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!

Unfortunately I didn't take any pictures when I came in for the evening but this place is a nice…read morelittle spot. It's one of the few late night places in wine country so it gets busy on weekends. There's live music on weekends as well so if you're sound sensitive I do not recommend. It was quite loud but I personally still enjoyed myself and had a good time singing along. The seating is first come first serve so you might have to wait for a table but usually something opened pretty quickly. The drinks were tasty and the service was good. There is also food options available even in the later evening. We tried the carne asada fries and they were delicious. The cheese sauce and chimichurri cream, with very tender meat, yum!

My favorite place in Temecula! Amazing atmosphere with…read morefresh food. Burgers are must try! Staff are nice too!

We have been members since 2021. This is our absolute favorite winery! We were sold with the White…read moreCabernet. We keep it stocked at our house always! We love all the new events going on there now that it's under new ownership. Hit the distillery also. Such a great vibe! Service is always 10/10 and they will make great suggestions. At the tasting room, have any of the sparkling, white cab, viogier, Syrah... or pretty much anything! At the distillery, the crème brûlée espresso martini is a 10/10!

Such an amazing experience! From our hostess Sarah, to the amazing server, Claire, such a great…read moretime was had. The food was amazing. The Mimosa Flight, Sangria Flight, Red Wine Flight, & Margarita Flight were all amazing and very well presented. The ambiance was perfect for a Saturday brunch with a solo country music artist providing the soundtrack. I cannot wait to return!!

We had such a great time at Taste of Europa! There were so many wonderful food options, plenty of…read morewine and other beverages to enjoy, along with shopping and entertainment throughout the event. There was so much to experience, and I'm so glad we went. I especially want to recognize Philip for his outstanding service. At one point, I accidentally dropped my glass of sangria and the wine glass shattered. Philip appeared almost instantly with a broom and took care of everything. Then, without me even asking, he asked what I had been drinking and went and got me a brand-new glass of sangria to replace it. When I thanked him, he simply said, "My pleasure," and you could tell he truly meant it. He genuinely seems to enjoy what he does and taking care of guests. That kind of service really stands out and made an already great event even more memorable. Great job, Europa, and a special thank you to Philip!

Europa Village is such a beautiful spot and a great place to spend the day! We stopped by the…read moreSpanish Village and had some food while we were there, and the tapas were really good. Everything we tried was flavorful and perfect for sharing. We had the Ceviche, Empanadas, and Croquettes. The Ceviche was a little too sweet for my liking, I prefer the ones on the limey side. The whole property has such a charming European-inspired atmosphere, which made the experience feel like a little getaway without having to travel far. It's a great place to relax, enjoy some wine, grab a few tapas, and take in the scenery. Definitely a fun spot for a date, girls' day, or just a relaxing afternoon. Would love to come back and explore more of the different villages!

Carter Estate Winery and Resort is an upscale resort and winery in Temecula. It sits on 100+ acres…read moreof vineyards and has bungalow suites on the property. One of the biggest appeals is its peace, quiet, and the open back patio that overlooks acres and acres of vineyards. The room itself was spacious with a huge king-sized bed. The bathroom was also big with both a tub and shower. Other amenities included a pool, a restaurant on-site, and complimentary shuttles to other wineries in the area. They also offer hot air balloon and spa packages. The only thing was that the fridge was not that cold so our water and food weren't very cold overnight. The tasting room is on-site closer to the front of the property and when staying at the resort you get $5 off their wine tasting ($30 for 5). We came here after we checked out of our room and our favorite was the cuvée prestige. This place is very peaceful and secluded which makes for the perfect weekend getaway. It's pricey but it's relaxing with beautiful vineyard views.

Continuing my quest to visit every winery in North County, I chose Carter Estate on this sunny…read moreCalifornia morning. The tasting room was fairly empty, but the staff compensated for the lack of noise by blasting popular music to the point you thought you should dance. Not my vibe. The wine was presented flight-style and was mediocre quality at best. Totally uneventful.

Absolutely loved our visit to Miramonte Winery! The food is exceptional. My absolute favorite is…read morethe Queso Oaxaca & Salami Flatbread with honey. The combination of salty and sweet is perfect, with so much flavor in every bite. Definitely a must-try! The wine is wonderful as well, and Opulente is one of my favorites. Great service, beautiful atmosphere, and I love that they offer different events throughout the weekends, which makes every visit feel a little different. Great wine, delicious food, and a fun atmosphere. Definitely a Temecula wine country favorite!

First and foremost, I will NEVER be visiting this winery EVER again. To anyone that reads this…read morereview, YOU ARE WARNED you will be subjected to the worst experience and customer service that you will probably have to ever endure. My Wife and I are appalled over what happened. To the Business Owner, Cane V., you need to train your employees, the faces of YOUR everyday business, to be more EMOTIONALLY INTUITIVE and PROFESSIONAL and have GENERAL MATURITY. Where do I start? If you are looking for a winery that has an unprofessional, rowdy brewery atmosphere that attracts Entitled Stank Faced Boomer Temecula Wine Moms and their Snobby Little Cliques LOOK NO FURTHER, THIS IS YOUR PLACE. Our Experience: my Wife and I came over to sample some wines from this winery that was recommended from a friend. On the Winery Website, you can do 2 different types of wine tastings: Classic Tastings of 6 wines of your choice or a Private Wine Tasting of 8 different ones for a higher price. This is what initially attracted my Wife and I to this winery in the first place (big mistake on our end). Upon arrival, we were pleasantly surprised to find out that wine tasting is no longer being offered at all. The incompetent red haired bartender at the front entrance provided us with no other alternative other than "Yea we don't offer that anymore, you can do by the glass or by the bottle." Her tone changed completely when I asked her about the Club they advertise everywhere. She then tells us that they are booked for the day, however the BAR and LAWN area are open seating, after 8PM everything is open seating. It was 6:30/7PM so we decided by that point, we'll wait for a spot to open up and enjoy some wine then in the meantime. We figured, it's just the 2 of us so we should have luck finding a spot. At the bar area, I noticed that 3 seats were left unattended. The people there got up and left, no drinks were left behind or any "Reservation" placards were placed to notify people. I walk over, sit down and wave to my Wife to come and sit at the bar area. We sat down, sipped some of our wine for 10-15 minutes. Bar had 2 people working, a gentleman and heavier set Blonde lady. Both of them never said anything and nothing was ever exchanged between us and the heavier set Blond lady. I was even thinking about buying a beer or cocktail and thankfully I didn't. Shortly after this time, an EXTREMELY RUDE, ENTITLED, and VISIBLY DRUNK lady and her husband RUDLY went in between my Wife and I and COMMANDED we leave her spots. My Wife and I laughed at her and were genuinely confused because the BAR IS OPEN SEATING, THERE ARE NO RESERVATIONS FOR OPEN SEATING. She then gets even more angry and DEMANDS we leave or else, says to my Wife and I "YOU're GOING TO LEAVE NOW," I tell the lady to kick rocks, it's open seating then she enters the bar area to talk to the heavier set Blond bar tender that we wont move. The Blond bar tender THEN has the AUDACITY to tell us "They have been sitting here all night, YOU TWO need to leave immediately." My Wife and I look at each other and absolutely laugh it off at the sheer absurdity of everyone's tone towards us. Who do you think you are to blatantly kick us out ON OPEN SEATING? Either you are severely undertrained from the Owner or you as a staff member play favorites with other entitled customers. Both of which are absolutely absurd. Upon this interaction, my Wife and I leave and go right down the street to Europa Winery and sampled several wines and had a $250 dinner at Bolero. Here, the experience was a complete 180° and we should've never wasted our time at Miramonte Winery being subjected to the nastiness from the Temecula Trash. If you are a large party, or wanting to host private events, I STRONGLY recommend ANYWHERE else besides Miramonte Winery. The Staff here is atrocious, rude, immature and ugly. I pride myself in never leaving nasty reviews but this experience changed everything moving forward.

GENERALLY OPEN LATER - MUST GO ON A SUNDAY EVENING!…read more I do not frequent Temecula very often. I've only been here a few times. Visiting wineries is a fun way to spend a Sunday in Temecula, yet the only down side is that the majority of wineries close at 5pm. The Peltzer, however, is open a bit later and usually till 7pm. I have a very nice time here. The two wines I tried here were very good. The service was friendly and welcoming. I happened to love the vibe and decor here a bit more as it was not all restaurant orientated. It felt more like a family friendly brewery where you can bring a board game and sip some wine and enjoy your time with friends. I would definitely come back to the Peltzer!

The ambience and service at the bar and in the winery itself is good, even though it gets very busy…read morethe service is still great and it's a great place to sit around and catch up with friends while sipping wine. 5/17/26 Food: I arrived at 5:30pm, sat with friends for 20 minutes I then went to get food. I was told by a staff member that the only food was out of the food truck in front of the building. I ordered nachos and a quesadilla, the waited for 1 hour to get my food, I had ordered by 6pm. I did not get my food until 7:05pm. Two employees were running the food truck and only one was working on the orders. By the time my food was handed to me it was past the time to go. Post ordering I was given a buzzer and was told to stay near because if it went off and I wasn't close it might not buzz. All of my friends were in the member area of the winery so I opted to stay near the food truck. I did ask about my order, I asked for it to just be cancelled but was told that it was being worked on; one hour later I finally received the smallest most bare carne asada nachos and a small quesadilla.

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.

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.

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.

Visited here yesterday for a friends birth We spent the day at Wilson Creek Winery and it seriously…read moreblew us away!! Last time I was here was probably 12 years ago, and WOW has this place changed. It's basically the Disneyland of wineries now! There's a mimosa station when you arrive, wine tastings in the main building, cabana-style seating on the lawn, and tables and chairs almost everywhere you look. They also have an onsite grille restaurant, wine clubs, tours, and the cutest little shop inside. The property itself is beautiful with tons of photo spots, vineyards you can stroll through, and even a little man-made lake that gives the whole place a whimsical feel. There's also a ballroom with a huge projector where we watched the World Cup game! And random but important... bathrooms everywhere. The dress code is super chill here! It was HOT when we visited, and I even saw guys walking around in flip-flops, so definitely dress comfortably for the weather. They even have a shuttle that picks you up and drops you off at the parking lot! It comes around about every 15 minutes, and tips are welcomed. Our shuttle driver told us Wilson Creek has a contract with Disneyland, where they sell their infamous Almond Champagne, and you can also find some of their champagnes at Ralph's! The staff were all super friendly! For tastings, you purchase a tasting card at the register and then belly up to the wine bar to choose your pours. You can also just grab a glass or bottle of wine, and they even have beers on tap! You can get married here, host an event, grab food, spend the day wine tasting, or just hang out and enjoy the property. It's seriously such a happening place and we can't wait to come back!