December Winery Events 2022
Akash Winery
Ugly Sweater Competition and Santa Paws | December 18 | 11am – 6pm| Come join in the fun and get pictures with your pet and Santa!
Altisima Winery
Paint and Sip | Dec 1 | 1pm -4pm |Visit: https://altisimawinery.com/events/paintandsip/ for more information
New Years Eve Dinner | Dec 31 | 7pm – 10pm | Visit: https://altisimawinery.com/ for more information.
Callaway Winery
New Year’s Eve at Meritage | Dec 31 | Meritage at Callaway invites you to celebrate the new year while enjoying an amazing four-course prix fixe dinner set with spectacular sunset vineyard views. A very special New Year’s Eve menu has been curated for your dining pleasure. We look forward to seeing you there! | Visit: https://www.callawaywinery.com/ for more information.
Churon Winery
Member Semi Formal Dinner Party | Dec 8 | 5pm – 8pm | Cost $20 – $30 | Special event for members.
Cougar Vineyard and Winery
Craft Night is Back! | December 4 | 3pm – 5pm | Cost $55, $50 members | Price includes all supplies +1 glass of wine | Snowman wine bottles! 21+ event.
Doffo Winery
Holiday Polenta Party | December 10 & 11 | 11:30am-3:30pm | Cost $65 includes polenta + 1 glass wine | Annual Doffo Family tradition of “polenta a la tabla” featuring carolers and holiday market. Tickets available at shop.doffowines.com.
Europa Village
Holiday Brunch Buffet | Saturdays and Sundays Nov 26 – Dec 18 | Saturday, Dec 31 & Sunday, Jan1 | 10 am – 2 pm | Adults: $64 | Members: $57.60 | Children: $29 Members: $26.10 | Whisk yourself away into a Spanish Winter Wonderland with an incredible holiday brunch buffet every Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy festive decorations, scrumptious holiday treats, and entertainment from The Dickens Carolers | Reservations strongly recommended, visit: https://www.europavillage.com/ | Walk-ins welcome.
Yuletide Cocktails | Nov 25 – Jan 1 | We’re adding a little extra holiday cheer to your cup with some delectable and festive drinks. Keep the party going this holiday season with everything from a creamy eggnog to a bright and refreshing cranberry cocktail | Available at Bolero Restaurante.
Christmas Eve Buffet | Dec 24 | 2 pm – 8 pm | Adults: $70 | Members: $63 | Children: $35 | Members: $31.50 | ‘Tis the season to gather around the table with friends, family, and loved ones. Indulge in Bolero Restaurante’s elevated Christmas Eve buffet as well as a few exclusive dinner specials | For reservations please call us at 951.414.3802.
Europa Village Gingerbread Village | Nov 25 – Jan1 | A sweet sight worth swooning over… We invite you to stop by the Bolero lobby at Europa Village, to experience our sweet and dazzling gingerbread village that you might even be able to smell from a mile away. Created by Executive Chef Hany Ali and his culinary team, the elaborately decorated gingerbread replica of the future Europa Village Wineries and Resort is covered with individual gingerbread bricks, colorful candy, sweet treats, baked goods, and other delectable confections.
The Nutcracker at Europa Village | Dec 1 – Dec 4 | 7 PM | The Ballet Studio & Norris Performing Arts Center brings its version of the most-performed ballet in the world to the outdoor Piazza at Europa Village for the third year in the heart of the Temecula Wine Country. The enchanting tale of a girls first love, a Magician, a Rat King, a Nutcracker, and a Prince, set to Tchaikovsky’s classic score comes to life in the magical Christmas setting at Europa | Not only will guests have the opportunity to enjoy this holiday classic, but we will also be offering a very special Nutcracker dining experience at 5:30 PM before the show. Book your tickets or one of our exclusive packages now as seating is limited.
Temecula Valley Master Chorale Presents “The Magic Of Christmas” | Dec 11th | 6 pm |“The Magic of Christmas”, is a Holiday Concert for the whole family presented by Temecula Master Chorale with live orchestra, under the direction of David Wells. Come experience Handel’s Christmas ‘Messiah’, John William’s ‘Home Alone’, Christmas carol SING-ALONGS, and other holiday music. Enjoy the choir, orchestra and Dickens carolers! PLUS an opportunity for visits and pics with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. This is an outdoor event among the vines and stars of Europa Village. Bring your warm winter attire and enjoy wine, hors d’oeuvres and pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus!
Frangipani Winery
Ugly Sweater Karoke Night | Dec 9 | 5:30pm -9pm | Join us for some fun and show us your ugliest sweater..Hosted by Lillian Thomas of Sing It Like You Mean It.
Ugly Sweater Party | Dec 10 | 6pm – 9pm. | Cost: $40; members $35 | Wear your ugliest sweater for some fun prizes | Bring an ornament to hang on our tree in exchange for our homemade ornament for your tree at home | Live music with Billy Fedak, | Pasta Bar catered by Gourmet Your Way | Reservations required 21+ event | Purchase tickets at Frangipanievents.com or call the winery at 951-699-8845
Filipino Cusine Pop-Up | Dec 16 – Dec 18 | 11am-5pm | 10 vendor chefs creating delicious dishes for purchase.
Gershon Bachus Vintners
Gershon Bachus Winemakers Six Course Dinner | Dec 10 | 6:30pm -9:30pm | Cost $185, $165 members | All wines aged and served with chef’s best menu.
Lorimar Vineyards & Winery
Santa Dinner | Dec 4 | 5pm – 9pm | Cost $45; $40.50 members – Child $20, $18 member | Photo with Santa | Santa reads “Twas the night before Christmas | Cookie decorating kit & more | Visit: https://shop.lorimarwinery.com/res-415969/Santa-Dinner.html for details
Chanukah Celebration | Dec18 | No charge, RSVP only | Celebrate Chanukah at Lorimar with Menorah Lighting, Laktes & more! Visit: https://shop.lorimarwinery.com/res-415968/Chanukah-Celebration.html for details.
New Year’s Eve Party | Dec 31 | 6pm – 11pm | Cost: $100; $90 members | Ring in the New Year with us at our 2nd annual New Year’s party | Visit: https://shop.lorimarwinery.com/res-415970/New-Years-Eve-Party.html for details.
Masia de la Vinya Winery
Jingle and Mingle | Dec 2 | 11am – 7pm/8pm | Live music, ornament decorating, gift shop sale, holiday cocktail & mocktail | Family friendly | Food for purchase: Simon Says pizza 3pm-7pm
A December to Remember Vertical Dinner | Dec 10 | 6pm – 8:30pm | Cost: $135; members $125 | 4 vintages of Masia Cabernet Sauvignon paired with 4 courses by Chef Daniel from Naughty Pig | Seating is limited
A Wine-derful New Year Karoke | Dec 30 | 5pm – 9pm | New year specialty cocktail, gift basket raffle
Monte De Oro Winery
Signature Food & Wine Series | Dec 18 | 11:30am-1:30pm | Join us for our Signature Food & Wine Series, featuring the culinary creations of Chef Alfred paired with our award-winning wines | Purchase Tickets at: https://shop.montedeoro.com/res-401398/Signature-Food-Wine-Series.html
Wine Bingo | Dec 29 – Dec 30 | 6:30pm-9:00pm | It’s time for Bingo, Monte De Oro style! Join us on either Thursday, December 29th OR Friday, December 30th, for a night of calling numbers and sipping your favorite MDO wine!
Purchase Tickets at: https://shop.montedeoro.com/Reservation-Events
Peltzer Family Cellars
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree | Dec 16 | 5pm -10pm | 21+ Only | Live music and food trucks
Christmas on the Farm Market | Dec 18 | 11am -7pm | All Ages | Photos with Santa, cookie decorating station, live music, local food trucks, local market vendors.
Holidate Nights | Dec 29 | 6pm -9pm | Live music, local food truck, and sangria flight special
Late Skate | Dec 31 | All Ages | 10:30am -9pm | Visit: https://www.peltzerwinery.com/peltzer-ice-rink/ for tickets.
New Year’s Eve Party | Dec 31 | 7:30pm-1:30am | 21+ only | Late night skate session, local food trucks | New Year’s dress up themes | DJ and dancing | Visit: https://www.peltzerwinery.com/ for tickets
Ponte Winery
Shopping Night at Ponte | Dec 9 | 5pm – 7pm | You are cordially invited to join us for Shopping Nights in the Ponte Tasting Room | Casually browse our selection of one-of-a-kind gift items while sipping on your favorite glass of Ponte wine and sampling our gourmet selection of tray-passed appetizers | Don’t miss this unique opportunity to cross everyone off of your holiday shopping list with special discounts on wine and merchandise, exclusive only during Shopping Night events.
Ponte Vineyard Inn and The Restaurant at Ponte
New Year’s Eve Celebrations | Dec 31 | Visit: www.Pontevineyardinn.com and The Restaurant at Ponte – www.pontewinery.com, for more information.
Raul Ramirez Winery
Fiesta de Navidad Con Nuestros Caballos | Dec 10 | 3pm – 7pm | Cost: $135 | Andalusian Horse show | 3 course meal buffet style with dessert, complimentary glass of wine, champagne toast | Music by the famous Flamenco Guitarist David Maldanado | Special Christmas gift and raffle | Purchase Tickets at: https://www.exploretock.com/raulramirez | Tickets are non-refundable.
Thornton Winery
Christmas Dinner | Dec 25 | 11:00am – 5:00pm | Menu & Pricing TBD | Call for Reservation: 951-699-0099
or Visit: https://www.thorntonwine.com/ for more information
Vitagliano Vineyards and Winery
Christmas Sip & Shop Event | Dec 5 – 6, 11am – 4pm | Dec 7, 3 – 8pm | 20% discount with receipt from any vendor.
Line Dancing w/ Nita | December 18 | 1pm – 4pm |
Wilson Creek Winery
New Year’s Eve Party | Dec 31 | 6:30pm – 12:30am | Cost: $198 – $220 | Ring in 2023 at Wilson Creek Winery! Join us for an elegant black tie night as you dance the night away complete with a three-course handcrafted plated dinner | Open bar, dessert bar and more | Pianist and vocalist during dinner service | Dance the night away with a high energy DJ from 9:30pm-12:30pm | Rain or shine event |Visit: www.WilsonCreekWinery.com for tickets | Tickets are non-refundable
