Cougar Vineyard and Winery is located in Temecula Wine Valley, just a short distance from the center of Temecula. The owners purchased the vineyard's property in 2005, and they have close to two decades experience in wine crafting. An exceptionally beautiful vineyard, ribbons are attached to the different vines, which spin and sparkle as you approach the hill-top tasting room. There are regular tastings, and plenty of seating for patrons to enjoy the wines and sights of the Cougar Vineyard and surrounding landscape.
Celebration Cellars is a wine seller. It also specializes in personalized etched bottle service for corporations, businesses, bands and personal use.
The Temecula Hills Winery at Villa Calabro is a locally owned and operated business in the old town section of Temecula. It specializes in crafting its own wines, vinegars and olive oils. Villa Calabro offers abundant indoor and outdoor seating and wine tastings for individuals or groups to learn more about wine and olive oil.
Black Market Brewing is a warm and friendly, locally owned microbrewery that hand-brews drafts from award-winning Hefeweizen to beers with names such as "Darth Cerevesiae." You can enjoy the company's beers at a variety of ale houses and events, but the brewery also has a tasting room. You can watch the brewmasters tend to their percolating ales from the comfortable bar area. There are barrel tables to rest your drinks on, and all of the beers produced here are on tap. If you like what you taste, you can get a growler or a keg to go.
Wiens Family Cellars is a winery located on rustic Via Del Ponte, just off of Rancho California Road in the community of Temecula. Wiens specializes in whites like Viognier, Chardonnay, and Pinot Gris, and reds such as Petit Sirah, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as a selection of dessert wines. Wiens' tasting room offers wine club memberships and vineyard tours, and carries a selection of gifts, souvenirs, and wines. The winery will gladly host weddings and any special events.
The Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association is located off Rancho California Road on the grounds of the La Cereza winery. It is an organized group of winegrower that meets monthly to discuss the latest in grapes, wine and the valley in which they grow them in. The association also can help tourist schedule tours, as well as find wineries to hold their weddings at.
Cane Vandehoof is the owner of Miramonte, a vineyard and winery established in 2000. Every Friday and Saturday night Miramonte hosts live entertainment; every third Thursday is for artists. It is currently expanding its 44 acres.
The Frangipani Estate Winery is located a short distance from the city center on de Portola Road. The winery has been open since 1989, and currently produces upwards of 4,000 cases of wine a year. Tasting rooms are open daily, and there is a shaded patio that overlooks part of the vineyard for customers to relax and enjoy the wines. The winery can also host private events if scheduled in advance.
The Leoness Cellars vineyard, located only a short drive from downtown, was founded in 2003 by two longtime Temecula residents. The property is lush and elegant, with abundant patios and seating where patrons can relax and sample wines. Leoness Cellars offers tours, wine clubs and regular tastings.
This breakfast spot has specials served until 10 a.m. that include pancakes, Belgium waffles and biscuits and gravy at affordable prices. Penfold's also serves omelets, a range of unique Eggs Benedict and many traditional and innovative items hot off the griddle. If you're not in the mood for breakfast, have no worries as the cafe serves plenty of lunch dishes including burgers, sandwiches and salads and hardy dishes of chicken-fried steak for the extremely hungry. You can sit outside in the shaded patio or inside the cozy restaurant and enjoy a quick cup of coffee and a freshly made pastry. This community favorite is located right outside Old Town Temecula.
Michael's Market is located in Temecula Plaza on Motor Car Parkway. The store offers a wide selection of beer, wine and liquor at low prices. Michael's maintains a large local customer base and also carries a variety of convenience store products.
