December Winery Events
Baily Vineyard & Winery
Shakespeare in the Vines / Hark the Harold! / Showing on December 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11 & 13, 2015 / 7:00pm / Carols at Baily Winery / Fun, fresh and wildly entertaining “Hark, the Harold!” re-imagines The Christmas Carol as you have never seen before! / General seating $22; $17 Seniors 55+, Students & Military / Royal Table Seating $30 / / Purchase tickets at www.shakespeareinthevines.org
Early New Year’s Eve Dinner / December 31st / 5:30p to 8:30p / Live entertainment and four course dinner includes a glass of champagne at Carol’s Restaurant / $60 per person plus tax and gratuity / Reservation only; limited seating / For reservations and to view menu log on to www.bailywinery.com
Dog Day Sundays
Every Sunday / 11:30a-2:30p / Bring your well-mannered pooch to lunch, doggie treats and special menu items / Doggie costume contest on Nov. 1st / Live acoustic music on the patio.
Estate Club Private Wine Tasting
Thursday-Sunday / 11:00a-2:30p / Tours and vertical tasting of library wines. Sit down with bread and cheese plate; $30 (Reservations required 24 hours in advance) / Bar Tasting; $20. Call for reservations: 951-972-9768.
Bel Vino Winery
Karaoke Night / Every Saturday 6p-9p / Free admission / Karaoke every Saturday night at Bel Vino Winery in the Barrel Room / Happy Hour from 6pm-7pm; Half off wine and beer and open kitchen.
Live Music / Saturday 12pm – 4pm / Sunday 11am-3pm
Briar Rose
Sip Into the Sunset / First Friday of each month / Open until 10pm / Live Music from 6p-9p and wine under the stars in our enchanted garden or tasting room / Purchase a glass or a bottle. Wine Club members: half off a glass of wine and 20% off a bottle / Outside food allowed on these events only / For Information call 951.308.1098
Callaway Vineyard & Winery
Live Music at the Winery / 1pm – 4pm / No charge / Enjoy live music in the main tasting room
Happiest Hours / Friday’s from 3:00p-6:00p in the lounge at Meritage at Callaway / Grab your friends and join us for a marvelous time! 20% all tapas, 20% off bottles of Callaway wines and available domestic, import and craft beers.
Sangria Sundays at Meritage at Callaway / Every Sunday at Meritage at Callaway / 4pm-8pm/ Enjoy sipping on our very own Watermelon Sangria while soaking in the sunset vineyard views in our main dining room. Live music from local musicians begins at 6pm / No cover charge / Reservations for parties of 5 or more are required.
Carter Estate Winery and Resort
Elegant Food & Wine Pairing / $40pp / Available Mid-week 1pm and 3pm; Weekends 1pm and 3pm / Reserve your place for an indulgent wine and food pairing designed to tantalize the senses. Guests enjoy five specially-selected Carter Estate Winery wines paired perfectly with a variety of cured meats, artisan cheeses and accompanied with season accoutrements. Each pairing last approximately 90 minutes and is limited to just eight participants to allow for one-on-one interaction / For reservations call today: 844.851.2138
Friday Nights After-Hours / 6pm-9pm / Summer may be “falling away’ but Friday Nights at the all-new Carter Estate Winery and Resort Tasting Room are guaranteed to keep things HEATED with Friday Night After Hours! All are welcome – from first time sippers to worldly wine tippers. Wine by the glass and live musical entertainment make a perfect pairing. The only thing missing is YOU!
Cougar Vineyard & Winery
Francesca’s Cooking Class / Wednesday, December 9 / 6p-9p / Cougar Bubbly Champagne reception in the Barrel Room followed by 3 course dinner / $50 due upon reservation; limited seating / RSVP at the winery with your wine server or email wineclub@CougarVineyards.com
Friday Night Live Music / 5pm-8pm / Wine by the glass or bottle purchase available / Deli is open until 7pm /.
Sunday Afternoon Live Music / 2pm- 5pm
Doffo Winery
Toys for Tots Christmas donation tree will be available for guests who wish to donate gifts for a boy or girl ranging in age 0/3 to 12yrs. and up. The gift tags on the tree will provide information for the donation. Gifts will be distributed by Camp Pendelton Marines and deliver throughout Riverside County. Collection continues until December 20, 2015 at Doffo Winery.
Live Music on the Patio / 1pm-4pm / Free
Danza del Sol Winery
Live Music on the Patio / Saturdays from 1pm-5pm / Free / Grab your friends and head over to Danza del Sol for an afternoon of wine and great music
Europa Village
Friday Night Entertainment / 5:30p- 8:30p / Free / Live music in the Cave / Dec. 4th – Missy Andersen / Dec. 11th – Hit City Rockers / Dec. 18th – Danielle Taylor
Live Music every Sunday/ 1pm- 4pm / Free / Live music on Veranda / Dec. 6th – James Wells / Dec. 13th – Jimmy Patton / Dec. 20th – Kelly Moore / Dec. 27th – Joe Baldino
Falkner Winery
Wine Appreciation Class / Saturday, Nov. 17 / 10:00am-12:30pm / Designated for all levels of wine knowledge / $45pp; $40pp Connoisseur; $20pp VIP; $70pp with lunch / Reservations required 951.676.8231 x.109.
Leoness Cellars
Live Music at The Restaurant at Leoness / Every Friday 5pm-8pm / Every Sunday 1pm-4pm / Free to the public
Live Music in the Barrel Room / Every Sunday / 1:00p-4:00p / Free to the public
Mount Palomar Winery
Paint Night / Dec. 11th -Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend / Dec. 18th –Naughty and Nice Wine Glasses / 6:30p – 8:30p / $45 per person / Contact 760.413.5808 or www.paintnite.com to reserve.
Paint Night / Dec. 13th –Just Chillin in the Snow! / Dec. 19th –Happy New Year! / 2:00p – 4:00p / $45 per person / Contact 760.413.5808 or www.paintnite.com to reserve.
Oak Mountain Winery
Live Music in the Pavilion
Every Saturday and Sunday in December / 1:00p-5:00p
Ponte Family Estate Winery
Last Chance Shopping Night / Thursday, December 17 / 5p-8p / Last chance to get the best deals of the year on wine and merchandise at Ponte Winery Tasting Room / Free to attend; must be a wine club member to receive discounts.
Christmas Dinner at Bouquet Restaurant / Friday, December 25 / 5p-9p / An elegant Christmas dinner awaits at Bouquet Restaurant at Ponte Vineyard Inn / Special evening menu and holiday specials; exact cost varies per dish / For reservation contact Bouquet Restaurant by phone at (951) 676-7898 or log on to www.pontevineyardinn.com
NYE Dinner in The Barrel Room / Thursday, December 31 / 5p-8p / What better way to enjoy your last meal of 2015 than in an authentic Winery Barrel Room? Join us for a special New Year’s Eve menu at The Restaurant at Ponte! / For reservation contact The Restaurant at Ponte by phone at (951) 252-1770 or log on to www.pontewinery.com.
NYE Celebration in The Cellar Lounge / Thursday, December 31 / 4p-1a / End 2015 with a bang in Temecula Wine Country’s only cocktail bar! The Cellar Lounge at Ponte Vineyard Inn is hosting a new Year’s Eve celebration featuring live music and a special midnight Moscato toast. Enjoy live music with Brian Stodart on keyboards / Free admission.
First Sundays – Live Music in the Reserve Room*
First Sunday of the month/ 12:00p-4:00p / The Lookouts, Classic Rock / The Reserve Room will host a variety of live musical artists the first Sunday of each month in 2015. *The Reserve Room is a tasting room for wine club members only. Join the Wine Club and enjoy complimentary tastings in our exclusive venue.
Live NFL on the Big Screen / Every Thursday, Sunday and Monday throughout the 2015 NFL season / The Cellar Lounge at Ponte Vineyard Inn / Free to attend.
South Coast Winery Resort & Spa
Christmas Dinner at the Vineyard Rose Restaurant / Thursday, December 24th and Friday, December 25th / 5:30p – 9:30p / Four-course dinner is $50 per guest. Beverages, tax and gratuity are additional / Reservations required; call 951.491. 8077 to reserve today.
Marvelous Mondays at the Vineyard Rose Restaurant / Join us Monday evenings from 5:30p to 9:30p for specials at the restaurant featuring select premium wines at 50% off / Call 951.491.8077 to reserve today!
Happy Hours at Vineyard Rose Restaurant / Monday-Friday 3:00p-5:30p / Join us in the Vineyard Rose Lounge for reduced priced selected appetizers, award winning select glasses of South Coast wines and local drafts. PLUS corkage fees are waived for any South Coast Winery wine bottles brought in to the Vineyard Rose Restaurant and consumed while dining on Wednesdays too! / Visit www.WineResort.com to view menus and find out more.
Vintage Vantage Menu
Monday-Thursday 11:30a -3:00p / Specially priced $9.99 lunches at the Vineyard Rose Restaurant for those aged 55 and over. Call 951-587-9463 x 2 for more information or reservations.
Behind the Scenes Wine Tours
Tours are held daily at 11 AM, 1 PM and 3PM, Monday through Sunday. $40pp / $35pp Wine Club Member. Get up close and personal as you learn more about our spectacular Southern California winery with a behind-the-scenes tour. From vineyards to crush pad, each tour concludes with a specially prepared wine and food pairing. Due to the limited sizes of each tour, advance reservations are required with prepayment, and are non-refundable. Must be over 21 years of age to attend. Call 800-539-1375 Ext. 350 to reserve your spot today.
Yoga Classes at Grapeseed Spa
Sunday 9a-10a / $12 per class / Yoga mat, towels and water provided. Call 951.587.9463 ext. 3513 to reserve your session.
Thornton Winery
Holiday Cooking Class / Saturday, December 12 / 2:30p-4:30p / $75 inclusive / Call 951.699.0099 for reservations.
Friday Live Music
Wine Specials, Live Music, Food Specials, and Dinner Menu / 6:00p-9:00p / No Cover Charge. Seating Available at Courtyard, Covered Patio & Café / Reservations suggested, call 951.699.0099
Wiens Family Cellars
New Year’s Eve Night in the Big Apple / Thursday, December 31 / 8pm-1am / $65; $52 wine club / Join us for a night in the Big Apple! Start your evening in Central Park with a glass of bubbly and the city skyline. Then head over to dance the night away in Times Square complete with authentic NY faire (hot dog bar, pretzel bar, NY style pizza, etc.). Then celebrate at midnight and watch the ball drop! Tickets and seating are limited so be sure to order your tickets today! / Reservations www.wienscellars.com