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!

Okay, if you're looking for the cutest girls' night, this is it. A few of us went to Vitagliano…read moreWinery on a Friday for the country line dancing lessons, and we had the best time. I was low-key panicking when we pulled in because parking looked completely full, but somehow I found a spot at the very last minute, so don't lose hope if it looks packed. The wine was actually really good, the staff was so friendly, and everyone there was just there to have a fun night. The line dancing was beginner-friendly, so even if you've never done it before, you'll catch on pretty quickly. Also... the little golf cart shuttle that takes you back to the parking lot afterward? Absolute best after a long night in boots . It was such a nice touch after a night of dancing. Such a fun way to spend a Friday with your girlfriends. We'll definitely be making this a tradition.

I'm so bummed to be writing this review. We really thought this winery was great the first…read moreinteraction we had. Became members. My husband fell in love with their cuvee. Come to find out from our first shipment that they no longer are going to make it AND will NOT be filling September order. The wine "manager" Sofia is the worst. She has an attitude and is argumentative. She shouldn't be in any type of position like that. Another manager had to step in as the wine "manager" was making the situation worse. We went to their wine pick up party which food was good but not worth the money we paid. And we left with no wine. So that's a bummer all together! Obviously canceled and requested our money back. Yes pretty venue but experience through and through was so poor.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Stopped here for lunch with my friends and the food is absolutely amazing! We had Madison as our…read morewaitress/bartender and she was fantastic! Then we had Lexi who made our table side Caesar salad which came out delicious; the flavoring and seasoning was great, and then at the end she added croutons and bacon! YUM!! The Brussels sprouts appetizer was cooked perfectly and I loved the balance between the sweet and savory flavoring with the dried cranberries and goat cheese. The steakhouse flatbread was amazing as well the flavoring on the steak and then the Gorgonzola cheese and chimichurri was such a good combo I def want to get this again!! The fish tacos were fried perfect and the citrus salad was a good topping. And you can't go wrong with the turkey club sandwich; it was huge!

Beautiful ambiance and excellent service. The sangria was absolutely delicious and definitely one…read moreof the highlights! The limoncello was okay. For my meal, I ordered the chicken fried pork, and unfortunately it was very bland and lacked flavor. I really wanted to love the food because everything else about the experience was so nice. With a little more seasoning and flavor in the dishes, this place could be so much better. Great atmosphere, wonderful service, delicious sangria... the food just needs a little more flavor.

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!

We came to celebrate a friend's birthday which also happened to be the anniversary of 9-11. When we…read morearrived, we were informed that they were closing early for a private event that was being held there. Sounds ok as we didn't think that we'll be there more than an hour to an half. The whole stage area and courtyard wasn't open as they were setting up the area for the concert. Only the side patio and back area was open for outdoor use. And the tasting room inside. The last time I was here was also during a holiday weekend which was packed. Both the tasting room and patio was completely utilized with everyone and it was first come first serve. This visit, mainly the tasting room was utilized. We did wanted to be inside but it was pretty full and we had a big group. Ended up outside which they had a lot of open table. It was pretty hot out even with the misters on. The tasting counter is where you would have your tasting. I don't know if they serve you outside or only at the counter. But it seemed like everything was done there. You can purchase a bottle and take it to your table. All the cold drinks, sparking wine and so on was in the fridge along the wall. Grab what you need and pay for it and an ice bucket and glasses will be given to you. The reds are along the front and same concept, glasses will be given to you if you wanted to enjoy it outside. Same as last we just enjoyed a bottle ourself on the patio. Food can also be ordered which we did get a couple of items. The winery itself is ok. The grounds is massive with the stage area and then you have the vineyards behind the area. It's a beautiful property if you wanted to walk through the wines and it's beautiful for pictures. I would like them to have table service where you can have your tasting outside and assigned someone who takes care of you the whole time instead of being inside along the counter. The place is nice to walk around. I'm sure you can take your drink and wander but then have to come back for your next pour. Overall, it's decent for a big groups as there's a big courtyard. Wines were decent.

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!