March Winery Events
Spring has sprung and even the vines are waking up from their short winter’s nap. We’re kicking off Spring with the World of Wine Weekend on March 7 & 8 and then it’s one exciting winery event after another. Plan your visit today!
Baily Vineyard & Winery
Sangiovese Saturdays at Carol’s
Saturdays in February; / 11:30a-3:00p / Live music, mulled wine, cheese fondue, 1/2 price Sangiovese
Dog Day Sundays
Every Sunday / 11:30a-2:30p / Bring your well-mannered pooch to lunch! Live acoustic entertainment.
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.
Shakespeare in the Vines Presents Moon Over Buffalo
March 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21 / 7:00p (Sunday, March 15, matinee performance at 3:00p) / Friday and Saturday evenings a gourmet dinner is available for pre-purchase at $32 (includes tax and gratuity) / Tickets for show and dinner must be purchased online at www.shakespeareinthevines.org.
Callaway Vineyard & Winery
Happiest Hours
Grab your friends and join us for a marvelous time! Friday and Sunday from 3:00p-6:00p in the lounge at Meritage at Callaway. 20% all tapas, $2 off wine by the glass, 20% off bottles of Callaway wines and available domestic, import and craft beers.
Wine Flight Fridays
EVERY Friday beginning at 3pm
Travel around the world with us and experience a different wine region every month. Savor and compare the varietals that best represent a particular region paired with a special selection of Tapas typical of that region. This month, enjoy a wine flight of 3 wines from South America for $15.
Sangria Sundays at Meritage at Callaway
Every Sunday at Meritage at Callaway from 4pm-8pm in the main dining room. Enjoy sipping on our very own Watermelon Sangria while soaking in the sunset vineyard views. Live music from local musicians begins at 6pm. No cover charge and no reservations required.
Open Mic Night at Meritage at Callaway
Thursday, March 5 / 6:00p-9:00p / A creative life needs to be lived out in the OPEN; heard and shared with others. Join us for an evening of tapas, wine & creative collaboration. We will provide the stage, you provide your words, your unique sound and your talent. Come early to sign up. Call (951) 587-8889 or email stefano_butto@callawaywinery.com for more information.
Cougar Vineyard & Winery
Live Music
Every Friday evening / 5:00p-8:00p / Come enjoy live music at Cougar Winery. The deli is also open later until 7:00p. For musician schedule, visit www.cougarvineyards.com.
3rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day 15k and 5k
Sunday, March 15/ Race begins at 8:15a / Green bubbly, souvenir glass and a dirt course. This is the first year for the 5k race, so, let’s support it. Visit www.sandyfeetevents.com for sign up.
Danza del Sol Winery
Live Music on the Patio
Saturdays in March / 1:00p-5:00p / March 7 – Jeff Johnson / March 8 – JD Priest / March 14 – MichaelSG / March 21 – StereoFlux / March 28 – Desert Rose
Doffo Winery
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Saturday, March 14 / $10 wine club members; $20 non-wine club members / includes Corn Beef and Cabbage and Potatoes plate and Pasta with Pesto (Vegetarian option). Reservations required. Please call 951-676-6989 for more information.
Europa Village
Live Music
Fridays from 5:30p-8:30p and Sundays from 1:00p-4:00p / March 1 – James Wells / March 6 – Cougrzz Rock Duo / March 8 – Jimmy Patton / March 13 – Apryle Delmacio / March 15 – Bryan McManus / March 20 – Josh Greene / March 22 – Joe Baldino / March 27 – Kevin Moyles / March 29 – Dustin Jake
Falkner Winery
Wine Appreciation Class
Saturday, March 21 / 10:00a-12:30p / Designated for all levels of wine knowledge / $45 per person / $70 per person with lunch. / Reservations required by calling 951-676-8231 xt. 109
Lorimar Winery
Live Music
Fridays & Saturdays 6p-9p / Sundays 2p-5p
Mount Palomar Winery
Movie Under the Stars
Thursday, March 12 / 6:00p / $10 per person / For more information, please visit heyday@heydey.com
Parisian Bridal and Event Showcase
Sunday, March 22 / 2:00p-4:00p / Free admission! / RSVP for a special wine tasting during the event. Contact 951-331-7261 or lauren@mountpalomar.com for more information.
Concert: STILL ILL, a tribute to The Smiths/Morrissey
Friday, March 27 / 6:00p-10:00p / For more information, please visit heyday@heyday.com
Brides Against Breast Cancer Gown Sale and Show
Sunday, March 29 / 11:00a-5:00p / $20 per person / For more information, contact 951-331-7261 or lauren@mountpalomar.com.
Oak Mountain Winery
Live Music in the Pavilion
Every Saturday and Sunday in January / 1:00p-5:00p
After Dark
Saturday, March 21st / 6:00p-9:00p / Music by Martini 5 0, wine by the glass and bottle, beer and food by the Pizza Pazza Food Truck.
Oak Mountain Winery University
Bubbles 101 – We want to burst your bubble with our champagne class / Oak Mountain Winery’s Sparkling Wine Class will have you taste three of our handcrafted sparkling wines made and bottled here in Temecula. You will be served 3 of our sparkling wines paired with artisanal cheeses. Learn fun facts you always wanted to know about sparkling wines and champagne.
Blending Reds – Create, bottle and label your very own blend / In our Blending Class, you get to be the Winemaker! You will be supplied with three of Oak Mountain’s red wines, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, tasting notes, a measuring flask and pipette, three wine glasses for sampling your creation and a “cheat sheet” provided by our own winemaker to help you with the process. You will have the option to bottle your custom blend of wine for an additional $29. We will then pop in a cork and add a personalized label and you’ll take home wonderful memories – as well as a one-of-a-kind bottle of wine.
Wine Tasting for Dummies 101 / Our beginners class for Wine Tasters. This is a good class to take if this is your first visit to a winery and want to know the basics of wine tasting. You will taste three wines paired with delicious gourmet cheeses and dark chocolate toffee. You will also get to sample eight of our infused Avocado Oils and Balsamic Vinegars that are only available at Oak Mt. Winery.
Rhone Wine Class 201 / Our second, more advanced class after taking Wine Tasting 101 is our Rhone Wine Tasting Class 201. Learn how these grapes are grown here in the valley and how wine is made, while tasting varietals from different areas in the Rhone region of France. Just like the 101 class, you’ll get 3 wine tastings and 8 tastings of Avocado Oil and Balsamic Vinegars.
Bordeaux Wine Class 201 / You will learn how these grapes are grown and how they are harvested and processed, while tasting Oak Mountain wines from different areas in the Bordeaux region of France. Just like the 101 class, you will get 3 wine tastings and 8 tastings of Avocado Oil and Balsamic Vinegars. We recommend that you have taken our Wine Tasting 101 class prior to this course.
South Coast Winery Resort & Spa
Wine & Dine Chef’s Table at the Vineyard Rose Restaurant
For those who truly love to dine, South Coast Winery Resort & Spa’s culinary team offers a front row seat into their world with a special “Chef’s Table Dinner”. The Vineyard Rose Chefs create a custom five-course menu just for you. Our expert Winemakers then pair each course with our award winning wines to heighten the dining experience to another level. Whether it’s a special celebration or an intimate affair, our Chef’s Table dinner for 2 to 8 guests will define the art of fine cuisine with a memorable evening of food and wine for only $135 per person. Call 951-491-8077 to reserve your table 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.
Wine Wednesdays at Vineyard Rose Restaurant
6:00p-9:00p / Wednesday nights just got even better at the Vineyard Rose Restaurant as award winning pianist, Blessie Isaac-Hopkins, takes the helm behind our elegant grand piano. This world traveler and life-long student of music has performed internationally over the course of her career at many high-end hotels and resorts, including the Peninsula, Regent, Westin, Hilton and Shangri-la Hotel and now you can enjoy her music at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa. Reserve today for an unforgettable Wednesday evening with fine wines, delicious food and live music between the hours of 6:30p to 9:00p. Call 951.587.9463
Vintner Vault Thursdays
Every Thursday is Couples Day at South Coast Winery’s Vintner’s Vault Tasting Room. Bring your spouse, your loved-one, your partner, your friend and treat yourself to a wine tasting experience for two. / Couples Tasting: $20 wine tasting for two people. Includes two keepsake South Coast Winery wine glasses with your paid tasting
South Coast Winery Resort & Spa’s 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. 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.
Wilson Creek Winery
Wine Academy ~ “The Beauty of Acidity”
Sunday, March 15 / 1:00p-2:30p / $35 per person; $25 per person, wine club / We continue our experiential and interactive classes by tasting the beauty and glory of acidity in wine. Taste various levels of acidity and discover why good levels of acidity is vital to a world-class wine. Limited space and reservations required by calling 951-699-9463.
Paint to Palette
Saturday, March 21 / 12:00p-3:00p / $60 per person; $50 per person wine club / Let the artist in you take over at our wine & paint class. Step-by-Step instructions along with all the painting supplies you’ll need to create a masterpiece. A glass of wine and light appetizers will be included. Reservations are required by calling 951-699-9463.
Live Entertainment
Saturdays and Sundays / 12:00p-4:00p / March 1 – Tony Suraci / March 7 – JD Priest / March 8 – Vito Gambino / March 14 – Smoothie Jones / March 15 – Astra Kelly / March 21 – Joachim Nordensson – March 22 – Ruben Gonzales / March 28 – JD Priest / March 29 – Rod Frias
