Here below you will find some recommendations of things to do while your here with us.
We recommend you do call to make reservations to ensure you get to do what you are wanting to.
For a current monthly calendar of winery and restaurant events, including live music, concerts and other fun activities go to :
www.visittemeculavalley.com/things-to-do/events/
For quick at your fingertips information on all the wineries in wine country download the TemeculaLife Wine Country App in your App Store.
Transportation, tours and outdoor activities :
Tour Del Vino Wine Tours
951-852-6799
www.tourdelvinotemecula.com
Black car service, great for small groups or a couple.
Temecula Black Car Wine Tours
951-491-5057
www.tblackcar.com
Fun Temecula Wine Tours for two in an antique black London Cab!
Europa Village Winery Guided Wine Tour & Tasting
[email protected]
951-414-3806 www.europavillage.com
Educational tour with wine tastings along the way finishing with a sit down private wine and charcuterie pairing 90 mins
Beyond The Sip
Private Wine Pairing Education with Lite Bites
They will come to us and set up in your room or outdoor space here at Domaine or at another winery they serve.
951-675-3745 Betty Lunde
www.beyondthesip.com
Hot Air Balloon Tours:
A Grape Escape Balloon Adventure
951-699-9987
www.hotairtours.com
For an unforgettable wine country experience! They fly almost every morning year round weather permitting. And they very often fly right over or near Domaine Chardonnay! You can make the reservation through their website and get a 10% discount with our coupon code ‘DomChar’
Wine Country Trails by Horseback
951-795-1444
www.winecountrytrailsbyhorseback.com
Saunter through wine country on a horse and enjoy the beautiful vineyard landscapes
Temecula Carriage Company
951-369-1852
www.temeculacarriageco.com
Relax together and listen to the gentle clip-clop of hooves while you view beautiful gardens , lush vineyards, and local winery properties.
Temecula Wine Country E-Bike Rentals
951-514-9826 www.uyswines.com/ebikes
Full day, half day and hourly rentals. Just a few doors down from us, walk from Domaine Chardonnay to pick up your ebikes and ride your way to the wineries!
Hiking- Santa Rosa Plateau
Beautiful 6,000 acre preserve up above Temecula on the plateau. Easy walking trails throughout of various lengths through beautiful natural California habitat. Google for maps and directions. www.rivcoparks.org/santa-rosa-plateau-wildlife-area
Wineries :
Wineries in Alphabetical Order (not necessarily preference). There are around 50 Wineries in Temecula to explore and visit- but here are a few that stand out for us:
Akash Winery
951-888-1393 www.akashwinery.com
Modern environment with a younger vibe, nice wines and a beautiful Rose.
Altisma Vineyard & Winery
951-422-2525
www.altismawinery.com
Beautiful modern winery with good wine, fabulous views and a great restaurant for lunch 11-6pm.
Bottaia Winery
951-365-3388
www.bottaiawinery.com
New modern farmhouse decor. Great ambience. Poolside tastings in season.
Doffo Winery
951-676-6989
www.doffowines.com
Known for their red wines and extensive motorcycle collection on display. Family owned and operated.
Europa Village- Bolero, Vienza and C’est La Vie Wineries
951-506-1818
www.europavillage.com
Three wineries on one property with a European style experience. Beautiful architecture. Fabulous sit-down restaurant and walk in cafe.
Leoness Cellars
951-302-7601
www.leonesscellars.com
Overall great experience. Good environment, wine and restaurant.
Lorenzi Estate Vineyards & Winery
951-506-1300
www.lorenziestatewines.com
Really good wine. Small winery privately owned off the beaten path.
Miramonte Winery
951-506-5500
www.miramontewinery.com
Always happening. live music, great patio restaurant with views.
Monte De Oro Winery
951-491-6551
www.montedeoro.com
Nice tasting room and patios, glass floor looking down onto winery. Award winning wines.
Oak Mountain Winery
951-699-9102
www.oakmountainwinery.com
Unique winery for Temecula with a ‘wine cave’ built into the hillside. Nice restaurant with views and an after hours distillery inside the cave.
Peltzer Family Cellars
951-888-2008
www.peltzerwinery.com
Cool industrial chic tasting room and relaxed countryside feel. Seasonal activities for the whole family.
Ponte Winery
951-694-8855
www.pontewinery.com
Beautiful environment, one of our premier wineries with a wide selection of wines. Really nice garden restaurant. After hours bar beneath the lobby.
Robert Renzoni Vineyards
951-302-VINO
www.robertrenzonivineyards.com
Authentic Italian environment with some really nice award winning Italian reds. Nice patio restaurant with great views serving delicious Italian foods to pair with your wines.
Somerset Vineyard & Winery
951-365-5522
www.somersetvineyard.com
New owners of what once was Keyways, one of Temecula’s older wineries. Nice park like environment and good wines.
South Coast Winery
951-587-9463
www.southcoastwinery.com
One of our premier, original wineries. Award winning wines and some interesting varietals. Resort like atmosphere. Traditional dark and elegant winery steakhouse restaurant.
Thornton Winery
951-699-0099
www.thorntonwine.com
One of the oldest Temecula Wineries. Known for sparkling wines made in the traditional Methode Champenoise. Classic restaurant. Summer concert series with some well known artists.
Wiens Cellars
951-694-9892
www.wienscellars.com
Serious winemakers, never disappoint. Known for their big reds, but do everything well!
Wilson Creek Winery
951-699-9463
www.wilsoncreekwinery.com
Fun, relaxing resort like atmosphere with a nice restaurant. Busy tasting room downstairs, elegant wine & cheese pairing upstairs. They even have a lawn/playground area that is kid friendly. Their Chardonnay is made with our fruit!
Restaurants :
Lunch:
The Restaurant at Leoness Winery 951-302-7601
Best restaurant winery, beautiful setting, good wines, delicious food. Open Fri-Sun.
Creekside Grill at Wilson Creek Winery 951-699-WINE
Nice relaxed, resort environment.
Gaspar’s at the Vineyard | Altisima Vineyard & Winery 951-422-2525
Gaspar’s Spanish-inspired menu which includes delectable bites, Spanish classics, and modern California fare with a twist.
The Restaurant at Ponte Winery 951-694-8855
Beautiful garden setting, more elegant, traditional.
Mama Rosa’s Trattoria at Robert Renzoni Vineyards
951-302-8466
Beautiful views, wonderful Italian foods to enjoy with their award winning wines.
Mercato Di Vienza at Europa Village
951-506-1818
Casual and quaint Italian trattoria and pizzeria. Dine in or take out
Dinner:
Bolero Winery Restaurant at Europa Village
951-506-1818
Delicious, authentic Spanish Tapas Menu and beautiful winery. One of our favorites!
Cafe Champagne at Thornton Winery
951-699-0099
Beautiful winery environment. Fantastic food, good value, beautifully prepared.
The Restaurant at Leoness Winery 951-302-7601
Best restaurant winery, beautiful setting, good wines, delicious food. Open Fri-Sun.
Vineyard Rose at South Coast Winery
844-752-1183
Traditional elegant steakhouse restaurant with dim lighting and big booths.
Downtown and Old Town Temecula Restaurants :
Cork Fire Kitchen
866-320-4152 www.corkfirekitchen.com
Located in the Temecula Creek Inn Golf Clubhouse. Traditional relaxing country club setting. Good food. Also serve lunch and breakfast.
The Goat & Vine 951-695-5600 www.thegoatandvine.com
Located in Old Town Temecula, serves the best pizzas around. Fun, trendy atmosphere.
Small Barn 951-225-2820 www.smallbarn.com
Charming new outdoors restaurant in Old Town Temecula on Main Street. Fantastic gourmet food.
Corbeaux Wine & Tea House 951-240-7134 www.corbeauxwineandtea.com
For tea or wine flights, and sophisticated light gourmet faire. This is a little hidden gem off the beaten path and fun for a prelude to your dinner in Old Town.
Umi Japanese Restaurant and Great Oak Steak House- In the Pechanga Casino- www.pechanga.com
Two of the best restaurants in each category. A little pricey but the food is very well done.
After Hours :
The Cellar Lounge at Ponte Vineyard Inn
951-587-6688 www.pontevineyardinn.com
Located downstairs in the lobby. Fun after hours local to hang out and sip libations, and listen to live music. Open until 11pm but call first as their hours change regularly.
35522 Distillery at Oak Mountain Winery
(951) 699-9102 www.oakmountainwinery.com
New distillery in the Oak Mountain Winery cave. Dark lounge environment, fun mixology.
Open Thursday- Sunday 2-8pm, but call for exact hours.
Apparition Room Speakeasy
951-514-6332 www.apparitionroom.com
By appointment only. Located in the back of the Crush & Brew Restaurant. Old west charm and unique delicious libations. Open until 10pm.
SPA/ Pool/Resort Environments :
Domaine Chardonnay In Room Massage
Message Therapist Claudia Leal
She comes to you here at Domaine Chardonnay and can do a single massage or couple’s massage in room or outside in your own private vineyard view garden!
858-761-5407
Pool at Bottaia Winery
951-365-3388 www.bottaiawinery.com
Outdoor pool with charming changing cabanas. Miraculous vineyard and mountainous views. New modern farmhouse decor. Great ambience. Pool open during the warm season. Light fare and wine tastings served poolside.
SPA and The Cove at Pechanga Resort & Casino
888-PECHANGA
www.pechanga.com
New 25,000 sq ft Spa and Fitness Center and swimming pool with day pass options. Pechanga is one of the largest Indian Casinos with fine restaurants and live entertainment/concerts.
Pechanga also has a world class golf course and clubhouse!
The Grapeseed Spa at South Coast Winery
844-752-1183 www.southcoastwinery.com
Variety of services including massages, body treatments, facials and nail care. Fitness center and pool access.
Murrieta Day Spa
951-677-8111
www.mdayspa.com
Spa services, swimming pool, packages available. Massage, facials, hair and nails, treatments and wraps. Bridal packages and services available.
Murrieta Hot Springs Resort
951-290-0887
www.murrieta-hotsprings.com
New resort and spa with natural hot springs pools! Located in the city of Murrieta. Sells day passes.
Temecula and its surrounding area has a myriad of fun things to do, so plan at least 2 or 3 days here with us to make sure you save time for relaxing here on property with us as we have one of the most peaceful, and beautiful properties in the area with the best, most mesmerizing vineyard and mountain views and delicious breakfasts to enjoy at leisure!
And don’t forget we offer the most sumptuously curated Charcuterie Boards and the best hand crafted wines in the valley! To pre-order just email, call or text us! Or to purchase from our current selection of rare and recently released estate wines to drink here during your stay or to go home with you, go to our winery website www.domainechardonnaywine.com
We look forward to seeing you soon here at Domaine Chardonnay!!
Mike & Laura Wieters
