Miss Gemma's Guidebook
Gemma’s Favorite Wineries 🍷
I LOVE Temecula Wineries! Member of 7 and enjoy all the different varieties. If you want to find the perfect place, check out some of my favorites.
Robert Renzoni is one of my favorite wineries. They have a ton of wines, incredible selection, something for everyone. They also have great Italian food with Truffle pizza from a brick oven. Amazing salads. Not super fancy but very nice ambiance, some live performance on weekends but a real easy choice that most people enjoy. They have great Prosecco and serve a chilled red wine called Romeo that is great in the hotter months. Best to get reservations for wine tasting and restaurant. No dogs allowed.
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Robert Renzoni Vineyards
37350 De Portola RdRobert Renzoni is one of my favorite wineries. They have a ton of wines, incredible selection, something for everyone. They also have great Italian food with Truffle pizza from a brick oven. Amazing salads. Not super fancy but very nice ambiance, some live performance on weekends but a real easy choice that most people enjoy. They have great Prosecco and serve a chilled red wine called Romeo that is great in the hotter months. Best to get reservations for wine tasting and restaurant. No dogs allowed.
Ponte has a lovely restaurant, exceptional food and wine selection They are the only winery that carry my favorite wine, Vernaccia Nera. It's a lightly sparkling chilled red wine. Everyone who had tired this also loves it.
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Ponte Winery
35053 Rancho California RdPonte has a lovely restaurant, exceptional food and wine selection They are the only winery that carry my favorite wine, Vernaccia Nera. It's a lightly sparkling chilled red wine. Everyone who had tired this also loves it.
Oak Mountain has a great outdoor bistro and indoor cave for tastings and food. They have amazing food. The Pull Bread is to die for. Crave it all the time. It’s delicious!! The wines are good and they offer flights, which is a nice way to do a sit down tasting. They provide details on each glass you will taste. Easy to get reservations on their website but they do not do same day reservations. I’m also a member here. My favorite server is Ray, he always spoils my guests if you are lucky to be seated with him. Dogs welcome on patio and they even have dog plates. Also check out their dog labeled wines, they support local animal shelters, etc.
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Oak Mountain Winery
36522 Vía VerdeOak Mountain has a great outdoor bistro and indoor cave for tastings and food. They have amazing food. The Pull Bread is to die for. Crave it all the time. It’s delicious!! The wines are good and they offer flights, which is a nice way to do a sit down tasting. They provide details on each glass you will taste. Easy to get reservations on their website but they do not do same day reservations. I’m also a member here. My favorite server is Ray, he always spoils my guests if you are lucky to be seated with him. Dogs welcome on patio and they even have dog plates. Also check out their dog labeled wines, they support local animal shelters, etc.
Somerset Winery is a beautiful outdoor winery with live music and food trucks. Pups welcome and it is not uncommon to see families with kids too. It’s the hot scene in the evening since wineries typically close at 5pm. They stay open to 9-10pm on Saturday sometimes. Nixen and I go there often. Also a member here. Great line of wines called “Drunk Bunnies” that the ladies seem to LOVE.
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Somerset Winery
37338 De Portola RdSomerset Winery is a beautiful outdoor winery with live music and food trucks. Pups welcome and it is not uncommon to see families with kids too. It’s the hot scene in the evening since wineries typically close at 5pm. They stay open to 9-10pm on Saturday sometimes. Nixen and I go there often. Also a member here. Great line of wines called “Drunk Bunnies” that the ladies seem to LOVE.
If you are a serious wine connoisseur Gershon Bachus for reds, only a couple whites. They don’t serve food because they don’t want a bad food experience to taint the quality of their wines. No reservations required here. Not too busy here. Beautiful property. They will accommodate you when mentioning Gemma Hentrich sent you. I’m a member. Bring your dog and enjoy!
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Gershon Bachus Vintners
37750 De Portola RdIf you are a serious wine connoisseur Gershon Bachus for reds, only a couple whites. They don’t serve food because they don’t want a bad food experience to taint the quality of their wines. No reservations required here. Not too busy here. Beautiful property. They will accommodate you when mentioning Gemma Hentrich sent you. I’m a member. Bring your dog and enjoy!
Leoness has a great restaurant and tasting room experience with some live music outdoors. Good food, enjoyable atmosphere and great wines! They do section off non-members and dogs to the lower level that doesn't always have bar open but might have live music.
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Leoness Cellars
38311 De Portola RdLeoness has a great restaurant and tasting room experience with some live music outdoors. Good food, enjoyable atmosphere and great wines! They do section off non-members and dogs to the lower level that doesn't always have bar open but might have live music.
Lorimar is the MUSIC & Dancing winery with food trucks. No dogs allowed here but the fun is fabulous with great wines and gourmet food trucks. Enjoy this membership very much. Visitors really enjoy the atmosphere and live music.
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Lorimar Vineyards and Winery
39990 Anza RdLorimar is the MUSIC & Dancing winery with food trucks. No dogs allowed here but the fun is fabulous with great wines and gourmet food trucks. Enjoy this membership very much. Visitors really enjoy the atmosphere and live music.
Masia de la Vinya has a comfy, backyard type of feel with incredible views. Very close to Chick-Ranch. Great food trucks on weekends. They serve flights here and have a great selection to please all. Also a member here.
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Masia de la Vinya Winery
40230 De Portola RdMasia de la Vinya has a comfy, backyard type of feel with incredible views. Very close to Chick-Ranch. Great food trucks on weekends. They serve flights here and have a great selection to please all. Also a member here.
Chapin is a great family winery that allows dogs. Great staff that is very friendly and great wines. Member here and mention Gemma and/or Chick-Ranch to receive 10% off.
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Chapin Family Vineyards
36084 Summitville StChapin is a great family winery that allows dogs. Great staff that is very friendly and great wines. Member here and mention Gemma and/or Chick-Ranch to receive 10% off.
Peltzer has a fun vibe with great wines! They offer food trucks and outdoor activities with live music. Great for groups and families. No dogs allowed. Known for their pumpkin patch and ice rink in winter.
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Peltzer Winery
40275 Calle ContentoPeltzer has a fun vibe with great wines! They offer food trucks and outdoor activities with live music. Great for groups and families. No dogs allowed. Known for their pumpkin patch and ice rink in winter.
Avensole is a great restaurant and winery. Little high end for atmosphere and wine tastings.
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Avensole Winery
34567 Rancho California RdAvensole is a great restaurant and winery. Little high end for atmosphere and wine tastings.
Akash has a very vibrant and young crowd. They have some great wines and welcome your pup. Fun outdoor area and beautiful views.
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Akash Winery & Vineyard
39730 Calle ContentoAkash has a very vibrant and young crowd. They have some great wines and welcome your pup. Fun outdoor area and beautiful views.
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Great food and atmosphere. My favorite is Alaskan King Crabs legs & Bubbles. Brunch and dinner are yummy. Live music weekends. Make a reservation for sure! Always busy because it is fabulous.
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The Gambling Cowboy
42072 5th StGreat food and atmosphere. My favorite is Alaskan King Crabs legs & Bubbles. Brunch and dinner are yummy. Live music weekends. Make a reservation for sure! Always busy because it is fabulous.
Great food and people watching. Fun drinks and great staff.
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1909 Temecula
28656 Old Town Front StGreat food and people watching. Fun drinks and great staff.
Great place for a nice sit down Italian meal with a great bottle of wine. Highly recommend seating in the lounge.
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Gourmet Italia
27499 Ynez RdGreat place for a nice sit down Italian meal with a great bottle of wine. Highly recommend seating in the lounge.
Hana Sushi Temecula
27576 Ynez RdSuch yummy sushi! Highly recommend for creative rolls.
Cave Cafe
36522 Vía VerdeAsk for Ray! Order the pull bread and get a Wine Flight! So much fun and so goooood!
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UBER & Lyft can be difficult in Wine Country
There are sudden surges that can come up at the worst time. But don't worry, we have a private driver available for hire. Great to see the sights and enjoy wine without worry.
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Discount Tasting Cards Available
We LOVE our community and support all of the local wineries. Many have been generous enough to share special priced offers to our guests. You will find these offers in each vacation rental. If you don't see one you are interested in, we can hep make arrangements for you.
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Make Reservations Where Possible
Then best possible experience comes from a reserved table or wine tasting. Although you can be easily accommodated by many places, we always encourage reservations. VIP style!