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Baily Vineyard & Winery is an Excellent Stop on Your Temecula Valley Wine Country Tour

barry — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 23:22:34 +0000

Be sure to visit this winery with its medieval flavor and artistic courtyard fountain. The cost for a regular tasting is ($5), which includes five different tastes and a 12-oz. souvenir wineglass. They also offer a premium tasting ($10) of five tastings and a souvenir 19-oz. wineglass.

As an added quality factor, all of their wines are sealed with Nomacorc, a synthetic closure that has all the attributes of natural cork without the chance of cork taint. No winery using natural corks can guarantee that none of their wines are tainted. It’s a game of Russian roulette you don’t play with Baily wines.

Also at the winery is Carol’s Restaurant (951-676-9243), offering casual indoor and patio dining.

Callaway Vineyard & Winery Was The First & is One Of The Best Wineries in Romantic Temecula

barry — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:53:23 +0000

Callaway has a spacious visitor center and beautiful gift shop, which is open daily 10:00 a.m.-5 p.m. The winery offers complimentary informative tours weekends on the hour beginning at 11 a.m., with the last tour at 4 p.m., and during the week at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Wine tasting ends at 5 p.m.

Wine-tasting fee ($10) on weekdays, ($12) on weekends includes a souvenir glass and six tastes.

Inn at Churon Winery is an Exclusive Winery and Bed & Breakfast with Hilltop Vineyard Views

barry — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:18:15 +0000

The Inn is a French chateau-inspired winery and inn, that sits on a hill overlooking the beautiful wine country on 11 acres of pristine land. Without a doubt, this Tuscany inn is one of those special places that only exists in a few places in the world. And it rings true for being the best of the best.

Each morning the inn provides guests with a complimentary full breakfast for two. In the evening they offer a wine reception with Hors D’oeuvres and a souvenir wine goblet in their, impressive to say the least, large, beautiful marble wine tasting room. If you’re not an overnight guest at the Chateau wine tastings are offered for only $10, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To get to the tasting room you’ll walk down a wide marble staircase from the impressive lobby.

The Inn features 5 luxurious suites and 19 spacious vineyard view rooms with elegant French furnishings. They have private balconies overlooking beautiful gardens, fountains and vineyards. Guests always rave about their classic marble bathrooms, beautiful Jacuzzi bathtubs for two, big showers, gas fireplaces and down comforters. And the king and double queen size beds are heavenly soft. Yes, everything is first class and that’s why you should stay here. Plus, the rates are incredibly reasonable ($179–$275) Sun.–Thurs. and ($295–$450) Fri.–Sat.

Every word of this fairy-tale description is true. That’s why the Inn is highly sought after for weddings and special events. It’s small enough to be intimate, yet large enough to accommodate magnificent weddings and special events for up to 250 people. They are equipped to do everything from Masquerade Balls to business dinners and everything in between.

You may also want to consider joining Churon’s Wine Club, in which you will enjoy the convenience of having two premium selection wines delivered right to your home or office, six times per year and several other staying discounts for purchases or vacationing at the Inn. Wine tasting is also available for only $10, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Keyways Vineyard and Winery Captures The Unforgettable Romance of Temecula Wine Country

barry — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:46:11 +0000

The Keyways Vineyard & Winery is located at the enchanting confluence of horse country and Wine Country, in the beautiful Temecula Valley. Keyways’ charming ambiance and early California style are warm and inviting.

Keyways has the unique distinction of being the only woman owned and managed winery in Southern California. Using a woman’s natural instinct for beauty and hospitality, owner Terri Pebley Delhamer renovated and re-landscaped the entire estate to reflect the warmth, charm and ambiance of an early California winery nestled in the vineyards and surrounded by picturesque mountains and expansive horse ranches.

They offer a full range of white, red and dessert wines including their very unique and popular ice wine. Keyways wines have performed exceptionally well in many national wine competitions during 2008, receiving 42 medals including 6 Best of Class, 3 Double Golds and 7 Golds.

Share in the unforgettable romance of Temecula Wine Country, with a visit to Keyways. Daily wine tasting is available from 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., $10 for 5 tastes.

Monte De Oro Winery is Temecula’s Premium Winery

Barry Berndes — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:44:17 +0000

Located off Rancho California Road in the heart of Temecula’s wine valley, the property is superbly positioned to take advantage of its natural vantage point for showcasing the beauty of the surrounding landscape. There are panoramic views of the Cleveland National Forest (home of the Palomar Observatory) and Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains. To the north is the San Bernardino National Forest and during the winter months, it is not uncommon to see snowcaps on the mountaintops.

Guided tours of the vineyards, wine barrel basement and racking operation, and hospitality center are also available from 10am to 5pm. From time to time live entertainment can be enjoyed and finger food/wine pairings will also be offered at their Wine Tasting Room. In addition they sometimes have special wine tastings and other events which are featured on their calendar of events.

Monte De Oro’s wines are crafted in a style which showcases the true varietal character of each grape variety, balanced with the fruit-forward terroir of the Temecula Valley and subtle influences from extended barrel aging in nearly 100% French oak barrels.

What sets Monte De Oro apart is our careful attention to vineyard practices, such as canopy management and controlling yields, as well as our delicate handling of the fruit and wine throughout its time in the winery. As a result, Monte De Oro’s signature wines are elegant, balanced, well-structured and integrated, great with food or by themselves, and approachable in their youth but with the structure to improve for years to come.

Mount Palomar Winery is One of the Original Wineries in Temecula Valley

barry — Wed, 20 May 2009 01:02:43 +0000

One of the original wineries, established 1969, it is up a little hill, hidden from the road. This inviting winery is open for tastings daily. They produce over 14,000 cases of wine annually and distribute to store and fine restaurants in Southern California. They also have a full-service gourmet deli, gift shop, patio and shady… (read more)

Ponte Family Winery: Temecula Valley’s Newest Winery

barry — Wed, 20 May 2009 12:08:36 +0000

Enjoy a typical day in the wine country. With a full selection of whites and reds to choose from, tastings cost ($8) for six tastes and include a souvenir glass. Tour their winery, have lunch at their Smokehouse Cafe, or just browse their gift shop and beautifully landscaped gardens. Special events and private parties available.… (read more)

The Pinnacle Restaurant at Falkner Winery Serves Award-Winning American Mediterranean Cuisine

barry — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:32:58 +0000

This circular shaped restaurant, which rests on the top of a hill overlooking the vineyards, is a wonderful treat for fine dining and fine wines. The wines come with suggested pairings and are Falkner Winery’s best along with excellent wines from other vineyards. From the kitchen come fabulous-tasting entrées overseen by talented Chef Gianni Ciciliot.

Highly recommended is the warm artichoke gratinée, which is a beautifully presented artichoke heart and roasted red pepper gratinée dip served with assorted crackers and crostini. Also highly recommended is the Santa Barbara salad. Excellent main course selections include a great-tasting mango salsa mahimahi with pilaf and sweet-soy vegetables.

Another winner is the 8-oz. flatiron steak grilled and glazed in a sweet and spicy soy glaze served with seasoned sautéed vegetables. Try the lobster mac and cheese made with rock lobster tail and prosciutto. It’s a Falkner special.

Enhancing your dining experience are the gorgeous bay windows with refreshing and romantic vineyard views, beautiful high ceilings and exceptional, eye-catching paintings. Save room for their delicious desserts because you don’t want to miss their chocolate chocolate brownie served with cinnamon ice cream.

Impressive weddings up to 200 people, banquets, catering and private parties from 50–175 people are all things they do very well here. Call Loretta at (951-676-8231 ext. 102). For high quality award-winning wines, this is definitely the place.

And as you might expect of a top winery, they also have an impressive restaurant offering lunch daily. It’s aptly named The Pinnacle, and it sits on a hilltop offering beautiful views of the vineyards. It’s open Mon.–Fri., 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. and Sat.–Sun. till 2:30 p.m. serving Mediterranean-American cuisine. For groups of 20, you should reserve their impressive Wine Cave downstairs. Definitely dine here!


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The Pinnacle Restaurant at Falkner Winery

You’ll feel on top of the world at Falkner Winery’s hilltop Pinnacle Restaurant. Its location on top of a 1,500-ft. hill offers panoramic views of the Temecula Valley. Relax in the fresh air of their open balcony or dine with comfort in their window-enclosed dining room. The Pinnacle features delicious American/Mediterranean cuisine at affordable prices. It is also a wonderful venue for weddings and other special events. As would be expected, their wine list is excellent.

According to owner Ray Falkner, “There are many fine Temecula restaurants, but the Pinnacle Wine Country Restaurant is unrivaled in the Temecula Wine Country.” Plus, they offer a unique Temecula dining experience in our VIP Room located in their “Wine Cave” below the Restaurant.”

The Pinnacle is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., and Friday through Sunday from 11:30 a.m.– 2:30 p.m. Reservations can be made at their website or by calling 951-676-8231 x1 or by clicking here to make online reservations.


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A Wedding to Remember at the Falkner Winery

Perched above the beautiful Temecula Valley Wine Country, at Falkner Winery you will find the perfect setting for any special occasion. With the park-like grounds and breathtaking views you will experience the relaxed elegance of Temecula Wine Country hospitality.

Whether a themed affair, a formal dinner or a memorable wedding, their professional staff, caterers and recommended vendors will assist you in the planning and production of every aspect of your special event.

You will have a choice of ceremony venues that include a tranquil waterfall and/or a pavillion set in the Temecula vineyard area. Click here to contact the Wedding & Event Manager at Falkner Winery.


Classic Vineyard Views	Romantic & Pristine Moments	Joyous Wedding Receptions

Ideal For Banquets, Parties and Events

Falkner Winery can accommodate parties as intimate as 50 people or as large as 175+. Events can be held outside in their lawn area, inside in the production barrel room, in the new banquet/reception center, and in their intimate VIP Barrel room.

In the beautiful new facility you can enjoy unparalleled views of the mountains and valleys. You will also have beautiful, distressed wood floors, cove lighting, columns, a beautiful wine bar, and high ceilings with 80 feet of rounded glass walls with doors that open to 90 feet of outside open balconies facing the mountains, vineyards, and sunsets.

Their production barrel room will provide up to 50 guests the opportunity to experience a unique environment surrounded by tanks and barrels. The beautiful lawn area surrounded by lighted trees and patios offers a natural, outdoor setting. And, their indoor VIP Barrel room creates an Old World environment for up to 20 guests. This special glass enclosed room features a curved barrel ceiling with full visibility of their barrels in a “cave” setting. Click here to contact the Banquets, Wedding & Event Manager at Falkner Winery..


Casual Group Parties at the Pinnacle	Classy Private Dining Rooms	Perfect for Weddings & Parties

Join Their Fantastic Wine Club

Falkner Winery offers 3 unique California wine club offerings for you to choose from. Each Temecula wine club offers distinct discounts and benefits. Please explore the table below to see what each club offers. For more information, call (951-676-8231 x109).

	Barrel Club	Connoisseur Club	VIP Club
Free Wine Tasting	12- 2 for 1	Member & Spouse	Member, Spouse, 2 Guests
Shipments	Quarterly-2 Bottles	Bimonthly-3 Bottles	Bimonthly-6 Bottles
Wine Choices	White, Red, or Mix	Winery Selection	White, Red, Mix (2W,4R)
Shipment Discount	20%	25%	30%
Wine Discount	20% Btl/25% Case	20% Btl/30% Case	30% Btl/30% Case
Gift Discounts	—–	10%	10%
Rest./Food Discount	—–	—–	10%
Rest./Wine Discount	50%	50%	50%
Winery Tours	Weekends Free	Weekends Free	Weekends Free
Wine Classes	—–	$5 Off	Member, Spouse Free
Free Shipping	$200+	$200+	$200+
Private Tasting Area	Yes	Yes	Yes

Wiens Family Cellars are Famous for Their “Big Red” Wines in Temecula Wine Country

barry — Sat, 09 May 2009 00:15:53 +0000

This winery is literally family run, with four brothers working together to grow, produce and distribute their “Big Red” wines. Their selection of handcrafted wines includes over 15 different varietals like Tempranillo, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, White Port and Amour de l’Orange, which is a sparkling white wine with a touch of orange. Tastings are ($10) for six tastes. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on their patio.

Being a wine club member is a perfect way to enjoy all the winery has to offer. Start enjoying your wine club benefits by simply purchasing three bottles (at 20 percent off). Wine club members receive two bottles of premium red wine every other month. Plus, they have exclusive wine club parties for members only. The winery is also available for weddings, receptions, banquets and special events. Call (951-694-9892) to take a tour of the wedding facilities. The winery hosts events year-round like their Summer Concert Series, Winemaking Seminars, Wiensfest and the annual New Year’s Eve Celebration! A visit to Wiens Family Cellars is a must.

Be sure to visit the Wiens Family for a wine tasting when you’re next in Temecula, one taste will make you think you’re in Napa. Bring home a few bottles or a case of wine, they will make a great pairing with a fantastic home cooked dinner.