Thornton Winery
A long-established sparkling-wine house on Rancho California Road, with a tasting room, Champagne Lounge and Terrace, and the Café Champagne restaurant. It runs a steady schedule of live music, including a ticketed jazz series. Dogs are allowed in outdoor areas, and the visitor page lists the property as family and kid friendly.
Sparkling/champagne houseJazz seriesChampagne LoungeGift shop
Before you go
Tasting fee
Not listed
Tasting prices not published on the winery's wine-tasting or visitor pages. Tasting offers cannot be combined with club discounts or other promotions.
Reservations
Recommended
Large parties should reserve in advance (size not defined); for limo or large-party reservations email cafechampagne@thorntonwine.com.
Dogs
Outdoor areas only
Kids
Welcome with an adult
Food
Restaurant: Café Champagne
Picnics
Not listed
Live music
Yes
Local live music usually Sat & Sun 12-4pm; Friday evening music most often 5-9pm; some ticketed Champagne Jazz Series shows.
Limos and buses
Accepted
Weddings and events
Hosts weddings
Stay overnight
Not listed
Wine club
Yes
Checked against the winery's own website on November 12, 2026. Policies change, so confirm anything important with the winery before you go. Sources: thorntonwine.com (opens in a new tab), thorntonwine.com (opens in a new tab), thorntonwine.com (opens in a new tab), thorntonwine.com (opens in a new tab).
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