Temecula Wine Country Guidebook by Villa Toscana
Wineries
Temecula Valley is the Southern California wine community’s secret spot; the place all the locals know and love.
With more than 40 wineries in the vicinity, Villa Toscana is located in the middle of Calle Contento Trail and De Portola wine Trail, and very close to Rancho California Trail West.
Most wine tasting rooms:
* Are open daily from 11am - 5pm (some close at 6pm)
* Allow you to bring a picnic lunch - please call to confirm
* Require reservations for parties of 6+ and tours
Live Music at Avensole:
Friday (6-9pm) Restaurant
Saturday (1-4pm) Tasting Room Patio
Saturday (6-9pm) Restaurant
Sunday (1-4pm) Tasting Room Patio
Schedule of bands: http://www.avensolewinery.com/reservation-events
Friday (6-9pm) Restaurant
Saturday (1-4pm) Tasting Room Patio
Saturday (6-9pm) Restaurant
Sunday (1-4pm) Tasting Room Patio
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Avensole Winery
34567 Rancho California RdLive Music at Avensole:
Friday (6-9pm) Restaurant
Saturday (1-4pm) Tasting Room Patio
Saturday (6-9pm) Restaurant
Sunday (1-4pm) Tasting Room Patio
Schedule of bands: http://www.avensolewinery.com/reservation-events
Friday (6-9pm) Restaurant
Saturday (1-4pm) Tasting Room Patio
Saturday (6-9pm) Restaurant
Sunday (1-4pm) Tasting Room Patio
Baily Winery
33440 La Serena WayLive music on weekends starting around 11:30am
Live Music: Friday 6 - 10pm, Saturday and Sunday afternoons
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Bel Vino Winery
33515 Rancho California RdLive Music: Friday 6 - 10pm, Saturday and Sunday afternoons
Tasting daily; Food and wine pairing (reservation required)
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Carter Estate Winery and Resort
34450 Rancho California RdTasting daily; Food and wine pairing (reservation required)
Chapin Family Vineyards
36084 Summitville StWine tasting daily 10am - 5pm
100% Estate Italian varietals
Live Music Every Friday 5 - 8pm, Happy Hour 2-for-1 glasses of wine from 7 - 8pm
Temecula Live Music Sundays 2 - 5pm
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Cougar Vineyard & Winery
39870 De Portola Rd100% Estate Italian varietals
Live Music Every Friday 5 - 8pm, Happy Hour 2-for-1 glasses of wine from 7 - 8pm
Temecula Live Music Sundays 2 - 5pm
Ambassador Tours Offered:
Monday - Saturday at 10:00am and 1:30pm
Sundays at 11:00am and 2:30pm
Cost: $55.00 per person
Reservation required
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Danza del Sol Winery
39050 De Portola RdAmbassador Tours Offered:
Monday - Saturday at 10:00am and 1:30pm
Sundays at 11:00am and 2:30pm
Cost: $55.00 per person
Reservation required
Sip, Stroll & Discover Europa: Weekdays Only 10:30 am
Reservations Required
All guests must be age 21+
$35pp (logo tasting glass included)
Duration: 45-60 minutes
Live music Sundays 1-4pm
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Europa Village
41150 Via EuropaSip, Stroll & Discover Europa: Weekdays Only 10:30 am
Reservations Required
All guests must be age 21+
$35pp (logo tasting glass included)
Duration: 45-60 minutes
Live music Sundays 1-4pm
Pinnacle Restaurant open for lunch 7 days a week
Premier and VIP Wine Tours available
Check online for wine appreciation and paint classes
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Falkner Winery
40620 Calle ContentoPinnacle Restaurant open for lunch 7 days a week
Premier and VIP Wine Tours available
Check online for wine appreciation and paint classes
Vineyard Tour and Tasting: 90 minutes; 8 tastings per person; Charcuterie for two; 2 Logo Glasses
Live music on weekends at 1pm
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Fazeli Cellars Winery
37320 De Portola RdVineyard Tour and Tasting: 90 minutes; 8 tastings per person; Charcuterie for two; 2 Logo Glasses
Live music on weekends at 1pm
Winery Tours and Private Tastings
by Reservation Only 7 days a week 10am - 5pm
Restaurant voted Best Winery Restaurant - seafood, pastas and unique flatbreads, to decadent desserts
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Leoness Cellars
38311 De Portola RdWinery Tours and Private Tastings
by Reservation Only 7 days a week 10am - 5pm
Restaurant voted Best Winery Restaurant - seafood, pastas and unique flatbreads, to decadent desserts
Family Friendly - Mechanical Bull, Zip Line and Petting Zoo
Bonfire Saturdays with live music 6 - 10pm
Sangria Sundays in the afternoon
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Longshadow Ranch Vineyard & Winery
39847 Calle ContentoFamily Friendly - Mechanical Bull, Zip Line and Petting Zoo
Bonfire Saturdays with live music 6 - 10pm
Sangria Sundays in the afternoon
Jam-packed event calendars full of music, food, art and more
Check online calendar for movie night, dueling piano, live music
Two locations: Old Town and Wine Country
Tours and Tasting: Tenor – $100 per couple; Soprano – $150 per couple
Mobile Kitchen (Truck) in Wine Country location
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Lorimar Vineyards and Winery
39990 Anza RdJam-packed event calendars full of music, food, art and more
Check online calendar for movie night, dueling piano, live music
Two locations: Old Town and Wine Country
Tours and Tasting: Tenor – $100 per couple; Soprano – $150 per couple
Mobile Kitchen (Truck) in Wine Country location
Heavy Spanish influence in the wines and a Southern California ambiance
Check online event calendar for live music
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Masia de la Vinya Winery
40230 De Portola RdHeavy Spanish influence in the wines and a Southern California ambiance
Check online event calendar for live music
Best known for outstanding white wines
Family friendly picnic grounds
Charming arts and crafts fair every Friday - Sunday from 11am - 5pm
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Maurice Car’rie Vineyard
34225 Rancho California RdBest known for outstanding white wines
Family friendly picnic grounds
Charming arts and crafts fair every Friday - Sunday from 11am - 5pm
VIP Winemakers Tour - 2 hours; tour, tasting, wine appreciation w/ food paring; $75; Reservations required
Live music Fridays and Saturdays 6 - 9pm
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Miramonte Winery
33410 Rancho California RdVIP Winemakers Tour - 2 hours; tour, tasting, wine appreciation w/ food paring; $75; Reservations required
Live music Fridays and Saturdays 6 - 9pm
Bistro on site offering casual lunch fare
Sophisticated and elegant tasting room
View of the Barrel Cellar from above, through the glass-floored tasting room
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Monte De Oro Winery & Vineyard
35820 Rancho California RdBistro on site offering casual lunch fare
Sophisticated and elegant tasting room
View of the Barrel Cellar from above, through the glass-floored tasting room
Known for their famous Raspberry and Strawberry Champagnes and offer over 30 award winning wines
Underground dining at Cave Café
Subterranean wine caves
Check online for various vineyard and wine tours
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Oak Mountain Winery
36522 Vía VerdeKnown for their famous Raspberry and Strawberry Champagnes and offer over 30 award winning wines
Underground dining at Cave Café
Subterranean wine caves
Check online for various vineyard and wine tours
Mediterranean-style grape varietals
Family Friendly
See online calendar for events
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Peltzer Winery
40275 Calle ContentoMediterranean-style grape varietals
Family Friendly
See online calendar for events
Premium Tour and Tasting - 2 Hrs; $85
Vineyard Estate Tour - $40; 10 passenger electric bus
Advance reservations required
Outdoor dining at the restaurant
Live music every Friday and Saturday evenings starting at 5:30 pm
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Ponte Winery
35053 Rancho California RdPremium Tour and Tasting - 2 Hrs; $85
Vineyard Estate Tour - $40; 10 passenger electric bus
Advance reservations required
Outdoor dining at the restaurant
Live music every Friday and Saturday evenings starting at 5:30 pm
Family tradition of creating wines since 1886
Bordeaux & Italian grape varieties
VIP Wine Tasting $75
Mama Rosa's Trattoria open for lunch 12-5pm; Dinner to resume in Spring on Fridays and Saturdays
Family friendly picnic grounds
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Robert Renzoni Vineyards
37350 De Portola RdFamily tradition of creating wines since 1886
Bordeaux & Italian grape varieties
VIP Wine Tasting $75
Mama Rosa's Trattoria open for lunch 12-5pm; Dinner to resume in Spring on Fridays and Saturdays
Family friendly picnic grounds
Behind the Scenes Wine Tours daily 1pm and 3pm
Happy Hour daily from 3 - 5pm
Vineyard Rose Restaurant serves contemporary California cuisine
Day Spa offers private yoga class, fitness center, healing spa services, salt water pool, dry sauna, steam rooms, etc
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South Coast Winery
34843 Ponte RdBehind the Scenes Wine Tours daily 1pm and 3pm
Happy Hour daily from 3 - 5pm
Vineyard Rose Restaurant serves contemporary California cuisine
Day Spa offers private yoga class, fitness center, healing spa services, salt water pool, dry sauna, steam rooms, etc
Public Winery Tour 20 minutes, Hours Saturday’s & Sunday’s: 12pm, 2pm, 4pm
Live music Friday nights 6 - 9pm
Check online calendar for concert and artist line up
Cafe Champagne offers French Country Elegance and Gold Medal-winning Contemporary Fusion Cuisine
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Thornton Winery
32575 Rancho California RdPublic Winery Tour 20 minutes, Hours Saturday’s & Sunday’s: 12pm, 2pm, 4pm
Live music Friday nights 6 - 9pm
Check online calendar for concert and artist line up
Cafe Champagne offers French Country Elegance and Gold Medal-winning Contemporary Fusion Cuisine
Tasting room with relaxed family atmosphere
1 hr wine tour $35 ($15 for minors or non-drinkers)
Creekside Grille full-service restaurant with expansive patio Creekside picnic area
Courtyard Bar & Grille open Saturday and Sunday afternoons
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Wilson Creek Winery
35960 Rancho California RdTasting room with relaxed family atmosphere
1 hr wine tour $35 ($15 for minors or non-drinkers)
Creekside Grille full-service restaurant with expansive patio Creekside picnic area
Courtyard Bar & Grille open Saturday and Sunday afternoons
Local Attractions and Adventures
There is more than wine in Temecula!! Tee up at one of Temecula’s premiere golf courses, take a ride over the vineyards and fairways in a hot air balloon, visit Old Town for shopping and dining, try your luck at Pechanga Casino, ride on a wine trail by horseback, go shopping, or luxuriate at a spa. There are many things to do for guests of all ages!
Sunrise hot air balloon tours; 60-75 minutes over vineyards and local points of interests; champagne, juice, and picnic style continental breakfast
Offered 7 days a week year round, weather permitting
A Grape Escape Balloon Advntr
Sunrise hot air balloon tours; 60-75 minutes over vineyards and local points of interests; champagne, juice, and picnic style continental breakfast
Offered 7 days a week year round, weather permitting
Old Town Temecula Community Theater
42051 Main StDiscover science through play at Pennypickle's Workshop, Temecula's Children's Museum. Be sure to bring the kids to the home of wacky inventor Professor Phineas T. Pennypickle where they can play with his crazy scientific experiments and inventions.
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Pennypickle's Workshop - Temecula Children's Museum
42081 Main StDiscover science through play at Pennypickle's Workshop, Temecula's Children's Museum. Be sure to bring the kids to the home of wacky inventor Professor Phineas T. Pennypickle where they can play with his crazy scientific experiments and inventions.
California's #1 Casino
Spa and Fitness Center
Various dining options
Events include rock to pop and jazz to country, and the best of stand-up. Find tickets online
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Pechanga Resort Casino
45000 Pechanga PkwyCalifornia's #1 Casino
Spa and Fitness Center
Various dining options
Events include rock to pop and jazz to country, and the best of stand-up. Find tickets online
Pechanga Golf Course
45000 Pechanga PkwyCross Creek Golf Club
43860 Glen Meadows Rd
Temecula Creek Golf Club
44501 Rainbow Canyon RdA living historic park and a destination for specialty restaurants, boutique stores, and special events. Once again, Vail Headquarters is a place that brings the community together, introduces visitors to our local heritage, and welcomes everybody to enjoy the best of today’s Temecula.
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Vail Headquarters
32115 Temecula PkwyA living historic park and a destination for specialty restaurants, boutique stores, and special events. Once again, Vail Headquarters is a place that brings the community together, introduces visitors to our local heritage, and welcomes everybody to enjoy the best of today’s Temecula.
Temecula Lanes provides one of the best and unique bowling environments in the metro area.
The Bar & Grill menu offers appetizers, salad, pizza, and refreshments
Other activities include Billiards, Ping Pong and Air Hockey
Open daily; Check online for rates and hours
Temecula Lanes
27475 Jefferson AveTemecula Lanes provides one of the best and unique bowling environments in the metro area.
The Bar & Grill menu offers appetizers, salad, pizza, and refreshments
Other activities include Billiards, Ping Pong and Air Hockey
Open daily; Check online for rates and hours
Offering the best retro arcade games, top-ranked pinball machines, multi-player games, and popular sports games, Coin-Op has something for everyone
Coin-Op Game Room Temecula
28588 Old Town Front StOffering the best retro arcade games, top-ranked pinball machines, multi-player games, and popular sports games, Coin-Op has something for everyone
Breweries
Aftershock Brewing Co.
28822 Old Town Front StRefuge Brewery
43040 Rancho WayRelentless Brewing Company
42030 Avenida AlvaradoBlack Market Brewing Company
41740 Enterprise Cir NIronfire Brewing Company
42095 Zevo DrWiens Brewing Company
27941 Diaz RdKarl Strauss Brewing Company
5801 Armada Dr