The main road
Rancho California Road
15 wineries, stop by stop, in the order you drive them.
Rancho California Road is the main road through Temecula wine country. It runs east from the city into the vineyards, and it has the most wineries of any trail, including the resort estates with restaurants and rooms. It is also the busiest, so weekend afternoons reward an early start or a reservation.
- Wineries
- 15
- Tastings from
- $20
- End to end
- 3.1 mi
- Open today
- 15
Stop by stop from the west end, closest to the city
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Holiday Market & Barrel Tree Lighting, Nov 27-28, 12-6 pm: holiday wine specials, live music and Santa. Free admission; tree lighting Friday only.
Today 11am to 6pm Walk-insRestaurantLive music -
under 0.1 mi
Stop 2: Thornton Winery
32575 Rancho California Rd
Tasting fee not listedToday 11am to 6pm Dogs on patioRestaurantLive music -
0.5 mi
Stop 3: Inn at Churon Winery
33233 Rancho California Rd
Tasting fee not listedToday 11am to 7pm Rooms -
0.2 mi
Stop 4: Miramonte Winery
33410 Rancho California Rd
$25tasting fromToday 12pm to 9pm Walk-insDogs welcomeRestaurantLive music -
under 0.1 mi
Stop 5: Bel Vino Winery
33515 Rancho California Rd
$24.95tasting fromToday 11am to 5pm Walk-insLive music -
0.4 mi
Stop 6: Mount Palomar Winery
33820 Rancho California Rd
$20tasting fromToday 11am to 6pm Walk-insDogs on patioRestaurantLive music -
0.1 mi
Stop 7: Maurice Car'rie Vineyard & Winery
34225 Rancho California Rd
$25tasting fromToday 11am to 8pm Walk-insRestaurantLive music -
0.6 mi
Stop 8: Carter Estate Winery and Resort
34450 Rancho California Road
Tasting fee not listedToday 11am to 6pm Walk-insRestaurantRooms -
under 0.1 mi
Stop 9: Truffle Pig Winery
34567 Rancho California Rd
$25tasting fromToday 11am to 6pm Walk-insRestaurantLive music -
0.3 mi
Stop 10: South Coast Winery Resort & Spa
34843 Rancho California Rd
$25tasting fromToday 11am to 8pm Walk-insRestaurantLive musicRooms -
0.2 mi
Stop 11: Ponte Winery
35053 Rancho California Rd
$30tasting fromToday 11am to 6pm Walk-insRestaurantLive musicRooms -
0.3 mi
Stop 12: BOTTAIA Winery
35601 Rancho California Road
$55tasting fromToday 11am to 6pm Walk-insLive music -
0.4 mi
Stop 13: Monte De Oro Winery
35820 Rancho California Rd
$25tasting fromToday 11am to 5pm Walk-insRestaurant -
0.1 mi
Stop 14: Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyard
35960 Rancho California Rd
$30tasting fromToday 11am to 6pm Walk-insRestaurantLive music -
under 0.1 mi
Stop 15: Jordan Parker
35871 Rancho California Rd
$25tasting fromToday 12pm to 6:30pm Walk-insDogs on patioLive music
Distances are straight-line miles between addresses; the drive is a little longer. Hours and fees come from each winery's own website. Check a winery's page before you go.
Plan the day
Book a driver
Tastings add up. A wine tour or a designated driver means everyone gets home safely, and many wineries welcome tour groups they know.
Reserve the weekends
13 of these 15 wineries say they take walk-ins. On Saturdays, book the places you most want to see.
Plan lunch
11 wineries here have a restaurant, so lunch can be a stop on the trail.
Spend less
Many wineries waive the fee with a bottle purchase. Compare every tasting fee before you go.
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