastings, Tours, Brunch or all of the above. LOL. They also have Spa Getaways and couples retreats as well, so they have something for everyone. If you're lucky, you'll get to see a Weddings being photographed on their lawn. We would really recommend the tastings and the Brunch. But make reservations, particularly if it is on the weekends during the summer. Really! read more

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My husband and I got married at South Coast in April. Initially, the communication and organization was great with our first coordinator, Samantha. When she left the property, we got paired with another coordinator whom seemed new and unable to answer questions, let alone promptly. We were put in contact with a new coordinator following our request to change as the wedding was only a few months out. Leann Casey was our venue coordinator for the last few months and the day of the wedding. Leann was phenomenal. She is professional and organized. She helped my husband and I stay stress free the day of the wedding. She even bustled my dress for me. She is incredible and we would highly recommend her! South Coast offers a beautiful venue and great food. We had multiple guests express comments on how stunning the venue was and how delicious the food was. We loved our wedding day here and would recommend it to anyone. read more

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My family came to brunch for my brother's birthday. There was no wait and our table was clean and comfortable. The staff was awesome in attending to our needs. The food was good but there were some items that need to be addressed. I ordered the Mango Raspberry Mimosa. Mango yes, Raspberry no, I didn't taste it. 3 out of 4 ordered the egg breakfast with pancakes. There wasn't any sugar-free options available. The Chorizo scramble that came with 2 fried tortillas that were unusable, tasted like they had soaked in old grease & put on the plate. This winery is beautiful. The dining room is gorgeous, the staff is friendly. read more

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Food and staff are not friendly. Food is gross and when respectfully asked for somthing else because my sandwich tasted and smelled bad, I was met with a condescending attitude. The winery was nice and the staff there were on point. The hotel room meh. Overall we would not recommend this place mostly due to the unprofessional staff. Get it together! read more

We went on a Sunday pick up our wine club wines and decided to grab a bite to eat at Vineyard Rose So this will probably be a combination review. The winery itself is a bit further east of most of the other wineries, but is a great destination as they have a hotel, spa and restaurant so you can relax and enjoy without leaving the property. There is the general wine tasting area, and the staff is super friendly with great recommendations as well as background on all their wines. They do have a great variety of Reds, whites and sparking wines. Like many other wineries their wine club membership is free, with the only requirement is that you purchase 3 bottles every quarter. In addition with membership you get access to your own wine tasting room and patio, and discounts in the gift shop and Vineyard Rose restaurant. The Vineyard Rose restaurant is very good for breakfast and lunch with many options that should satisfy any palate. On the one Sunday we were there they only had the Sunday Brunch which was $55/pp without the wine club discount. Service in the restaurant is excellent, and attentive. The buffet food selection is pretty traditional with your breakfast items, bacon eggs, omelette bar, pancakes, bagels. There is also shrimp, crab claws, and mussels. There is a carving table but by 1:30 it had shutdown, even though it was supposed to be open until 3:00. Also at the same time the dessert bar was barren so cannot tell you how they tasted, or if it was refilled. For the winery, wine club, members section, i would rate a 5, the restaurant food and service a 4, the buffet a disappointing 3 read more

I have to start this review by shouting out Brian from the tasting room! My girlfriend and I are getting into wine and he was so kind and patient with us! He was kind enough to explain the flavors and varietals of the wine. He did a phenomenal job explaining the flavors of the wine and came up with some stellar recommendations. Pro tip, if you want to try some delicious wines ask which wines he likes. Thank you for making our time there special Brian!!! read more

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The place was pretty meh, but Aaron took the time to explain the wines to us, made suggestions, and made sure to get a new glass to switch from white to red! Be sure to see him for your tasting! read more

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There are no words to explain South Coast Winery; however, if we have to pick one it would be INCREDIBLE! From the management to the staff we love how we are treated from when we first arrive to when we're on our way out. When you come here you are welcomed, you are greeted with smiles, and you're in for a wonderful experience. The wines are simply unmatched and trust us, we have been all over wine country. It's not that the other wineries are bad, it's just that South Coast is the best one there is!You have a gorgeous property to hang out on, an awesome staff to serve you, and the best selection of wines in all of Temecula to enjoy. We truly love South Coast Winery and we know that you will too! read more

Girl's get away to y'all's beautiful resort and every single person we came in contact with was amazing! From the front desk, to the bellman, to the pool hostess, all were helpful, professional, friendly, and anxious to meet our needs. But the highlight of the trip was enjoying a tasting experience with Bradley in the tasting room. He was helpful, outgoing, knowledgeable, and just an all around great guy! Thanks for a great girls get away experience and we will be back! read more

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Review for restaurant only*** Had brunch here on Saturday 7/3. We arrived around 930 and didn't have a reservation. Unfortunately, all their outdoor seating was reserved so we had to dine inside. :( The outdoor patio looked really nice from the window. I was also annoyed because we called ahead of time and were told dogs were not allowed on the patio. (I don't get why not) Service was great and efficient. Don't recall our server's name. Food came out quickly after ordering and was freshly cooked and plates and food were HOT. I really like the banana pancakes...my bf ordered those. The pancakes had cream cheese and brown sugar or cinnamon or a mix of both and that served as the "syrup" and they were divine! I liked the cut on the potatoes on my plate- small and cube like. The potatoes were also seasoned well. I ordered the vanilla cold brew- came already sweetened and too much sugar for me. We also had the mango raspberry mimosas. Our bill was $50. I think that was fair for what we ordered. I'm sure the dinner menu is nice. Wouldn't mind coming back for dinner. read more

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The venue is great, the wine not as great. Had the Pinot and Grenache first. Both were acidic and very dry with a bit too much dirty earthiness. The Sangiovese was pretty good. read more

Pretty old and dated place, sure smells old, more on that we were kicked out of locker rooms and weirdly enough water was turned off! Never seen that in my life but they were adamant they closed in half an hour and they shut the water off, never in my life. To top it off our Nextdoor neighbors to our room were up back and forth from 2-4 AM screaming and arguing while drunk. You can't make this stuff up lol. Go to Vienza Bolero is a wonderful restaurant and the El Ponte inn is much nicer read more

Had the pleasure of meeting Brian, while visiting this tasting room on Saturday, 4/1/2023. I have a tough time deciding what types of wines I want for tastings (since they all sounded so good) and based on my "limited down selections" Brian recommended what he thought would be the best choice. I loved everything I tasted that day and ended up joining as a member! I am very excited to go back and visit this tasting room again and try some of the options I didn't try last time! Thanks again Brian for your excellent suggestions and wonderful service, can't wait to see you again soon! read more

I recently booked a two night stay at the South Coast Resort. My nightly charges of $327, with an additional resort fee of $34 and taxes that were almost $33, Totaled $394 per night. I was disappointed and expected much more from this resort as they tout themselves to be a luxury resort. We arrived on Friday afternoon, and spent Saturday touring the local wineries. A few items of note.: 1) South Coast did not refresh our room on Saturday when we came back from our day out. When we phoned the front desk to have our room serviced, we were told that the maid service had left for the day. In addition, the front desk told us that rooms are typically not turned over unless it's a three day stay, which is unacceptable for a property that touts its exclusiveness. Our bed was unmade, the towels needed to be refreshed, and the trash needed to be discarded. So, for our second night in the room, we got to experience a pile of dirty towels and a full trash can sitting at our entry door, along with an un-made bed. All which could be completed with a simple 10 minute visit by the room cleaning crew.. 2) The mantle over the fireplace was so dusty, you could write your name on it. 3) The entry door was cluttered with leaves, some of which were subsequently trampled into the room as we entered. 4) The welcome booklet that describes areas of interest was missing pages. We thought about ordering room service Friday night, but there was no menu in the dining section, nor was there a way to contact the restaurant. All in all, fairly disappointed with the level of service at this resort. It has location, has a winery, and has so many possibilities, but it almost seemed like they just don't care. I've traveled extensively and have experienced five star and four star experiences. The South Coast experience doesn't rate a higher rating. read more

I'm giving a star for the sparkling gewürztraminer and a star for the wine club patio but the surprisingly disappointing customer service has really lowered my opinion of South Coast Winery. As a wine club member, there's no guarantee your "reserved" order will be reserved for you, as we found out. Also, when I inquired as to when our membership would be expiring, I made the mistake of mentioning that we wouldn't be renewing because we live a ways away. Well, our membership was immediately canceled for some mysterious reason and they lost the last minute order we were considering placing. Yesterday, I drove to the winery to buy some wine for a memorial service we will be hosting. I asked the young lady at the counter if she thought the winery would throw in a complimentary glass of wine if I bought over $100 of wine. Her reply: "I don't think so." Really South Coast Winery? $113 isn't worth a glass of wine and the goodwill?! And to think of all the free tastings that aren't used each month by your members--we didn't come close to using all of ours when we were members. And then, to top it all off, she didn't even say thank you as she handed me the receipt. I know this hasn't been everyone's experience but there seems to be a lack of focus on customer appreciation. Fortunately, there's a wealth of other wineries in the area to explore and discover. read more

Came this past weekend with a group of (vaccinated) friends; I was initially disappointed not to be able to sit on the patio where I've visited before as it was reserved for a private party. However, we were able to find a grouping of tables to spread out over mostly in the shade (necessary in the roughly 100-degree heat). In the tasting room, Kendra was as friendly and helpful as you could wish! She helped guide my group to select the California Girl, the Ruby Cuvee, and my personal fave, the Spumante Diamante. I appreciated how she picked up on our vibe and responded in kind to start the outing out on the right foot. All three bottles were put in their own ice bucket and we could bring out glasses to enjoy. read more

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My group of seven had a fun time with Penny on Monday. Sorry that we stayed so late. Best part: you got more fun as the evening went on. Love the Pinot Grigio sparkling wine! read more

A massive shoutout to Enjoli Shaheed, the Reservations Manager at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa | Carter Estate Winery & Resort! I am grateful for your kindness, patience, and care over the last few days. Your response time and attention to detail are second to none. Suppose my daughter's wedding accommodations at South Coast Winery Resort and Spa, where many guests come from around the globe, are anything like my interaction with Enjoli. In that case, it will be a fantastic experience. I'll follow up after the wedding with a final review, but for now, it's looking perfect! read more

Lovely hotel! It was quiet and staff was attentive! I'd stay here again. Attending a conference.

I had family in town who wanted to go to a winery nearby. I had come here to celebrate my 40th birthday and had a great experience then, so decided to take them here. They did not disappoint. We ordered to classic burger with sweet potato fries, tri tip sandwich with sweet potato fries, shrimp pesto and chicken pesto pasta, and the banana fosters pancakes with a side of apple smoked bacon. We shared everything family style. The chicken pesto pasta was my favorite! But everything tasted delicious. Kyle was our waiter who was friendly and made great recommendations. Overall they were happy with their experience. The pear mimosa wasn't as good as the mango mimosa. read more

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