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
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
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
“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
Black Friday Weekend Sale
- Friday, November 29-Sunday, December 1
Wine specials and discounts on selected gifts
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
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
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
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
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.
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 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
