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55 Festive Ways to Celebrate the Holiday Season in Temecula, CA

THERE’S SNOW IN TEMECULA!

*1-Catch the Magic Snow flurry at Promenade Temecula. [FRI and SAT nights, Nov. 29 and 30, and Dec. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, and 28, at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and SUN nights, December 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.]

*2-Watch the new Snow Bell Rockin’ Nights show at the California mission-revival style Temecula Civic Center in Old Town Temecula. [Debuts FRI night Nov. 29, 7 p.m., 8 p.m., and 9 p.m.; thenTHU, FRI, and SAT nights, Nov. 30, and December 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, and 28, at 7 p.m., 8 p.m., and 9 p.m.]

*3-Play in tons of snow at Winter Wonderland by Pennypickle’s Workshop in Old Town Temecula. [FRI night, Dec. 13, 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.]

HOLIDAY THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS TO EXPERIENCE TOGETHER

*4-The Nutcracker Ballet with music by Tchaikovsky; Old Town Temecula Community Theater. [FRI Nov. 29, 7 p.m.; SAT Nov. 30, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; SUN Dec. 1, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.; WED Dec 18, 7 p.m.; THU Dec. 19, 7 p.m.; FRI Dec. 20, 7 p.m.; and SAT Dec. 21, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.]

*5-Christmas Carol: the Musical with the heartwarming story of Scrooge’s transformation; Old Town Temecula Community Theater. [THU Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m.; SAT Dec. 7, 2 p.m.; SUN Dec. 8, 6 p.m.; WED/THU/FRI/SAT Dec. 11, 12, 13, and 14, 7:30 p.m.; and SUN Dec. 15 at 2 p.m.]

*6-The Game’s Afoot with a Sherlock Holmes-style whodunit on a glittering December 1936 holiday weekend; Carol’s Restaurant at Baily Winery. [THU/FRI/SAT/SUN Dec. 5, 6, 7, and 8; and THU/FRI/SAT Dec. 12, 13, and 14.]

CLASSIC HOLIDAY SPIRIT

*7-Lorimar Vineyard & Winery’s Tree Lighting Celebration: the holiday season begins at the Tuscan-style wine estate known for its fusion of wine, art, and music. [SUN night Dec. 1, 6 p.m.]

*8-South Coast Winery’s Tree Lighting Celebration: Christmas carolers, a Nutcracker ballet performance, holiday movies, and tractor rides through the vineyards decked out with holiday lights. [SUN night Dec. 1, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.]

*9-Christmas Carolers in vintage attire singing and strolling; South Coast Winery and Vineyard Rose restaurant. [Begins SUN night Dec. 1, 6 to 9 p.m.; then FRI, SAT, and SUN nights, Dec. 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, and 22, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.]

*10-Christmas in the Air: women’s chorus sings baroque to gospel and sacred to secular; Old Town Temecula Community Theater. [SAT night Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m.; and SUN night Dec. 8, 2 p.m.]

*11-Bel Vino Winery Jingle Mingle: holiday cheer including hors d’oeuvres, wine, and live entertainment. [SAT night Dec. 21, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.]

OLD-SCHOOL AND A LITTLE ECLECTIC

*12- Europa Village Winery Vivi Bene: antidote to Black Friday with strolling carolers, old-world bread pudding. [FRI evening Nov. 29, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.]

*13-Holiday Advent Calendars exhibit; Temecula Valley Museum, Old Town Temecula. [TUES-SAT, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; SUN, 1 to 4 p.m.]

NEW-SCHOOL AND ECLECTIC

*14-Monte de Oro Winery Black Friday:  hot air balloon glow and entertainment. [FRI evening Nov. 29, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.]

*15-Callaway Vineyard & Winery’s Barrel Tree Lighting: unique stacked-barrel lighting celebration; wine tasting for adults, Santa, and hot cocoa for children. [SUN afternoon and evening, Dec. 1, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.]

*16-Jingle and Mingle after-hours singles mixers; South Coast Winery’s new Wine Press Tasting Room. [THU nights, Dec. 5, 12, 19, and 26, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.]

*17-Santa’s Electric Light Parade: illuminated floats, equestrians, and bands; Old Town Temecula. [FRI night December 6, 7 p.m.]

*18-Doffo Winery Holiday Polenta Party: wear your ugliest holiday sweater. [SAT afternoons December 7 and 14, 1 p.m.; reservations required]

*19-Terra Madre: holiday farm-to-plate celebration with heritage dishes of Spain, France, Italy; Europa Village Winery. [THU evening December 12, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.]

*20-Christmas with Elvis and Friends: musical tribute to Elvis’ favorite time of year; Europa Village Winery. [THU night Dec. 19, 7 p.m.; SAT night Dec. 21, 7 p.m.; SUN evening Dec. 22, 5:30 p.m.; tickets: Old Town Temecula Community Theater box office]

*21-Christmas Movie in the Vines: Christmas Vacation; Lorimar Vineyards & Winery. [MON Dec. 23, film starts at sunset]

VISITS WITH SANTA CLAUS

*22-At Promenade Temecula. [FRI/SAT Nov. 29 and 30, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; SUN Dec. 1, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; MON/TUE/WED/THU, Dec. 2, 3, 4, and 5, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; FRI Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; then daily Dec. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.]

*23-On Main Street, Old Town Temecula. [FRI Nov. 29, 6 to 9 p.m.; Sat/Sun, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, 7, and 8, 1 to 5 p.m.; FRI Dec. 13, 6 to 8:30 p.m.; Sat/Sun Dec. 14, 15, and Sun Dec. 21, 1 to 5 p.m.]

HOLIDAY EQUESTRIAN EXPERIENCES

*24-Horse-drawn trolley rides simulate sleigh rides through vineyards adorned with twinkling lights; Temecula Carriage Company. (Nightly; reservations required.)

*25-Horses dressed as reindeer (including Rudolph): trail rides and arena rides; Saddle Up Ranch. (Daily, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; reservations required.)

NEW TRADITION: THE BUCKET LIST HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE TO SHARE

*26-An ultimately memorable flight together in a hot air balloon over Temecula Valley Wine County; A Grape Escape can accommodate up to 14 people all in the same basket.

HOLIDAY SPA INDULGENCES

*27-GrapeSeed Spa at South Coast Winery: seasonal specials like La Dolce Vita: lush, anti-oxidant rich, aromatic chocolate massage. 

*28-Spa Pechanga at Pechanga Resort & Casino: seasonal specials like Liquid Gold Facial, 24-Karat Gold Masque.

NIGHTTIME SITES TO SEE: HOLIDAY LIGHTS AND DÉCOR

*29-Old Town Temecula: along Old Town Front Street from the northern gateway arch to the southern gateway arch, more than 30,000 twinkling lights.

*30-Temecula Valley Wine Country: vineyards and wineries decked out for the holidays; Thornton, Europa Village, Lorimar, Ponte, and South Coast along Rancho California Road; Keyways on the De Portola Wine Trail.

*31-Pechanga Resort & Casino: remarkable holiday magic from the luminous hotel tower to the festive, porte-cochere.

SWIRL AND SAVOR: TEMECULA VALLEY WINE COUNTRY

*32-Wilson Creek Winery: limited Holiday Edition proprietary red blend of estate-grown Merlot, Syrah, and Cabernet Franc; available only in 1.5 liter magnums, autographed by The Wilsons, and ideal for entertaining; only available at the winery; wine tasting upon request.

*33-Ponte Family Estate winery: Temecula Valley estate, 2010 Holiday Reserve Zinfandel.

*34-Holiday Dinner at Meritage at Callaway Vineyard & Winery: festive five-course wine-paired dinner. [THU evening Dec. 19, 6:30 p.m., reservations required.]

SWIRL AND TASTE: OLD TOWN TEMECULA

*35-Fazeli Cellars: Yalda, heralding the shortest day and longest night traditionally celebrated as the Winter Solstice; Yalda is a propriety blend of Temecula Valley estate-grown Grenache, Shiraz, and Movedre.

*36-Lorimar Loft: 2008 Dolce Vita, a limited production, Temecula Valley port-style dessert wine.

SAVOR THE OLD TOWN TASTING TRAIL

*37-Temecula Olive Oil Company: fresh, 100% California, 100% extra-virgin, hand-blended, artisanal Temecula olive oil and balsamic vinegars at the complimentary-daily tasting bar; holiday favorites, fresh basil olive oil, pomegranate vinegar.

*38-Old Town Spice & Tea Merchants: vendor of herbs, spices, salts, blends, and loose teas; also sells hot and iced tea-to-go like Figgie Pudding, Snow Berry, Cinnamon Spice, and Winter Wonderland.

*39-Old Town Sweet Shop: purveyor of fresh chocolates, fudge, nut clusters, chocolate barks, chocolate-covered bacon; hand-scooped ice cream in flavors like peppermint.

*40-Holiday Taste of Old Town Temecula: restaurant samples, wine tasting discounts, goodie bags; tickets will be at Old Town Spice & Tea Merchants and The Bank Mexican Restaurant.[WED afternoon and evening Dec. 11, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.]

CULINARY CLASSES FOR THE HOLIDAYS

*41-Cookies and Hot Cocoa: epicurean cooking demo and wine pairing; Lorimar Vineyards & Winery. [WED afternoon Dec. 4, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.]

*42-Holiday Entertaining: with Café Champagne’s executive chef and sous chef; homemade eggnog, quick and easy appetizers, Christmas cupcakes; Thornton Winery. [SAT afternoon Dec. 7, 2:30 p.m.]

TAKE A SPIN: OUTDOOR ICE SKATING

*43-Temecula on Ice: state-of-the-art ice rink, colorful lights, rental skates that are contemporary and comfortable; coolest place in Old Town Temecula! [Daily and nightly, December 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, and 29.]

HOLIDAY TRADITION: NEW MOVIE PREMIERES

*44-Saving Mr. Banks with Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson tells the story of how Disney’s classic, Mary Poppins, made it to the movie screen; film opens FRI Dec. 13, Promenade Temecula Theater.

*45-In The Hobbit: The Desolution of Smaug,Bilbo Baggins and Gandolf continue their Middle Earth journey and discover the deadly dragon Smaug; film opens FRI Dec. 13, Promenade Temecula Theater.

HOLIDAY DINING IN TEMECULA VALLEY

*46-Christmas Eve dining: Palumbo’s Ristorante, Old Town Temecula; authentic Italian cuisine with modern twists. [TUE Dec. 24, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., reservations suggested.]

*47-Christmas Eve dining: Farm House Kitchen, Temecula Creek Inn; special 3-course Christmas Eve prix-fixe menu. [TUE Dec. 24, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., reservations required.]

*48-Christmas Eve dining: The Gambling Cowboy, Old Town Temecula; contemporary steaks, chops, seafood. [TUE Dec. 24, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., reservations suggested.]

*49-Christmas Eve dining: Baily’s fine dining, Old Town Temecula; seasonal-December menu. [TUE Dec. 24, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., reservations suggested.]

*50-Christmas Eve dining: Great Oak Steakhouse, Pechanga Resort & Casino; AAA Four Diamond dining, amazing wine list. [TUE Dec. 24, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., reservations suggested.]

*51-Christmas Eve dining: Vineyard Rose restaurant, South Coast Winery; special holiday menu. [TUE Dec. 24, 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., reservations required.]

*52-Christmas dining: Café Champagne, Thornton Winery; special holiday menu. [WED Dec. 25, 12 p.m. to  5  p.m., reservations required.]

*53-Christmas dining: Farm House Kitchen, Temecula Creek Inn; special 3-course Christmas prix-fixe menu. [WED Dec. 25, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., reservations required.]

*54-Christmas dining: Great Oak Steakhouse, Pechanga Resort & Casino; AAA Four Diamond dining, amazing wine list. [WED Dec. 25, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., reservations suggested.]

*55-Christmas dining: Vineyard Rose restaurant, South Coast Winery; special holiday menu. [WED Dec. 25, 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., reservations required.]

*Information is believed accurate but may be subject to change. The Temecula Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau, the region’s official tourism marketing organization and resource for visitors, is online including complete daily Events Calendar at VistTemecula.org.

Shop the Holidays in Temecula Wine Country

You love visiting Temecula Valley for wining and dining – but did you know that your local wine country is also a holiday shopping goldmine? Winery gift shops, wine club memberships and special holiday sales make Temecula wine country the best place to shop in December.

Check out the retail details below!

Temecula Winery Gift Shops

Just one trip to your local wine country will get you all the gifts you need to give.  Plus, you can sip while you shop! Our Temecula winery gift shops offer unique and charming wine-themed gifts, specialty food items, home decor – and of course, delicious wine.

Your best bets for fabulous holiday hauls include:

• Ponte Winery
• South Coast Winery
• Lorimar Winery
• Europa Village
• Leoness Cellars
• Callaway Winery
• Monte de Oro Winery
• Wilson Creek Winery

Temecula Wine Clubs and Case Discounts

A wine club membership truly is the gift that keeps on giving! Most Temecula wineries offer affordable VIP wine club memberships with amazing year-round benefits like seasonal pick-up parties, VIP pricing and discounts on special events, free tastings for guests, first dibs on seating and many more perks. Simply call or visit your favorite Temecula winery to sign up your friends and family. You can even sign up for some wine clubs online, hassle-free.

Purchasing wine by the case makes economical sense for the holidays. Great wine makes the ideal host and corporate gift, not to mention the perfect match for your holiday table. Many of our wineries offer festive white and red dessert wines, either late harvest or port-style. Some festive wine options include: South Coast Winery’s sparkling wine line, Thornton NV Cuvee Rouge, Leoness Cellars Port-style 2006 Cinsaut, and the Callaway estate duo Late Harvest Chardonnay and Cabernet dessert wines. With the purchase of a case, some winery gift shops offer discounts and offer holiday gift boxes including Wilson Creek Winery, which offers white, red, and sparkling wines with custom and personalized holiday labels.

Special Holiday Shopping Events

Throughout December, Temecula wineries are going all out with special holiday shopping extravaganzas, craft fairs and Black Friday sales. See a round-up of our top picks below. And don’t forget to celebrate locally-made products by dropping by the annual Slow Food Temecula‘s Terra Madre Day at Europa Village on December 12. A $10 entrance fee will buy you the opportunity to shop assorted artisan wares and specialty food items, all hand-made and one-of-a-kind.

Europa Village: “Christmas in the Vines” – Europa Village Craft Fair; Fri, Dec 6 & Sat, Dec 7; 10:00a-5:00p. Terra Madre Day: A Global Slow Food Event – Thur Dec 12, 5:30p-8:00p / $10 pp. Eat, sip, share, shop and support small businesses!

Ponte Family Estate: Holiday Shopping Sundays – Ponte Winery’s festively decorated Tasting Room and Marketplace offers a carefully curated selection of gourmet delicacies, elegant housewares, cookbooks and wine. Guests are invited to shop while sipping hot cocoa and listening to holiday music under twinkling lights. Wine tastings are available for purchase. Sunday, December 15th and 22nd 10:00am-5:00pm.

Maurice Car’rie: Weekend Craft Fair – every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-5pm at the winery property.

Falkner Winery: Black Friday Weekend Sale – Friday, November 29-Sunday, December 1. Wine specials and discounts on selected gifts.

Frangipani Estate Winery: Holiday Shopping Event – Sat, Dec 7, 1:00p-5:00p. Vendors include Mary Kay, Chicks with Bark Gourmet Chocolate, Originals by Deborah Jewelry, Designer Clothing, Purses, Hats, Organo Coffee/Tea, Juice it Up and more.

Lorimar Winery: Black Friday Shopping Event – One weekend, huge savings on wine, art and music-themed gifts. Nov 29-Dec 1 at the wine country location.

Winery Spotlight: Get to Know… Ponte Family Estate

The Story

Located in the heart of Temecula Wine Country, Ponte Family Estate offers guests a “day in the country,” with its spacious rustic-style tasting room, al fresco dining, and extensive marketplace gift shop nestled within more than 300 acres of vineyard. The 60-room, mission-style Ponte Vineyard Inn is an ideal wine-country hotel for visitors to enjoy a “stay in the country.” Ponte Family Estate offers an approachable, memorable experience that welcomes both new and experienced wine lovers. Visitors can enjoy tours of the winemaking process, participate in special events like the Annual Grape Stomp Festival, or work with the winery’s event planners to create an exceptional wine country wedding or other special event. With its picturesque setting, approachable wines, farm-fresh cuisine, upscale lodging and array of activities, Ponte Family Estate is one of the most sought-after and complete wine destinations in Southern California.

The Wines

As a boutique California winery producing about 1500 cases a year for each varietal, Ponte focuses on quality rather than quantity. Ponte wines feature crowd-pleasing single varietals like Moscato and Pinot Grigio; plus their friendly signature blends, like Super T, Beverino and “Angry Wife” Red. Popular Ponte white wine blends include the “Isabel” and “Juliet” lines. Plenty of choices for the sweet wine lover, too! Ponte fans love the pretty Rosé Spumante and the many Late Harvest varietals, which pair well with a cheese plate or dessert. For a special holiday host gift, consider giving the Ponte Holiday Magnum or a Zinfandel Port.

To shop the Ponte wine store online, click here.

The Tasting Room, Marketplace and Winery Tours

Ponte’s tasting room is open daily from 10am-5pm. Tasting includes 6 wine tastings and a Ponte wine glass.

Mon – Fri $15 per person
Sat – Sun $20 per person

Located in the expansive country-style tasting room, the Ponte Marketplace is one of the best in the valley. Guests love to sip wine while shopping 3,500 square feet of fabulous and unique gifts. There are charming wine accessories, home accents and delicious specialty foods on sale every day.

Ponte Winery offers one-hour vineyard and winery tours seven days a week. Jump on board their new 12-passenger electric bus and tour the 310 acre ranch while learning about Ponte’s grape-growing philosophy. Taste three signature Ponte wines, right next to the vineyards they come from. Visit the winery facilities to learn about the art and science of winemaking. The tour ends with sample tastes from stainless steel tanks and giant oak casks.

Monday – Friday
1:00 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday
11:00 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m.

Vineyard Bus Tours are:
$25 per guest

Have a question? Please call 951-694-8855.

Dining at Ponte: Bouquet, The Cellar Lounge and The Restaurant at Ponte

Ponte offers more dining options than most other Temecula Valley wineries. The Restaurant at Ponte has been voted one of the top 50 best outdoor restaurants by OpenTable. This al fresco lunchtime eatery offers upscale California cuisine with Mediterranean flavors seven days a week. Dinner can enjoy the new Bouquet and The Cellar Lounge located next-door at the Ponte Vineyard Inn.  The chefs at Ponte Estate focus on locally-sourced ingredients and artisan recipes.

Learn more about restaurant choices at Ponte Family Estate here.

Ponte Holiday Events and Ponte Vineyard Inn Packages

Cyber Monday Special: Sunday-Thursday bookings at Ponte Vineyard Inn made on Cyber Monday, December 2 will be priced 30% off regular rates. Subject to availability; stay should take place between Cyber Monday and the end of 2014. Blackout dates include all holidays.

Holiday Shopping Sundays: Ponte Winery’s festively decorated Tasting Room and Marketplace offers a carefully curated selection of gourmet delicacies, elegant housewares, cookbooks and wine. Guests are invited to shop while sipping hot cocoa and listening to holiday music under twinkling lights. Wine tastings are available for purchase. Sunday, December 15th and 22nd 10:00am-5:00pm.

New Year’s Eve Dinner and Package: The winery’s popular Restaurant at Ponte will be serving their full menu with specials in the winery’s stunning Barrel Room. Reservations accepted from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, on December 31st. For reservations, call (951) 252-1770. In addition, there will be a special seating for dinner at Bouquet Restaurant at Ponte Vineyard Inn with a prix fixe menu and wine pairings. Please contact Ponte Vineyard Inn at 951-587-8855 for tickets. After dinner, guests are invited to take the short walk via a designated path to neighboring Wiens Family Cellars for their vintage Las Vegas-themed New Year’s Eve Celebration, hosted by The King himself, Elvis Presley. Those who book rooms at Ponte Vineyard Inn will enjoy exclusive access to The Cellar Lounge, a complimentary bottle of Ponte Winery Moscato, a complimentary Bloody Mary at Bouquet the next morning and a 1:00pm late check-out.

To book a room at Ponte Vineyard Inn, call (951) 587-6688  or visit www.pontevineyardinn.com. To purchase tickets to the Wiens Family Cellars new Year’s Eve Celebration, please contact the winery at (888) 989-4367.

Ponte Family Estate is located at 35053 Rancho California Road, Temecula CA 92591 | www.pontevineyardinn.com | 951-694-8855

December Winery Events in Temecula Valley

Our Temecula wineries offer a heap of holiday-themed events throughout December. Festivities include winemaker’s dinners, holiday shows and concerts, New Year’s Eve celebrations, Christmas brunches, pet fundraisers, Terra Madre Day sponsored by Slow Food, hotel overnight packages and much more. Enjoy the mild winter weather in Southern California’s wine country and stay extra warm by sipping a glass of wine by one of the tasting room fireplaces.

See below for a list of Temecula winery events for December!

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Shakespeare in the Vines presents: The Game’s Afoot….or Holmes for the Holidays at Carol’s Restaurant

• Dinner & Show
• Dec. 5-8 & 12-14 at 5:30p
• For more info and tickets click here

New Year’s Eve Dinner at Carol’s

• Tues, Dec 31 at 5p – 9p
• Live Music (Fandango)
• Reservations Needed 951-676-9243

Dog Day Sundays

• Every Sunday, live entertainment, 11:30a-2:30p
• Bring your well-mannered pooch to lunch!

Estate Club Private Wine Tasting

• Thurs-Sun, 11:00a-2:30p
• Call for reservations: 951-972-9768.

Bel Vino Winery
Jingle Mingle

• Sat, Dec 21, 6:00p-9:00p  $35 pp / $30 Wine Club
• An evening of holiday cheer with family & friends
• RSVP required to Lindsay@belvinowinery.com or 951-676-6414

Callaway Vineyard & Winery

Barrel Tree Lighting and Santa Sunday

• Sun, Dec 1,  4:00p to 6:00p
• Santa will be here to take photos after the tree lighting
• (Reservations recommended, but not required).
• Call 951-676-4001 for more info

Live Music Fridays at Meritage at Callaway

• 6:00p-8:00p

Sangria Sundays at Meritage at Callaway

• Sangria, Tapas & Live Music from 5:00p-7:00p

Doffo Winery

Holiday Polenta Party

• Sat, Dec 7 or Sat, Dec 14, 1:00p / $60 pp
• Be sure to wear your ugliest holiday sweater, prizes included!
• Only register for ONE date, reservations required here

Europa Village

“Christmas in the Vines” – Europa Village Craft Faire

• Fri, Dec 6 & Sat, Dec 7 / 10:00a-5:00p

Terra Madre Day – A Global Slow Food Event

• Thur Dec 12, 5:30p-8:00p / $10 pp
• Eat, Sip, Share, Shop! Celebrate eating locally!

Wine Education – Class 3 of 3

• Fri, Dec 13 4:30p-6:00p
• 3 class series $30 pp/ Société Members $20
• Discover the art of winemaking from berry to bottle
• For more info or to RSVP call 951.216.3380 or email events@europavillage.com

Cookies With Santa

• Sat, Dec 21, 10:00a – 12:00p, $7.50 pp / Société $6.75 pp
• Bring the little ones for a visit with Santa & other activities

Falkner Winery

Black Friday Weekend Sale

• Friday, November 29-Sunday, December 1
  Wine specials and discounts on selected gifts

Frangipani Estate Winery

Holiday Shopping Event

• Sat, Dec 7, 1:00p-5:00p
• Vendors include Mary Kay, Chicks with Bark Gourmet Chocolate, Originals by Deborah Jewelry, Designer Clothing, Purses, Hats, Organo Coffee/Tea, Juice it Up and more

Keyways Vineyard & Winery

2 1/2 Hour Winemaking Tasting Tour

• Every Mon & Fri at 12:00p / Sat & Sun at 10:00a & 1:00p / $29 pp
• Reservations required by calling the winery at 951-302-7888

Lorimar Winery

Live Music in Wine Country

• Fri-Sun / 5p-8p Fridays & Saturdays / 2:00p-5:00p Sundays

Live Music in Old Town

• 6:00p-9:00p, Saturdays

Maurice Car’rie Winery

Toys for Tots Toy Drive

• Now – through Dec 22, bring a new, unwrapped toy to Maurice Car’rie Winery
• Receive two standard wine tastings for the price of one.

“Slap Yo’ Daddy BBQ Competition”

• Sat, Dec 14 / Benefiting Michelle’s Place Breast Care Center

Oak Mountain Winery

Pet Fair

• Sun, Dec 1, 11:00a-5:00p / Free admission
• Pet adoptions, pet vendors and wine tasting
• Live music & gourmet pizza available for purchase.

Ponte Family Estate

Happy Hour at the Cellar Lounge

• Mon-Thur / 4:00p-7:00p

Christmas Eve Dinner at Bouquet Restaurant

• Tues, Dec 24 / 5:30p-9:00p
• Winter menu available, along with an additional special entree.

Christmas Day at Bouquet Restaurant

• Wed, Dec 25 / 4:30p-8:30p
• Winter menu available, along with an additional special entree.

New Year’s Eve at The Restaurant at Ponte

• Tues, Dec 31 / 5:00p-8:00p
• New Year’s Eve dinner in the Barrel Room.
• Reservations only, please call 951-252-1780

New Year’s Eve at Bouquet Restaurant

• Tues Dec 31 / 5:30p-9:00p
• New Year’s Eve dinner at Bouquet
• Reservations only, please call 951-676-7898

New Year’s Eve at The Cellar Lounge

• Tues, Dec 31 / Live entertainment and a midnight toast.

South Coast Winery Resort & Spa

South Coast Winery Resort & Spa’s WINOS (Women In Need of Serenity)

• Mon-Thur / 11:30a-2:30p
• At the Vineyard Rose Restaurant.
• Half price Mimosas, Sangria and glasses of select wines
• Call for Reservations 951-587-9463 x 2

South Coast Winery Resort & Spa’s Divas in D’Vines

• Every Sunday during football season, 12p to 3p in Vineyard Rose Restaurant.
• Half priced mimosas, sangria & signature Spumante Diamante.
• Reservations Recommended. Call 951-587-9463 x 2

South Coast Winery Resort & Spa’s Vintage Vantage Menu

• Mon-Thur 11:30a -3:00p
• $9.99 lunches at the Vineyard Rose Restaurant for 55 and over.
• Call 951-587-9463 x 2

Marvelous Mondays

• 5:30pm to 9pm each week, half-priced bottles of select wines with purchase of 2 entrees.
• Call 951.587.9463 today or visit here.

Wine Down Wednesdays

• Live music with pianist Blecie Hopkins
• Half-priced select appetizers with the purchase of any 2 entrees
• Call 951.587.9463 today or visit here.

Thursday Night Jingle & Mingle Mixers

• Single and want to mingle?
• Wine Press Tasting Room Thursday Nights 6 pm to 9 pm, $10.
• Click here for more details.

Christmas Caroling Throughout December

• Christmas Carolers from the Riverside Community College Choir
• Perform at its “official” tree lighting celebration on Dec 1
• Fri thru Sun nights, 6p to 9p:  call 951.587.9463 or online here

South Coast Winery’s Tree Lighting Ceremony

• Sun, Dec 1 / 6:00p-9:00p, Free Admission
• Tree lighting ceremony, holiday movies, tractor rides, Christmas caroling
• Nutcracker by Temecula Valley Cathy’s Dance & Performing Arts Academy
• Call for more information:  800.617.2819 or online here

Christmas Dinner at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa

• Tues, Dec 24 & Wed, Dec 25 / 5:30p-9:00p
• For more info, call:  951.587.9463 or online here

Black Tie & Pearls New Year’s Eve at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa

• Tuesday, December 31 / 7:00p-12:30a
• Black Tie & Pearls party with music, food, wine & champagne
• Black-ties are optional & overnight packages are available too.
• Call for more info:  800.617.2819 or online here

Behind the Scenes Winery Tour

• Daily / 11:00a and 1:00p
• $40 walking wine tour, members $35
• Reservations strongly suggested:  Call 951.587.9463 x7219.

Thornton Winery

Thornton Winery Holiday Entertaining Class

• Sat, Dec 7 / 2:30p
• Homemade eggnog, quick and easy appetizers, Christmas cupcakes.
• Adult and kid friendly beverages.  For reservations: 951-699-0099.

Christmas Dinner at Cafe Champagne

Wednesday, December 25

Temecula Wineries Pour at San Diego Wine and Food Festival (Nov 20-24)

10th Annual Classic is November 20-24, 2013

Join the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association at The Grand Tasting on Saturday, November 23 as they pour from some the region’s best wineries, including:

• Maurice Car’rie Winery
• Europa Village
• Wiens Family Cellars

The San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival™ returns November 20-24, 2013, and this year is bigger and better than ever.  Celebrate 10 years in the making with new events, the best wines in the world and some of today’s biggest celebrity chefs and culinary personalities.  Join over 200 wineries (including Temecula’s Falkner, Oak Mountain, Keyways, Ponte, Callaway, Monte de Oro and Wilson Creek,) breweries and spirit purveyors, 70 of San Diego’s best restaurants, and 10,000 wine and food aficionados from across the nation for the biggest birthday bash on the West Coast.

Click here for the list of events and to purchase tickets.

See you there!

November Winery Events in Temecula Valley

There is so much happening in Temecula Valley in the Fall. In November, we can look forward to the holidays coming up! Enjoy the cool air outdoors or cozy up inside a tasting room. Listen to some live music and drink to your heart’s desire. Temecula Valley is loaded with wine experiences this month, so don’t miss out!

Harvest Celebration Weekend, November 2 and 3

Temecula Valley’s 23rd Annual Harvest Celebration Weekend + Scarecrow Contest is November 2 and 3 – and tickets are going fast!

Purchase your tickets to our final wine country passport event of the year here or call 800-801-9463.

• Saturday & Sunday, November 2 and 3; 10a-4:30p
• $99 passport to sip and nosh at 35 wineries
• Two-day weekend event gives plenty of time to explore wine country
• Sample new wines from the barrel that are not available to the public
• Overnight and “safe ride” packages available

Winery Events

Baily Vineyard & Winery

Dog Day Sundays

• Every Sunday / 11:30a-2:30p
• Bring your well-mannered pooch to lunch!
• Live entertainment, doggie menus, treats and prizes.

Estate Club Private Wine Tasting

• Thursday-Sunday / 11:00a-2:30p
• Tours and vertical tasting of library Boudreaux reds.
• Call for reservations: 951-972-9768

Callaway Winery

Women & Wine Wednesday

• November 20 / 6p to 8p/ $35 pp / $32 pp members
• Callaway wines & light dinner
• Make your own Wine Cork tree ornament.
• Reservations & pre-payment required Call: 951-676-4001.

Cougar Vineyard & Winery

Dia De Paella & Wine Festival

• November 9 / 11:00a-5:00p / $75 pp; $65 pp wine club
• Paella tastings, wine tastings, grape stomp
• Music by Melissa Miro Quesada and Latin Sol Band
• Click here for tickets and more info

Europa Village

Friday Night Entertainment

6:00p-9:00p / Free admission

• November 1 – Cougrzz
• November 8 – Barstow Prophets
• November 15 – Radical Pie
• November 22 – Alaina Blair

Sunday Entertainment

1:00p-4:00p / Free Admission

• November 10 – Guilty Conscience Acoustic

Veteran’s Day Event

• Monday, November 11 / 1:00p-4:00p
• FREE performance by 2nd Hand Brass Band

Musical Wine Dinner– International – “Amuse Bouche”

• Thursday, November 14 / 6:30p-9:00p / $85pp
• 4-course wine paired dinner w/ entertainment
• Call 951-216-3380 for tickets

Wine Education Class #2

• Friday, November 15 / 4:30p-6:00p / $15pp
• Call 951-216-3380 for reservations

Vive Bene – Antidote to Black Friday

• Friday, November 29 / 5:00p-8:00p / Free
• Live holiday entertainment and shopping event

Frangipani Winery

Dia De Paella & Wine Festival

• November 9 / 11:00a-5:00p / $75 pp; $65 pp member
• Paella tastings, wine tastings, grape stomp
• Music by Melissa Miro Quesada & Latin Sol Band
• Click here for tickets and more info

Keyways Vineyard & Winery

2 1/2 Hour Winemaking Tasting Tour

• Every Monday and Friday at 12:00p
• Saturdays & Sundays at 10:00a & 1:00p/$29 pp
• Reservations required: 951-302-7888

Leoness Cellars

Live Entertainment

• Fridays & Sundays
• November 1 – Tim Cash
• November 3- Melissa Musika
• November 8- Dave Cho
• November 10 – Leo Gosselin
• November 15 – Peter Lehr
• November 17 – Bill Fedak
• November 22 – Jessie Smith
• November 24 – Desert Rose
• November 29 – Schultz & Hamilton

Winemaker’s Dinner

• November 16 / 6:30p / $106 + tax / members $96 + tax
• 5 course wine paired dinner
• Call 951-302-7601 ext. 150

Lorimar Winery

Birds of a Feather Epicurean Cooking Demo & Wine Pairing

• November 6 / 4:00p-6:00p / $25 pp / members $20 pp
• Beer Can Chicken, Turkey Dumpling Soup and More!
• Email events@lorimarwinery.com or call 951-694-6699 ext. 104.

Movie in the Vines / The Big Lebowski

• Monday, November 25 / 6:00p

Black Friday Shopping Event

• Friday, November 29-Sunday, December 1 / All day

Live Music in Wine Country

• Fridays-Sundays
• November 1 – Alien Bees
• November 2 – Shoot 4 Tuezday
• November 3 – Master Splinter and the Shredders Unplugged
• November 8 – Shultz & Hamilton
• November 9 – Oceans of Sand
• November 10 – Tim Cash
• November 15 – Bluefish
• November 16 – Rhandi & Associates
• November 17 – Buzz Campbell
• November 22- Sharifa and the Good Thing
• November 23- Donna Jones
• November 24 – Izon Eden
• November 29 – Big Truth
• November 30 – Mercedes Moore Band

Live Music in Old Town

• November 2 / 6:00p-9:00p – Jason Weber
• November 9 – Mrs. Jones Revenge
• November 16 – Soupster
• November 23 – Donna Jones
• November 30 – Missy Andersen

Oak Mountain Winery

Cooking Class

• Friday, November 8 / 6p-9p / $65 pp
• Catering’s Chef Michael Cragg is the instructor
• For menu and more details, click here.

Winemaker’s Dinner

• Friday, November 15 / 6:00p-9:00 / $95 pp / $85 pp member
• Featuring Chef Michael, from the Ritz Carlton
• Call 951-699-9102 or by e-mail to vandrews@oakmountainwinery.com.
• Tickets are also available online by clicking here.

Shop Till You Drop

• Friday, November 29 / 6:00p-9:00p
• Enjoy live music, food and wine while you shop
• For more information, call 951-699-9102.

Ponte Winery

Thanksgiving Dinner at Bouquet Restaurant

• Thursday, November 28 / 4:30p-8:30p
• Thanksgiving Dinner at Bouquet Restaurant
• Reservations are required by calling (951) 676-7898.

South Coast Winery Resort & Spa

South Coast Winery Resort & Spa’s Happiest Hours:

• WINOS – Women In Need Of Serenity
• Every Monday through Thursday between 11:30am & 2:30pm
• $2 off appetizers and half-priced mimosas, sangria and wines.
• Call 951.587.9463 today or visit here.

Vintage Vantage

• Need a mid-week boost?
• Mon – Thur 11:30a to 3p
• Specially priced lunches for those aged 55 and up.
• Call 951.587.9463 today or visit here.

Sunday’s Divas in D’Vines

• From 12-3pm every Sunday during football season
• Ladies enjoy half priced mimosas, sangria and wine.
• Call 951.587.9463 today or visit here.

Marvelous Mondays

• From 5:30p to 9p each week.
• Enjoy half-priced bottles of select featured wines with purchase of 2 entrees.
• Call 951.587.9463 today or visit here.

Wine Down Wednesdays

• Enjoy live music w/ pianist Blecie Hopkins
• Half-priced select appetizers
• Call 951.587.9463 today or visit here.

Thursday Night Mixers

• Wine Press Tasting Room
• Thursday Nights 6:00p to 9:00p / $10
• Click here for more details.

Thanksgiving Feast

• November 28 from 11a – 9p.
• Chef’s specialty four-course Thanksgiving Day Menus
• Call 951-491-8077 or visit here for details.

Thornton Winery

Harvest Cooking Class

• Saturday, November 16 / 2:30p / $70 pp inclusive
• Learn to make a Salad, Soup, “Candied” Pork Chop & more
• Reservations required: 951-699-0099.

Thanksgiving Menu

• Thursday, November 28 / 12:00p-5:00p
• $51.95 pp / $19.95 pp for children 12 and under
• Call: 951-699-0099. For menu info, click here.

Vindemia Vineyard & Winery

Wine & Music Wine Tasting Workshop & Dinner

• November 2 / 5:15p-10:30p
• Concert provided by the Cello Goblin
• Dinner is included.

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Temecula Winery Spotlight: Get to Know… Callaway Vineyard & Winery

The Story

Founded by entrepreneur and savvy businessman Ely Reeves Callaway Jr., Callaway Vineyard & Winery has been a Temecula Valley wine country institution for 40 years.  After extensive research in the late 1960s, Ely decided to plant his roots in Southern California’s South Coast AVA to take advantage of the “Rainbow Gap,” the gap between the mountains that allows Pacific Ocean air into Temecula Valley, creating a vine-friendly climate consisting of cool nights and warm days.

The Callaway vineyards were planted in 1969 and by the early 1970s, they were one of a handful of Temecula wineries producing and selling wine. Many say that Ely Callaway helped put Temecula on the map as a serious wine producing region. Now privately owned, the winery property was purchased by the Lin family of San Diego in late 2005. Callaway Vineyard & Winery wines are only available at the winery and are not available in any retail stores.

The Wines

Still one of the region’s largest wineries, Callaway proudly makes wine only from Temecula Valley fruit. The winery currently grows seven different grapes across 220 acres. The estate vineyards are planted with Syrah, Zinfandel, Viognier, Sangiovese, Dolcetto and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes; additional acreage is planted with Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay grapes.

Callaway’s Special Selection wines are high quality, limited productions that best exemplify the Callaway legacy. These wines are meant to be accessible, food-friendly and fun!

The brand’s “Winemaker’s Reserve” wines are aged longer to develop more complexity in the bottle. Chosen barrel by barrel for richness and depth, these wines are typically bigger and bolder to satisfy the seasoned wine lover.

To shop for Callaway wine online, click here.

The Tasting Room

Renovated in 2012, the stunning Callaway tasting room is enclosed by glass windows and surrounded by rolling-hill vineyards. The Callaway tasting experience operates on a grand scale, offering daily tastings, automated wine tasting stations, patio wine flights and winery production tours daily.

The tasting room is open daily from 10am-5pm | 951.676.4001

Wine Tastings
Daily from 10am-5pm
Tasting include 4-6 tastes from different tasting menu options for $10.

Wine Flights
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Enjoy the wine flights on our terrace while relaxing and taking in breathtaking views of Temecula’s wine country.

Winery Tours
$5 per person
Weekdays – 11am, 1pm, and 3pm | 
Saturdays – 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm | 
Sundays – 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm

Callaway’s online visitor center offers more details to help plan your visit.

The Restaurant

Meritage Restaurant at Callaway is a top dining spot in Temecula wine country for an al fresco lunch or dinner. Anglų kalbos kursai internetu įmonėms, Vilniuje, Kaune ir Klaipėdoje Intellectus.lt Chef Michael Henry focuses on crafting seasonal California-Mediterranean cuisine and is proud to source from neighboring farms, butchers and other Southern California artisans. The restaurant livens up every weekend with Live Music Fridays and Sangria Sundays!

Open daily
Monday – Thursday 11am-4pm
Friday – Sunday 11am-8pm
951.587.8889

View the restaurant menu. | Make a reservation.

Callaway Events

Callaway is especially proud to offer a fabulous winery space for large wine country weddings and private events all year round. Check the events calendar for all the details on the winery’s upcoming holiday events.

Tickets Going Fast for Harvest Celebration Weekend, November 2 and 3

Temecula Valley’s 23rd Annual Harvest Celebration Weekend + Scarecrow Contest is November 2 and 3                 – and tickets are going fast!

Purchase your tickets to our final wine country passport event of the year here or call 800-801-9463.

-Saturday & Sunday, November 2 and 3; 10am-4:30pm

-$99 passport to sip and nosh at 30+ wineries

-Two-day weekend event gives plenty of time to explore wine country

-Sample new wines from the barrel that are not available to the public

-Overnight and “safe ride” packages available

About Harvest Celebration Weekend:

Temecula Valley wine country invites locals and visitors alike to celebrate this year’s wine grape harvest at the region’s Harvest Celebration Barrel Tasting Weekend. This fall passport event is the last chance of the year to explore more than 30 wineries, sample new and unfinished wines, enjoy delicious food pairings, and experience the beauty of wine country in autumn – all in one weekend.

Annual Scarecrow Contest:

Harvest Celebration attendees are encouraged to vote for their favorite winery scarecrow creation via the postcard provided in person or via email at info@temeculawines.org. Votes can also be cast throughout November by “friending” the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association on Facebook and viewing the photo album “Scarecrow Contest 2013.”  Votes will be automatically entered into a drawing to win four tickets to the World of Wine Event in March and the winner will be contacted via email by December 15, 2013.

Event Details, Transportation and Hotel Packages:

WHAT: 23rd Annual Harvest Celebration Barrel Tasting Weekend, a two-day event offering ticketed guests a chance to visit more than 30 Temecula Valley wineries on a self-guided tour.

WHEN:  Saturday and Sunday, November 2 & 3, from 10:00am – 4:30pm

WHERE: Temecula Valley Wine Country is just 60-90 minutes from Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County and Palm Springs. Exit I-15 at Rancho California Road and head east four miles.

TICKETS:  Two-Day Ticket – $99 | Sunday Only Ticket, Non-Resident – $79 | Sunday Only, Local Residents – $79 | Designated Driver (food only) – $69

Purchase tickets online here or call 800-801-9463.

TRANSPORTATION: Safe, chauffeured transportation available through Grapeline Wine Country Shuttle’s “Sip & Ride” package; includes a Harvest Passport ticket, souvenir glass, and pick-up / drop-off at multiple wineries. Visit www.gogrape.com/reservations for pricing and to book; or visit here for all transportation packages.

ACCOMMODATIONS: For those who would like to stay the weekend, several wine country lodging partners will be offering special overnight packages, including: South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, The Inn at Europa Village and Embassy Suites (in the city of Temecula); for more information on Temecula hotel packages, click here.

Winery Spotlight: Get To Know… Monte de Oro

The Story

“Vines, Wine, Peo­ple” – that was the prin­ci­ple when a group of wine-loving investors from across Amer­ica, South Africa and the United King­dom got together to found Monte De Oro Win­ery in 2002. This beautiful Rancho California winery and vineyard uses a com­bi­na­tion of 21st cen­tutry inno­va­tion and centuries-old tra­di­tion in an environmentally-responsible approach to grow­ing its grapes and mak­ing qual­ity Temecula wine.

The Wines

Monte de Oro produces wines true to the vari­etal and regional characteristics of Temecula Valley. The winery grows more than a dozen different grape varietals, including Caber­net Franc, Mer­lot, Viog­nier, Zin­fan­del, Pinot Gris, Chardon­nay, Sauvi­gnon Blanc, and Mus­cat Canelli; along with Tem­pranillo, Petite Ver­dot, Mal­bec, Petite Syrah, Grenache, Mourve­dre, and Cinsault.

Monte de Oro owns and operates four Temecula vineyards: Vista del Monte, DePortola, Galway and a newer forth vineyard. In all, Monte De Oro Win­ery has a total of 72 acres of vine­yards and are proud to harvest estate-grown grapes for wine production.

Sixty-six per­cent of Monte De Oro’s grapes are red and thirty-four percent white. This pro­vides a broad array of qual­ity wines for Monte De Oro Win­ery while also reflect­ing the founding group’s per­sonal wine preference.

To learn more about Monte de Oro wines, visit the online wine store here.

Sustainable Grape-Growing

Monte De Oro is com­mit­ted to sus­tain­able grape-growing and wine-making, from the vineyards to the winery facility. Instead of rely­ing on the high energy con­sump­tion required for an above-ground wine bar­rel facil­ity, Monte De Oro exca­vated a 9,000 sq. ft. base­ment below ground, to uti­lize the nat­ural envi­ron­ment and aes­thet­ics of the build­ing struc­ture in order to main­tain a proper, con­sis­tent tem­per­a­ture and con­stant humid­ity. This dra­mat­i­cally reduces the need for elec­tric­ity needed in an above-ground facility.

To cap­i­tal­ize on the sunny locale, Monte De Oro has also made plans to incor­po­rate into its site design (park­ing lot and even­tual crush pad) instal­la­tion of solar pan­els to allow for solar-generated elec­tric­ity in the near future.

The Tasting Room

The tasting room at Monte de Oro has a sophis­ti­cated and ele­gant ambiance. Visitors can enjoy the view of the bar­rel cel­lar from above through the glass-floored tast­ing room; and the 180 degree panoramic view of Temec­ula Wine Coun­try from the out­side patio.

Stan­dard Tast­ing — 6 Tastes
Mon­day through Fri­day $12
Sat­ur­day and Sun­day $14

Black Label Tast­ing — 6 Stan­dard Tastes plus 3 Black Label Tastes
Mon­day through Fri­day $18
Sat­ur­day and Sun­day $20

The tast­ing room is open 7 days a week, 10am to 5pm. For more information on tastings and tours, click here.

Events

Monte de Oro Winery always offers unique and exciting winery events! Click here for their full events calendar.

October Winery Events in Temecula Valley

Come to Temecula wine country this October to experience amazing fall events, outdoor concerts, tastings and of course – Halloween parties!  See below for a list of top October winery events —

Baily Vineyard & Winery

Music Knights at Carol’s

• Every Saturday during dinner 5:00p-8:00p
• Live bands, beer, wine, and dinner or just appetizers.
• October 5 – Waylon Hicks Project
• October 12 – Paradygm Shift
• October 19 – Nite Owls
• October 26 – Halloween Dance Party

Dog Day Sundays

• Every Sunday 11:30a-2:30p
• Bring your well-mannered pooch to lunch + Live acoustic entertainment

NEW! Estate Club Private Wine Tasting

• Thursday-Sunday 11:00a-2:30p
• Tours and vertical tasting of library Boudreaux reds
• Call for reservations: 951-972-9768.

Dog Day Sunday for Animal Rescue Friends of Idyllwild

• Sunday, October 20 12:00p-3:00p
• Silent Auction, Raffle and Specialty Vendors.
• Bring your well mannered, dolled up doggies in costume, prizes for best dog costumes

Bel Vino Winery

11th Annual Clambake

• Saturday, October 12 6:30p-10:00p
• Call (951) 676-6414 for reservations.

Callaway Vineyard & Winery

Women & Wine Wednesdays October 30 6pm to 8pm

• October ~ Fall Dining ~ At this month’s event:
  • Visit with friends while creating napkin rings for Fall. $35 pp+tax. $32 pp+tax-wine club.
  • Reservations and pre-payment are required. Call to RSVP: 951-676-4001.

Harvest Dinner featuring Winemaker Craig Larson and Executive Chef Michael Henry

• Saturday, October 26  6:30p-9:30p  $120 pp+tax / $108 pp+tax-member
• Wine reception with winemaker Craig Larson
• 5-course meal paired with Callaway wine.
• Reservations are required call 951-676-4001

Live Music Fridays at Meritage at Callaway

• 6:00p-8:00p

Sangria Sundays at Meritage at Callaway

• Sangria, Tapas Specials & Live Music from 5:00p-7:00p

Danza del Sol Winery

• Friday, October 11  6:00p-8:00p $45pp / $40.50pp wine club
• Cooking demo, small plates by The M Group, wine pairings & special wine discounts provided.
• RSVP Only! Call Kelly at (951) 302-6363 ext. 26

Danza del La Muerte Halloween Party

• Wednesday, October 23  5:00p-9:45p
• Food, live music provided by Missy Anderson and a costume contest
• $12 pp+tax / $10 p/member + guest + tax / $8 industry / inter-winery.

Europa Village

Friday Night Entertainment / 6:00p-9:00p / Free admission

• October 4 – Soul & Jazz Infusion
• October 11 – Mrs. Jones’ Revenge
• October 18 – Finite Wisdom
• October 25 – Lifetime Rocker

Sunday Entertainment / 1:00p-4:00p / Free Admission

• October 6 – Britt Doehring
• October 13 – Michael Sierras
• October 20 – Melissa
• October 27 – Geoff Ryle

Wine Education Class

• Friday, October 11 / 4:30p-6:00p / $40 pp 3 consecutive classes
• Call 951-216-3380 for tickets.

Paint & Palate Event, Celebrating Picasso’s Birthday

• Thursday, October 17 / 11:00a-2:00p / $35 pp

Doffo Winery

Classy Thunderbird Cars

• Sat Oct 19, 1:30p
• Enjoy these amazing cars w/ glass of Doffo Wine in the Moto-Barrel Room
• Free entry
• Cheese plates: Prosciutto, Salame, Cheese, Olives and Chimichurri

Keyways Vineyard & Winery

2 1/2 Hour Winemaking Tasting Tour

• Every Monday and Friday at 12:00p
• Saturdays & Sundays at 10:00a & 1:00p
• $29 pp; Includes 2 1/2 hours with a wine specialist with at least 12 wine tastings
• Reservations required by calling the winery at 951-302-7888

Lorimar Winery

Live Music in Wine Country

Fridays-Sundays / 5p-8p Fridays & Saturdays / 2:00p-5:00p Sundays

• October 4 – X-Ray Cats
• October 5 – Mrs. Jones Revenge
• October 6 – Mercedes Moore Band
• October 11 – Big Truth
• October 12 – Bill Magee
• October 13 – Knight Wing
• October 14 – Brent Buffan and the Ride
• October 19 – Michael Le Clerc
• October 20 – Brent Buffan
• October 25- Michael Le Clerc
• October 26- Mercedes Moore Band
• October 27 – Danielle Tayor

Live Music in Old Town

• October 5 – Michael Le Clerc
• October 12 – Tim Cash
• October 19 – Michael Le Clerc
• October 26 – Mark Renk

Epicurean Demonstration-Squash Soup, Pumpkin Seeds, Spagetti Squash, and more!

• Wednesday, October 2 / 4:00p-6:00p / $25 pp+tax / $20 pp+tax, club
• Admission entitles you to taste all demoed food, recommended wine pairing & a recipe card to take home.
• Purchase tickets in the tasting room, e-mail events@lorimarywinery.com or call 951-694-6699 ext. 1046

Scary Movie in the Vines

• Monday, October 21
• Concessions and wine bar open at 6:00p
• Film begins at 8:00p. Bring your own beach chair or blanket.

The Great Pumpkin Carving Contest

• Saturday, October 26 / 5:00p-8:00p
• Carve your own pumpkin for a chance to win some GREAT prizes!
• We provide the pumpkins and the tools. Costumes are encouraged!

Halloween Party – Night of the Living Wine-O’s

• Thursday, October 31 / 7:00p-11p
• Wine specials, karaoke, live music and more!
• $10 cover – Gets you a glass of Spooky Sangria and a pass at our Taco Bar.
• Dress to thrill!! Compete for best costume and wine great prizes.

Monte De Oro Winery

Masquerade Winemakers Dinner – Wine Club Member

• Friday, October 18th 2013, 6:30p
• Celebrate the end of Harvest & Halloween New Orleans’ Style
• 5-course meal paiews w/ new wine releases
• Costumes optional – masks required (until we eat!)

Mount Palomar Winery

Live Music Featuring ABACUS

• 2:00p to 6:00p  Sun, Oct 6, 2013
• Venue: Mount Palomar Winery
• Cost: FREE
• Contact: Lauren Shields 951-676-5047 x118, weddingsandevents@mountpalomar.com

Oktoberfest

• 10:00a to 7:00p Sun, Oct 20, 2013
• Cost: FREE
• Contact: Lauren Shields 951-676-5047 x118, weddingsandevents@mountpalomar.com

Halloween Spooky Spectacular

• 6:00p to 10:00p Fri, Oct 25, 2013
• Cost: FREE
• Contact: Lauren Shields 951-676-5047 ext118, weddingsandevents@mountpalomar.com

Live Music Featuring ABACUS

• 2:00p to 6:00p Sun, Oct 27, 2013
• Cost: FREE
• Contact: Lauren Shields 951-676-5047 x118, weddingsandevents@mountpalomar.com

Oak Mountain Winery

Woofs & Purrs in the Vines

• Sunday, October 13 / 12:00p-4:00p
• $35 donation: receive a logo glass with glass of wine, lunch & live music.
• Help raise money for medical expenses to be used for the treatment of our furry companions.

South Coast Winery Resort & Spa

South Coast Winery Resort & Spa’s WINOS (Women In Need of Serenity)

• Monday-Thursday / 11:30a-2:30p
• Half price Mimosas, Spumante Diamante Sparkling, Sauvignon Blanc, Group Therapy & Sangria
• Call for Reservations 951-587-9463 x 2

South Coast Winery Resort & Spa’s Divas in D’Vines

• Every Sunday during football season 12pm – 3pm in the Vineyard Rose Restaurant
• Enjoy half priced mimosas, sangria & Spumante Diamante.
• Reservations Recommended. Call 951-587-9463 x 2

9th Annual Wild Women of Wine Country ~ Susan G. Komen – IE Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon

• Tuesday, October 1, 2013, Registration begins at 10:00a
• October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month,
• Attendees are encouraged to wear pink and enter the outrageous PINK shoe contest!
• For Reservations, please call: 951.587.9463 x7210 or online here

Wine Country Concert Under the Stars with K-FROG FM

• Friday, October 11 / Gates Open at 6p
• With singer/songwriter Matt Rogers and his band
• Fresh grilled food, award winning wines, and prizes
• Cost is $20/GA and $25pp VIP Tickets with Meet & Greet .
• For reservations, please call: 951.587.9463

Haunted Winemakers Dinner

• Saturday, October 19 / 6pm Check-in / $100pp / $95pp Wine Club
• Haunted Winemakers Dinner comes complete with:
• “Ghoulish”4-course menu
• “Chilling” libations raised up from the dark shadows of our Wine Cellars
• “Spooktacular” musical entertainment & Tarot card readings “Goose Bumps” and costumes optional
• Reservations are required. Call: 951.587.9463

Behind the Scenes Winery Tour

• Daily / 11:00a and 1:00p / $40pp/$35 member
• Stroll the vineyards & the winery where the magic begins
• Walking wine tour w/ private, plated wine & cheese pairing with Wine Concierge.
• Reservations strongly suggested: Call 951.587.9463 x7219.

Haunted Wine Tours

• Offered daily: October 26 thru October 31 Only – 4:30-5:30p, Cost is just $45/$40 club
• Behind the Scenes Wine Tour with a Spooky Twist.
• Music and special lighting heighten the senses for this private, limited time wine pairing.
• Reserve early by calling 951-587-WINE X7262

Happy Hour at Vineyard Rose Restaurant

• Price varies based on selections.
• Mon-Fri, 4:00p-5:30p (Wednesdays, enjoy a live piano bar from 6:00p-9:00p).

Thornton Winery

Champagne Jazz Series

• Sunday, October 6 / 4:00p – Jesse Cook – $65 pp; $130 pp gourmet supper package
• Sunday, October 13 / 4:00p – Keiko Matsui -$65 pp; $130 pp gourmet supper package
• Sunday, October 20 / 4:00p – Brian Culbertson – $75 pp; $140 pp gourmet supper package

Live Music
Fridays 6p-9p / Saturdays 1p-4p

• October 4 – Michael Le Clerc
• October 5 – Lady Truth
• October 11 – Brent Buffan and the Ride
• October 12 – Master Splinter Acoustic
• October 18 – Oceans of Sand
• October 19 – Soupster
• October 25 – Sahaifa and the Good Thing
• October 26 – David and Olivia
• October 27 – David and Olivia (12:30p-4:00p)

Halloween Cupcake Decorating Class

• Saturday, October 12 / 3:00p-4:30p / $35 pp, inclusive
• Sous Chef Sara Costello will demonstrate basic techniques for creating cupcakes
• Reservations required by calling (951) 699-0099.