Super hot day here at 100. But it's mid July so expect the heat. Lots of room inside in the AC or…read moreoutside in the breezy shade. A few hummingbirds to watch. Finally met the namesake Jordan. I've fellow. And fellow World Cup soccer fan. Oh yes, wines are good but today, the Sangria on ice was superb.

We got to Saddle up to the tasting bar with Jordan Parker himself…read more.. Delicious wines, my favorite was the island Cuvée (talk about feeling like you're on a holiday) It is so easy to drink and enjoy. This bottle made me feel like I wanted to buy a case and just have a party somewhere on a beach ...

I received a warm welcome as I came in the main entrance. Lisa was my server who is awesome in her…read moreknowledge of wines and is outstanding in customer service. The enjoyment of the wine can be on the patio surrounded with grape vine and soft music in the background. My wine that I enjoyed was the Cabernet Franc. The wines are delicious and the service provided by Lisa and the others is terrific!

While I am still trying to figure the whole winery thing out, I have to say that I am a big fan of…read moreChapin. What I mean by figuring it out is that we enjoy going to them and doing tastings, but I couldn't tell you much about wine, still, other than I usually prefer white or rose wine. We were able to check out this winery while on a sidecar tour and we were fans. The service was great and I really loved that we got six tastings (I may have seen this one other time) and you got to choose from their whole menu as opposed to limitations. They have a few premium wines that would could as two tastings. They also have a chef from Italy who makes pizza there. It smelled so amazing. Unfortunately, we had just had breakfast before stopping by here and did not have the appetite. Our sidecar tour guide took us onto other adventures after our tasting here. I knew I had to come back. Recently I decided to get some friends to come with us and enjoy another wine tasting. There were five of us with two more joining later. We came with empty stomachs to try this amazing pizza! Only. We didn't get to! It was sad news to find out that the chef was out sick! We were disappointed and our stomachs were still empty. The staff member felt bad and sad she would find us some food. She brought out an assortment of boars head charcuterie board, cranberry walnut cheese spread, a cheese wheel, bruschetta toasts for the spread, and feta and olives. We opted for most of these choices and made do. Despite the no pizza, we all absolutely loved our wine samplings. The employee was very informative and friendly. I opted for three white wines, a rose, and two reds. Everyone was enjoying their samples and the day was filled with laughter. I rarely end up buying a bottle to take home, but I did this time. Chapin has their own specialty blend called Sangue Di Giuda and I highly recommend you get it! It is a red wine that is sweet but not overly sweet. It's quite fruity with a hint of bubbles. Everyone who had it, loved it. One day we will try this pizza, but it is safe for me to give it a five anyway. I plan to visit from time to time and probably restock on Sangue Di Giuda.

Continuing my quest to visit less-traveled wineries and discover little treasures in the Temecula…read moreValley, I stumbled upon Uys Garafiste Winery, nestled in a neighborhood in wine country. What a find! A small boutique winery focused on small batch artisanal natural wines, with no additives and minimal intervention in the vineyard and cellar. Dirk and Michelle Uys, originally from South Africa, are winemakers crafting extremely complex, refreshing wines that delight the palate. Reservations are required for tastings, and the atmosphere is perfect for experiencing their work, with quiet music playing and a gentle breeze on the back porch overlooking their property, peppered with olive trees and grape vines. For my tasting, I selected the following: Riesling 2023 (Silver Medal Winner) Primitivo 2012 (Silver Medal Winner). Merus 2021 (Silver Medal Winner) is a Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Syrah blend. Petite Syrah Reserve 2022. Bistro 2021 is a blend of Mourvèdre, Grenache, and Syrah. As I sampled each of my selections, analyzing the tasting notes, body, color, tannins, and complexity, Dirk or Michelle provided in-depth knowledge of their journey, wine making, the labor of their accomplishments, their discoveries, and in the end, I was convinced that they had actually discovered "the soul of wine". Great wines. Personal touch. Small batch. Complex flavors. Highly recommend.

Wonderful tasting experience that only left us mesmerized! This was my favorite winery and visited…read moreat least 10 during our long weekend trip. Wines are so delicious and made naturally. We truly enjoyed getting to know wife and husband duo, that truly pour their souls into winemaking. We also rented e-bikes from them, which made it even more of a special experience! Would come back here over and over again. Don't miss a visit to this place, you'll be missing out!

What a beautiful addition to the wine scene in Temecula. The esthetic reminded me of an east coast…read morebeach house. I loved the patio and the white and gold decor, but with some Roman influences with the fountains. There are a huge variety of wines to choose from and lots of seating, although I would say a lot of it appeared to be in the sun while on our visit. I got a glass of sparkling brut which was perfect for the ambiance.

This place is really cute! However, we were disappointed that we could not do a wine tasting here…read moreunless you are a club member. Something about them being new, paperwork not being filed, etc. So definitely call before you go to see if they are doing public wine tastings to non-members because they said it might take a few weeks. But, this place does offer something that is very unique, which we loved! An olive oil tasting! They infuse certain flavors into the olive oil. My personal favorite was the white truffle and the mushroom. My friend's favorite was the garlic. The regular is good for daily use for health. I walked out of there buying four! Very cool, interesting and unique experience with the olive oil. I just wish we could've sampled the wine.

A long weekend is the perfect opportunity to explore new wineries in the area, and yesterday I…read morediscovered Raul Ramirez Winery by searching the web for new wineries in the Temecula Valley and this winery opened recently. By the amount of patrons present when I arrived you wouldn't think it is new. A quaint, off the beaten path, winery that resembles a prefabricated modern house surrounded by farm land, and found at the end of a cobbled stone road. The interior is a conflict of rustic and modern decor with various styles and colors, yet stunning and unique. The tasting room resembles a living room, and offers an outdoor seating experience with occasional entertainment. The wine was of great quality, and reflected the care and craftsmanship of a knowledgeable winemaker. The whites were refreshing, and the reds were bold! In addition, the stemware was very classy, with specific glasses for Pinot, Chardonnay, Cabs, and sparkling wines. The atmosphere was classy, and the "Adults Only" rule compliments the vibe. Highly recommend.

I recently visited this smaller boutique winery with a large womens wine group. Raul Ramirez sits…read moreon a hilltop with beautiful views and gorgeous, light-filled indoor tasting spaces. I loved the modern rustic ambiance of their intimate clubhouse, and the weather was perfect for enjoying our wine both indoors and out on the patio. Maryanne and Kim guided us through our tastings of Spanish style wines, sharing the story behind the winery and details about the estate's famous Andalusian horses. If you do a property tour, you'll see the horses and they do have special events. Tastings are by reservation only and no children or pets are allowed. Your choice of 6 tastes are $32. I especially enjoyed the 2016 Estate Gran Reserva Brut "Cava style" sparkling and the 2015 Don Porfirio Gran Reserva. The Winchester location is a bit far outside Temecula wine country. We had a pleasant time here - I was glad to finally check out this winery and it was fun visiting with a group. But given the distance from most Temecula wineries and the fact that reservations are a must, I probably won't be visiting here on a regular basis.

Martha was so kind and provided the stories behind each wine. The wine itself... My husband left…read moresober and shaking. We did a mix of premium and reserve tasking and enjoyed 0/11 wines tried. Every glass was a chore to finish. We would have enjoyed a 2 buck chuck from Trader Joe's more. If you like beautiful views and a good story this is the place for you. If you like wine, you should go across the street to another winery...

Cute and pleasant- never been much of a rose person but the 2021 white-red was refreshing with a…read morehint of honey! Refreshing , crisp and light. Although it's hot, it feels cool with the breeze- perfect white drinking weather, Service is personal with a pleasant approach to customer service. We will be back

We had such a nice time at Baily's Library Estate winery that we joined the club! Now we will be…read moremaking regular stops at their main tasting room on Rancho California to enjoy our complimentary wine club member glasses of wine. This up close and personal sit down tasting at this location is by reservation only. Our tasting was highlighted by owner, Phil Baily, joining us and sharing stories of Temecula Valley Wine country history. What a treat! Our server, David, also took good care of us. Our wine tasting was a mix of three whites and three reds, paired with a small charcuterie board and a pumpkin cookie. Very good wines here! When here, also keep an eye out for Bordeaux, one of their winery cats. Though he's pretty vocal and you really can't miss him as he peers out at you from the barrel room. He's a very handsome fellow! Thank you Mr. Baily and David for a wonderful experience!

Can I just say, wow. Had a really nice time here. Dave was our wine service. Personable and nice…read moreguy and made us so comfortable. I always thought that Baily's was a corporate owned business but I was so wrong. It is a family business and the Baily family was well represented by Phil Baily. Phil talked to us about the different wines and some history of the Wine Valley here. Honestly not a red wine person but their wine was so good we bought some. And joined their wine club. I am really happy our friends invited us here. We had a great time. Highly recommend this experience and the Winery.

If you're heading to Temecula, Monte de Oro needs to be on your itinerary. My husband and I drove…read moredown from LA to celebrate my birthday, and this stop was easily one of the highlights of our weekend. We came to this place on the Saturday after my official birthday which was good because my palette was fresh and ready to try new wine. They have been open since 2010 and they The property itself is gorgeous, but the coolest part is definitely the main tasting room. They have this massive glass floor where you can look straight down into the barrel cellar. It's such a unique vibe and makes for amazing photos. And on this day you can even see the set up for a wedding they were having later on that day. We did the premier tasting flight out on the patio by the water and the wine was fantastic. We also ordered some food from the bistro-the strawberry salad with chicken and Parmesan truffle fries-which had great portions we really didn't even need the fries. The salad with the goat cheese went perfectly with the wine we were drinking. A huge shoutout to Matt, the Operations Manager, who took such great care of us. The entire staff was super welcoming and really made my birthday feel extra special. Highly recommend stopping by whether you're doing a couples trip or a girls' weekend! I can't wait to come back!

Ok the food here was decent but I felt the service was not great. The nicest employee was Ricky…read more He made sure we got all the tastings we needed, and he was helpful. The wine was good my fav was the Grenache here. It was 5 tastings here and they had decent wine. The food to me was not that great and overly pricy. I ordered the chicken Caesar and it was very dry and chicken was cooked too long. However, it's very spacious with many seatings and picturesque outside while dining. The ambiance was very nice so that was the best thing going throughout my experience. -Marshay D.