Valentine’s Day 2025: Temecula wineries are serving romantic dinners
Jan 22, 2025
With nearly 50 wineries and vineyards within a few miles of each other, there will be a high concentration of romance in Temecula this Valentine’s Day.
Wineries that have restaurants will be putting their long-stemmed glasses to use. Many have scheduled multicourse dinners with rich chocolate desserts and wine pairings.
This year Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, falls on a Friday and a few wineries will also have themed meals on Saturday or Sunday.
Here are what several wineries have announced on their websites, in news releases or through social media. Prices included here are for nonmembers, so wine club members may get discounts.
Akash Winery: Togetherness events on Feb. 14 include a pizza-making class at $180 per couple and a drive-in movie screening of “50 First Dates,” starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. Showtime is 6 p.m., and the cost is $30 per vehicle. 39730 Calle Contento, Temecula. 951-888-1393, akashwinery.com
Altisma Winery: A Valentine’s dinner will be served in Gaspar’s Restaurant 6:30-9 p.m. on Feb. 14. The cost is $156. 7440 De Portola Road, Temecula. 951-422-2525, altisimawinery.com
Callaway Vineyard & Winery: Meritage Restaurant will serve a four-course meal with entrées such as filet mignon and Chilean sea bass on Feb. 14. The cost is $125 per person. 32720 Rancho California Road, Temecula. 951-676-4001, callawaywinery.com
Carter Estate Winery and Resort: Chocolate and wine tastings will be offered noon to 6 p.m. Thursday through Monday in February. The cost is $50 per person. 34450 Rancho California Road, Temecula. 844-851-2138, carterestatewinery.com
Doffo Winery: Five-course dinners with live music will be served 6-9 p.m. on Feb. 14-15. The main course is steak and shrimp, but chicken or vegetarian options are available. The price is $169 per person. 36083 Summitville St., Temecula. 951-676-6989, doffowines.com
Europa Village: The Spanish-themed Bolero Restaurante will serve a Valentine’s menu 11 a.m.-9 p.m. with steak, chicken and several paellas. Entrées range from $20 to $237, the latter being a 52-ounce bone-in ribeye steak that feeds four people. 41150 Via Europa, Temecula. 951-506-1818, europavillage.com
Falkner Winery: The Pinnacle Restaurant will be serving romantic dinners with live entertainment Feb. 14-15. 40620 Calle Contento, Temecula. 951-676-8231. falknerwinery.com
Fazeli Cellars Winery: There are two seatings for a four-course dinner, 6:30 and 7 p.m., on Feb. 14. The menu features shiraz-briazed short rib. A vegetarian entree is available with advance request. The price is $169. There will be a Valentine’s brunch 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Feb. 15. 37320 De Portola Road, Temecula. 951-303-3366, fazelicellars.com
Inn at Churon Winery: A five-course dinner will be served Feb. 13 and Feb. 15. Entrées include filet mignon and salmon. Seatings are at 5 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $110. 33233 Rancho California Road, Temecula. 951-694-9071, innatchuronwinery.com
Leoness Cellars: The restaurant will serve dinner 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Feb. 14 with entrees such as grilled Wagyu hanger steak and pan-roasted Chilean sea bass. The cost is $95 per person with a $35 add-on for wine pairings. 38311 DePortola Road, Temecula. 951-302-7601, leonesscellars.com
Lorimar Vineyards & Winery: There will be seatings 4:30-6:30 p.m. and 7:30-9 p.m. for a Valentine’s dinner on Feb. 14 in the Lorimar Cafe. Entrees include grilled filet, poached sea bass and mushroom risotto The price is $90. 39990 Anza Road, Temecula, 92592. 951-694-6699, lorimarwinery.com
Maurice Car’rie Winery: A dance from 4-8 p.m. Feb. 14 will feature live music by Rene Latin Soul. The restaurant will be open until 7:30 p.m. 34225 Rancho California Road, Temecula. 951-676-1711, ultimatevineyards.com
Miramonte Winery: A “Love Awaits” dinner will be served 6-9 p.m. on Feb. 12, beginning with a champagne reception. Entrees are petit filet mignon or vegetable cannelloni. The price is $175 per person. 33410 Rancho California Road,Temecula. 951-506-5500. miramontewinery.com
Oak Mountain Winery: An “intimate dining experience” in a subterranean wine cave will feature live violin music. It is offered Feb. 14-26 at $225 a couple. 36522 Vía Verde, Temecula. 951-699-9102, oakmountainwinery.com
Peltzer Winery: A “Love is Blind” tasting with four mystery wines, will take place noon to 8 p.m. Feb. 14 and costs $18. 40275 Calle Contento, Temecula. 951-888-2008, peltzerwinery.com
Ponte Winery: Dinner will be served in the Barrel Room from 6 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 14-15. Entrées are Peppercorn Crusted Fillet or Vegetable Wellington. The price is $139. 35053 Rancho California Road, Temecula. 951-694-8855, pontewinery.com
South Coast Winery Resort & Spa: The Vineyard Rose Restaurant will serve three-course meals 5:30-9 p.m. on Feb. 14. Entrées include filet mignon and heart-shaped gnocchi. The price is $85 per person. 34843 Rancho California Road, Temecula. 951-587-9463, southcoastwinery.com
Thornton Winery: A three-course dinner with choice of filet mignon, chicken breast or Fettuccini alla Puttanesca with Morel Mushrooms costs $110 per person. It is offered 5-9 p.m. on Feb. 14. 32575 Rancho California Road, Temecula. thorntonwine.com
Vitagliano Vineyards & Winery: A four-course dinner will feature dueling pianos 5-9 p.m. on Feb. 14. The price is $145. 6101 Glen Oaks Road, Building D, Temecula. 951-694-8466, vitaglianowines.com
Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards: A Sweethearts Ball Valentine’s Day Dinner will take place 6-9 p.m. on Feb. 14 and feature a four-course meal with New York steak and jumbo shrimp. The event is for adults 21 years and older, and the cost is $160 per person. 35960 Rancho California Road, Temecula. 951-699-9463, wilsoncreekwinery.com
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