Kurt was amazing! We enjoyed our bus which had perfect amount of air flow and we were even allowed…read moreto pick the music! Ice box with waters and place to store leftover food! I definitely want to come back and do it again!

Its a fun concept; meet at a designated spot, get picked up by a cute bus that has a trolley-like…read moredesign, which then takes you to three different winery's. Debbie was our guide and Kurt was our driver. When you get to the winery, Debbie provides you with a drink card. You get six taste tests (1/3rd of a glass) that is checked off by the wine stewards. The whole adventure takes about 4 hours. Overall, it was fun and a great opportunity to try different wines and see the beautiful wineries in temecula. Now, why the 4 star rating?? ~The bus featured a great sound system where we could choose songs from an ipad. But it was unbelievably warm inside. It was a hot day and the AC seemed to not be working, leaving most of us sticky. We were told to open one window at the front and at the end of the bus to let the air flow. After the first stop, most people just opened all the windows to get a breeze. One guy was close to just taking off his shirt. ~We felt that one of our stops at mount Palomar winery was rushed. Our package did include a charcuterie. And we ordered some other appetizers right when we arrived. We ended up having to cancel them since it still wasnt done and we were heading out. This also led to rushing to get the remaining sample tastes. A reciept check showed it was a 30 min visit. ~My other minor disappointment was that our guide stated they could only take photos through their phone and not our own. But Debbie's photos often came out with this unfocused glare. Rather than something crispy clear. So we took group selfies instead. You might want to take a selfie stick.

Woohoo! Had an…read moreamazing experience with Temecula wine tours. Took the tour for my 50th birthday celebration. I had Liz as my guide and Heidi as the driver. I could not have asked for a better team to spend my wine tour with. Liz was funny, out-going, and always available to take a picture for you. We went to three wineries and each one had something special to offer. The lunch we had was exquisite. The brownie pairing with wine was amazing!!! My group had the turkey wraps, roast beef sandwiches, and the Cesar salad! Food kept us going as we sipped many great wines. I had a memorable experience and I am looking forward to seeing them again.

I have to give a massive shout out to Emanuel who made this day so special for us!! Truly, he was…read morethe best tour guide, photographer and time keeper for us. Grateful we had him to guide us and we all genuinely enjoyed the entire trip. He was so attentive to all of our needs. We got picked up in San Diego and he drove us up to Temecula to check out 3 different wineries. I would highly recommend this service over and over again, but specifically, Emanuel was INCREDIBLE. Ask for him if you want the best trip ever! Thank you, Emanuel!

My husband and I came down from LA for my birthday weekend, and Wiens was easily one of our…read morefavorite stops. My sister has been raving about their red wines forever, so we finally had to check it out. The whole vibe of the place is amazing! Right when we walked in, the host took us to our reserved table with a delicious charcuterie board. We did a private tasting, and Brian, the winemaker, actually gave us a behind the scenes tour. The best highlight was when he let us taste a brand new, unreleased Barbera and Pinot Noir blend straight out of the tank! Such a cool, VIP experience. When we came back to our table, other wine club members were asking us all about it. I'm not gonna lie, I felt like I was that girl lol. The barrel room also has this moody lighting that is perfect for photos, and the entire staff was super welcoming. Sharon our server took great care of us. They really went out of their way to make my birthday setup feel extra special. If you're looking for delicious wine and a great atmosphere in Temecula, definitely add this to your list. We will absolutely be back!

Recently visited Wiens Family Cellars for a tasting. The venue is huge with plenty of seating, but…read moreoverall it wasn't my favorite experience. The wines were just okay and felt a bit overpriced for the quality. I've definitely enjoyed tastings more in Paso Robles. It does get very busy on weekends, so if you're looking for something more low-key, I'd recommend going during the week. A very nice touch though was that we were able to bring our own charcuterie spread.

I haven't been to Miramonte in years! I was happy to see that all of my favorite starters were…read morestill on the menu - the fromage and tomato and stuffed mushrooms. They're the best with rich, complimentary flavors in each dish! Our server was great! Very pleasant! I love the ambiance at this particular winery because the views are gorgeous! There are multiple seating areas - the main veranda, an extended seating area directly to the side of the main deck (veranda), and cabana seating (deposit required). The way the veranda is framed with greenery looking out at the hills is stunning. Miramonte is still one of my favorite places in Temecula Wine Country!

After our last visit, we returned just to enjoy a bottle of wine and some quality time together…read more We must have arrived at the perfect time, because not long after, the place became really busy. We sampled a couple of wines before making our selection, then headed outside and stood by the bar. Each time I've visited has been a different experience, so it's hard to directly compare or update my last review. That said, based solely on this visit, I can say this experience was better than the previous one.

First stop on our wine tour. The guy that helped us was on Point with his dry and sweet wine…read moreknowledge. He went through his little tutorial of each wine, what was in it, what you could smell or taste. My daughter asked him about stronger wine's which he was happy to go into detail about. They had a barrel wine, which my daughter loved, then I had to ask "hey do you have a port". Yes they do, a delicious, exquisite, red port and a white port. I purchased one. Oh and the little shareable menu please try their homemade hummus. It was delicious. I will be coming back here for our anniversary to stay at one of the villa's. And don't forget to stop in the gift shop there were so many cute things in there.

Explored a couple wineries this past weekend starting with South Coast…read more I'll keep it brief-this place was nice. The atmosphere, ambience and environment was nice and clean. Even on a nice Saturday afternoon during brunch hours, it wasn't too crowded or busy at all. We mostly stayed in the tasting room then went in the member's lounge for bit before taking a walk outside. It's pretty spacious, attracting more of a mature older crowd, if that's your thing. The staff we encountered were all enthusiastic. They even had a taco guy there near the member's lounge which was great- they had a mushroom taco for my veggie people and a cheese quesadilla for the vegetarians. While I had a good time, I'm not sure I'd ever come back here. It wasn't bad, just nothing compelling me to come back-especially since I'm not a drinker, just came to explore with some friends. I'm particularly looking for the winery with the best brunch menu and an interesting crowd of people, which I didn't find here. If you enjoy wine, good scenery and a somewhat lokey spot where you can get out, yet, still have some space to yourself and escape the crowds, this is probably the winery for you.

We like coming to the Temecula Valley wine country. In many ways it reminds us of Santa Barbara, or…read moreSanta Ynez, just twenty or so years younger. Up in Santa Barbara, Fess Parker used his Daniel Boone Disney money in the 50's to buy up acreage. See the movie Sideways for more on this. Here in Temecula, you had Vincenzo Cilurzo (another Hollywood refugee), whose weekday job was that as a Light Director for Merv Griffin, see IMdB. Vincenzo and his wife Audrey planted 40 acres and that are considered Temecula's first vines in 1968, then along came Ely Callaway, then Joe Hart and the rest is history. We have visited over a dozen plus vineyards in Temecula and they're all a lot of fun. Each offers up a little history and a taste of their best for a few bucks. The wineries we continue to return to are Callaway, Wilson, Wiens, Hart, Ponte and South Coast. If you find one you like, I would recommend joining their wine club. Many of the wines aren't sold in discount stores. We would also suggest trying some the restaurants attached to the Winery, like Meritage at Callaway. As a postscript, Vincenzo & Audrey Cilurzo sold their winery in 2004 to Imre & Gizella Czirakis and they renamed it Bella Vista. Vincenzo died last year, but the family stayed in the Temecula area. Enjoy!

T he valley has grown in leaps and bounds. E legant and…read morequaint. M aking wine locally! E ducation available by friendly staff. C onveniently, located in Southern California. U nbelievable hot air hot air balloons... L ovely backroads from Rancho California Road. A perfect way to spend an afternoon. V ineyard tours and tastings. A tour bus will stop at several vineyards. L ive for food too? L ots of restaurant choices in the valley E ntertainment offererd at many properties. Y ou have some pet friendly options too! W edding sites galore! I nns for romantic getaways. N ice picnic spots. E vents are happening all the time! C harcutetires pair well. O utings on the weekend U YE's have occurred. N othing like wine country out your back door! T ry something new... R hone varietals grow well here. Y ou will discover something you love! #TemeculaAVA #SouthernCaliforniaWineCountry #iHeartTemecula

Nicky is a superstar!! She served our large group and was SO sweet and really took care of us. Both…read moreNicky and the photographer had such great energy. The cruise itself is a great deal (they also have Groupons!) because it includes unlimited mimosas, breakfast, and some nice photo spots. Was pleasantly surprised by the food variety and quality! I think the service at the tritip station could be a little more energetic, or we were just so used to the energy of Nicky and the photographer, that it seemed a little off and not as welcoming. My favorite items were the petit four cakes, tritip + horseradish, and chicken tenders! A lot of people in the group loved the smoked salmon bagels. Our drinks were always topped off and Nicky was always around in case we had any questions or needed something else. Would go on another city cruise!

They have some amazing options for your next big event!…read more Came here with the fiancé to preview their wedding venue options. They have a few beautiful ships to choose from for weddings, corporate events, or even birthday parties! One of their ships is the Wild Goose, John Wayne's old private yacht. We got to tour it and it is a treasure trove of old school opulence on the water. Their other modern ships are also very nice with tons of space for events. All the employees here were super nice and helpful. We got to experience a nice cruise with brunch and drinks. It was such a nice experience I can't wait to book them! If you're considering having an event on the water make sure to check them out.

This hole-in-the-wall deli is a great hidden gem. The staff was very friendly. It appears that…read moreabout 30% of their orders are walking, and the rest are online or phone. This may account for longer wait times, but so what. The food was great. I ordered the Joker and added the Thief and fries. The Joker is Grilled pastrami cooked in our signature JOKER sauce with onions and melted provolone, finished with mustard and pickles on a TOASTED ROLL add THE THIEF (smoked brisket & cheddar). With the variety of sandwiches they have, this is worth another trip(s).

Hey Yelp fam!! I've been hearing about a sandwich/market place in San Bernardino that has been…read morearound since 1978!!! It is in San Bernardino but please DO NOT judge this book by its covers because what comes out from what is within is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!! They have a variety of cold and hot sandwiches and salads! My favorite is the turkey club is too simple to describe their sandwich called the Green Shack Signature sandwich. The shaved Turkey Breast, the crispy bacon the creamy avocado, the shaved iceberg lettuce all the ingredients TOP NOTCH! One of the best Turkey sandwiches I've had in a long time!! Got it as a combo with their Jalapeño popper potato salad RYFKM! Dam that was good!! Tried it with their Farmers Punch so refreshing!! My wife ordered the Summer in Rome salad with Burrata cheese, crispy salami marinated artichoke hearts roasted grape tomatoes on a bed of romaine lettuce and she loved it!!. Super cool service very friendly making you feel at home for our first time there!! I am definitely going back and I'm spreading the word!! You have to come out and try them! I get the wait time but you can't rush quality!!! So be patient you won't be disappointed!!

First off Dawn is amazing! She's definitely deserves more than 5 stars! She quickly responded to…read moreall my calls and emails in a timely matter. She even helped planned our stops to 3 wineries. She arrived on time and is a very conscious driver. After the second winery, we were getting loud and singing too..lol. She was very cool to handle all of us:). We all agreed that we will use her service again. Don't hesitate and just book with her.

Dawn was an amazing host and business owner. She helped us customize a wine tasting package and had…read moregreat communication right off the bat. She showed up on time with a clean bus, Kept our rowdy crew entertained and helped us get things like snacks and drinks between wineries. She added to our package on the fly and made special arrangements during our tour. We had the best time, the whole group raved about how much fun we had. I would definitely book again.

Came to this winery for a tasting for two. Showed up mid-afternoon on a Friday, and it was fairly…read morebusy inside. My wife and I had scheduled an Amphorae tour. This type of winemaking differs from traditional wines because large ceramic vats are used in the winemaking process. Our tour guide was Hunter. He was very knowledgeable about the different varieties of grapes on the vineyard and was also able to describe how the vines grow, are trained, and pruned. He also explained the bottling process to us. After the tour, we returned to the tasting area where we met Kyle. He was doing a great job managing a bachelorette party. Both Kyle and Hunter kept it light and professional. The vineyard offered a great deal on a case of wine. Luckily, we drove out so we have a case to take home. I would recommend this place.

Really friendly service, a cute, well decorated interior, and really good wine!…read more If you make your way out here, I highly recommend upgrading to the premium tasting, which features their Terracotta fermented wines which are absolutely phenomenal and worth the additional price! Very smooth, silky, and a pleasure to drink!