Temecula Valley wineries market themselves as romantic destinations year-round, but on or around Valentine’s Day they ramp it up with three, four and five-course prix fixe dinners, heart-shaped pizzas and chocolates, nearly all of it with wine.
Here is what several of the nearly 50 wineries in southwest Riverside County have going this year. A few are marking Galentine’s Day as well with female bonding events.
Reservations are nearly always required, and some events have sold out already.
Prices listed here are for non-members and don’t include fees or taxes. Wine club members often get discounts.
Akash Winery: Chocolate and wine pairing sessions start on the hour between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Feb. 14. The cost is $49 per person. 39730 Calle Contento, Temecula. 951-888-1393, akashwinery.com
Avensole Vineyard & Winery: A Galentines Brunch for $18 will take place 10-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10. On Feb. 14, the restaurant will be serving a three-course dinner for $85 per person. 34567 Rancho California Road, Temecula. 951-252-2003, avensolewinery.com
Baily Vineyard & Winery: Valentine’s port tastings with cheese and chocolate will take place Feb. 3, 4, 10 and 11 in the Estate Tasting Room at 36150 Pauba Road, Temecula. The cost is $60 per person. 951-676-9243, bailywinery.com
Callaway Vineyard & Winery: A four-course meal, including the choice of chicken breast, grilled salmon or filet mignon, will be offered 4-7:15 p.m. on Feb. 14. . The cost is $125 per person. 32720 Rancho California Road, Temecula. 951-676-4001, callawaywinery.com
Cougar Vineyard & Winery: “Sweetheart Special” lunch for two costs $75 and includes heart-shaped pizza, salad, wine or beer and triple chocolate Ghirardelli brownies. Available 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 14. 39870 De Portola Road, Temecula. cougarwinery.com
Doffo Winery: A Valentine’s Day Reserve Cabernet Vertical Dinner at 6 p.m. Feb. 14 features a five-course meal with filet mignon and a live violin performance. Tickets are $159 per person. 36083 Summitville St., Temecula. 951-676-6989, doffowines.com
Europa Village: L’Amour Dinner in the winery’s new Italian village, Vienza, takes place 6 p.m. Feb. 9. The cost is $129 per person. A six-course meal in Bolero on Feb. 16 is sold out, according to the winery’s website. 41150 Via Europa, Temecula. 951-506-181, europavillage.com
Falkner Winery: Valentine’s lunch on Feb. 14 is $79 with choice of pasta or steak. Dinner costs $149 per person and features chateaubriand steak or Chilean sea bass. 40620 Calle Contento, Temecula. 951-676-8231, falknerwinery.com
Frangipani Estate Winery: A Valentine’s dinner catered by Gourmet Your Way! will be at 6 p.m. Feb. 14, according to an Instagram post. Entrée is choice of red snapper almondine, chicken cordon bleu, beef tenderloin or vegetable lasagna. The price is $150 per couple. 39750 De Portola Road, Temecula. 951-699-8845, frangipaniwinery.com
Inn at Churon Winery: Five-course Valentine’s dinners are offered at 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14. The cost is $155. 33233 Rancho California Road, Temecula. 951-694-9071, innatchuronwinery.com
Leoness Cellars: A three-course Valentine’s dinner takes place 4:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 14 with reservations on the half hour, according to an Instagram post. Entrees are filet mignon, pistachio-crusted diver scallops or wild mushroom risotto. The cost is $85 per person with a $35 add-on for wine pairing. 38311 DePortola Road, Temecula. 951-302-7601, leonesscellars.com
Lorimar Vineyards & Winery: A Valentine’s dinner with steak and lobster takes place 7-9 p.m. Feb. 14. The price is $250 per couple. 39990 Anza Road, Temecula, 92592. 951-694-6699, lorimarwinery.com
Monte De Oro: Steak Diane is the entree for a four-course meal at 6 p.m. Feb. 14. Tickets are $135 per person. 35820 Rancho California Road, Temecula. 951-491-6551, montedeoro.com
Mount Palomar Winery: A five-course dinner in the winery’s lakeside restaurant features beef tenderloin tournedos. Doors open at 7 p.m. Feb. 14. The cost is $180 per couple. 33820 Rancho California Road, Temecula. 951-676-5047, mountpalomarwinery.com
Oak Mountain Winery: Tickets are on sale for both a four-course Valentine’s dinner and an anti-Valentine’s party at roughly the same time on Feb. 14. The dinner runs 5-8 p.m. in the Cave Café, and the cost is $120. The party is 6-9 p.m. on the Vine Terrace and features a DJ. 36522 Via Verde, Temecula. 951-699-9102, oakmountainwinery.com
Peltzer Family Cellars: A Galentine’s event with dancing, shopping and food trucks, will be held 5-9 p.m. Feb. 9, according to an Instagram post. “Love is Blind,” a blind tasting with three mystery wines, will take place noon to 8 p.m. Feb. 14. the cost is $18. 40275 Calle Contento, Temecula. 951-888-2008, peltzerwinery.com
Ponte Winery: Valentine’s dinners are on Feb. 10 and Feb 14. The entrée is filet mignon Oscar, but there is a separate menu for vegetarians with Roasted eggplant and vegetable moussaka. Tickets are $141. 35053 Rancho California Road, Temecula. 95-694-8855, pontewinery.com
Thornton Winery: A three-course dinner with choice of filet mignon, chicken breast or pan-seared Chilean sea bass costs $110 per person. It is offered 5-9 p.m. Feb. 14. 32575 Rancho California Road, Temecula. thorntonwine.com
Wiens Cellars: There will be wine and chocolate pairings at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Feb. 14. The cost is $65. 35055 Via Del Ponte, Temecula. 951-694-9892, wienscellars.com
Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyard: A four-course dinner takes place 7-10 p.m. Feb. 14 and includes a bottle of wine to take home. The entrée is filet mignon, and the cost is $150 per person. 35960 Rancho California Road, Temecula. 951-699-9463, wilsoncreekwinery.com
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Temecula Valley Wineries
The article mentions Temecula Valley wineries marketing themselves as romantic destinations year-round. They offer special events and dining options, particularly around Valentine's Day. These wineries are located in southwest Riverside County.
Valentine's Day Events
The wineries in Temecula Valley have various Valentine's Day events and dining options. Here are some examples mentioned in the article:
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Akash Winery: They offer chocolate and wine pairing sessions on February 14th, with sessions starting on the hour between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The cost is $49 per person.
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Avensole Vineyard & Winery: They have a Galentines Brunch on February 10th for $18 per person. On February 14th, they serve a three-course dinner for $85 per person.
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Baily Vineyard & Winery: They offer Valentine's port tastings with cheese and chocolate on select dates in February. The cost is $60 per person.
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Callaway Vineyard & Winery: They have a four-course meal on February 14th, offering a choice of chicken breast, grilled salmon, or filet mignon. The cost is $125 per person.
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Cougar Vineyard & Winery: They offer a "Sweetheart Special" lunch for two on February 14th, which includes heart-shaped pizza, salad, wine or beer, and triple chocolate Ghirardelli brownies. The cost is $75.
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Doffo Winery: They have a Valentine's Day Reserve Cabernet Vertical Dinner on February 14th, featuring a five-course meal with filet mignon and a live violin performance. Tickets are $159 per person.
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Europa Village: They host a L'Amour Dinner in their new Italian village, Vienza, on February 9th. The cost is $129 per person. They also have a sold-out six-course meal in Bolero on February 16th.
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Falkner Winery: They offer a Valentine's lunch and dinner on February 14th. The lunch is $79 with a choice of pasta or steak, and the dinner is $149 per person with options like chateaubriand steak or Chilean sea bass.
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Frangipani Estate Winery: They have a Valentine's dinner catered by Gourmet Your Way! on February 14th. The price is $150 per couple, and the entrée options include red snapper almondine, chicken cordon bleu, beef tenderloin, or vegetable lasagna.
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Inn at Churon Winery: They offer five-course Valentine's dinners at different times on February 14th. The cost is $155 per person.
These are just a few examples mentioned in the article. There are many more wineries in the Temecula Valley region with their own Valentine's Day events and dining options.
Please note that the information provided is based on this article, and it's always a good idea to check with the wineries directly for the most up-to-date information and to make reservations if required.
