Best Temecula Wineries
The Temecula Wine Country includes many award winning wineries.
Temecula wineries can boast of both fabulous wines and beautiful scenery.
The rolling hills, fields of vineyards, and the beauty of Mount Palomar in the distance create the perfect surroundings to enhance a California wine tour.
Temecula Valley wineries are worth exploring. The beautiful grounds, gift shops, restaurants, and exhibits make your experience even more pleasurable. Let us help you plan a wine tasting trip to Temecula today. Many of the best Southern California wineries are located in Temecula.
This is a fun place to visit. There are a number of challenging golf courses in and around Temecula, nearby lakes for water activities, hot air ballooning, and the historic buildings of Old Town Temecula to explore. Stroll the wooden boardwalk to browse the interesting shops or enjoy a ride in a horse drawn carriage.Temecula wineries are located in Southern California off of the Rancho California freeway exit in Temecula, California.Temecula is one hour north of San Diego via I-15 or 80 minutes south of Los Angeles via Hwy. 60 or I-10. Temecula wine tasting is easy with many wineries nearby. Temecula Valley wineries normally charge between $5 - $10 for wine tasting.
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South Coast Resort & Spa provides the ideal wine country lodging in Temecula. We were delighted with the beautiful surroundings and luxurious amenities of this resort. We think you will be, too.
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Alex’s Red Barn Winery
Address: 39820 Calle Contento, Temecula, CA 92591
Telephone: (951) 693-3201
Open weekends noon – 6 PM
This small Temecula winery is owned by Alex and Lise Yokut who have been grape growers for more than 20 years and are now producing their own estate grown wines. Their signature wine is a solera-style triple cream Sherry. They also produce Old Vine Sauvignon Blanc, Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon, Old Vine Johannisberg Riesling, Syrah, Muscat, and Viognier.
Address: 33440 La Serena Way, Temecula, CA 92591
Telephone: (951) 676-9463
Open daily 11 AM - 5 PM
This Temecula winery offers wine tasting and dining at Carol's Restaurant. Wines include: Late Harvest Chardonnay, Chardonnay, Rose of Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Meritage, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Port, Sangiovese, and Muscat Blanc.
Bel Vino Winery
Address: 33515 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA 92591
Telephone: (951) 676-6414 or (888) 260-0870
Open daily 10 AM – 5 PM
This California winery has recently changed owners, but they continue with Mike Stuart as winemaker. They are dedicated to making quality wines. You can sample their wines in the wine tasting room and picnic on their lovely grounds on the top of a hill overlooking Temecula Valley.
Bella Vista Winery
Address: 41220 Calle Contento, Temecula, CA 92591
Telephone: (951) 676-5250
Open daily 10 AM - 6 PM
This is Temecula's first commercial vineyard. You can taste the wines and picnic under the shaded Palapas near the duck pond. There's a spectacular view of the valley. They produce champagne, as well as a full range of white and red varietals including a Late Harvest Petite Sirah.
Briar Rose Winery
Address: 41720 Calle Cabrillo, Temecula
Telephone: (951) 308-1098
Open daily 10 AM - 5 PM
Briar Rose is a small boutique winery specializing in red varietals. Taste their award winning wines.
Callaway Vineyard & WineryAddress: 32720 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA 92589
Telephone: (951) 472-2377
Open for Temecula wine tasting daily 10 AM – 5 PM
Callaway wines are only available at the winery. Winery features a gift shop, tasting room, special events, weddings, banquets and Meritage at Callaway restaurant.
Churon Winery
Address: 33233 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA 92591
Telephone: (951) 694-9071
Open daily 10 AM – 5 PM
Many different types of wine are available for tasting at Churon Winery. The Inn at Churon Winery is a French style chateau offering wine country bed and breakfast accommodations. The views are spectacular.
Cougar Vineyards & Winery
Address: 39870 De Portola Rd., Temecula
Telephone: (951) 491-0825
Open daily 11 AM- 6 PM
This Temecula winery specializes in 100% estate grown Italian varietals including Vermentino, Sangiovese, Aglianco, Bianca Arneis, Pinot Grigio, Malvasia, Primitivo, and Montepul Ciano.
Doffo Winery
Address: 36083 Summitville St.,Temecula
Telephone: (714) 715-6610
Open Fri.-Sun. 10 AM-5 PM
Doffo Winery specializesin small lot, hand crafted wines. Their wines include Cabernet Sauvignon, Viognier, Port, Sauvignon Blanc, Mistura, and Shiraz.
Falkner Winery
Address: 40620 Calle Contento, Temecula, CA 92591
Telephone: (951) 676-8231
Open daily for Temecula wine tasting 10 AM – 5 PM
Falkner Winery produces 10 different types of wine. You will enjoy their wines and the spectacular views from this Southern California winery.
Danza del Sol
Address: 39050 De Portola Rd., Temecula, CA 92591
Telephone: 951) 302-6363
Open daily 10 AM – 5 PM
Wines produced include Chardonnay, Fume Blanc, Gewurtraminer, White Cabernet Sauvignon, Orange Muscat, Riesling, Vioginer, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Black Muscat, and Late Harvest Zinfandel. Be sure to taste their outstanding Tempranillo.
Frangipani Estate Winery
Address: 39750 De Portola Rd., Temecula, CA 92592
Telephone: (951) 699-8845
Open daily 10 AM – 5 PM
Enjoy the spectacular scenery and many different types of wines at Frangipani Estate Winery. Be sure to taste the Late Harvest Zinfandel at this Temecula winery.
Hart Winery
Address: 41300 Avenida Biona, Temecula, CA 92591
Telephone: (951) 676-6300
Open daily 9 AM – 4:30 PM
Hart Winery was established in 1980 by Joe and Nancy Hart. They are a small Southern California winery focusing on quality. Their wines have won numerous awards. Wines include Fume Blanc, Sangiovese, Tempranillo, Zinfandel, Syrah, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Keyways Vineyards & Winery
Address: 37338 De Portola Rd., Temecula, CA 92591
Telephone: (951) 302-7888
Open daily 10 AM - 6 PM
Keyways Vineyards & Winery was established in 1989. It is one of the origninal wineries in the Temecula Wine Country. It is the only Southern California winery that is owned and operated by a woman. They produce a wide variety of red, white, and dessert wines....including a popular ice wine.
Leonesse Cellars
Address: 28311 De Portola Rd., Temecula, CA 92591
Telephone: (951) 302-7601
Open daily 10 AM - 5 PM
Visit a beautiful tasting room in Temecula, Leoness Cellars. Founded in 2003, Leonesse means "village of dreams". Their wines include Chardonnay, Merlot, Meritage, Rielsing, White Merlot, Muscat Canelli, and Cinsault Port.
Longshadow Ranch
Address: 39847 Calle Contento, Temecula, CA 92591
Telephone: (951) 587-6221
Open Mon.-Fri. Noon – 5 PM; Sat. 10 AM – 4 PM; Sun. 10 AM – 5 PM
Taste the many varietals of wines produced by Longshadow Ranch. Do something different and take a horse-drawn carriage ride through the vineyards or through the hills of the Temecula Wine Country. Enjoy a “Boot Shooter”, a small Belgian chocolate cowboy boot sipping cup topped with Ponderosa Port.
Maurice Car'rie Vineyard & Winery
Address: 34225 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA 92591
Telephone: (951) 676-1711
Open daily 10 AM – 5 PM
This California winery is housed in a large Victorian style farmhouse. You can taste their wonderful wines, enjoy their lovely picnic grounds, or dine at The Plantation House Restaurant. The restaurant is located at the winery and serves Hawaiian and southern California cuisine.
Monte de Oro
Address: 35820 Rancho California Road, Temecula, CA 92591
Telephone: (951)491-6551
Open daily 10 AM - 5 PM
Monte de Oro Winery was founded in 2002 and is already making a name for itself as a producer of quality wines. Enjoy their award winning wines in their elegant new tasting room located in the heart of the Temecula Wine Country.
Mount Palomar Winery
Address: 35053 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA 92591
Telephone: (951) 676-5047 or (800) 854-5177
Open daily 10 AM – 5 PM
You drive through the vineyard to reach the tasting room which is a good stop for a picniclunch. You will enjoy the panoramic views. Be sure to taste their exceptional Port.
Miramonte Winery
Address: 33410 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA 92591
Telephone: (951) 506-5500
Open daily 10 – 5 PM
This family run boutique winery produces sparking wines, white wine, and red. Every Friday from 5 – 8 PM Miramonte hosts “Flamenco Fridays” where you can enjoy wine tasting, dinner, and live music (Flamenco, Rhumba, or Latin Jazz). On Saturdays it’s “Blues Jam” from 5 – 9 PM with great wines, food, and Blues musicians. Make this a stop on your California Wine Tour.
Oak Mountain Winery
Address: 36522 Via Verde, Temecula, CA 92591
Telephone: (951) 699-9102
Open daily 11 AM - 5 PM
Palumbo Family Vineyards and Winery
Address: 40150 Barksdale Circle, Temecula, CA 92591
Telephone: (951) 676-7900
Open Fri. Noon - 5 PM; Weekends 10 AM - 5 PM
Nicholas Palumbo produces wine only from grapes he grows himself. This Temecula winery specializes in high quality red wines. If you are interested in superb wines, come taste Palumbo’s Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese, Late Harvest Merlot, and Tre Fratelli, a Bordeaux style blend.
Ponte Family Estate Winery
Address: 35053 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA 92591
Telephone: (951) 694-8855
Open daily 10 AM – 5 PM
The Ponte family has been growing grapes since 1984 and decided to open their own Southern California winery in 2003. It is a beautiful winery, nicely landscaped, with a wonderful gift shop. Ponte wines can only be purchased in their tasting room or on their website.
Robert Renzoni VineyardsAddress: 37350 De Portola Rd., Temecula, CA 92592
Telephone: (951) 302-8466
Open 11 AM - 6 PM daily.
Visit the newest Temecula winery recently opened by Robert Renzoni.
South Coast Winery Resort & Spa
Address: 34843 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA 92591
Telephone: (951) 587-9463 or (866) 994-6379
Open daily 10 AM – 6 PM
Come relax in the ambiance of this Temecula winery. Enjoy the beauty of the grand fountain, colorful flowers, lush landscaping, and spectacular views of vineyards and Mount Palomar in the background. You can sample the great South Coast wines in the wine tasting room or prolong your visit with an overnight stay in their resort and spa.
Temecula Hills Winery
Address: 41955 Main StOld Town, Temecula
Telephone: (951) 695-4525
Open Fri.-Sun. 11 AM – 5 PM
You can’t beat the panoramic view from this Temecula winery. This small Southern California winery has won many awards for its fine wines.
Tesoro WineryAddress: 28475 Old Town Front St., Temecula
Telephone: (951) 308-0000
Open Sun. -Thurs. Noon - 7 PM; Fri. - Sat. 10 AM - 9 PM
This wine tasting room is located in Temecula's Old Town. They produce a large variety of wines including Port, Petite Sirah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rose of Syrah, Chardonnay, Riesling, and Tempranillo.
Thornton Winery
Address: 32575 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA 92591
Telephone: (951) 699-0099
Open daily 10 AM – 5 PM
This Temecula winery is located in a French style chateau overlooking the beautiful vineyards of the California Wine Country. You will be charmed by the lovely landscaping. In addition to wine tasting, visitors can treat themselves to a fabulous meal at Thornton’s Café Champagne. During the months of April through October Thornton Winery hosts a popular Champagne Jazz series.
Van Roekel WineryAddress: 34567 Rancho California Rd., Temecula
Telephone: (800) 716-1711
Open daily 10 AM- 5 PM
This Spanish style winery serves 22 different wines including Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Gewurtaminer, a raspberry sparkling wine, and a popular blend called Girlfriends.
Wiens Family Cellars
Address: 35055 Via Del Ponte, Temecula, CA 92592
Telephone: (951) 694-9892
Open daily 10 AM - 5 PM
Wiens is a family owned and operated Temecula winery that has moved from California's Central Coast to Temecula. We loved all the wine we tasted at this Temecula winery. Be sure to try their White Port. They also produce Chardonnay, Malavasia, Cabernet Blush, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Primitivo, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tempranillo, Zinfandel, and Ruby Port.
Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards
Address: 35960 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA 92591
Telephone: (951) 699-9463
Open daily 10 AM - 5 PM
This lovely Temecula winery is located at the end of Rancho California Road. They produce a great number of tasty wines which can be sampled in their tasting room. You'll enjoy browsing the unique items for sale in the gift shop as well. Check out their White Cabernet Sauvignon!
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