Pretentious Palace of Pinot No Kids, No Dogs, No Chill This winery is massive--It's more "day spa meets corporate retreat center," And It's undeniably pretentious. The wine is decent--good, even This is not a place for children (they're clearly not welcome), nor for dogs (definitely not dog-friendly). Instead, it caters to a very specific crowd: ladies who lunch, retirees, and the occasional girl gang. The staff are polite It's a beautiful spot. don't bring kids, pets, or any hope of casual fun. read more

Monserate Winery - Bruschetta extra Bals. Amaze - Wineries Near Me - Fallbrook, California

Shelby was our server and was attentive, sweet and engaging. We enjoyed sitting outside as the environment is lovely. The food is amazing and we were pleased with the Fiore bottle of white wine...we would highly recommend. We recently joined the wine club and cannot wait to sit in the Member's lounge at some point to enjoy the ambience there. read more

Great for clubbing, not for dining (at a fine, rural winery). Swapping out heavy beats for something like Italian acoustic guitar, neo-classical, or even soft jazz would preserve the sophisticated atmosphere. The management is not paying attention, the loud and inappropriate, choice of music is totally discordant with the dining experience in this stunningly beautiful venue. We love dining there, but, this egregious disruption to the culture of the winery is an affront to its beauty and rural, calm, elegant feel. read more

Service was amazing! Miguel was very knowledgeable about the wines and such a fun guide. Food was delicious and tasty! Will be coming back and telling others to come :) read more

The food! The service! The atmosphere! All amazing! We enjoy spending time here and look forward to our next visit!

The Mrs. and I stopped by Monserate Winery for lunch today while making our way to Borrego Springs. We've been to a lot of wineries and Montserate is probably one of the most beautiful wineries we've been to. Our lunch reservation was for 1:30. We arrived around 1:15. There are two dining options. The more formal Monti's Ristorante which offers a very extensive menu that includes pasta and table service. Then there is the less formal courtyard dining options that has a smaller menu and no table service. We chose courtyard dining because the weather was perfect and it was a crime to sit inside. The courtyard menu offers appetizers, salads, and pizza. You're given a menu and a table number when you're seated. For there you take the menu to the courtyard bar and place you order. We ordered the fried calamari, Cesar salad, and Italian sausage pizza. The calamari was served with a spicy Marinara. It was really good and the Marinara complimented the saltiness of the calamari. The Cesar salad was really refreshing. The lettuce was in small bite sized pieces and the dressing was light. The Italian sausage pizza was topped with scallions, olives, and Mozzarella. It was really good and the crust had a good flavor. All three dishes are big enough for two or three people to share. To drink I had a glass of the Montepulciano and the Mrs. had the Monte Luna which is a Rose wine made from Montepulciano. Max, who was working at the bar, was so friendly and helpful. He was very knowledgeable about the wines. I could have stood at the bar and talked wine with Max all day. The parking lot was surprisingly small. Once you park there is a bit of a walk to the winery. read more

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First, I want to say that Tristan made my experience AMAZING! Because of him, I decided to become wine club member!! 1. Wine was great! 2. Food was great! 3. Service was great! 4. Prices are decent! I am an absolute fan of Barbera, and it is a wine club member exclusive so of course i needed to become a member to try it! Thankfully, Tristan quickly realized Barbera is my absolute favorite so he gave me a splash, and it is very good. Therefore, it was worth it and i decided to join this amazing, beautiful winery. Our other tender, Darius was also very helpful. He served our first and last tasting pour. If i could have them both every time i go, I will always be happy! Not saying anyone isn't good, but i had my first experience with them both and it was awesome. Looking forward to future tastings and events with Monserate Winery. read more

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Great time. Staff is friendly and well trained. Menu has lots of variety and well prepared. Wines are very nice varietals. Getting better and better. read more

I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Monserate Winery and what an incredible experience it was to have our wedding there! We got married at Villa de Fiore, and it was nothing short of perfect. The entire property is breathtaking- every detail is so thoughtfully designed, and the setting felt like something out of a dream. Monserate Winery is not only stunning, but it's also filled with an incredible team who genuinely cares. Every little detail made our day feel extra special, and we are so grateful we chose this venue. It was everything we dreamed of and more! read more

Monserate has amazing food, wine and ambiance! Service is also top notch. I'll be back for sure.

I came here today . They took us in no reservation. That was a plus !! Friendly staff . We just got a glass each . I got the sparkling wine. I give it a 4 , and other glass of sol 3 rating . I wanted to give it a higher rating .. They have fantastic views . Very peaceful. I might go back and try others . read more

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Coming back with more folks! All is great - the place itself, the ambience, the food, & most especially - the expert kindness of each worker encountered. With gratitude. Bam read more

Excellent food, delicious bottle of red blend sooo good! Sierra was a fabulous server The bruschetta pizza & pear salad made a perfect light dinner read more

Monserate Winery - Wineries Near Me - Fallbrook, California

We have been members for a few years now and it is our favorite place to come to unwind after a long day. The food is excellent. The staff is incredibly gracious and kind. The atmosphere is divine. I wish there were more places like this in our vicinity but as long as we have Monserate, I'll be fine. read more

Great winery fabulous venue very friendly and excellent service highly recommend this business!

Very good food and setting. Pizza is very good, and the best wagyu burger. Went with friends for brunch.

We wanted to share appreciation for our experience becoming new members. We've been guests of members and loved the beautiful gardens, villa-style grounds, sumptuous wine selection and tasty cuisine. We are excited to acknowledge the team that cared for us starting with Sophia - the Tasting Room Lead Server - who signed us in. She was the perfect professional presence to begin our formal journey and tasting adventure. Next, Annee - Member's Lounge top server - was a gracious host of our sipping and dining experience. She will be a favorite complement for return visits. Lastly, we wanted to acknowledge Nick - Assistance Restaurant Manager - who greeted us upon arriving, guided our experience and created VIP attentiveness. Thank you all for a special day as a special team. read more

Always a beautiful experience! We had some burgers today. You've got to be very hungry to finish one!

Everything we ordered was delicious!!! I'm so glad this winery serves food! And it pairs nicely with the wines as well. read more

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This winery is crushing it (pun intended). Joel and his team are first class, the wines and food are fabulous, and the grounds feel like Tuscany. read more

Magical! 100 steps from the parking lot and you're in another place entirely. 40 never felt so good. read more

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we truly enjoyed the wine, the beautiful court yard and the good service. 1 2 3 4 5 read more

Awesome. Classy. Great service. Beautiful surroundings. Big wedding venue. Worth while. read more

This is a lovely winery and I had even toured to get married there about 3 years ago. Since then, every time I visit the snob level increases with each visit. Not only do they now ban children during the weekends, the turf area is apparently exclusively for weddings only. Good luck attracting the "right crowd" because your exclusive snobby attitude has made this my last visit. read more

Wonderful wine fabulous food! Absolutely beautiful setting! We had pizza and a beet salad. Easy to share! read more

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Just a great experience here. The food was delicious and the service impeccable. What a great way to spend an afternoon.

We heard that this place has re-opened for their new expansion so we had to try it out. Needless to say, we are members now. They have an easy 2 bottle membership which won't break the bank. In addition gives you 4 complimentary tastings a month, which is better than most. We wouldn't have done it if the wine wasn't good. But between the good wine and the great food. This is a great spot to visit. My only 2 complaints. And I know this won't be for everyone. No dogs and no kids on the weekend. We don't have kids but have friends that have great kids. This limits who we can bring on the weekends with us. We also have a dog that visits many wineries with us. Here we cannot bring him and for this reason probably won't last long as a member. The other thing that rubs me a little (not the establishments fault) is the "service dogs" that still come. If my two complaints don't bother you, check it out for a weekend lunch and wine tasting. read more

I love this place! The patio is the perfect place to relax with friends. They have great food and wine. The service was quick and friendly.

What a lovely tasting and experience in the courtyard -- the team at Monserate has nailed both ambiance and hospitality paired with wines that despite young vines are quite nice! Highlights: -Darius our host was knowledgeable, helpful and just engaging enough without being too present, he even made my ornery 81 year old dad feel right at home with a little humor -the Lune Rosa Rose, Barbera & Sagrantino are excellent and more are coming home with us -it was a lovely touch to enjoy fresh olive oil and bread along with the tasting The venue has amazing landscaping and feels so gracious -- Worth a visit -- especially since it's so close to the coast! PS -- the number of 200 year old olive trees that have been brought in is astounding read more

Monserate Winery - Wineries Near Me - Fallbrook, California

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One of the prettiest wineries in San Diego county. The wine tasting room is huge with plenty of space to taste your wines. The outdoor area is very nice and the food is amazing. The staff that we encountered were friendly and helpful in selecting the wine we like. read more

A gorgeous resort-like winery in Fallbrook with a full-service restaurant, tasting room, and wedding venue. It's on the property of an old golf course so there are pretty lakes with fountains too. I went with a few girlfriends and we shared pizza, salad, and a few wine flights. The server was really helpful suggesting food and wine. We had a great time and I'm looking forward to going back with my husband. read more

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The grounds are beautiful, service was great BUT, sweet potato, mushroom, bean soup was NOT good! Beans weren't cooked, taste was not good! Brussels sprouts and bruschetta was delicious and so was wine. read more

Went to Monserate Winery in Temecula just for the charcuterie board and it did not disappoint. It was big and could easily feed three people. The winery was busy but we sat outside with beautiful views that made it worth it. Parking was hectic but overall it was a really nice experience. read more

Came here on a Friday. We sat outside. This place is stunning! We're Napa snobs so we tend to be on the discerning side when it comes to wine, but we actually enjoyed their cabernet. They have an expansive menu with many options. From what I could deduce they've got 2 wedding venue areas, an outdoor courtyard, an indoor tasting room, and a luxury indoor restaurant. The food was outstanding too. We were overjoyed to have been cared for by Ms. Kelsi, our server. She was an absolute ray of sunshine. She was professional, personable, attentive, and knowledgable. A beacon for how all servers should be. Well done, Kelsi! Will definitely be back! read more

Phenomenal management, exceptional service, stunning views, and incredible wine and food. This place is a must-visit!

I was so happy today to have delicious food delivered like before. There was a little lull a few months ago in quality of food but today was great! So happy once again. Thank you. read more

Beautiful location...Great food and wine. Good service, friendly and accommodating. Parking was easy and there was a driver to take us if we had to park in the back lot. read more

Monserate Winery will always hold a special place in our hearts. Not only because of their exceptional wine and delicious food, but because it's where my husband and I got married! From the moment we first visited, we were blown away by the beautiful scenery, the warm and welcoming staff, and of course, the wine. Every glass we've had has been outstanding! If you're looking for a winery with heart, soul, and top-tier wine and food, Monserate Winery is it. We're so grateful for the memories we've made here and look forward to making many more. read more

This has been a great venue to go to with friends for some beautiful atmosphere, great food, and of course wine! I have visited many weekends over the last few months and brought several out of town guests. Today was interesting as the tasting room moved to a new location on the property. The new side had beautiful gardens but the other side also had a great setting with a very serene lake and beautiful greenery. It's a different experience. In the prior location they had live music which greatly enhanced the experience. Our server advised they were working out the details for the new location in order to have live music again. The food has alway been top notch however, when I ordered the bruschetta this week the portion was much smaller than what I received last week. The pieces were exactly 1/2 the size. It was an obvious change. I found that very alarming. I love this venue and enjoy sharing it with friends on special occasions. I hope today was just part of getting set up in the new space and not an indication of a lower service level. I will give it another try after some time. read more

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Average food. Marginal service. The place is lovely. Someone has spent a large fortune to create brilliance and the employees let them down.