We stopped by after an event at a nearby winery, originally just for the bread bowl, and ended up lingering for hours. The grounds are expansive and beautifully laid out, with plenty of seating both indoors and out, plus a large grassy area where kids can play and roam freely. The wine tasting featured several well-balanced, flavorful pours, each with its own distinct character and smooth finish. Paired with the warm, delicious bread bowl, it made for the perfect afternoon. It was a little tricky to eat, but absolutely worth it. We especially enjoyed relaxing in the sunshine, slowly sipping wine and taking in the laid-back vineyard atmosphere for a couple of hours. read more

Ultimate Vineyards - Brie Bread Bowl and a Bottle of WIne - Wineries Near Me - Temecula, California

​Disappointing experience - poor costumer service ​We visited this vineyard as part of a tour group. Having already visited another wonderful winery earlier in the day, we had good expectations, but the customer service here was incredibly disappointing and the worst part of the experience. From the moment we arrived, the staff was dismissive and wouldn't even make eye contact with us. ​Theres is a lack of transparency on the menu. It was highly unclear about what was actually included for non-members, and it felt completely unfair to be denied the tastings we had already paid for. ​We felt incredibly unwelcome. Avoid this place--there are many other vineyards nearby that will treat you much better and actually deliver the experience you pay for. read more

I visited Maurice Car'rie Vineyard and Winery on 5/14/26 around 3pm with a friend, unfortunately the experience was disappointing enough that we decided to leave without ever being helped. When we walked in, there were fewer than 10 guests outside and roughly 6 people inside, with two employees behind the counter. We initially weren't greeted when entering, which was not a big issue. We walked to the counter and waited while an older female employee was speaking with another guest. What became frustrating was that despite us standing directly at the counter for several minutes-and even another customer walking up beside us-there was still no acknowledgement whatsoever. A simple "Welcome in, I'll be right with you" would have completely changed the experience. Instead, the conversation continued uninterrupted while multiple potential customers stood waiting. As someone who values customer service, this was surprising. A quick acknowledgement takes only a second and makes guests feel welcomed and valued. That kind of interaction is also what encourages people to stay, try the wines, join memberships, and return in the future. After waiting several more minutes without being acknowledged, we decided to leave. It was especially disappointing because I had heard great things about the winery-particularly the sourdough baked Brie-and was genuinely excited to try the place. I would STRONGLY encourage management to emphasize basic guest acknowledgement and hospitality training with staff. In a region with so many incredible winery options, customer experience matters. Unfortunately, based on this visit, I won't be returning. read more

Came for Wine Tasting and Baked Brie Bread Bowl -Yum and Yum The Tomato Bisque in Garlic Sourdough Bread Bowl was very yummy. Wine Tasting went well with all the foods we ordered including Chimichurri Chicken Skewers and Cheesecake Trio. Staff was nice and very helpful. Cute and quaint. read more

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Came here as a last stop before heading back home. The brie sourdough bread bowl was highly recommended so it was a must try! The pictures online make this place look a lot nicer. In person it wasn't as beautiful. Too many tables left dirty for too long. Apparently 7 bread bowls were ordered before us, so it took a very long time (over 30 mins) to get ours. However, it was definitely worth the wait. It was a guilty pleasure for sure, gooey deliciousness, the kind you can only take a few bites of or else you'd pass out if you continue indulging. Haha. Once I got back from the trip, I told a coworker about it and she said you can actually order it nonbaked and they'll pack it for you to enjoy at home. If that's true, I'll probably order an extra one to take home next time I'm there. I would recommend trying it if youre out in Temecula! read more

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If after a along hard day, you're jonesing for a deep dark red (to take a bath in), you better make sure that you stop here and buy a case our two of their fabulous reds! Oh, Holy hell, they are bath worthy, drunk bath worthy. The Barbera stopped us in our tracks, so did the cab franc. read more

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We recently visited Maurice Car'rie (now transitioning to Ultimate Vineyards) with a Groupon a month of so back. The property itself is nice and as one of the oldest vineyards in Temecula Valley it still holds up. The tour we received was fun and educational (albeit a bit shorter outside due to the mud from the storm a couple days prior) and our guide was friendly throughout. The wine here however was the weakest part unfortunately. I am no wine afficionado but I only cared for one of the wines given as part of our tasting besides the sparkling Mango that was thrown in at the end (which I would definitely have again along with the Pomegranate as well). We did not get to experience the world famous baked brie during this visit as we had just eaten lunch in Old Town prior to coming here but I will definitely stop in to get one of these on a return trek to the area. The visit was good but the wine itself was not great and that left me with a lower expectation for this winery as opposed to others we have visited in the area. I would come back again if in the area for the baked brie but would more than likely only come back for a bottle of sparkling wine to go unless we had friends or others in a group dying to try them out. My takeaways from our visit. Friendly service, great views, so so wine. Check them out at your own discretion as perhaps with the new changes they will create a more lasting impression and product read more

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Maurice Car'rie was our first stop on a wine tour on a Thursday morning. It's a nice winery with plenty of seating. Based on the reviews and our tour guide's recommendation, we ordered the baked brie. I'm so glad we did as it tasted soooooo good! We snacked on it throughout the tour, and honestly, it's the reason I didn't get sick from all the wine tasting. The wine itself was really good. I'm more of a red girl, while my boyfriend usually prefers sweet sparkling wines. However, but he enjoyed one of the reds here. We ended up buying a sweet red called Sweet Dreemz, which was a great find. Service was good. Overall, we definitely will be back. read more

Ultimate Vineyards - Sourdough Baked Brie (picture does not do it's justice! It's a lot of cheese under there!) - Wineries Near Me - Temecula, California

The location is beautiful, with a lot of grass to roam around. Their sourdough bread was great. We enjoyed the clam chowder, but the brie with apples honey and walnuts were fabulous on their bread. The service was fine -- they don't come out and check on you. You order at the counter and that's it. This winery is changing its name (previously Maurice Car'rie). The wine was great and on Mondays only $7 per glass! Great steal. They are also dog friendly! read more

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This was our favorite vineyard during this trip! We came on Sunday and had to be back on Monday. The are a smaller more family owned feel type of place. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. He did some great suggestions on wines to try and food items. The baked brie was amazing! It was fresh and gooey and great flavor! The pizza was a thin crust and very tasty. Their wines were good with some full bodied styles that we enjoyed. They have tables outside with heaters and some inside. We will definitely be back! read more

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Came to this place as part of a party bus excursion. There was a live band and another area with dance music. The service was great and the wine I tried was better than most I've had at other wineries. I would definitely recommend. read more

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Iconic spot in Temecula wine country. They have a great selection of wines, but what else would you expect. Gorgeous property with live music and plenty of space to sit at either a table, a cabana, or sit down on the grass. Awesome staff! The hit of the show though is the sourdough! Get the round with Brie cheese. That and a wine tasting is the absolute move! read more

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Had my first ever wine tasting at this beautiful, lovely serviced and wide variety of wine location! Came here with friends didn't really know what to expect or how to go about tasting, I am lucky most of my friends are wine experts though. We got a great deal for being able to taste 5 different wines for the price of two people. They also have other great deals throughout the week! The lady that helped us out was kind and patient with a big group like ours. I recommended stopping here if your a first timer - seriously good place to try our different options and really get to know what you like. I definitely stayed on the sweet side haha. The food is also a plus! Very yummy and great portions! I got the Chicken Pesto sandwich, so delicious pairs well with the drinks! Thank you Ultimate Bistro! read more

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I stopped into Maurice Car'rie recently with a group of girlfriends for lunch after wine tasting at nearby Halter Ranch (where they don't have food). They're best known (for good reason) for their famous garlic sourdough bread baked with Brie cheese...and of course, someone in our group ordered this to share with all! I had the pesto chicken pizza which was also amazing. The casual menu has something for everyone and the food is all great. Our group shared several bottles - Syrah, Rosé Grenache and one of the sparklings. It was a beautiful afternoon and we took over a big table on the covered outdoor side porch. The staff are all so friendly and helpful; service is excellent! We were fortunate enough to meet winemaker James through his adorable dog Milo who was running around in the grassy area. While talking to James, he graciously offered our group a very special port education and tasting from the barrel! What an absolute treat...and testament to the wonderful people who work at Maurice Car'rie! read more

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My nephew is new to Temecula, so we acted as tourist guide to Temecula wine country We took them to Maurice carrie; the BF and I had been there on a Groupon tour and loved the wines we tasted! We had the peach mango wine and they loved it so much they also bought a bottle of raspberry too. Perfect ending to our visit read more

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This is a very simple vineyard with a lot of delicious wine options. We got to sample many different options and enjoyed them all. There was live salsa music so it had a fun vibe that day. The grounds are picturesque as well. Service was on point and we decided to order an appetizer to soak up the alcohol. Wow! The tomato and Garlic Confit is top 10 best things I've eaten in my life. Was blown away by this dish. So simple, yet so sophisticated. I can only imagine how the other dishes taste. Check them out! read more

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Came here for the bread bowl was really good. I really enjoyed the roses smell amazing here! Super cute great vibes very relaxing!!!!! read more

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We are members of this winery and have visited several times. Overall, our experiences have been somewhat inconsistent. The customer service is excellent, and the food is outstanding--especially the famous Brie bread, which is always a highlight. That said, the wine selection has been average in our experience. Additionally, while the Brie bread is delicious, the portion size is quite large and seems better suited for a group of four or more. It would be wonderful if smaller portions were available for couples or smaller parties. We also visited on Valentine's Day and were surprised by the choice of entertainment, Daniel Alan a country rock band did not seem to match the ambiance one might expect for the occasion singing save a horse ride a cowboy . We hope the entertainment selections in the future will better align with the atmosphere and special events being celebrated. Overall, we appreciate the service and food and hope to see a few improvements to make the experience more consistently exceptional. read more

Cute vinyard with small outdoor seating with barn like ambiance. We came here around 1 PM, decent amount of people already! We each got the flight (5 glasses $25), they pour you one glass and then when you finish you get the next one. Parking is easy since there is a relatively large one. For food, we shared the famous brie bread ($24). The brie bread was amazing, the brie wasn't too stinky and the warm garlic sourdough complemented it so well, my fiance and i almost finished the entire thing! The wines are also tasty! I liked the whites. Overall cute winery to go during the day time, would love to try the other dishes my next vist! read more

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Post Temecula Half wine tasting. Much needed. It's been a number of years since my husband and I have visited but Maurice Car'rie is still my favorite winery. Maybe it's the wine, maybe it's the family vibes, maybe it's my never ending craving for their Baked Brie Sourdough. The most friendly attendants at the bar. Always serving tasting pours with a smile. Love this space and can't wait to come back to spend more time enjoying it. read more

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Loved loved loved checking out this winery! They had such a wide selection and wasn't super busy when I came on MLK day. The best thing aside from the wide selection of wine was the delicious food. They're known for their Brie Baked Bread bowls, but we weren't super hungry so we got the tomato garlic confit and split a meatball sub and we're not disappointed. Also offers vegan/vegetarian options! Great great great spot that I'd definitely come back to. Awesome space, offers indoor outdoor seating, and pet friendly. read more

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We sampled several reds and they were all solid. We enjoyed sitting on the lovely patio where we could enjoy beautiful roses. The service was prompt and friendly. When we return, we would love to try to amazing food options. read more

This winery is truly magical. We had a spectacular time for my mom's birthday. The weather was glorious and we had a nice table in the shade. The Full Effect band kept us dancing all day long. The wine was delicious and so was the food. The bread is fantastic. I especially loved the tomato confit appetizer. It's a true treat for any tomato and garlic lover! It was fun to see so many different groups celebrating different occasions. I will definitely be back! read more

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Marcus and Nikki made our first visit for our anniversary worthwhile! Tuesdays are a 2 for 1 flight which is a great deal, and choose any 5 wines from their large selection! Marcus is very knowledgeable with the backgrounds of the wines, and Nikki kept us entertained with great conversation! I hear their food is superb as well, although we did not try it this time. Will be back soon :) read more

Very nice winery! I was doing a job in Temecula and checking wineries. Need to go back to try the cheese garlicky sourdough bread! I loved the rustic atmosphere, picnic tables, olive trees... Very quiet when I went, like the time stopped in another era. The only confusing part was the name as was not sure if Ultimate was the name of a restaurant of the whole winery. For what I read they have change the old name to Ultimate (I prefer the other one as seems less generic). Very nice place overall, will repeat. read more

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This place was so adorable. The wine and staff were friendly and they had great music. This is the type of a good time any one of any age can appreciate. read more

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Every time I'm here, the food blows me away! We love mixing it up with the cheese boards and similar items. I unfortunately do not recall his name, but the gentleman helping us works at Wilson Creek as well. He is beyond kind! He is so helpful and knowledgeable! The property is always kept in beautiful shape. read more

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Came here for the Sourdough Baked Brie and it did not disappoint! This was a to-go order that we weren't ready to take until 45 min after ordering, but they were kind enough to hold it for us in their warmer until we needed it. The bread bowl was securely wrapped in foil and given to us in a plastic bag for easy carrying. The bowl and baked brie were delicious. The bread is more of a garlic bread which added lots of flavor to every bite. Definitely recommend this for sharing with a small group to snack on. read more

Amazing amazing time! It was my mom's first time ever wine tasting, and her birthday weekend! Austin was amazing! He truly made the experience Wonderful, he was patient, and very friendly and professional! Giving us lots of interesting facts about the wine! Great music! Friendly people! We had an amazing time! Visited another winery, but just ended up coming back! We were looking into getting a membership at a winery to join my father in law, and this one might be it! read more

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Went for the band and TWICE the Waitress gave our table to other customers while we were on the dance floor. When I asked the manager to give us our table back she said she would bring us another table. I said bring THEM another table we already have one and they are using it. The sour dough bread was stale and tasteless. Wines were bitter and not very good. Staff were not helpful and nowhere to be found. Wilson Creek and Bel Vino have bands regularly and much better food and wine. I wouldhave chosen ZERO points if Icould. read more

Ultimate Vineyards - WORST WINERY EVER! - Wineries Near Me - Temecula, California

LOL we went to this winery for their Sour Dough Bowls; not their wine! GO FIGURE! Here is my story. While visiting another winery, Maurice Car'rie Winery was recommended to us for their sour dough bowls. That said, I can't speak for their wines or other products they sell. I can only speak to the sour dough bowls. We wanted to order the Chowder bowls to go, but I guess they were getting ready to close and our counter person was not that friendly. We ended up with the Brie Sour Dough Bowl (I think $16) and it is 1 pound sour dough round; cut off top and hollowed out center to house a wheel of brie. The sour dough wheel whas buttered and seasoned on the insides. You need to bake it for about 20 minutes then dig in and eat. It makes for a great appetizer but make sure you have a large enough group to enjoy this appetizer dish. It was a lot and 6 of us could not finish it. We ordered the chowder with out the bowl.... It was okay; nothing really to write home about. It seems most of their wines are fruity like pineapple, pears etc. Not my cup of wine thank you. Of note; entertainment nightly until 6:30 pm read more

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30 dollars for 5 tastings. We also ordered a pepperoni pizza, it was delicious. Live music and very chill ambiance.

This is the former Maurice Carrie Winery. It is a very relaxing atmosphere and is dog friendly. The wines are wonderful and they have a good selection of food. They are most known for their " brie bread" which is a round Loft of bread with a round of brie baked into it. The staff are very knowledgeable on the food and wines. They are on winter hours so it is from 11- 5:00. This is a fun stop in the wine district. On the weekends they have vendors selling various items. read more

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We visited Ultimate Winery and tried their world-famous baked brie in sourdough bread along with the charcuterie board--and it absolutely did not disappoint. The baked brie was warm, creamy, and perfectly paired with the crusty sourdough, while the charcuterie board was beautifully presented and full of delicious flavors. Everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully put together. The overall experience was wonderful, and we will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area! read more

Started and ended the SoCal Winery tour here one Sunday with my party of 4. Compared to the other winery on the tour, this was a lot more lively and had more people. The wine tasted great. I really liked my BBQ Chicken pizza. Service was super friendly from everyone. I wish I read the reviews before heading here because I didn't even know about the Brie bread everyone's talking about! Now I have a reason to come back. Live entertainment while we enjoyed our wine and food. Photo op background was a nice touch. Didn't walk around and explore because had a lot glasses by this time, but the area we did dine at was perfect. read more

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I've been here almost every single time I come to Temecula! Honestly, I have not had their wine but we come for the sourdough bread bowls. The Brie cheese inside the sourdough bread just melts in your mouth. We can't drive past this place without stopping for it. The inside is cute, looks to be updated. The outside has a rustic feel. I'll be back next time I'm in Temecula haha. read more

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Horrible service. The owner or manager at the time was more concerned about a guy that was here I'm assuming writing a review on the place. It took over 40 minutes to get our bread order and over 20 minutes to get another wine refill on my tasting card. The place was dirty and we had to clean our own table. Not a very good impression. read more

Maurice Car'rie Vineyard & Winery has been one of our "Ultimate" spots for wine, lunch and family time for over 15 years. We kind of wanted to gate-keep it but they are definitely worth the visit! Order that baked brie bread and thank us later... read more

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The atmosphere here is just lovely. Such a great spot to go hang out to enjoy a nice afternoon. On Saturday, they have live music by the grassy area. It's a great hangout spot for friends or a nice, casual date night. I went as part of a tour group, so I got to do a sampling of 5 wines. I didn't love them all, but it was nice to try a different varietal. Depending on who was serving, the amount of wine you got differed. There was a discrepancy between pours. Also, you could tell a few of the bartenders were not happy that there were tour groups and were not as friendly towards the tour group as they were to groups that were not on the tour. I can't speak about all of the staff because there were a bunch who went above and beyond to make sure we were enjoying the wine. The baked brie sourdough was absolutely phenomenal. It was like an elevated Texas toast with melted creamy brie cheese. The atmosphere alone is worth checking this spot out, along with the brie bread read more

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I love this winery! It's beautifully decorated, everyone is very nice and the baked brie bread is amazing. I stopped in just for a frozen one to bring back home with me for a brunch I'm hosting next month. Oh, and the wine selection is fantastic! Highly recommend! read more